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Association of Views about Marriage with Marital Satisfaction in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Shimelis Wondimua & Tamirie Andualemb
Ethiopia
Page: 1177-1189
Published on: 2024 March

Abstract

Introduction: Despite numerous studies on marriage, there is still a lack of research focusing on the relationship between views about marriage and marital satisfaction, highlighting a knowledge gap in this field. Objective: The aimed to investigate the relationship between views about marriage and marital satisfaction. Methods: This study a correlational design. A total of 187 participants were selected using a random sampling technique. Self-report data were collected using a questionnaire. Data was analyzed using hierarchical multiple linear regression techniques. Results: Findings showed that views on marriage (i.e., marital context, marital process, marital permanence, and marital salience) were positively associated with marital satisfaction. The study also revealed that marital salience and marital permanence positively predict marital satisfaction. This study has marital implications. Conclusion:The study concludes that one's views on marriage, particularly the permanence of marriage and its importance, play a crucial role in enhancing marital satisfaction. Limitations and future directions were also discussed.

 

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