Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between digital communication patterns and marital satisfaction in dual-career households across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. A sample of 600 married individuals in dual-career relationships was surveyed using a structured online questionnaire measuring communication frequency, communication quality, perceived responsiveness, and marital satisfaction. Descriptive, correlation, and multiple regression analyses were conducted. Results indicated that while digital communication frequency was positively associated with marital satisfaction, communication quality and perceived responsiveness were stronger predictors, accounting for the largest share of variance in marital satisfaction. Regional analysis revealed that couples in technologically advanced regions reported higher communication frequency and satisfaction compared to those in emerging economies. The study applied Media Multiplexity Theory and Work–Family Border Theory to explain these dynamics, showing that couples using multiple digital channels and maintaining negotiated boundaries experienced higher marital satisfaction. The findings emphasized the importance of emotionally rich, responsive, and culturally sensitive digital communication in sustaining marital harmony among dual-career couples. Practical implications for marital counseling and family support programs were discussed, particularly regarding training couples in effective digital relational skills and boundary management.