This study aims to examine the effects of Emotional Intelligence (EI) training on marital satisfaction and mental health among married adults in Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, regulate, and manage emotions in oneself and others. Previous studies suggest that emotional intelligence is associated with better relationship quality and psychological well-being; however, limited intervention-based evidence is available in Bangladesh.
A pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design with intervention and control groups will be used. Married adults living in Dhaka City will be assessed on emotional intelligence, marital satisfaction, anxiety, depression, and mental well-being at baseline. Participants with lower emotional intelligence scores based on the baseline TEIQue-SF assessment will be selected for the intervention phase.
The intervention group will receive a structured emotional intelligence training program focusing on emotional awareness, emotion regulation, empathy, communication skills, and interpersonal problem-solving. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up to evaluate changes in marital satisfaction and mental health outcomes.
The findings are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of emotional intelligence training as a low-cost, non-clinical intervention for improving marital relationships and psychological well-being among married individuals in Bangladesh.
Married men and women living in Dhaka city
Age between 20 and 40 years
Married for at least 2 years and living with spouse
Living in a nuclear family
Individuals with self-reported severe physical illness
Individuals with incomplete questionnaire responses
Individuals unwilling to participate or unable to provide informed consent
Parallel
Emotional Intelligence Training
BehavioralParticipants in this arm will receive a structured Emotional Intelligence (EI) training program designed to enhance emotional awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, stress management, and interpersonal communication skills. The training will be delivered through multiple sessions involving psychoeducation, group discussions, role-playing, and practical exercises. The aim of the intervention is to improve emotional intelligence, marital satisfaction, and mental health outcomes among married adults.
Marital Satisfaction
Marital satisfaction will be assessed using the Marital Satisfaction subscale of the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMS). The subscale consists of 10 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 10 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater marital satisfaction.
Depression
Depression will be measured using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), a 21-item standardized self-report scale assessing severity of depressive symptoms. Total scores range from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms and worse mental health outcomes.
Anxiety
Anxiety will be assessed using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), a 21-item standardized self-report instrument measuring severity of anxiety symptoms. Total scores range from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety severity and worse mental health outcomes.
Psychological Well-being
Psychological well-being will be assessed using the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC-SF), which measures emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Total scores range from 0 to 70, with higher scores indicating greater psychological well-being and better mental health outcomes.
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