scholarly journals What makes it difficult to start an intimate relationship: A taxonomy of the reasons

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-116
Author(s):  
Menelaos Apostolou
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Principal Components Analysis ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Principal Components ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Intimate Relationship ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Components Analysis

Within the context of an evolutionary theoretical framework, the current research attempted to study the reasons that cause difficulties in starting an intimate relationship in the Greek cultural context. In particular, using qualitative research methods (interviews and open-ended questionnaires), Study 1 (N = 205) identified 58 reasons that make it difficult for people to start an intimate relationship. Using an online sample of 1,095 Greek-speaking participants (N = 1,095), Study 2 classified these reasons in 12 factors. More than 80% of the participants indicated that they faced above moderate or severe difficulties in at least one factor, while about 40% faced difficulties in three or more factors. Significant gender and age effects were found across the different factors. Using second order principal components analysis, the 12 factors were classified in three broader domains of difficulties in starting a relationship.

scholarly journals Potentials Zakat Distribution to Asnaf Ar-Riqab: The Women Protection Centre

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 991-1000
Author(s):  
Mohd Rilizam Rosli
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Reference Materials ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Muslim Community ◽  
Women's Shelters

The problem of getting pregnant out of wedlock among the Muslim community is a big issue that is getting worse in this country. The establishment of women's shelters is one of the methods to curb these symptoms. However, the management of this center is often faced with the problem of lack of funds for operations due to the high total management costs. Zakat fund is seen as one of the solutions to this problem, especially for the allocation of asnaf zakat riqab. Therefore, this study aims to identify the interpretation of asnaf zakat riqab according to contemporary Islamic scholars as well as analyze the management of shelters for pregnant women out of wedlock and suggest a model of distribution of zakat asnaf riqab to Women Protection Centers. Qualitative research methods are used to obtain and complete the information of this study. Researchers first examine the reference materials in forming the theoretical framework of this study through the literature review. The results of this study show the management model of the distribution of zakat asnaf riqab to a systematic shelter by the Zakat Institution in Malaysia. It is hoped that with this study, the symptoms of extramarital pregnancy can be curbed and at the same time succeed in making the country free from this problem.

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