This is a descriptive research carried out among 827 people residing in Konya city. The mean marital adjustment scale (MAS) score was 43.99 based on the survey and marital adjustment scale application, and 56.0% of respondents were compatible with their marriage while 44.0% of them were incompatible. However, it was determined that communication between spouses (problem sharing, sadness / distress sharing, discussion frequency, remaining separate after discussion, solving problems after discussion, sharing sexual problems, devoting some time for each other, dealing with emotions and thoughts of the spouses) significantly affected the marital adjustment.In conclusion, the findings show that the communication between couples and within family is related with marital adjustment. it would be helpful to carry out studies and researches to improve communication skills at the centers working with the families and marriage counseling centers.

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