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Effects of Financial Management Contributing to Strained Relationships among Married Couples in Kipchebor Ward

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  • Joseph Kabatha Ngugi

    (Student Affairs Department, University of Kabianga Po Box 2030-20200 Kericho, Kenya)

  • Clement C. Cheruiyot, Ed. S

    (Student Affairs Department, University of Kabianga Po Box 2030-20200 Kericho, Kenya)

  • Dr. Gladys Mutai Bett

    (Student Affairs Department, University of Kabianga Po Box 2030-20200 Kericho, Kenya)

Abstract

Strained relationship among married couples has been a topic of interest worldwide. Studies have shown that family values, collective decision making and the right parenting style, promote harmony among married couple. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of financial management that contribute to strained relationships among married couples in Kipchebor Ward. The target population was 16,520. The sample size was calculated using Taro Yamane formula and established 391. The researcher sampled 126 respondents due to the complexity of finding high numbers of divorced, widowed, or separated respondents. The researcher conducted a pilot test at Fort Ternan, for reliability. The sampling procedure included the provision of questionnaires and utilized interviews to establish a qualitative study. The respondents were identified through simple random sampling and purposive sampling. The data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. The qualitative data was summarized into themes in line with the study objectives and thematic analysis done. The research established a relationship between financial factors and strained relationship among married couple. The research recommended the review of pre-marital counseling curriculum. Creation of post marital counseling. Couples seminars in churches to be handled by professionals. Churches to encourage both young and older couples to undertake basic counseling course, to boost self-awareness. The outcome of the study was expected to benefit churches and community organizations.

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  • Joseph Kabatha Ngugi & Clement C. Cheruiyot, Ed. S & Dr. Gladys Mutai Bett, 2023. "Effects of Financial Management Contributing to Strained Relationships among Married Couples in Kipchebor Ward," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(6), pages 731-738, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:6:p:731-738
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