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Obi, J. I., Onyemaechi C. I, Philip, P.O..

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This study investigated the relationship between personality traits, financial stress, and marital disillusionment among married persons in Anambra State. A total of 138 participants (62 males and 76 females), aged between 18 and 80 years (M = 28.3, SD = 4.84), were selected using cluster, purposive, and incidental sampling methods. The study adopted a correlational research design and utilized three standardized instruments: The Big Five Inventory (BFI), the Financial Stress Scale, and the Marital Disillusionment Questionnaire (MDQ). Data were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. Findings revealed a significant negative correlation between personality traits and marital disillusionment (r = –0.421, p < 0.05), indicating that individuals exhibiting higher levels of positive traits—such as agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness—were less likely to experience dissatisfaction or emotional withdrawal in their marriages. Conversely, financial stress demonstrated a significant positive relationship with marital disillusionment (r = 0.376, p < 0.05), suggesting that increased financial strain heightens marital tension, emotional disconnection, and dissatisfaction. These results highlight the joint influence of individual and contextual factors on marital stability. The study recommends that marriage counselling and relationship enrichment programs integrate both psychological interventions that foster personality growth and economic empowerment initiatives that alleviate financial strain among couples.

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