To Explore the Correlation between Emotional Intelligence and Depression on Marital Satisfaction in Married Couples in the City of Bangalore

Abstract

This research examines the correlation between emotional intelligence, Depression, and marital satisfaction among married couples residing in the urban area of Bangalore. The study aimed to examine the impact of emotional intelligence and Depression on the level of marital satisfaction experienced by couples. A sample size of 384 married individuals was selected using Cochran’s formula for sample size calculation, and a purposive sampling method was used. The study uses a primary data collection method to gather the data. Primary data is collected through a closed-ended questionnaire with a “5-point Likert scale” to measure participants’ emotional intelligence, depression levels, and marital satisfaction. Cronbach’s Alpha, Composite Reliability (CR), Average Variance Extracted (AVE), The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) Test, and Communalities are used to prove the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. The collected responses were then subjected to statistical analysis using Excel and SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science). ANOVA was employed to investigate significant differences in marital satisfaction levels based on emotional intelligence and Depression. Additionally, regression analysis was conducted to examine the predictive ability of emotional intelligence and Depression on marital satisfaction. The findings of this study will provide valuable insights into the role of emotional intelligence and Depression in shaping marital satisfaction among married couples in Bangalore. The results will contribute to the existing literature on marital relationships and may have implications for therapeutic interventions and counseling services to improve marital satisfaction and overall well-being.