Marital Failure Research Articles

Investigation of the Relationship between Family Business Success and Marital Failure in Tanzania.

Investigation of the Relationship between Family Business Success and Marital Failure in Tanzania.

Examining Students' perceptions of the impact of marital breakdown on academic performance in Sierra Leone. Case Study: Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology

Families are a student's first point of contact with the world. Parents and other influential family members ensure young people's early training and socialization. Families lay the psychological, moral, and spiritual foundations for a child's holistic development. Structurally, marriages and families are either destroyed or together. In this circumstance, a broken marriage is not structurally stable due to divorce or other reasons such as separation, death outside of marriage, or only one parent. The purpose of this study is to examine students' perceptions of the impact of marital failure on their academic performance. This study used a descriptive research design using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. This approach was chosen because it is applicable across the population, time-saving, and cost-effective. Data collection included primary and secondary sources, with primary data allowing for personal contact and interviews with respondents, while secondary data focused on theoretical insights and literature from other authors. This study was carried out at the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology in the Northern Region of Sierra Leone. One thousand participants were selected for the study, including students, faculty, staff, and residents of both sexes around the university. Random and purposive sampling methods were used to select the respondents. A sample of 200 participants of both sexes was selected, out of which 100 students, 50 lecturers from the Faculty of Education, and 50 residents of the university area were selected to express their opinions

Negotiating marital challenges through classic wedding songs: a case of the Ndebele in Zimbabwe

In African cultures, the Ndebele included, a strong society is one that is made up of healthy and robust family relationships, with the family institution serving as a foundation for the survival and continuity of society. However, the frequency of divorce nowadays suggests that the foundations of marriages are not as strong as they ought to be. Thus, this article seeks to examine how traditional Ndebele society has always sought to help couples to prevent or to manage marital challenges that could destabilise marital bonds and trigger marital failure. The article also attempts to find out if there are lessons that could help with marital distress and failure, single parenthood and many more issues on the increase in the embattled marriage institution. This examination is mainly done through a philosophical analysis of traditional wedding songs. Wedding songs are structured cultural expressions that reflect society’s marriage values and its efforts in the promotion of marital stability and success. The article adopts the theory of Africana womanism. The theory is critical here because of its commitment towards the stability of the family. The data was collected in Tsholotsho District in Zimbabwe from 2016 to 2019 through interviews, group discussions and participant observation.

Colonial Servicemen and their British ‘War Brides’: First World War Marriages in the British Empire

ABSTRACTThis article uses the phenomenon and failure of war marriages between British women and ‘colonial’ servicemen, mostly from the settler dominions, to explore the gendered, classed and racialised conditions of migration after the First World War. Positioning this migration of British war brides as part of the continued normalisation of settler occupation, the article demonstrates the patriarchal social expectations to which white women were subject. Fears of ‘khaki fever’ were extended to the protection of naïve ‘colonial’ soldiers from the manipulative sexuality of white, particularly working‐class, women and girls. At the same time, ‘respectable’ women were prepared for frontier life and protected from the indignities of bigamy and desertion. The emphasis on their role as ‘daughters of Empire’ meant ‘undesirable’ matches and marital failure, as reported by the press, had consequences for the closeness of the imperial family and the maintenance of white superiority. The mediation of mobility in cases of mixed‐race marriage indicate a more explicit, and sometimes violent, policing of the sexual independence of women and Black and indigenous men of colour. In doing so, the article makes an important contribution to understandings of the legacies of global mobilisation and colonial encounters during the First World War.

PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI PADA PEER GROUP (TEMAN SEBAYA) TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN PERSEPSI REMAJA TENTANG PENDEWASAAN USIA PERKAWINAN DI SMA NEGERI 1 KECAMATAN NAMORAMBE KAB. DELI SERDANG 2018

Background: Early marriages are at high risk of marital failure, poor family quality, young pregnancies at risk of maternal death, and the risk of being mentally ill to foster marriage and be responsible parents. 
 Objective: To determine the effect of reproductive health education on peer groups (peers) on the knowledge and perceptions of adolescents about marriage age maturity.
 Method: This research uses the Quasi experimental method with One group pre and post test design, conducted from May to September 2018. The statistical analysis used in this study is a paired T test with a confidence level of 95% (? = 0, 05).
 Results: There is an average difference in the mean value of adolescent knowledge between the first and second measurements is 0.50 with a standard deviation of 1.922. The mean difference in mean scores of adolescent perceptions between the first and second measurements was 4.42 with a standard deviation of 9.611.
 Conclusion: There is a significant difference between adolescent knowledge on the pretest and posttest measurements with a value of P = 0.002, and there is a significant difference between adolescent perceptions on the pretest and posttest measurements with a value of p = 0.001. Increasing the number of facilities and facilities related to reproductive health education by peer groups (peers) in adolescents is carried out on an ongoing basis at school, in collaboration with local health workers as prevention of risky pregnancy.

Dapoxetine for the management of premature ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is the most prevalent male sexual disorder and is more common in South Asia. Bangladesh is no exception. Premature ejaculation causes dissatisfaction in the relationship, frustration for the patient and partner as well as reason of marital failure. Since 1970s sex therapy was the mode of treatment for premature ejaculation. Now treatment with drugs also seems effective. Now a days dapoxetine is used in Bangladesh for the treatment of premature ejaculation. The aim of the study was to determine the efficacy and tolerability of dapoxetine in patients with premature ejaculation. It was a prospective study conducted in private chamber of Dhaka city during the period of March 2016 to February 2017. A total of 60 patients within 21 to 75 years were enrolled in the study according to criteria of International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM). We determined the efficacy of dapoxetine 30 mg/day for 12 weeks. The primary endpoint was intra vaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) measured by stopwatch. Safety and tolerability were assessed. All analysis was done on an intention-to-treat basis. The results showed that, dapoxetine significantly prolonged IELT (p<0.001) after 12 weeks. After treatment of 1st, 4th ,8th week mean IELT were 1.71 (SD±0.50) minutes, 2.36 (±0.46) minutes and 2.98 (±0.66) minutes respectively. At the end of 12th week 3.89 (±0.87) minutes was evaluated. Common adverse effects were observed as nausea (11.0%), diarrhoea (3.5%), headache (5.6%), dizziness (5.8%), insomnia (2.1%) and backache (1.8%). So from this study it could be said that, dapoxetine was an effective and generally well tolerated treatment for men with premature ejaculation.
 Bang J Psychiatry June 2017; 31(1): 15-19

From Brides to Business Owners: Microfinance and Women’s Entrepreneurship


 
 
 Women’s entrepreneurship through microfinance programs has been celebrated as a model for reducing poverty and empowering women. Yet, evidence of the incidence of women’s entrepreneurship has been disappointing, leading to much critique and controversy. This article presents case narratives of women enrolled in microfinance programs in rural India who took the leap onto entrepreneurship and used microcredit loans to expand or start their small-scale livelihoods enterprises. These narratives illustrate the particular economic and social conditions that are found in cases where women have transitioned from being dependent, gender-compliant housewives to sole-earners or main breadwinners. Marital failure, functional absence or retreat of husband, economic distress, living in a nuclear household, and absence of an adult son are consistently evident in all cases of women’s entrepreneurship. This qualitative analysis helps us understand why women’s entrepreneurship is not more widespread despite the availability of microcredit loans.
 
