NCT07603882

Brief Summary

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.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
7mo left

Started Jul 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 2, 2026

Completed
20 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 22, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2026

Expected
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 30, 2026

2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 31, 2027

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Status Verified

May 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

May 2, 2026

Last Update Submit

May 15, 2026

Conditions

Emotional IntelligenceMental Health

Keywords

Emotional Intelligence TrainingMarital SatisfactionMental HealthPsychological Well-being

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Marital Satisfaction

    Marital satisfaction will be assessed using the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMS), a 15-item standardized self-report instrument. Higher scores indicate greater marital satisfaction.

    Baseline, 4 weeks (post-test), and 3-month follow-up

  • Depression

    Depression will be measured using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), a standardized 21-item self-report scale assessing severity of depressive symptoms.

    Baseline, 4 weeks (post-test), and 3-month follow-up

  • Anxiety

    Anxiety will be assessed using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), a 21-item standardized self-report instrument measuring severity of anxiety symptoms.

    Baseline, 4 weeks (post-test), and 3-month follow-up

  • 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.

    Baseline, 4 weeks (post-test), and 3-month follow-up

Study Arms (2)

Emotional Intelligence Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive a structured Emotional Intelligence training program designed to improve emotional awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, stress management, and interpersonal communication skills through multiple interactive sessions including psychoeducation, group discussion, role-play, and practical exercises.

Behavioral: Emotional Intelligence Training

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this arm will not receive the Emotional Intelligence training during the study period. They will continue their usual daily activities without any structured psychological intervention. After completion of post-intervention assessments, a brief emotional intelligence workshop will be offered to participants in the control group.

Interventions

Emotional Intelligence TrainingBEHAVIORAL

Participants 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.

Emotional Intelligence Training Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • 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
  • Able to read and write (literate)
  • Willing to participate and provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Individuals with self-reported severe physical illness
  • Individuals with incomplete questionnaire responses
  • Individuals unwilling to participate or unable to provide informed consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Dhaka

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal SatisfactionBehavior

Study Officials

  • Nusrat Sharmin, MSc

    PhD candidate, Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Nusrat Sharmin, MSc

CONTACT

+8801716328623nusratsharmin337@gmail.com

Nusrat Sharmin, MSc

CONTACT

nusratsharmin373@yahoo.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group receiving Emotional Intelligence training or a control group receiving no intervention during the study period. The intervention group will participate in structured EI training sessions, while the control group will continue with one day workshop.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 2, 2026

First Posted

May 22, 2026

Study Start (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

November 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 31, 2027

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared publicly due to ethical and confidentiality concerns. The study involves sensitive personal and psychological information related to marital satisfaction, emotional intelligence, and mental health. To protect participant privacy and ensure confidentiality, only aggregate results will be reported in publications and presentations. Data access will be restricted to the research team only.

Locations

BA(1)