Factors Influencing Marital Satisfaction among Couples as Perceived by Counsellors in Ilorin Metropolis
Abstract
The study investigated the factors influencing marital satisfaction among couples as perceived by counsellors in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State. The objectives of the study were to examine various factors that could influence the individual couple satisfaction in marriage. The study was guided by one research question which was raised and answered and it employed the descriptive design, a population simple random sampling technique was use to select a total of one hundred and fifty (150) married adult within Ilorin metropolis Area of Kwara State. The data collected through the administered questionnaire was subjected to descriptive statistics; frequency count, simple percentage, mean and standard deviation while hypotheses was analysis using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The findings from the analysis revealed that; there is no significant difference in the factor influencing marital satisfaction among couples as perceived by counsellors in Ilorin metropolis based on gender, highest educational background, religion, years of counselling experience and marital status. Thus, based on the findings it was recommended that married people should find ways of improving in the level of intimacy in their marital relationship. Also, there should be heighten the level of their sexual experiences in order to improve the level of their marital satisfaction and there is need for proper understanding of one selves and good communication pattern, tolerance and mind of forgiveness to live happily.
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Daramola, S. O. (2018). Research and statistical methods in tertiary institutions. Ilorin, Nigeria: Bamnitex Printing and Publishing.
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Emmert, P., & Emmert, V. (2019). Interpersonal communication. Dubaque, WA: W. C. Brown Publishers.
Epstein, N., & Eidelson, R. (2018). Unrealistic belief of clinical couples: The relationship of expectations, goals, and satisfaction. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 9(4), 13–22.
Erbert, O. (2018). The role of attachment styles in partner pairing and satisfaction within marriage in critical and non-critical stages. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Middle East Technical University, Ankara.
Esere, M. O. (2019). Attitude of secondary school students toward wife battering. Journal of Applied Psychology, 7(1), 113–125.
Esere, M. O. (2019). The importance of communication in marital relationship. Divine News Publications: Ikeja, 1.
Friedberg, L. (2018). Did unilateral divorce raise the divorce rate? Evidence from panel data. American Economic Review, 2(1), 50–60.
Gurman, A. (2017). Enriching research on marital enrichment programs. Journal of Marriage and Family Counselling, 3(2), 3–10.
Haavio-Mannila, E., & Purhonen, S. (2018). Slimness and self-rated sexual attractiveness: Comparisons of men and women in two cultures. Journal of Sex Research, 38, 102–111.
Hakon, R. L. (2018). Women’s orgasm inconsistency in heterosexual marriage. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Indiana University.
Harper, J. M., & Sandberg, J. G. (2019). Depression and communication process in later life marriages. Aging and Mental Health, 13, 546–556.
Hassan, T., & Sotonade, O. A. T. (2018). Age at marriage, spouse age differential, and relative occupational status as determinants of marital adjustment. Journal of Research on Counselling Psychology, 3(1), 66–74.
Henderson, A. W., Lehavot, K., & Simoni, J. M. (2019). Ecological models of sexual satisfaction among lesbian/bisexual and heterosexual women. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 38, 50–65.
Henderson, R., Lehavot, F., & Simoni, K. (2019). Measurement in the psychology of religion and spirituality: Current status and evaluation. In R. F. Paloutzian & C. L. Park (Eds.), Handbook of the psychology of religion and spirituality (pp. 43–61). New York: Guilford Press.
Higgins, J. A., Trussell, J., Moore, N. B., & Davidson, J. K. (2017). Virginity lost, satisfaction gained? Physiological and psychological sexual satisfaction at heterosexual debut. Journal of Sex Research, 47, 384–394.
Idowu, A. I., & Esere, M. O. (2018). Communication in counselling: A multidimensional perspective. Ilorin, Nigeria: Tim Sal Publishers.
Ipaye, B. (2019). Guidance and counselling for Nigerian schools. Lagos, Nigeria: Chayoobi Printers and Publishers.
Johnson, C. M. (2018). Connections between sexual self-esteem and spiritual orientation in women. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Trinity Western University.
Jose, O., & Alfons, V. (2017). Do demographics affect marital satisfaction? Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 33, 73–85.
Josephs, R. A., Markus, H. R., & Tafarodi, R. W. (2017). Gender and self-esteem. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 63(3), 391–402.
Kayır, A., Yüksel, Ş., & Tükel, R. M. (2017). Family stress and coping: A decade review. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 42, 855–871.
Kirchler, C. H., Aalen, K. P., & Hakon, M. F. (2018). Portrait of divorce: Adjustment to marital breakdown. New York: The Guilford Press.
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Lemmens, G. M. D., Buysse, A., Heene, E., Eisler, I., & Demyttenaere, K. (2017). Marital satisfaction, conflict communication, attachment style, and psychological distress in couples with a hospitalized depressed patient. Acta Neuropsychiatrica, 19, 109–117.
