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@article{191508,
        author = {Nikita},
        title = {Effect of Marital Stress on Workplace Motivation},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {7555-7557},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191508},
        abstract = {Marriage is a significant source of emotional support, but persistent marital difficulties can lead to stress that affects various areas of an individual’s life, including work. The present study aimed to examine the effect of marital stress on workplace motivation among married working adults. A correlational research design was adopted, and the sample comprised 60 married working adults aged between 25 and 50 years, selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using a standardized Marital Stress Scale and a Work Motivation Scale. The findings revealed a significant negative relationship between marital stress and workplace motivation, indicating that higher levels of marital stress were associated with lower levels of motivation at work. Further analysis showed that individuals experiencing high marital stress reported significantly lower work motivation compared to those with low marital stress. The results support the spillover theory, suggesting that stress originating in the marital domain adversely affects work-related attitudes and motivation. The study highlights the importance of addressing marital well-being through counseling and organizational support programs to enhance employee motivation, productivity, and overall well-being.},
        keywords = {Marital Stress; Workplace Motivation; Work–Family Spillover; Married Employees; Occupational Well-Being; Work Engagement; Family Stress; Job Motivation; Work–Life Balance},
        month = {January},
        }