ABSTRACT The study runs along the topic “A survey of Midlands State University students’ portrait of an ideal marriage partner” based upon the problem statement that ignorance of characteristics one expects and is expected of in a marriage partner can result in miscalculated social commitments and non-satisfying relationships. The ultimate purpose of findings being to chart a course to happier and longer lasting relationships, a matter critically crucial upon the current background of ...
ABSTRACT Divorce is becoming a major developmental issue in modern society because of its high rate of increase in recent years. While the phenomenon has gained much attention in research in the developed world, less is known in the developing world especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Meanwhile works have shown that through the processes of modernization and globalization, Sub-Saharan Africa including Ghana is beginning to experience the same family changes caused by divorce in the developed wo...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE Approval Form 1 Declaration 2 Dedication 3 Acknowledgement 4 List of Abbreviations 5 Table of contents 6 CHAPTER ONE The general outline of the research 9 1.1 Introduction 9 1.2 Background to the study 10 1.3 Statement of the problem 12 1.4 Research Aims and Objectives 13 1.5 Literature Review 13 1.6 Assumptions 15 1.7 Research Methodology 16 1.8 Chapter Synopsis 16 CHAPTER TWO The arguments for and against the prohibition of sodomy and same sex marriages and the ...
ABSTRACT Cohabitation unions have been on the increase perhaps due to the recognition of family units, as a result of increased urbanization and increased isolation of young people from their family network. These unions have become common as the meaning of family continues to increasingly transform in the wake of the fast changing societal values. The proliferation of divorce, re-marriage, step families and single parenthood has liberalized the idea of family from the way it was traditionall...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the causes of early marriages among school going pupils in Mpumudde Division in Jinja district. The objectives of the study were the following; it was aimed at: 1. To establish the causes of early marriages among school going pupils. 2. To examine the impact of early marriages on the pupils who engage them selves in this practice. 3. To come up with measures and strategies that can be adopted to reduce the high rate of early marriages a...
TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION Error! Bookmark not defined. APPROVAL Error! Bookmark not defined. TABLE OF CONTENTS v CHAPTER ONE 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Background 1 1.2 Problem statement 3 1.3 Purpose of the study 3 1.4 Objectives of the study 3 1.5 Research questions 3 1.6 Scope of the study 3 1.7 Significance of the study 3 1.8 Anticipated study limitations 4 1.9 Conceptual frame work 5 CHAPTER TWO 6 LITERATURE REVIEW 6 2.0 Introduction 6 2.1 Christian marriage 6 2.2 Divorce 7 2.3 People�...
Table of ContentsDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATION ivACKNOWLEDGEMENT vABSTRACTLIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES xABBREVIATIONSCHAPTER ONE 11.0 Introduction 11.1 Background of the study problem 11.2 Problem statement 31.3 Purpose of the study 41.4 Objectives of the study 41.5 Hypotheses of the study 41.6 Scope of the study 41.6.1 Geographical scope 41.6.2 Content scope 41.6.3 The theoretical scope 41.7 Significance of the study 51.8 Definition of key termsCHAPTER TWO 62.0 Introduction 6vii2.1 Population ...
Background of theStudy Marriage is a legal union of a man and women as husband and wife. It is usually formalized through some type of solemnization, which may be wedding in the church, mosque or contracted in the registry or in accordance with native laws and custom. It is a life-long union full of expectations and obligations. One of these obligations is the expectation that each should help the other to grow, to promote a life of fidelity and sincerity to each other so that the m...
ABSTRACT Infidelity impacts negatively on relationship functioning and stability of the marriages making the study of this phenomenon crucial and timely endeavor in the Mwingi Central Constituency (MCC). Although, many African communities have regulations against infidelity especially in marriage, many married couples are involved in extra marital affairs ((Drigotas, Safstrom, & Gentilia, 1999). Infidelity in MCC has led to marital strife leading to separations, wife battering, prostitution,...
ABSTRACT Infidelity impacts negatively on relationship functioning and stability of the marriages making the study of this phenomenon crucial and timely endeavor in the Mwingi Central Constituency (MCC). Although, many African communities have regulations against infidelity especially in marriage, many married couples are involved in extra marital affairs ((Drigotas, Safstrom, & Gentilia, 1999). Infidelity in MCC has led to marital strife leading to separations, wife battering, prostitution, ...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION ............................................................................................................................ iAPPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... iiDEDICATION .............................................................................................................................. iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT .............................................
ABSTRACT The Nima/Mamobi Muslim communities for several years has a traditional method of counselling prospective Muslim couples in the community, however due the challenges of this method there is an introduction of formal premarital counselling centres . This is basically what has aroused the researcher‟s interest. The aim of this research is to highlight the roles of Imams, Muslim scholars, Aluwanka, and relatives of the bride as traditional premarital counsellor and that of Hajia Memuna...
ABSTRACT Globally marital unions are constantly facing myriads of challenges putting relationships in a crisis mode. The study was to explore factors influencing marital stability among elderly couples aged over 55 years in Westlands Sub-county of Nairobi. This study used the following study objectives; To explain the extent to which factors in the management of conflict influence marital stability among elderly couples in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi, Kenya, To describe the factors of quali...
ABSTRACT The research mainly focused on investigating the influence of religion in promoting early child marriages in Masvingo. This paper employs the qualitative research method. Data was collected using interviews. The study found out that, the doctrine is the main cause of child marriages in that they follow the steps of their late elders who implement the teachings. The study found out that, the doctrine undermines the rights of women in the church and in their homestead and young girls b...
Abstract: Whereas marriage is associated with satisfaction and happiness, several factors are widely acknowledged as necessary for a happy marriage. According to research in Counseling Psychology, satisfactory communication, conflict resolution and financial unity are key determinants for happiness in marriage. For instance, some known causes of divorce are listed as financial problems and lack of communication. It is with this understanding that this study sought to find out how communicati...