Perceived Marital Satisfaction In Relation To Emotional Maturity, Personality Traits, Emotional Intelligence and Commitment Towards Marriage

Abstract

Marriage and marital satisfaction are major two aspects of individual life. There are many factors that contribute towards marital satisfaction. In the present study relationship between Emotional intelligence, Emotional maturity, Personality traits and Marital satisfaction was studied. The tools used in the study were Enrich Marital Satisfaction Scale, Rusbult Commitment Scale, Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence test, Big five inventory (BFI-2) and Yashvir Singh & Bhargava‟s Emotional Maturity Scale (EMS). The sample consisted of 50 married males and 50 married females. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics, t test, correlation and regression analysis. The results revealed higher the commitment towards the marital life is associated with the marital satisfaction. Significant correlation has been found between commitment and marital satisfaction (r = .35, p<0.01). Emotional intelligence did not show any significant relation with marital satisfaction. Years of marriage and age have significant impact on marital satisfaction. Different dimensions of personality has found relationship with commitment towards marriage.