Marital Attitudes Research Articles

The hidden link: dysmenorrhea, emotion regulation, and attitudes toward marriage in female nursing students.

Menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea, can cause physical discomfort and mood swings, potentially impacting the attitudes of female nursing students toward marriage. Effective emotion regulation strategies are essential for managing stress and shaping their perspectives on marriage. This study sought to investigate the relationship between dysmenorrhea, emotional regulation skills, and attitudes toward marriage among female nursing students. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a stratified sample of 504 female nursing students from four academic years. The study used a combination of the Working Ability, Location, Intensity, Days of Pain, Dysmenorrhea (WaLIDD) Questionnaire, the Marital Attitude Scale, and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire to assess various factors among the participants. The Pearson correlation coefficient was utilized to examine the relationships among the three primary variables. Additionally, linear regression analysis was employed to forecast attitudes toward marriage based on factors such as dysmenorrhea, residence, family type, regularity of the menstrual cycle, and age at menarche. The findings of the study are significant, revealing a negative correlation between dysmenorrhea and marital attitudes (r = -0.105, p = 0.019). Dysmenorrhea exhibited minimal and non-significant correlations with emotion regulation strategies, including cognitive reappraisal (r = -0.006, p = 0.898) and expressive suppression (r = 0.013, p = 0.774). In contrast, marital attitudes significantly influenced emotion regulation (β = -0.169, p < 0.001). Moderation analyses indicated significant effects of various factors on marital attitudes, including residence (β = -0.5136, p = 0.0478), family type (β = 5.9923, p = 0.0060), regularity of the menstrual cycle (β = 6.1262, p = 0.0014), and age at menarche (β = 1.5521, p = 0.0491). A significant negative correlation between dysmenorrhea and certain attitudes, specifically optimistic and realistic marital attitudes, was found. This indicates that higher levels of dysmenorrhea are associated with less favorable perspectives in these domains. Additionally, the study demonstrates that negative marital attitudes were linked to poorer emotional regulation. This suggests that individuals with more pessimistic views about marriage may face challenges in effectively managing their emotions. These results underscore the intricate connections between physical health, attitudes, and emotional well-being. They highlight the need to address dysmenorrhea within nursing education and practice, considering its broader psychological impact.

Marital attitudes and quality among healthcare workers: Exploring the impact of frontline duties during the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda

Marital attitudes and quality among healthcare workers: Exploring the impact of frontline duties during the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda

The Ideal-reality Gap of Perceived Traits of the Same Sex and the Opposite Sex in Young Chinese People and its Impact on Marital Attitude

The Ideal-reality Gap of Perceived Traits of the Same Sex and the Opposite Sex in Young Chinese People and its Impact on Marital Attitude

Exploring the impact of the Marburg virus outbreak on marital attitudes and quality among Rwandan couples

Exploring the impact of the Marburg virus outbreak on marital attitudes and quality among Rwandan couples

Особенности супружеских установок в семьях с разным уровнем психотерапевтичности общения

Особенности супружеских установок в семьях с разным уровнем психотерапевтичности общения

Desire of Death in Sadiq Hidayat,s selected short stories

Sadiq Hidayat is renown Persian writer. He is one of the few Iranian Persian writers whose many fictions have been translated into Urdu. He introduced modern techniques in Persian fiction. In some of his stories Sadiq Hidayat has presented the subject of death from different angles. somewhere in the human being there is a desire to escape from his problems in the death. This desire of death can be found in some of his short stories because he also committed suicide by suffocating poison gas on April 9, 1951 in Paris. This research article is based on an effort to find different aspects of sadness and sensitivity in his Urdu translated short stories. He has skillfully made the individual and collective problems and psychological confusions of people in his fiction. He also tried to reflect the lives of depressed people and their emotional downfalls. In his fiction there is a noticeable deep observation of marital attitudes depression۔ He has also mentioned the life of animals and their death. The death, as solution of problems can be seen especially in his stories. This is an analytical research study, based on Urdu translations of his fiction. We can observe that death; especially suicide is very favorite subject of his characters.