 

Marital Failure As a Social Reality in Sidney Sheldon’s Novel The Other Side of Midnight

This research deals with literary works as a medium for conveying reality of social
 problems through Sydney Sheldon’s novel The Other Side of Midnight. One of the
 issues depicted in the novel is marital failure. The husband, as one of the characters
 in the novel, has a prestigious job, a pilot; and with an appealing appearance, he
 easily gets beautiful women around him. There are some various causal factors as
 the triggers of marital failure such as infidelity, career, selfishness, social welfare,
 age education, and financial problems; however in this research, the causal factors
 of marital failure discussed are triggered by infidelity, career, and selfishness. The
 method used is mixed, qualitative and quantitative. The combination of both designs
 provides a more detailed description, information and understanding of the object
 of study. Quantitative method is related to numerical variables which are further
 described through qualitative design. The number of respondents is 40 and selected
 randomly in Medan city. The social and cultural background is adapted to the object
 of research. The results show that there are three main factors causing marital failure
 in the novel: infidelity, career and selfishness. The findings of the research are in line
 with the field research. 97.5% of respondents agree that literary work is a medium for
 disclosing social problems; 2.5% express support. In the case of marital failure as a
 social problem, 97.5 respondents state a strong agreement and 2.5% express support.
 In things related to the trigger of marital failure: infidelity, career and selfishness, 100%
 of respondents strongly agree.

Childbearing importance: A qualitative study of women with infertility in China.

The primary goal of this study was to examine and describe the importance of childbearing as perceived by infertile women in the Chinese familial and social context. We adopted a qualitative descriptive method and conducted semi-structured interviews with female patients diagnosed with infertility. Participants were recruited at a high-volume fertility clinic in Tianjin, China. Fifteen women with a diagnosis of infertility were interviewed for 60-90 min. Data were analyzed by thematic analysis. Two themes supported the importance of childbearing for Chinese women with infertility: childbearing as natural law, and childbearing for relational harmony. Childbearing as natural law referred to intrinsic forces to seek a child, including (i) achieving motherhood and womanhood and (ii) experiencing a developmental transition with childbearing as a landmark. Relational harmony included three primary factors: (i) to maintain marital quality by preventing marital failure and rejuvenating an unsatisfactory marital relationship; (ii) to fulfill both authoritative and reciprocal filial piety; (iii) to build a sense of normalcy within family and social networks. In summary, infertility resulted in loss of motherhood, womanhood, and a smooth developmental transition. Moreover, it threatened relationship harmony in the marriage, family, and social life. These insights on the value of childbearing in the Chinese context can inform healthcare professionals in identify infertility-related demands and developing relevant psychosocial services for people with infertility.

Levels of Marital Satisfaction and its Relation to Some Variables on a Sample of Women in Amman City / Jordan

The present study aimed to identify the level of marital satisfaction among a sample of women in Amman city / Jordan, and its relation to some variables, The sample included 165 women, it was randomly selected, the researcher designed a questionnaire that measures the level of marital satisfaction, which included 20 paragraphs, each paragraph measures one dimension related to marital satisfaction, The questionnaire was applied by the study members, The statistical analysis showed: 1- The level of marital satisfaction for all members of the study was medium level of marital satisfaction. 2- No statistically significant differences in marital satisfaction due to the variable number of years of marriage. 3- No statistically significant differences in marital satisfaction due to the variable number of children.4- No statistically significant differences in the levels of marital satisfaction between working and non-working women.5- There are statistically significant differences in marital satisfaction due to the variable educational level of women. 6- There are statistically significant differences in marital satisfaction due to the variable family income. This is a logical consequence of the nature of the study community.The study recommended providing preventive counseling services for young men and women before marriage, and provide counseling services for couples about mechanisms of effective marital interaction, in order to reduce the risk factors leading to marital failure.

Bipolar affective disorder and its impact on various aspects of marital relationship.

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a severe mental disorder, which not only has negative consequences on the life of the patient, but also affects the immediate family members. As it often starts early in life, patients who get married often suffer from many negative consequences in their marital life due to the illness. This review focuses on studies which have evaluated marital rates, rate of marital failure, divorce, infertility, and procreation among patients with BD. In addition, this review evaluates the existing literature pertaining to marital adjustment, marital satisfaction, sexual dysfunction, and sexual satisfaction among patients with BD and their partners/spouses. Data suggest that very high proportion of patients with BD get married and marital rates are higher for patients with BD, when compared with those suffering from schizophrenia. In terms of divorce rates, studies suggest that patients with BD have higher rates of divorce. In terms of fertility rates, studies suggest that compared to those without the illness, the fertility rates among patients with BD are lower. In terms of marital adjustment, results are mixed with some studies suggesting poorer marital adjustment among patients and their spouses too. In terms of sexual dysfunction, studies suggest the presence of sexual dysfunction among one-third to half of the patients receiving lithium. To conclude, this review suggests that patients with BD experience multiple negative marital and sexual consequences.

