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Masters Thesis | Psychology | India | Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023

The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Communication in Marital Satisfaction

Aghil Nasim | Dr Neelam Pandey

Abstract: Marriage is an intricate and ever-changing connection that necessitates steadfast attentiveness and open interchange to uphold its value. Effective bond satisfaction is a crucial aspect of any thriving partnership, which is impinged upon by numerous factors. The present study examines the role of emotional intelligence and communication in marital satisfaction. Data was collected through both online and offline mode from a total of 140 participants including 65 male and 65 female. To measure the emotional intelligence of the couple The Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) was employed and in order to measure communication The Interpersonal Communication Scale (ICS) was used. The Couples? Satisfaction Index (CSI-16) was utilized to measure the marital satisfaction of the couples. Pearson Correlation was used to analyze the correlation of emotional, communication and marital satisfaction. Regression analysis was also employed to examine whether emotional intelligence and communication can predict or affect marital satisfaction. The result of the correlation analysis suggested that emotional intelligence and communication have a significant positive correlation with marital satisfaction. The result of regression analysis conducted demonstrated that both emotional intelligence and communication affect and can predict marital satisfaction.

Keywords: Marital Satisfaction, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Couple Relationships

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023,

Pages: 1291 - 1295