Matrimonial behavior of student youth in the context of social health studying (gender aspect)

The article presents the results of a research work aimed at identifying the features of the matrimonial behavior of students in the aspect of social health studying. Of particular importance is the study of students' value attitudes towards marriage and family in a gender context. The authors conducted an empirical study on the basis of the National Research University «BelSU» (n = 267; proportional selection based on gender, age, course, level and form of education). The analysis of the main marital attitudes of this group (attitude towards marriage, readiness for marriage, criteria for choosing a marriage partner, motives for marriage, reproductive behavior, reproductive health) was carried out on the basis of primary data obtained during a survey of students of the Belgorod State National Research University. It was revealed that most of the students of NRU «BelSU» have a traditional idea of marriage, have a desire to marry and start a family, students prefer official marriage, which implies traditional family values, which characterizes positive trends in the formation of social health. When choosing a marriage partner, most young people are guided by the personal characteristics of a person and their value orientations. It was revealed that the formation of the students' social health, among other aspects, is due to the orientation towards the established values in relation to the value of marriage and the socio-cultural norms of matrimonial behavior.

Associations of Quality of Family Communication and Well-Being with Marital Attitudes among Turkish Emerging Adults

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between Turkish emerging adults’ marital attitudes, and their quality of family communication and well-being. The study participants consisted of 386 (266 female, 120 male) never-married emerging adults, selected by the method of convenience sampling. Hierarchical multiple linear regression technique was used for data analysis. The results revealed that emerging adults' quality of family communication and well-being were both predictors of marital attitudes. A higher level of well-being and quality of family communication were associated with more positive attitudes toward marriage.

Factors Shaping the Reproductive Behavior of Young Families in Russia: Data Triangulation

The purpose of the study is to identify the factors that influence the reproductive behavior of young Russian families (heterosexual families consisting of two persons below the age of 35 with or without children). The analysis relies on the results of a mass questionnaire survey of young first-time married people (n = 893) conducted in 10 Russian regions in 2019–2020, in-depth interviews with young married people (n = 50) and an expert survey of managers and specialists working for social non-profits (n = 10), both conducted in 2021. Based on the data of the mass survey, we found that there are differences in the values of young families with children and without children. Moreover, young couples may choose to postpone childbearing not only for financial reasons but also because of their marital attitudes and reproductive strategies formed in the process of socialization. Marital behavior has a great influence on reproductive behavior. The differences in the respondents' attitudes to parenthood are determined by their gender roles, experience of having and raising children or absence of such experience. We found that state social support does not have a significant impact on the reproductive behavior of young families in Russia. Expert assessments show that the current measures of social support for young families do not cover all the needs of these families and that there is a perceived need for a more comprehensive assistance model.

Sexual Minorities within Heterosexuality: Psychosocial Characteristics of and Attitudes toward the “Fourth Love” in China

Objective Within the context of gender diversity, the concept of heterosexuality is also changing, emerging as a diversified sexual orientation and identity. This study aims to challenge the orthodoxy about heterosexuality by exploring the psychosocial characteristics and attitudes toward “fourth love” in China. Method Two studies initially explored the current status of fourth love as a sexual minority. In Study 1, The Sex-Role Inventory and the Marital Attitude Scale were used to assess fourth-love (N = 144) and traditionally heterosexual participants’ (N = 145) gender roles and marriage attitudes. In study 2, the Attitudes Toward the Fourth Love Scale was developed to assess college students’ (N = 315) attitudes toward fourth-love men and women. Result Fourth-love women often identify with masculine gender roles and significant differences were found between fourth-love and traditionally heterosexual women their gender roles. Fourth-love men identified with a neutral gender role, while there are significant differences between fourth-love men and traditionally heterosexual women in masculine gender roles. Fourth-love people’s marriage attitudes were more negative than those of traditionally heterosexual people, especially for women. Various demographic factors influenced college students’ attitudes toward the fourth love. Conclusion As a sexual minority within the umbrella of heterosexuality in China, fourth-love individuals require further research attention and increased support.

