Marital Self-Disclosure (Relationship, Sex, and Money Dimensions): A Descriptive Study among Married Individuals in Indonesia

One of the most important aspects of any relationship, including marriage, is disclosure. Disclosure in a marriage is expected to foster mutual understanding between partners and prevent conflict. Disclosing behavior in the context of marriage is referred to as marital self-disclosure, which can be analyzed through several dimensions. In this study, a descriptive analysis was conducted to assess the level of marital self-disclosure dimensions, namely relationships, sex, and money. Participants in this study consisted of 351 married individuals in Indonesia, with details 64.10% were female and 35.90% were male. The Marital Self-Disclosure Questionnaire (MSDQ) was used to collect data on participants' self-disclosure in marriage. The research data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Mann-Whitney U tests. The results of this study found that the participants' self-disclosure behavior was in the moderate category for all dimensions, and there was no difference in disclosure behavior between male and female.