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Factors Influencing Marriage Stability among the Working Class: A Case Study of an Institution of Higher Learning

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  • Makinde Bose

    (Department of Social Work and Human Services, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria)

  • Azorondu Abigail

    (Department of Social Work and Human Services, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria)

  • Adeoye Ayodele (PhD)

    (Department of Education, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria)

  • Abodunrin Oluwatobi

    (Department of Social Work and Human Services, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria)

Abstract

Marriage is an approved social institutions, whereby persons establish a family. It involves more than procreation, including other obligations and benefits and has a ripple effect on the society at large. In essence happiness in marriage is far reaching, affecting the couples, offspring, influencing their behaviour at workplace, sustaining their health and ensuring a balanced development of the children. However, a number of factors can mediate marital stability. The study examined factors influencing marriage stability among the working class: A case study of an Institution of Higher Learning among a sample of 120 respondents. A cross-sectional design was used, research questions were raised and data were collected using questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The study revealed a significant influence of family background on marital stability, while spending some leisure time together is positively related to stability in marriage. Observation of religious rituals, such as devotion influences marriage, while attending same religion with spouse has no significant influence on stability in marriage

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  • Makinde Bose & Azorondu Abigail & Adeoye Ayodele (PhD) & Abodunrin Oluwatobi, 2021. "Factors Influencing Marriage Stability among the Working Class: A Case Study of an Institution of Higher Learning," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 8(12), pages 01-05, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:8:y:2022:i:11:p:01-05
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    1. David F. Mullins, 2016. "The Effects of Religion on Enduring Marriages," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 5(2), pages 1-14, May.
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