Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the correlation between cognitive distortions and marital satisfaction in married individuals. Conducted between September 2020 to July 2021 in National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan. The research employed a correlational design to explore the relationship between these two variables. A sample of 50 married individuals from various regions in Pakistan participated in the study. The data was analyzed using SPSS software. The sampling method used was convenient sampling, facilitated through Google Forms, and the age range of the participants was between 20 to 40 years. The survey consisted of two standardized tools: the Cognitive Distortions Scale (CDS) developed by Covin and Dozois (2006) and the Marital Adjustment Test (MAT) formulated by Locke and Wallace (1959). The reliability of the scales was confirmed through Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The findings revealed a negative correlation between cognitive distortions and marital satisfaction among the participants (r = -0.106). Moreover, no significant differences were observed between males and females in terms of marital satisfaction and cognitive distortions (p > 0.05). The results suggest that as cognitive distortions increase, marital satisfaction tends to decrease among married individuals.