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

bySusan Wanjiku Kimuhu; Wambua Pius Muasa Ph.D

Published July 28, 2026  •  Vol. 10, Issue 7, pp. 2302–2309Open Access
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100700161

Abstract

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.

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

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
ISSN2454-6186
Volume / IssueVolume 10, Issue 7
Pages2302–2309
Publication dateJuly 28, 2026
DOI10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100700161
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Susan Wanjiku Kimuhu, & Wambua Pius Muasa Ph.D (2026). Levels of Marital Satisfaction among Married Individuals in Ngando, Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 10(7), 2302-2309. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100700161

BibTeX

@article{Susan2026,
  title   = {Levels of Marital Satisfaction among Married Individuals in Ngando, Nairobi County, Kenya},
  author  = {Susan Wanjiku Kimuhu and Wambua Pius Muasa Ph.D},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)},
  volume  = {10},
  number  = {7},
  pages   = {2302--2309},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100700161},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}