Emotional Intelligence and Education: Positive Predictors of Marital Adjustment among Married Women Living in Joint Family System

Abstract

Aim of the Study: The stability of a nation and society largely depends upon the marital stability of the peoples belongs to that society or nation. Unfortunately, there seems to be a decrease in the societal support to the marriage system. There are several reasons behind this issue, including youngsters less interest in getting marriage, fear from marital instability, divorce, and fear from taking the responsibility of a family. The study was aimed to investigate the role of emotional intelligence, and level of education in marital adjustment among married women living in joint family system.

Methodology: The aforesaid issue was investigated using non-probability purposive sampling technique on 50 married women having master’s degree, living in a joint family system after marriage belongs to Hyderabad city. Survey method was used for data collection through questionnaire technique. There were two hypotheses of the study. 1. Emotional intelligence would be the positive predictor of marital adjustment among married women. 2. Level of education would be the positive predictor of marital adjustment among married women. Variables of the study were measured with the help two valid and reliable instruments.1. Self –report measure of emotional intelligence scale. (Khan & Kamal., 2010). 2. Marital adjustment Questionnaire (Vaishnavi& Shalini, 2020) and personal information questionnaire was used for getting the demographic variables information about the participants. Mean, SD, and regression analysis was computed with SPSS Version (26).

Findings: Results of the study confirmed both of the hypotheses of the study. Findings of the study can be beneficial for the betterment of community.

Conclusion: The study concluded that emotional intelligence and education positive predictor of marital adjustment among married women.