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The Role Of Infertility In Marital Dissolution
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In
this piece, the consequences of childlessness in relation to divorce and
separation would be highlighted which cuts across racial and
geographical boundaries. Some of these consequences include but not
limited to frequencies of quarrels with member of spousal family,
stigmatization and possible conflict between couples.
Stigmatization
is a product of the circumstances and experiences that in most part of
the world children were perceived as sustenance of the family lineage
and inheritances especially in societies that are patrilineal in nature.
Life associated with absence of children was perceived not worth living
as there would be nobody to acquire the properties of the deceased
Tabong and Adongo, (2013); Mulder, M.B., (1999); Hollos, M., et al
(2007). Marital discord is synonymous with couples with infertility
issues. This is profound especially with the couples where the
infertility problems are more in women than we have in men. Sultan,
(2010) Sexual intercourse often becomes a level playing field where this
is played out. According to Richard, S.E., (2010) “Forty percent of
infertile women suffer from sexual problem that cause them distress
compared with 25% of the control group of healthy womenâ€. Couples with
fertility issues are subject to scrutiny, pressure from friends,
families and other social group. Sultan, (2010 ); James, S.D., (2011 );
W.H.O., (2010).
Effect of conflict among couples often leads to
instability and reproduction problems. Often times revelation of
concealed pre-marital history is an issue that also lead to conflict.
Omoregbe, S.K., (2010); Chikwuka, C.O., (2013); Wani, (2011).
1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Available
statistics show that divorce is more likely by three times for couples
who experience infertility issues Kjaer, (2011). Ending a relationship
that is childless could be beneficial rather than be in one that reminds
you of childlessness (Day , J., 2016 ).This is an aberration that
western societies have evolved ways of dealing with although the problem
cannot be eroded entirely. Infertility comes from social factors such
as loose sexual habits ; contact with STDs CDC, (2016 ) genetic ;
people with dysfunctional system that inhibits reproduction Shulman, L.,
(2016 ).From contemporary times the practice of safe sex and birth
control have affected fertility Harting et al., (1969); Morrison,
(1965); Shepherd, (1964). There are also environmental factors that
have affected reproduction. Exposure to certain chemicals, reactions to
particular drugs, performance enhancing drugs, anabolic steroids Firth,
S., (2014). Of profound dimension are the emotional values which are
eroded due to infertility leading to isolation and self worthlessness
Wirthberg et al, (2007). Among the aims of this study was to obtain a
deeper knowledge and broader insight into the causes and long term
effects of infertility.
Stigmatization faced by woman in African
countries is embedded with gory details of inhuman treatment meted out
to these women. They are deprived, looked down upon , they become
objects of pity and ridicule . These are some of the reasons why
researchers are prying into the plight of the infertile woman.
Some
of the reasons outlined above often times lead to withdrawal by the
woman and most times lead to marital discord Hendrick and Hendrick,
(1992).
Of profound magnitude is the issue of emotional distress
suffered by couples from infertility which results in admitting past
mistakes as possible cause of the problem. They become despondent,
feelings of loss set in, reminiscent of constant grief. They are
desperate in their anticipation for a child and their sense of personal
worth is affected. They are not accorded rights to express themselves
freely and they are treated as outcasts and unfit people Diamond et al.,
(1999),
Daniluk, (2001); Gibson & Myers, (2002); Peterson,
Newton, & Rosen, (2003), Infertility also has political consequences
especially as most Governments has shown preference in reduction of
population growth .This has the effect of inhibiting policies that
indirectly favours large number of families. The issue of birth control
has made large number of families unpopular in modern times which has
affected family fertility Balen, (2000).
Another fertility problem
is the reluctance of the men to take to fertility treatment as the
problem is viewed majorly as a woman’s issue in Africa. This has the
consequences of prolonging the treatment and wasting the fertile years
of the woman.
There is a yawning gap in the existing literature about
the full impact of infertility on individuals and couples. Apart from
the social and cultural consequences, the ethical and moral perspectives
would be examined in this expose’
1.3 PRIMARY RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1.3.1 Is there a relationship between the experience of infertility and stigmatization?
1.3.2 Is there a relationship between the experience of infertility and frequency of quarrels among couples?
1.3.3
Is there a relationship between the experience of infertility and
quality of relationship with members of spousal family?
1.3.4 Is there a relationship between the role of infertility and willingness to quit marriage?
1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.4.1 To find out the association between the experience of infertility and stigmatization.
1.4.2 To find out the association between the experience of infertility and frequency of quarrels.
1.4.3 To find out the association between the experience of infertility and quality of relationship with spousal family.
1.4.4 To find out the association between the experience of infertility and willingness to quit marriage.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study attempts to find out the association between the experience of infertility and marital dissolution the theories used in this study are phenomenology, social learning theory and symbolic internationalism. The method employed in the study is qualitative research methods which is the survey method. By this method quantitative data was generated through the use of a structured questionnaire distributed among the respondents. Findings from this study based on infertility and stigmatizati ... Continue reading---