Marital Attitudes According To The Marital Messages of University Students From Various Sources

The aim of this study is to examine whether single university students’ marital attitudes change according to the marital messages they receive from marital message sources such as friends, media, family, and other institutions. To this end, Marital Messages Scale (MMS) and Inonu Marital Attitudes Scale (IMAS) were applied to a total of 1013 university students (654 female and 359 male) enrolled at a state university in Ankara during the 2018-2019 academic year. Convenience sampling was used to reach students. Data obtained from the measuring tools were evaluated by using SPSS 23.0. T test was used in the comparison of binary groups in data analysis. When there was a significant difference between groups, impact magnitude statistics was examined by calculating the Cohen d. At the end of the study, it was found out that students who receive high level positive marital messages from their families, friends, media, and other institutions have a more positive marital attitude compared to those university students who receive a low level of positive message from these sources. Findings of the study was discussed in relation to the literature; suggestions were made for researchers, applicators, and policy makers.

An Investigation of Marriage Attitude in terms of Perception of Gender, Ambivalent Sexism, and Some Variables

The aim of the present study is to examine whether marital attitude is predicted by gender perception and ambivalent sexism. In addition, it was examined whether the marriage attitude differs according to some variables (gender, whether the parents live together, and whether victims of sexual abuse). The study group of the research consists of 377 individuals between the ages of 18-36. The research data were collected using the Inönü Marriage Attitude Scale, the Gender Perception Scale, and the Ambivalent Sexism Scale. As a result of the correlation analysis, it was concluded that the marriage attitude was positively and significantly associated with gender perception, hostile, and benevolent sexism. The regression analysis concluded that benevolent sexism statistically significantly predicted marriage attitude, but gender perception and hostile sexism did not significantly predict marriage attitude. As a result of the t-test, it was seen that the marital attitude differed significantly according to the variables of gender, whether the parents lived together and whether the victim of sexual abuse.

The Impact of Attachment Styles on Attitudes Toward Marriage: The Mediating Role of Emotional Intimacy

Studies to identify the association between individuals’ attachment patterns and their marital attitudes are insufficient and necessitate more empirical study. The current study aimed to investigate the impact of attachment styles on attitudes toward marriage and the mediating role of emotional intimacy among 182 participants at a southeastern university in the United States. Differences in perceptions of the degree of emotional intimacy among securely, avoidantly, and anxiously/ambivalently attached participants were explored to analyze the mediation effect of emotional intimacy between attachment styles and marital attitudes. The research findings revealed that secure, anxious/ambivalent, and avoidant individuals tended to have different attitudes toward marriage. Their marital attitudes were mediated by the emotional intimacy levels associated with their attachment styles. Implications for educators, researchers, and practitioners are discussed.

A Cross-Sectional Study of the Marital Attitudes of Pregnant Women at Risk for Cystic Fibrosis and Psychological Impact of Prenatal Screening.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most frequent genetic disorders in those with Northern European ancestry. Prenatal testing for cystic fibrosis may be used to plan and prepare for the birth of a child with the disease or to determine whether to terminate the pregnancy. The accessibility of prenatal detection for women with a high genetic risk of delivering a child with cystic fibrosis is determined by CF carriers and those affected by the disease. Moreover, prenatal testing for CF is mainly dependent on invasive diagnostic tests that can influence the mental health of the pregnant woman, and it is assumed that the birth of a CF child will have a serious influence on the couple’s subsequent family planning and marital behavior. The purpose of this research was to examine the marital attitudes of women at risk for cystic fibrosis and the psychological effect of screening for CF among pregnant women. The study followed a cross-sectional design with five questionnaires comprising Prenatal Attachment Interview (PAI), Maternal Antenatal Attachment Scale (MAAS), Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire (PRAQ-R2), the Prenatal Psychosocial Profile (PPP), and the Marital Intimacy Questionnaire (MIQ). A total of 84 pregnant women were included in the “carriers” group for CFTR and 91 in the “non-carrier” group. CFTR-carrier mothers were likely to be more affectionate to the fetus, with better maternal–fetal quality and intensity of attachment. The same group of pregnant women was less scared of giving birth or worried about bearing a physically or mentally handicapped child compared to women who were expecting the prenatal diagnosis test for being at risk of delivering a newborn with malformations. CFTR-carrier pregnant women did not score significantly different results in the Prenatal Psychosocial Profile regarding stress levels, social support, and self-esteem. It was also found that intimacy and consensus problems inside the marriage were significantly more often experienced by CFTR carriers. Based on the current findings, it is likely that CFTR-carrier mothers have a better perception of the possible pregnancy outcomes by knowing their abnormal gene carrier status. Therefore, the psychological impact of invasive diagnostic tests is lower in this category compared with those who are unaware of the possible pregnancy outcomes. However, we promote a future analysis for pregnant women with moderate risk of giving birth to a child with single-gene mutations such as cystic fibrosis or other congenital malformations that undergo noninvasive prenatal diagnosis tests, as they become more accurate and might cause lower pre-diagnosis stress levels.

