The smallest building block of society is the institution of marriage, representing the initial step in forming a family. Numerous factors influence couples in maintaining a healthy marriage and affect their marital adjustment. Role changes, particularly with the increasing presence of women in the workforce, occupy an important place in marriage and family research. This study aims to examine the relationship between the levels of sexism and gender role attitudes of married individuals and their marital adjustment. The sample size was calculated using the G-Power program to achieve reliable results, and the sample included 300 married individuals residing in the Manisa, Izmir, and Aydin provinces, aged 18 and above, married for at least one year, with at least one partner employed, comprising 176 women and 124 men. Data were collected through individual face-to-face surveys, conducted on a voluntary basis with informed consent. The research utilized a questionnaire as a data collection tool, including the “Ambivalent Sexism Inventory,” “Gender Perception Scale,” “Dyadic Adjustment Scale,” and a “Personal Information Form.” Descriptive and correlational analyses were conducted in line with the study’s objectives.
Upon examining the results, significant differences were found in the relationship between sexism, gender role attitudes, and marital adjustment based on gender, age, employment status, education level, having children, and income level. In general, a positive and significant relationship was found between egalitarian gender role attitudes and the commitment of married individuals in their marriages. The results of the statistical analyses showed that the marital adjustment and attitudes toward gender roles of married men were related to their spouses' employment status. The variables that best explained marital adjustment and its sub-dimensions were identified as education level, income level, having children, age, employment status, and gender role attitudes. The findings were discussed within the framework of the relevant literature, and recommendations were made to the field and practitioners for future studies.