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The Role of Islamic Gratitude in Marital Satisfaction, Mental Health, and Quality of Life: Married Muslim Women's Perspective
FILALI, MUNA
FILALI, MUNA
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This qualitative study explores how Islamic gratitude (Shukr) influences marital satisfaction, mental health, and quality of life from the perspective of Saudi women. Drawing from Islamic psychological frameworks and positive psychology, the research investigates how women understand and express gratitude through verbal, emotional, and behavioral dimensions in their marital relationships. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine married women who had been in long-term marriages (seven years or more), and the findings were analyzed using thematic analysis. Six key themes emerged: marriage maintenance, interpretations of Islamic gratitude, faith-driven conduct, relational growth, factors affecting well-being, and marital advice. Results show that Islamic gratitude functions as both a spiritual and psychological coping mechanism, enhancing relational satisfaction and overall well-being. This study contributes culturally grounded insights for use in marital therapy, preventative interventions, and faith-integrated psychological models.