Investigating the Effect of Emotional Intelligence and Moral Intelligence on Marital Satisfaction among Married Students
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Objective: Marriage is a multifaceted union that depends on numerous elements. The study aimed to examine the correlation between emotional intelligence and moral intelligence on marital contentment among married students.
Methods and Materials: This study utilized descriptive-correlational and cross-sectional research methods. The statistical population consisted of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students enrolled at the University of Tehran between October and December of the 2023 academic year. Stratified sampling was employed as the sampling technique, resulting in a sample size of 332 individuals. The tools utilized included the Emotional Intelligence (EI) Questionnaire, the Moral Intelligence (MCI) questionnaire, and the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction (EMS) Scale. The multiple regression analysis was conducted by SPSS version 27 software.
Findings: The findings indicated that the ability to recognize emotions, one aspect of emotional intelligence, did not have a notable impact on the level of satisfaction within a marriage (P=0.469). However, the capacity to control emotions (P<0.001), interpersonal abilities (P=0.003), and optimism (P=0.002) had a notable and positive influence on the level of satisfaction within a marriage. Moreover, the impacts of moral intelligence components, namely Responsibility, and Compassion, on marital contentment were revealed to have no significant statistical importance (P<0.05). On the other hand, honesty (P<0.001) and forgiveness (P<0.001) were found to have a positive and significant impact on marital satisfaction.
Conclusion: The results of this research emphasize the beneficial impact of emotional intelligence and moral intelligence on individuals' satisfaction in their marriages. It is advisable to conduct similar studies in different communities and populations as broadening the range of these investigations can assist in preventing various issues and safeguarding the unity of families.
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