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Marital happiness in a Middle Eastern context: are men happier?
Manal Al Fazari1, Mahmood Almaawali2, Ehab Omara1
1Sultan Qaboos University, Alkhud, Oman.
BMC Psychology
|December 19, 2024
Summary
Marital happiness is high among Omani couples, influenced by income and education. Men report greater happiness than women, and polygamous marriages show lower satisfaction, impacting counseling strategies.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Middle Eastern Studies
Background:
- Limited research exists on marital happiness within Middle Eastern cultural contexts.
- Rising divorce rates highlight the need for understanding factors influencing marital satisfaction in the region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of marital happiness among Omani couples.
- To examine associations between marital happiness and demographic factors like gender, education, and marriage duration.
Main Methods:
- A Marital Happiness Scale was administered to a convenience sample of 1137 married individuals in Oman.
- Data were collected from participants across various Omani regions.
Main Results:
- Omani couples generally reported high marital happiness.
- Men reported significantly higher marital happiness than women.
- Increased income correlated with higher marital happiness; education showed a partial association.
- Polygamous marriages were associated with lower perceived marital happiness.
Conclusions:
- Financial stressors and education level significantly impact marital happiness.
- Gender differences in the perception of marital happiness are evident.
- Findings provide crucial insights for policymakers and marriage counselors in Oman.
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