Background: Marriage is a crucial aspect of human life, offering profound intimacy and 
companionship. A successful marriage provides a sense of belonging and protection against life's 
challenges, while a failed marriage can lead to significant distress. Aim: This study aimed to 
investigate how resilience mediates the effects of perfectionism on marital adjustment. Subjects 
and Method: Design: A descriptive correlational design was used, adhering to STROBE 
guidelines. Setting: The study was conducted at the Faculties of Nursing at Damanhour 
University and Alexandria University, Egypt. Subjects: The sample included married 
nursing students, selected through convenience sampling. Tools: Data were collected using three 
tools: Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale ( -Item Version), Perfectionism Scale, and Marital 
Adjustment Scale. Results: Most participants reported high levels of resilience and marital 
adjustment, while perfectionism was moderate to high. Correlation analysis revealed negative 
correlation between resilience and perfectionism, strong positive correlation between resilience 
and marital adjustment, and negative correlation between perfectionism and marital adjustment. 
Path analysis confirmed that resilience partially mediated the negative effects of perfectionism 
on marital adjustment. Conclusion: The study reveals that resilience positively influences 
marital adjustment, while perfectionism negatively impacts it. Resilience partially mediates the 
relationship between perfectionism and marital adjustment, suggesting that enhancing resilience 
can mitigate the adverse effects of perfectionism on marital satisfaction. Implications: Mental 
health nurses should plan cognitive-behavioral therapy to address maladaptive perfectionism and 
enhance resilience, improving marital adjustment. Psycho-education and counseling programs 
should focus on setting realistic expectations, improving communication skills, and fostering 
resilience among nursing students. Premarital counseling and ongoing support can help couples 
manage conflicts and maintain a stable, satisfying marital relationship, contributing to their wellbeing and the quality of care they provide