Name: Kevayne Vaz

Subject: Psychology

Topic: Attitudes

Title: To study attitudinal differences

regarding Marriage.
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This is to certify that this research project entitled “To study attitudinal differences regarding

Marriage.” is the work done by Kevayne Vaz, during the period 2022-2023,

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 INDEX

SR.NO CHAPTER PAGE NO.

1 INTRODUCTION 4

2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE 11

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 14

4 DATA INTERPRETATION 16

5 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 19

6 CONCLUSION 23

7 APPENDIX 24

8 REFERENCES 27
 ATTITIDES
Aim: To study attitudinal differences regarding Marriage.
 INTRODUCTION
Attitude: According to Gordon Allport, “An attitude is a mental and neural state of readiness,
organized through experience, exerting a directive or dynamic influence upon the individual’s
response to all objects and situations with which it is related.” A person's general approach to
an object, idea, event, or other person is referred to as their attitude. Depending on how they
feel about something, a person's attitude might be either positive or negative. A person's
approach and response to diverse objects and situations are influenced by three primary
aspects of attitude. Affective, cognitive, and behavioural aspects of attitude make up attitude.
Attitude is characterised by the following:
Attitudes are emotions, not principles. Attitudes are acquired and predetermined in before.
Attitudes are either favourable or unfavourable. Attitudes can vary in intensity. The attitude
of a person can impart information, among other things. For instance, a person's attitude
might influence how they interpret and respond to certain life circumstances. A person's
identity can be expressed vocally and non-verbally through their attitudes, which are also
ego-expressive. For example, a person may express oneself non-orally by utilising bumpers
stickers on their automobile, or verbally by articulating their thoughts about a thing.
Additionally, since attitudes are malleable, a person can change them to fit in with a certain
social group. Additionally, attitudes can aid a person in defending their identity because they
are ego-defensive.

Persuasion: People's decisions and behaviours can be strongly influenced by persuasion,

which can be a strong force. It is a procedure when one individual or group attempts to
persuade another individual or group of individuals to alter their attitudes or habits. It differs
from coercion in that those receiving the message have the option of acting on it or not.
Symbolic messages that are intended to persuade people can be communicated vocally,
nonverbally, through media, or in person. Overt or covert persuasion is possible. One
knowing how it functions can make you more conscious of how persuasive messages affect
you.

Cognitive dissonance: The mental pain that occurs from having two contradictory views,
values, or attitudes is referred to as cognitive dissonance. This conflict results in feelings of
unease or discomfort because people want consistency in their attitudes and perceptions. The
discrepancy between what people believe and how they behave encourages them to take
steps that will lessen their discomfort. People make many efforts to release this tension,
including rejecting, explaining away, or ignoring new knowledge.

According to the cognitive dissonance theory, when a person's action conflicts with his or her
opinions and beliefs, an underlying psychological tension result. An individual is thus
motivated to adjust their attitude in order to achieve consistency between their beliefs and
behaviours as a result of this underlying tension. According to research, when someone acts
in a way that is at odds with their attitude or belief (for example, taking the opposite side of
an argument), their attitude changes in a way that is congruent with that action. The same
mechanism that results in changes in unfavourable, irrational beliefs that are important in the
maintenance of depression and other related disorders also produces changes in thoughts or
attitudes.
Discrimination: Discrimination is the unfair or biased treatment of people and groups based
on qualities such as race, gender, age or sexual orientation. The simple response is yes. But
figuring out why it occurs is more difficult. The human brain automatically organises things
in categories to make sense of the world. For example, very young children quickly pick up
on the differences between boys and girls. However, we learn the values we assign to various
categories through our parents, our classmates, and the observations we make about how the
world functions. Discrimination frequently results from mistrust and misunderstanding.

Causes of prejudice: The causes of prejudice differ. Some are associated with historical
occasions. Prejudice frequently stems from ignorance. Education is the answer, but because
prejudices frequently make individuals feel superior, many people choose to stay
uninformed. Bullying victims who later become bullies themselves are possible. Similar to
this, if someone has experienced prejudice, there is a possibility that they would develop
similar views about other people. A person's upbringing may contribute to their bias. There is
a possibility that parents' preconceptions will be handed along to their children if they
themselves had any.

Ultimate attribution error: The ultimate attribution error is a cognitive fallacy made by
prejudiced people whereby unfavourable behaviours are assigned to the personalities of
members of the outgroup and are then applied to all of those members. Members of the
ingroup's negative actions are attributed to contextual, or external, factors and do not have
the same effect on opinions of the ingroup as a whole. A people who believe this fallacy
typically perceive people of different races or religions as genetically and/or dispositionally
inferior or flawed, while they perceive those within their own racial or religious ingroup as
good people who are making the best of the circumstances in which they find themselves.
Contrarily, those who make this mistake view the good deeds of outgroup members as the
exception rather than the rule or blame the outgroup member's good deeds on unfair
advantages.

Stereotypes: a stereotype is a fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class
of people. By stereotyping we infer that a person has a whole range of characteristics and
abilities that we assume all members of that group have. For example, a “hells angel” biker
dresses in leather. The use of stereotypes is a major way in which we simplify our social
world; since they reduce the amount of processing we have to do when we meet a new
person.

How to combat prejudice?

In order to combat bias, one strategy that has had a lot of success is teaching individuals to be
more empathic toward persons from various communities. The following strategies might be
used to lessen prejudice: increasing public support and knowledge of societal norms against
bias expanding interactions with people from various social groupings educating individuals
about the contradictions in their own ideas passing legislation requiring everyone to receive
fair and equal treatment.
MARRIAGE

Marriage is a union of individual people. Also called matrimony, it acts as a social and legal
contract that gives a partner someone to rely on, brings a greater degree of intimacy and
emotional security.

