scholarly journals Marital Satisfaction amongst Nigerian Immigrants in North America (NINA): Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Jochebed B. Ade-Oshifogun ◽  
Joan Aina ◽  
Augusta Olaore
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
North America ◽  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Marital Relationships ◽  
Extensive Study ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Nigerian Immigrants ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire

Background: It has been observed that some Nigerian Families that immigrated to North America (NINA) seem to have very stressful marital relationships that lead to separation or divorce. The goal of this study was to determine the level of marital satisfaction among NINAMethod: A simple, standardized survey tool was utilized to measure the index of marital satisfaction (IMS). The score varied from 0-100 with a lower score (<30 points) indicating marital satisfaction. A demographic questionnaire was also administered to the subjects. Descriptive data analysis and level of marital satisfaction were computed in SPSS (version 25).Results: Forty-five of the fifty questionnaires were returned completed. Fifty-one percent of respondents were female. The majority (44%) were between the ages of 41-50 years. 81% were married and living with spouses. Average year of marriage was 13.5 years. The majority (85%) of respondents were married in Nigeria with only one spouse immigrating first (35%). The primary reason for immigration was employment for most subjects (48%). Seventy-two percent of the respondents scored < 30 on the IMS scale, indicating marital satisfaction. The scores were not significant when compared within the demographic variable groups. Most participants (71.4%) reported significant marital satisfaction (Z=-3.209, p=0.001. r = 0.47).Conclusion: Initial pilot study did not support the observation in the Nigeria community regarding stressful marital relationships among NINA. The IMS tool may not be sensitive to the Nigerian marriage culture and possible factors affecting marital satisfaction with cultural influence. The authors plan to conduct a more extensive study with a qualitative approach to elicit the Nigerian culturally sensitive factors.

scholarly journals Investigating the status of marital burnout and related factors in married women referred to health centers

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahbobeh Nejatian ◽  
Ali Alami ◽  
Vahideh Momeniyan ◽  
Ali Delshad Noghabi ◽  
Alireza Jafari
Keyword(s):  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Status ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Emotional Burnout

Abstract Background Marital burnout is an important issue in marriage and many factors play an important role in this phenomenon. The aim of this study was to determine the status of marital burnout and the factors affecting married women who were referred to health centers because of it. Methods In this study, 936 women were selected by multistage sampling and data collection was performed using questionnaires of demographic and couple burnout. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 24. Results The mean (± SD) of marital burnout, in this study, was 55.46 (± 18.03) (out of 147 score). There was a significant relationship between the level of women's education with total marital burnout, and the subscales of somatic and emotional burnout (P < 0.05). A significant relationship was also observed between mandatory marriage and total marital burnout, as well as subscales of somatic, emotional, and psychological burnout (P < 0.05). A significant relationship was detected and observed between women's participation in training courses of communication skills and total marital burnout, inclusive of the subscales regarding psychological burnout (P < 0.05). The results of linear regression showed a significant relationship between mandatory in marriage, marital satisfaction, marriage duration, and husband's level of education with women's marital burnout. The variables were finally able to predict 12% of marital burnout variance. It should be noted that marital satisfaction had a higher effect on predicting marital burnout (P < 0.001). Conclusions Marital satisfaction was one of the effective factors in predicting marital burnout, so it can be concluded that it is necessary to pay more attention to this issue. Educational programs and examining the factors that enhance marital satisfaction are needed to prevent and reduce marital burnout in married couples.

Factors affecting faecal glucocorticoid levels in domestic cats (Felis catus): a pilot study with single and large multi-cat households

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 285-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Ramos ◽  
MN Arena ◽  
A Reche-Junior ◽  
AGT Daniel ◽  
MVC Albino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Felis Catus ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Factors Affecting

The Use of the Term ‘Borderline Patient’ by Scottish Psychiatrists: A Preliminary Survey

1981 ◽  
Vol 139 (5) ◽  
pp. 397-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norman D. Macaskill ◽  
Ann Macaskill
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Diagnostic Classification ◽  
Preliminary Survey ◽  
Borderline Patient ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Diagnostic Labels ◽  
Psychodynamically Oriented

SummaryOne hundred and sixty Scottish psychiatrists complete a questionnaire eliciting the extent of their use of the term ‘borderline patient’ and the factors affecting this. The term was used by 27.5 per cent, the majority of whom felt that it ought to be included in current diagnostic classification systems. There was, however, general dissatisfaction with the vagueness of current definitions of the term and a confusing use of numerous diagnostic labels.Use of the term was not related to status, geographical location, or familiarity with American psychiatric literature. The practice of psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapy and extended working contact with psychiatry in North America were found significantly to increase its use.

DYSFUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP BELIEFS IN MARITAL SATISFACTION AND ADJUSTMENT

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynep Hamamci
Keyword(s):  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Cognitive Distortions ◽  
Marital Relationships ◽  
Dyadic Adjustment ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Dyadic Adjustment Scale ◽  
Relationship Beliefs ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Married Individuals ◽  
Dysfunctional Relationships

This study investigated the association between dysfunctional relationship beliefs and marital relationships of Turkish nonclinical married individuals. The Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Scale (Hamamci & Büyüközturk, 2004), Dyadic Adjustment Scale (Spanier, 1976), and Marriage Life Scale (Tezer, 1986), which measure marital satisfaction, were administered to the sample of 190 married females and males. Analysis revealed that married individuals with low dyadic adjustment endorsed significantly more dysfunctional relationship beliefs than did those with high dyadic adjustment. It was found that dysfunctional relationship beliefs, including especially beliefs concerning being very close to others in their relationships causing negative consequences, have negative and moderate level correlation with the marital adjustment of males, and negative and very low level correlations were found between marital satisfaction and dysfunctional relationships beliefs. But mindreading beliefs were positively associated with the marital satisfaction of females. Although there were no significant age or gender differences in dysfunctional relationship beliefs, significant differences were observed in dysfunctional relationship beliefs in terms of the education level of married individuals.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document