Remarried Couples in Premarital Education: Does the Content Match Participant Needs?

Although premarital education has been found to reduce risk factors of divorce, the use of premarital education has primarily been examined in first marriages, or in groups combining both first and later marriages. In this qualitative study, 8 remarried couples’ perceptions of the premarital education they received were explored. The coexisting core categories of the desire to create a loving relationship yet fear of repeated marital failure emerged. The results implied that remarried couples carried an additional fear of marital dissolution, which in conjunction with the complex tasks associated with stepfamily formation, promoted attachment insecurities. Clinical applications are included.

Burn injuries in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka: an analysis and outcome in a tertiary care hospital, Batticaloa

Introduction: A high number of accidental and self-burn injuries are experienced in Batticaloa. This study was performed to evaluate the epidemiology, types, treatment and outcome of patients with burn injuries admitted to surgical units at the Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa. Methods: Data were collected by interviewer administered questionnaires from all patients admitted with burn injuries to surgical units during the period 1 August 2011 to 31 March 2012 and analysed using the SPSS analytical package. Results: Thirty nine (62%) of 63 victims were female; 67% were less than 40 years and 73% were married. Burn injuries were common (62%) in rural areas. The majority race was Tamil (81%), 14% were Muslim and 5% Sinhalese (5%). Accidental burn injuries (35, 56%) occurred more frequently than suicidal injuries (26, 41%). Some 3% were homicidal burn injuries. Use of traditional lamps (18, 51%) and kerosene oil cookers (9, 26%) were the main causes for accidental burn injuries. Psychological problems (6%), alcoholism (10, 16%) and epilepsy (3%) were risk factors for accidental burn injuries. Marital conflict (14, 54%) and courtship failure (6, 23%) were the significant (p Conclusion: Accidental burn injuries were more common than suicidal injuries. Traditional lamps and kerosene oil cookers were the main causes for accidental injuries. Marital problems and courtship failure significantly contributed to suicidal burn injuries. The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery, August 2013 Volume 31, No. 2, Page 11-13 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljs.v31i2.5955

EMDR as an Integrative Therapeutic Approach for the Treatment of Separation Anxiety Disorder

This case study reports the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and family therapy for a 10-year-old boy with severe separation anxiety disorder (SAD). It illustrates how the use of the standard EMDR protocol for the boy and his mother combined with family therapy, led to symptom alleviation and restored appropriate developmental functioning as evidenced by behavioral outcomes. The participant initially presented with severe anxiety about separating from his mother, several years after his parents went through a painful divorce. Treatment focused on processing the boy’s disturbing memories of past nontraumatic events in 14 EMDR sessions; his mother received 4 EMDR sessions to address her perceived marital failure and guilt about the effects of her ensuing depression on him. Eight family therapy sessions were used to help the family spend positive time together. Prior to treatment, the child had been unable to play outside, checked on his mother frequently, and could not attend activities without her. At the end of treatment, he was able to play with friends outside, ride his bike around town, engage in after school activities, and sleep over at his friends’ houses. Gains were maintained at 6-month follow-up. Treatment did not include instruction in parenting skills or psychoeducation for the mother, or any exposure therapy for the child.

