Levels of Marital Satisfaction among Married Individuals in Ngando, Nairobi County, Kenya

Marital satisfaction is a crucial aspect of interpersonal relationships, significantly influencing the emotional and psychological well-being of married individuals.This study examined the levels of marital satisfaction among married individuals in Ngando Location, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study employed descriptive research design with a sample size of 140 participants. The data was collected using demographic characteristics and the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction (EMS) with SPSS. The results showed 35.0% of participants indicated low satisfaction, 59.7% indicated moderate satisfaction, and only 5.3% indicated high satisfaction. The study recommends that couples and their community (cultural, religious, social) engage in marriage enrichment programs such as counselling services, and support groups. This can provide platforms for married individuals to improve their conflict resolution skills, communication, and develop trust and resilience.

Levels, Marital satisfaction, married individuals, Ngando, Nairobi County, Kenya

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