The Relationship between Prevalence of Marriage Conflicts and Marital Instability among Middle-Aged Couples in Suneka SubCounty, Kisii County, Kenya
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Date
2021-09
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Journal of Psychology
Abstract
This study sought to establish the prevalence of marriage conflicts and marital instability
among middle-aged couples in Suneka, Kisii County. The target population of the research
was 1000 participants, with a focus on the middle-aged couples in Suneka, Kisii. The study
was quantitative and employed a descriptive design. The study randomly drew a sample of
314 from the target population using Yaro Yamane formulae. The data was collected using a
structured questionnaire of 32 items. The researcher distributed the questionnaire to the 314
respondents and after two months she went back and collected the filled questionnaires. The
data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23 and
presented using tables. The findings of the study revealed a positive and significant
relationship between couples’ prevalence and their marital stability. The study recommends
that married couples need help in learning how to deal with conflicts. Teaching biblical
principles of marriage can reduce if not end the trend of marital instability. This would be in
line with Christian belief that God created man and woman and blessed their union to be a
lifetime. However, as other factors may center on highly functioning marriages, quality sex
life among couples is the main tributary of it (communication) to enhance the joyful and
thankful relationship.
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Keywords
marital instability, married couples,, Prevalence of marriage conflicts
Citation
Obure, S., Ireri, N. W. & Menecha, J. (2021). The Relationship between Prevalence of Marriage Conflicts and Marital Instability among Middle-Aged Couples in Suneka Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya. Journal of Psychology, 3(3), 15-23. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t3002