New attempt using labio‐vestibular flap technique to manage circumcised women with Rokitansky syndrome

To assess the efficacy of the labio-vestibular flap technique in managing circumcised women with Rokitansky syndrome and in correcting the sexuality defects caused by the anomaly present and by female circumcision. A prospective, comparative, clinical study. Kasr El Aini School of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt. Thirty-four circumcised patients with Rokitansky syndrome were divided into 2 groups; Group 1 consisted of 22 cases treated with the labio-vestibular flap technique, and Group 2 consisted of 12 cases treated with McIndoe's technique. Pre and postoperative clinical assessment of the newly formed vagina and sexuality. The new flap is formed of the remaining parts of the labia minora and the adjoining parts of the vestibule, and is used to cover the posterior and lateral walls. Meanwhile, the anterior wall is covered by the epithelium of the original blind vaginal pouch. The modified Kasr El Aini sexual assessment sheet assesses sexuality. Rokitansky syndrome could be classified into 4 clinical types according to the degree of development of the uterus. The labio-vestibular technique was simple and not associated with any graft rejection, hair growth or contraction of the reformed tract. Dyspareunia and marital failure were less significantly recorded in the labio-vestibular technique than in McIndoe's technique. But, the most significant results were the improvement in sexuality, in addition to restoration of genital continuation, menstruation and fertility in some cases. The labio-vestibular flab technique is the most simple and most suitable line of treatment for circumcised cases with Rokitansky syndrome. In these cases, the technique achieved good results in correcting sexual defects after circumcision.

Management: Part III—Surgery

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Triggers and Fuses in Late Divorce

The narratives of six Israeli men and nine Israeli women who divorced at ages above 45 were analyzed by qualitative methods to explore the process of marital deterioration in this age group, in marriages of fifteen years and more. Narrators' ratings of their marriages ranged from “excellent” to “disastrous.” The major causes of marital failure described were lack of emotional mutuality and communication, physical and emotional abuse, and alternative adulterous relationships. Health and other crises were significant for some couples. Half the couples had been in marital therapy and half in individual therapy. Severe problems went on for many years, as did the contemplation of divorce. Some reported great suffering yet did not find the strength to initiate a divorce. Often a personal growth experience or development of inner strength helped one side to take the initiative to divorce after years of mutual suffering. The narrators emphasized suffering within the marriage more heavily than outside attractions; but half of the initiators had alternative relationships at the time of the initiation. Divorce in this group was a process that developed over a long time, not a spontaneous or impulsive response to any immediate acute trigger.

The Law and Economics of Marriage Contracts

Growth in property ownership has raised the stakes in the distribution of financial assets on divorce. Given high risks of marital failure, this has stimulated the demand for private ordering through enforceable marriage contracts. This paper surveys the existing law and economics literature and legal practice to consider the state of knowledge on the economic theory, scope and limits of written nuptial agreements.

The connubial crucible: newlywed years as predictors of marital delight, distress, and divorce.

This study showed that couples' newlywed marriages and changes in their union over the first 2 years foreshadow their long-term marital fate after 13 years. Consistent with the enduring dynamics model, differences in the intensity of newlyweds' romance as well as the extent to which they expressed negative feelings toward each other predicted (a) whether or not they were happy 13 years later (among those who stayed married) and (b) how long their marriage lasted prior to separation (for those who divorced). The results provide little support for the idea that emergence of distress (e.g., increasing negativity) early in marriage leads to marital failure but instead show that disillusionment--as reflected in an abatement of love, a decline in overt affection, a lessening of the conviction that one's spouse is responsive, and an increase in ambivalence--distinguishes couples headed for divorce from those who establish a stable marital bond.

Nigerian juvenile offenders: A case-controlled study

A case controlled study was carried out on all the 51 juvenile delinquents found in a point prevalence survey of a Nigerian Borstal Remand Centre. Mean age of the delinquents was 17.27 years ± 4.7. They were mostly from the low social class (70.6%) and the commonest reason for admission was for being beyond parental control (68.6%). Identified risk factors found for juvenile delinquency were death of Biological mother, parental marital failure, growing up with relatives rather than parents, drug abuse and ordinal position in the family. Possible cultural explanations for some of these observations were proffered. The need to improve on the living conditions of these juveniles and their assessment procedure were highlighted. Finally it is imperative that the obsolete Nigerian Children and Young Person's Laws be updated.