Emotional Homeostasis Disequilibrium as a Potential Determinant of Psycho-Mental Well-Being Among Married Public Servants in Delta State

The study explored the relationship between emotional homeostasis disequilibrium and psycho-mental well-being among married public servants in Delta State. Guided by two research questions and two hypotheses, the study employed a correlational research design. The population consisted of 40,934 married public servants, with 45% male (18,236) and 55% female (22,698). A multi-stage sampling technique yielded a sample of 900 participants, ensuring representation across the state. Data were gathered using a meticulously developed questionnaire, the Negative Emotions Rating Scale and Psycho-Mental Well-Being Rating Scale Questionnaire (NEPMWBQ). This instrument underwent rigorous validation processes: face validity was established through expert judgment, content validity was confirmed using cumulative variance, and construct validity was determined via a rotated component matrix. Psychometric evaluations affirmed the tool's reliability and appropriateness for the study's objectives. The researcher and six trained assistants personally administered the instrument, ensuring high response accuracy. Data analysis involved Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation and regression statistics, with all hypotheses tested at a .05 significance level. Key findings revealed a significant negative correlation between emotional disequilibrium exhibited a negative but equally significant association with well-being. Emotional resilience emerged as a mediating factor, buffering the adverse effects of disequilibrium. Based on these findings, it was recommended that counselling services should be provided to married public servants to help them identify and manage emotional homeostatic disequilibrium effectively. Furthermore, marital counselling services should be integrated into public service policies to address emotional challenges stemming from work-life dynamics. The research contributes to knowledge by establishing the pivotal role of emotional homeostasis disequilibrium in psycho-mental well-being. These insights underscore the necessity of prioritizing emotional health within organizational and marital frameworks to optimize overall well-being and productivity.