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ISSN: 0000-0000    Iranian Journal of Isaar Studies 2017;1(3):101-105

Background
... [1]. Satisfactory marital relationships are the basis for good family performance. A satisfying marriage is the prerequisite for a suitable environment for the confluence and exchange of emotions and positive emotions between spouses. Thus, the ability to understand and accept the thoughts, feelings and emotions of each other in marital life is associated with a greater sense of satisfaction.
Previous Studies
Various factors have been identified as effective factors on marital satisfaction. In this regard, researchers say that factors such as emotional awareness, emotional expression, emotional regulation and empathy affect marital relationships and the quality of these relationships [1]. Emotional intelligence can direct human life and create a better satisfaction with the environment and people [2].
Aim(s)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of emotional intelligence management training on marital satisfaction and emotional intelligence in released war prisoners` wives and compare the marital satisfaction of them with the wives of normal people.
Research type
Current research is a semi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test design.
Research society, place and time
This research was conducted in 2014 in the society of released war prisoners’ wives of Tehran.
Sampling method and number
Among released war prisoners` wives, 30 women were selected using the convenience sampling method based on their willingness to participate in the study. A list of these people was provided through the Department of Warriors Affairs and they were contacted. A total of 30 women were selected from the wives of ordinary people who expressed their willingness to cooperate as a comparison group.
Used devices&materials
The data were collected using Enrich's Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire [3] and the Bar-on Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire [4]. First, Enrich questionnaires and emotional intelligence were completed by the wives of ordinary people and the experimental group (released war prisoners` wives). Then, the experimental group, received 10 sessions of 45 minutes per week in 2 sessions, received emotional intelligence management training based on the theoretical foundations proposed by Golman [5]. After completing the intervention, the experimental group completed the questionnaire again and the follow-up phase took place after 3 months. Data analysis was carried out with Levene test to examine homogeneity of variances, independent t test for comparing marital satisfaction of released war prisoners` wives and normal people. Dependent T-test was used for comparing marital satisfaction and emotional intelligence of released war prisoners` wives before and after intervention, and analysis of variance with repeated measurements was used to check the changes in the follow-up phase through SPSS 16 software.
Findings by Text
Both groups were homogeneous in terms of age variables and the highest frequency (13 cases) was in individuals between the ages of 46 and 52 (Table 1).The mean score of marital satisfaction in released war warriors` wives group was44.43 ± 9.80 and in the normal group, it was 49.40 ± 12.26, which was not statistically significant (p = 0.088). Emotional intelligence management training increased marital satisfaction (t = -5.979) and emotional intelligence (t = -9.118) among the wives of released war warriors in the post-test stage (p = 0.0001). Table 2. Marital satisfaction scores (F = 19.23) and Emotional intelligence (F = 43.779) were significantly higher in the post-intervention phase and follow-up than in the pre-intervention stage (p = 0.0001), and this difference was not observed between the two stages after intervention and follow up indicating the effect of the shelf-life of the intervention (Table 3).
Main comparison to the similar studies
... [6, 7]. Based on the results, emotional intelligence management increased emotional intelligence among wives of released war warriors. Shot et al., In an article on emotional intelligence and interpersonal relationships, have concluded that people with high emotional intelligence, have responses with greater participation, closer and more affectionate relationship with their wives, and have also experienced more marital satisfaction. These people are also skilled in creating and maintaining high-quality relationships [8]. Lopez et al., in their research, concluded that controlling and regulating excitements leads to more positive relationships and less conflicts with others, and, on the other hand, showing pleasing excitements triggers an encouraging response from others, while the incidence of negative excitements usually disassociate people [9]. Basharat et al., have shown that emotional intelligence has a positive correlation with mental health, identification of emotional content, empathy with others, compassion, emotional well-being and social and emotional compromise [10]. Basharat et al., Have shown that emotional intelligence affects the reduction of interpersonal problems by strengthening emotional well-being, social harmony and emotional compromise. The mentioned intermediaries, as well as the appropriate means enhance and improve the social status of the individual in terms of decency, popularity, intimacy, and accountability [11]. Animasaohun has also shown in a research that increased emotional intelligence leads to a person's successful adaptation to environmental conditions and psychological pressures in adulthood [12]. Emotional Intelligence Management training increased marital satisfaction among wives of the released war warriors. In their research on the relationship between emotional intelligence and marital satisfaction, Fitnes et al. found that spouses who scored higher grades in emotional intelligence tests have more marital satisfaction [13]. Pandy and Anand, with the study of emotional intelligence and its relationship with marital adjustment, and the general health and well-being of spouses, found that there was a significant positive correlation between emotional intelligence of married couples and their health and well-being. In this regard, this positive relationship means that higher levels of emotional intelligence in spouses are associated with higher marital adjustment and more health and well-being [14]. According to the results, the changes made during the follow-up phase were also stable. Smith et al. have done research on 45 couples whose results have shown that emotional intelligence plays a role not only as an effective factor in marital satisfaction, but also the follow-up of these 45 couples, later showed that emotional intelligence after one year, have had the strong effect on their marital satisfaction [15]. Ortezy and Turanian in their research found that excitement management plays an important role in couples' marital adjustment and satisfaction [16].
Suggestions
It is suggested that more people be investigated in next studies and follow up be carried out periodically.
Limitations
Among the limitations of this research, the lack of easy access to the wives of released war warriors can be mentioned. The study also focused on people who had complete satisfaction with the research and did not have access to the rest of the population.
Conclusions
Emotional intelligence management training increases marital satisfaction and emotional intelligence of the wives of released war warriors. Also, the marital satisfaction of the wives of the released war warriors and the spouses of ordinary people is not different.
Acknowledgments
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Conflict of interest
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Ethical Permissions
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Funding Sources
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