The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Marital Attitudes: The Mediating Effect of Core Self-evaluation

With the development of the new era, the marriage attitude traditionally retained by society is changing, and the growth program of individuals is very important for the cultivation of core self-evaluation and the ideology of marriage attitude, so whether the level of contemporary individuals is very important for the cultivation of core self-evaluation and the ideology of marriage attitude, so whether the level of contemporary The study also examines the relationship between childhood trauma, core self-evaluation, and the ideology of marriage attitude, so whether the level of contemporary marriage can be improved by changing the degree of childhood trauma is an issue of concern. METHODS: The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ--SF), the Marital Attitude Scale (MAS), and the Core Self--Esteem Scale (CSTS) are used to measure the relationship between childhood trauma, core self--evaluation, and marital attitudes. The Core Self--Esteem Scale (CSES) were administered in a web--released format to 431 people, with subjects in the age range of 18 to 45 years. RESULTS: Childhood trauma showed a significant positive correlation with adult marital attitudes (r=0.643, P&lt;0.01); and with core self-evaluation (r= 0.701, P&lt;0.01). Core self-evaluation showed a significant negative correlation with adult marital attitudes (r=-0.454, P&lt;0.01). Core self-evaluation partially mediated the relationship between childhood trauma and adult marital attitudes. CONCLUSION: The effect of childhood trauma on adult marital attitudes can be achieved indirectly through core self-evaluation.

Attitudes of infertile women referring to Tabriz Infertility Center about marital relations

Background. Infertility as one of the bitter and Stressful experiences of couple’s cohabitation can affect various aspects of marital relationships, sexual relations and attitudes toward them. Therefore, the study aimed to determine attitudes of infertile women towards infertility and sexual behavior. Methods. In descriptive study with cross-sectional And retrospective study, 124 infertile women referred to the infertility center of Al-Zahra Hospital in Tabriz were selected by counting sampling method. The required data were collected through demographic information and sexual attitude questionnaire. Results. The 60 percent of participants did not report a change in the quality of their sexual relationships. Also, 63 percent of the participants state that sexual desire has no effect on infertility. Most participants did not blame anyone for their infertility (84%) and patients sexual relationships before and after awareness about infertility were not different. Conclusion. The infertility awareness had no effect on patients' sexual relationships. However, patients had problems in control of their lives and were affected by People around.

