Spiritual Intelligence and Its Relationship to Marital Satisfaction among Mothers of Children with Disabilities

Abstract

The current study aims to reveal the level of both spiritual intelligence and marital satisfaction among mothers of children with disabilities, and also aims to explore the relationship between spiritual intelligence and marital satisfaction among mothers of children with disabilities. The descriptive correlational approach was used because it is appropriate for the study objectives. The sample consisted of 85 mothers of children with disabilities from Irbid Governorate, selected through available sampling. The spiritual intelligence and marital satisfaction scale was used. The findings showed that both spiritual intelligence and marital satisfaction were at average levels. Additionally, a statistically significant positive correlation was found between spiritual intelligence and marital satisfaction, suggesting that higher spiritual intelligence is linked to greater marital satisfaction. These results highlight the potential role of spiritual intelligence in improving the well-being of mothers caring for children with disabilities, emphasizing the need for emotional, psychological, and social support. The study also calls for future research focused on interventions to develop spiritual intelligence, which could enhance family dynamics and overall life satisfaction in similar contexts.