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Influence Of Mate Selection And Self-disclosure On Marital Stability Among Couples
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1.3 Purpose of the Study
The
main purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of mate
selection and self-disclosure on marital stability among couples.
The specific objectives of the study include:
(1) To examine whether mate selection has relationship with marital stability among couples.
(2) To investigate whether self-disclosure affects marital stability among couples.
(3) To assess the marital stability of couples who disclosed their secrets and those who did not.
(4) To evaluate the marital stability of couples as a result of mate selection process.
(5) To find out whether there is gender difference in self-disclosure among couples.
1.4 Research Questions
The following research questions were raised in this study.
(1) To what extent will mate selection influence marital stability among couples?
(2) Will self-disclosure affect marital stability among couples?
(3) Will the marital stability of couples be affected by their self-disclosure?
(4) Will there be gender difference in self-disclosure among couples?
1.5Research Hypotheses
The following research hypotheses were formulated to guide the conduct of the study.
(1) There will be no significant relationship between mate selection and couples marital stability.
(2) There will be no significant relationship between self-disclosure and marital stability among couples.
(3) There will be no significant gender difference in self-disclosure among couples.
(4)
There will be no significant difference in marital stability between
couples who disclosed themselves to their partners and those who did
not.
1.6Significance of the Study
This study will be beneficial to the following individuals:
(1)
Couples would benefit from the findings and recommendations of this
study. This study will enable couples to understand more facts
concerning how to select their mates and the importance of disclosing
themselves to their partners before or after marriage.
(2) It
will also enable couples to know that self disclosure is one of the
important and necessary factors in mate selection and marital stability
among couples.
(3) This study will assist couples to select
their mates based on factors such as love, attractions, or compatibility
etc.
(4) This study will also be beneficial to the society
at large in that, it will enable people, especially men and women in
marriageable ages to identify whom to select in their marriage and to
disclose themselves truthfully to their partners.
(5) The study will also help new researchers and students to make references with this study.
1.7Scope of the Study
The study covers couples in Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study attempted to examine the influence of mate selection and self-disclosure on marital stability among couples in Lagos State.The descriptive research design was used in the study. The questionnaire was used to assess the opinions of the selected respondents with the collection of relevant data from them, while the sampling technique was used to select the sample size of the study.A total of 120 (One hundred and twenty) respondents were selected by the application of the stratified sampl ... Continue reading---