Репродуктивные намерения современной российской молодежи и оценка возможностей их реализации

The urgency of demographic problems in Russia is being discussed today at the highest level, serious measures have been taken to stabilize the demographic situation by supporting Russian families in a difficult socio-economic situation. Nevertheless, the number of children born per woman remains insufficient not only for growth, but also for maintaining the population. In this situation, it is necessary to study the reproductive behavior and productive attitudes of Russian youth in order to develop effective measures that influence the motivation to marry and give birth to children. This paper examines some aspects of the reproductive behavior of Russian youth under the age of 35, inclusive, based on the data of a quantitative study obtained as part of the first wave of All-Russian monitoring "Demographic well-being of the population of the regions of Russia" (end of 2019 – beginning of 2020, 10 regions of Russia), as well as a qualitative study (beginning of 2021, 17 informants from the Volgograd Region and Stavropol Territory). The sample of the qualitative study did not include informants from socially unadapted families, informants from families whose socio-economic situation is close to the median in the region of residence were selected. The questions for the in-depth interview were formulated in accordance with the following plan: the marital and reproductive attitudes of the parents (the family experience of the informant's parents); the marital and reproductive attitudes of the informant (their own family and reproductive experience); the impact of federal and regional measures to support the Russian family on making a decision about the birth of a child; the needs of the family and problems that hinder the implementation of reproductive plans. The obtained data allowed us to formulate conclusions about the factors that hinder the growth of the birth rate in the Russian regions, and possible ways to optimize the situation.

African American Women’s Marital Attitudes: A Qualitative Study on Never Married Women

Over the past few decades, marriage rates in the United States among African Americans continue to decline, yet African American women continue to express a desire to be married. Using a grounded theory qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews ( N = 23), we explored marital attitudes among never married African American women. Participants identified both negative and positive exposures to marriage during childhood and messaging from family and faith communities as major sources influencing their desire to marry. Other themes, such as respectability and child behavioral benefits emerged that influenced women’s attitudes toward marriage. We present a discussion of the findings, limitations of this study, and next steps in the research.

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BACKGROUND Due to various factors, elderly population is growing rapidly worldwide and also in India. Changing socio-economic patterns, such as women becoming economically active and participating in the workforce, and increasing mobility are all leading to more nuclear households, altering social norms of elder care in the family. Old age homes which were not common are now growing rapidly to fulfil needs of these needy elderly people. It is important to understand socio demographic factors of persons living in care homes. The purpose of this study was to assess and compare socio demographic variables between elderly people living in old age home and within the family setup. METHODS A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted at two old age homes and various local areas of Kota, Rajasthan. The sample comprised of 100 participants who were further divided into 50 participants from old age homes and 50 participants from family. A tool such as socio-demographic data sheet was administered to obtain the data. RESULTS Significant difference was found between these groups in age wise, regarding marital status (case - 66 % widow or widower, control - 82 % married), literacy (case - illiterate 52 % middle 30 % secondary or higher 18 % while in control these figures are 34 %, 18 %, 34 %) employment (case - 86 % unemployed while in control it is 30 %), family type (case - 36 % joint family, control - 80 % joint family), socio-economic status (case – lower - 72 % control - upper 84 %) having own house (case - 14 % control - 86 %) attitude of family members (case - attitude of their family members perceived as bad 50 %, normal - 11 %, good - 39 % while in control group these figures are 85, 18 %, 74 %). CONCLUSIONS Socio-demographic factors like marital status, employment status, housing and attitude of family members play a major role in elderly population for which they had to stay in care homes. KEYWORDS Old Age Homes, Socio-demographic Variables, India

Investigating the Associations between Social Media Addiction, Marital Beliefs, and Attitudes toward Cohabitation during Emerging Adulthood

Emerging adults’ exposure to social networking sites is at a considerable level, and such use may complicate beliefs regarding marriage. However, little is known about whether social media use is an influential factor in shaping emerging adults’ marital beliefs and attitudes toward cohabitation. Thus, we extended previous research by examining the links between the addictive use of social media, marital salience, marital timing, and attitudes toward cohabitation in a sample of undergraduates. A group of 433 never-married university students (347 female and 86 male) aged 18–26 (M = 20.41, SD = 1.48) participated in the study. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed to analyze the data. The results indicated that social media addiction was not a significant predictor of emerging adults’ marital salience and marital timing beliefs. However, emerging adults’ attitudes toward cohabitation were significantly predicted by social media addiction. The results are discussed in light of the literature, and recommendations are offered.