Marks, M. J. (2018). Human sexual inadequacy. Boston: Little Brown.
Markus, L. T., & Kitayama, S. C. (2018). Who is the “self” in self-reports of sexual satisfaction? Research and policy implications. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 8, 304–320.
Masters, W. H., Johnson, V. E., & Kolodny, R. C. (2019). Human sexuality. Boston: Longman.
McCabe, M. P. (2019). The interrelationship between intimacy, relationship functioning, and sexuality among men and women in committed relationships. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 8, 31–38.
McCall-Hosenfeld, J. S., Freund, K. M., Legault, C., Jaramillo, S. A., Cochrane, B. B., Manson, J. E., Wenger, N. K., Eaton, C. B., McNeeley, S. G., Rodriguez, B. L., & Bonds, D. (2008). Sexual satisfaction and cardiovascular disease: The women’s health initiative. American Journal of Medicine, 121, 295–301.
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Moore, K. A., McCabe, M. P., & Brink, R. B. (2001). Are married individuals happier in their relationships than cohabiting couples? Intimacy and relationship factors. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 16, 35–46.
Milorinkoff, P. J., & Gillilland, R. (2003). Stress, sexual functioning, and marital satisfaction. Journal of Sex Research, 30(1), 43–53.
Murray, S. L., Rose, P., Bellavia, G. M., Holmes, J. G., & Kusche, A. G. (2002). When rejection stings: How self-esteem constraints relationship-enhancement processes. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 83(3), 556–573.
Murray-Swank, N. A., Pargament, K. I., & Mahoney, A. (2005). At the crossroads of sexuality and spirituality: The sanctification of sex by college students. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 15, 199–219.
Nwoye, A. (2011). Marriage and family counselling. Fab Education Books: Jos.
Ogunremi, D. (2004). Indices and levels of marital satisfaction of university lecturers. Case study of University of Ilorin. Unpublished B.Ed. research project submitted to the Department of Counsellor Education, University of Ilorin: Ilorin.
Ojiah, P. O. (2004). Fostering interpersonal relationship: The counsellor’s viewpoint. The Nigerian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 9(1), 121–136.
Olayinka, M. S. (2012). Sex and education and marital guidance. Lagos: Lantern Books.
Omari, T. P. (2009). Changing attitudes of students in West African society towards marriage and family relationship. British Journal of Sociology, 11(3), 197–210.
Omotosho, J. A. (2014). Principles of interpersonal relationship. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Ilorin.
Oniye, A. O. (2010). Marital and family counselling. In A. I. Idowu (Ed.), Guidance and counselling in education. Ilorin: Indemac Publisher (Nig.) Ltd.
Osborne, R. E. (2006). Self: An eclectic approach. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Pearlin, L. I. (2018). Status inequality and stress in marriage. American Sociological Review, 40(3), 344–357.
Rao. (2011). Counselling psychology. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
Renaud, C., & Byers, E. S. (2007). Sexual and relationship satisfaction in Mainland China. Journal of Sex Research, 34(4), 67–79.
Samelson, D. A., & Hannon, R. (2009). Sexual desire in couples living with chronic medical conditions. Family Journal, 7(1), 29–39.
Scott, V. C., Sandberg, J. G., Harper, J. M., & Miller, R. B. (2017). The impact of depressive symptoms and health on sexual satisfaction for older couples: Implications for clinicians. Contemporary Family Therapy, 34, 376–390.
Segrin, C., & Flora, J. (2019). Family communications. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Sherif, & Strit. (2019). An operant interpersonal programme for couples. In D. H. L. Olson (Ed.), Treating relationships. Graphic: Lake Mills, IA.
Smith, D. E., Thompson, J. K., Raczynski, J. M., & Hilner, J. E. (2001). Body image among men and women in a biracial cohort: The Cardia Study. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 25, 71–82.
Stanley, S. M., Whitton, S. W., & Markman, H. J. (2018). Maybe I do: Interpersonal commitment and premarital or nonmarital cohabitation. Journal of Family Issues, 25, 496–519.
Voss, Markiewicz, & Doyle. (2019). Globalisation and the challenges of human resource development. The Nigerian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 11(1), 71–84.
Wilmot, J. E., & Hocker, P. H. (2017). Association of stressful life events and marital quality. Psychological Reports, 76, 1115–1122.
Young, K. R. (2018). The prediction of divorced parents’ emotional/social adjustment and psychological distress from perceived power/control over child-related concerns, perceived social support, and demographic characteristics. Unpublished master’s thesis, Middle East Technical University, Ankara.
Young, M., Denny, G., Luquis, R., & Young, T. (2018). Correlates of sexual satisfaction in marriage. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 7, 115–127.
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