INSIDE THE CULTURAL LENS: IMPACT OF CULTURAL VALUES ON MARITAL SATISFACTION AMONG WORKING AND NON-WORKING WOMEN — THE MODERATING ROLE OF EMOTIONAL STABILITY

Abstract

This study examined the relationship of cultural values, emotional stability and marital satisfaction in working and non-working. It was hypothesized that there is likely to be a significant relationship of cultural values, emotional stability with marital satisfaction. Through correlational research design and non-probability purposive sampling technique a sample of (N=200) working and non-working women (n=100 working, n=100 non-working) with age range of 18-35 years (M= 25.02, SD= 3.65) was recruited. For this purpose, Asian Value Scale (AVS), Emotional Stability Questionnaire (ESQ) and Enrich Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMSS) was utilized. Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis was used to test the relationship among demographics and study variables. Furthermore, process v4.2 by Andrew F. Hayes Moderation Analysis used to investigate the moderating role of emotional stability. Additional analysis, independent sample T-test was used to investigate the significant employment differences between study variables. Analysis of variances (ANOVA) was implied to evaluate the significant mean differences of socio demographics variables in scores of study variables. The results of this research showed that cultural values and emotional stability had a significant positive relationship with marital satisfaction and emotional stability had a moderating role in the relationship cultural values and marital satisfaction in working and non-working women. The outcome of current study also revealed that there was a significance employment (working and non-working) difference in score of cultural value, emotional stability and marital satisfaction. This finding of current study suggests developing support programs that address the specific needs of working and non-working women in Pakistan by enhancing emotional stability and aligning with cultural values. Tailoring interventions to balance professional and domestic roles can improve marital satisfaction.