The Impact Of Self Regulation On Social Desirability Among Married Individuals

Abstract

Marriage Is A Complex Psychological And Social Institution Requiring Continuous Emotional Adjustment. This Study Examines The Relationship Between Self-regulation And Social Desirability Among Married Individuals. A Sample Of 150 Participants Aged 21–40 Years Was Selected Using Purposive Sampling. Data Were Collected Using The Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SSRQ) And The Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale. Statistical Analysis Revealed A Significant Negative Correlation (r = –0.278, P < .01), Indicating That Individuals With Higher Self-regulation Demonstrate Lower Socially Desirable Responding. The Findings Suggest That Stronger Internal Regulation Promotes Authentic Emotional Expression Rather Than Impression Management. The Study Contributes To Understanding Emotional Functioning Within Marital Relationships And Offers Implications For Counselling And Psychological Interventions.

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