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Abstract
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The present study aimed to determine the fit of the model examining the
relationship between psychological capital and alexithymia with emotional
divorce through the mediation of spiritual intelligence in couples seeking
divorce. This research employed a descriptive-correlational design. The
statistical population included all couples seeking divorce who referred to
counseling centers in Babol in 2023 (N = 780). Using a simple random
sampling method, 271 women were selected (n = 271) and responded to the
following instruments: the Psychological Capital Questionnaire by Luthans et
al. (2007), the Toronto Alexithymia Scale by Bagby et al. (1994), the
Emotional Divorce Scale by Gottman et al. (1995), and the Spiritual
Intelligence Questionnaire by Abdollahzadeh et al. (2008). Data were analyzed
using structural equation modeling and path analysis. The findings revealed a
significant negative correlation between psychological capital and emotional
divorce (r = -0.476; p < .01), and a significant positive correlation between
alexithymia and emotional divorce (r = 0.380; p < .01). Psychological capital
had an indirect and negative effect on emotional divorce through the mediation
of spiritual intelligence (β = -0.460; p < .01), and alexithymia had an indirect
and negative effect on emotional divorce through the mediation of spiritual
intelligence (β = -0.461; p < .01). The model of the relationship between
psychological capital and alexithymia with emotional divorce mediated by
spiritual intelligence demonstrated an adequate fit. From a theoretical
perspective, this study contributes to the enrichment of psychological concepts
and marital relationships. From a practical standpoint, it may serve as an
effective tool for family counselors, couple therapists, and social policymakers
to reduce emotional divorce and enhance the quality of family life.
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