Emotional Intelligence as Correlates of Marital Stability among Married Teachers in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria
*1Ramatu Muhammad Arzika, 2N. A. Katami and 3H.S. Abubakar
*1Department of Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Education, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria Email:
2Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria Email:
3Department of Educational Foundations, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto, Nigeria Email:
Abstract
This study examined Emotional Intelligence as correlates of marital stability among married teachers in Sokoto State. Two research questions corresponding with two objectives and two hypotheses were raised. The design adapted for the study was Descriptive research design. A sample size of three hundred and thirty-three (333) participants was drawn from a population of 2372 married teachers. The instrument used for data collection was adapted questionnaire by Tambawal (2021) titled: Emotional Intelligence, Self-esteem, Communication Style and Marital Success Questionnaire (EISECMSQ). The hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation, the result obtained shows that there was significant high positive relationship between Empathy and Marital Stability among married teachers in senior secondary schools in Sokoto metropolis. Also, there was significant moderate positive relationship between Social Skills and Marital Stability among married teachers in senior secondary schools in Sokoto metropolis. The study recommended that, Schools and counselling services should provide emotional intelligence training to help married teachers develop self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Keywords
Emotional Intelligence & Marital Stability
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