Components of couples sexual relationship: A moral perspective

Abstract The important part of marital relationship is sexual relationship between couple. This part of marital relationship has an effective role in marital satisfaction. Generally, Low quality level of sexual relationship is with a high level of marital conflicts. The aim of this study was to exam the important moral components in a sexual relationship. The sample of the study consisted of 150 couples. Based on interview 12-items scale was developed. All participants filled out the scale. Principle component factor analysis was run to clarify the construct of the scale. The results of the analysis showed a three factors solution: permission for sexual relationship, sexual satisfaction, and sexual tendency. These factors have a significant positive correlation with marital satisfaction, and a significant negative correlation with marital conflicts