The mediating role of perceived parental acceptance as related to spousal acceptance and its psychological outcomes was
investigated. 120 married female students selected from Tehran universities completed the Intimate Partner AcceptanceRejection
& Control (Rohner & Khaleque, 2005), Parental Acceptance- Rejection and Control (Mother and Father version; Rohner
& Khaleque, 2005) and Personality Assessment Questionnaire (Rohner & Khaleque, 2005). Results revealed that paternal, maternal
and acceptance-rejection and behavioral control each independently and significantly predict psychological adjustment, however,
only paternal and spouse acceptance, and behavioral control of father significantly predicted psychological adjustment after the
effect of other variables in women were controlled. Also, the behavioral control of mother and spouse was no more significantly
predictive of psychological adjustment of women than their acceptance and rejection. The results posit that although the parental
role in psychological adjustment of women is significant but spouse acceptance could moderate its effects, especially the mother’s
role. Therefore, future experiences could alter the effects of perceived parental acceptance-rejection.
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