Marriage has, since ancient times, been recognized as a liaison for economic reasons and
family engagements. However, it has come a long way with time to be recognized as a union
of people in love who promise to spend a lifetime together. 

There are many types of marriages, each serving its own purpose to provide a balance
between life and love. From civil unions, interfaith marriages, polygamous marriages,
arranged marriages to marriages of convenience and safety marriage, the type depends on
what the individuals want from each other.

There are 5 stages of marriage. It starts from the romantic stage and moves onto the power
struggle phase, followed by the stability and commitment phase. It ends at the bliss stage
when couples get ready to create together, and this can include a family or business together.
It is very essential to know what the stages of marriage are for you to understand how to
experience the changes associated with each stage.

The circumstances of today are in sharp contrast to those of the 1950s and some subsequent
years. Women have the option of delaying marriage till they are in their thirties due to the
requirement for higher education credentials. Additionally, today's society does not
stigmatise being a single. Therefore, while being single in American society in the past was
unpleasant, the circumstance seems to be the norm these days (Bleu). Women no longer view
marriage as a very significant institution since they have gained more independence in recent
years. The high divorce rate in the United States has probably been influenced by this.

1. Before being married, two people live together and are in a live-in relationship. It is a
residential dwelling used by an unmarried couple. A live-in relationship is characterised
as a union in which two people decide to continue living as a married pair but without
being hitched. These people stay together in the same room for a while. Additionally,
they interact physically with one another.

2. Open relationships fall under the broader concept of mutually agreeable non-
monogamous partnerships. They are relationships where one or both partners can share
intimate moments with others and form strong emotional bonds. Swinging is different
from open partnerships in that it involves couples having sexual encounters with other
people when out at parties. They also differ from polyamory, which permits individuals
to engage in multiple committed relationships concurrently. Open partnerships are
occasionally seen as a form of compromise between polygamy and swinging.

3. Before committing to the institution of marriage, people are also choosing to advance
their jobs. In addition to this, many couples have also decided they do not wish to have
children. The social reaction to this has been very strong.
Types of marriages
Monogamy
A guy marries a lady in a monogamous relationship. The most prevalent type of marriage in
cultures all around the world is this one. Monogamy is as old as humanity, according to
Wester mark. All people have access to marriage and its benefits thanks to the widespread
practise of monogamy. encourages male and female love and devotion. helps to maintain
harmony, unity, and happiness within the family. Monogamous unions are strong and
enduring.
Polygyny
One guy marries multiple women at the same time, a practise known as polygyny. Though
less widespread than polyandry, polygyny is nevertheless more common than monogamy. It
was a typical practise in prehistoric societies. Currently, it might exist among primitive
Indian tribes like the Crow Indians, Baigas, and Gonds. Two types of polygyny exist:
Sororal polygyny
It is a particular kind of union where the wives are always the sisters. Sororate is a common
name for it. Sister is denoted by the Latin term soror. The term "sororate" refers to a practise
when numerous sisters are simultaneously or possibly the spouses of the same guy. It is
typically seen in tribes where bride prices are high.
Non-sororal polygyny
It is a type of marriage in which the wives are not related as the sisters.

Polyandry
One lady getting married to numerous men is known as polyandry. The Samoan tribes, The
Bahama of Africa, and the Marquesan Islanders of Polynesia all practise it. It is still common
among the Tiyan, Toda, Kota, Khasa, and Ladakhi Bota tribes in India. Polyandry has two
types.

Fraternal polyandry
Fraternal polyandry is the practise of having the same wife between numerous brothers.
Levirate is the term used to describe the practise of being a real or possible mate to one's
husband's brothers. The Todas of India are prone to it.

Non-fraternal polyandry
The husbands in this sort do not necessarily need to be close friends before getting married.
The wife visits each husband to spend some time with him. The other spouses have no right
to a woman while she is living with one of them. Polyandry entails certain consequences. It
raises the issue of identifying the child's biological father. Among the Todas, one of the
husbands participates in a ritual known as a bow and arrow ceremony with the
 REVIEW OF LITERATURE
A study on the factors influencing the attitudes of nursing college students about marriage
was undertaken in 2018 by Nam-Jo, K. and SangJin, K. This experiment sought to understand
college students' attitudes regarding marriage, gender roles, and having children as well as to
pinpoint the variables influencing marriage. 383 single nursing college students from D city
were the participants. The SPSS 22.0 programme was used to gather the data from self-report
surveys and analyse it using the t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients,
and stepwise multiple regression. A key factor affecting attitudes about marriage was gender.
Additionally, having children was positively connected with attitudes about marriage and
adversely correlated with gender roles. Having children was inversely connected with attitude
toward gender roles. Gender (male), attitude toward gender roles, and attitude toward having
children were important influencing factors, according to a regression analysis of the
variables impacting attitude toward marriage. The model also accounted for 51.9% of the
variation in attitudes toward marriage. In order to address the issue of the low birthrate,
individual values must be altered.
Researchers S. Khodarahmi, M. Shirmohammadi, M. Shirazi, J. Gandomani, and Z. Tavakol
examined how computer-based education affected single adults with type 1 diabetes' views
about marriage. This study sought to ascertain how type 1 diabetic unmarried girls' and boys'
attitudes about marriage were affected by computer-based education. Method: 100 single
people who had type 1 diabetes for at least a year and were visiting the Iranian Diabetes
Association clinics participated in this quasi-experimental study. Groups for the intervention
and the control were formed from samples. An educational CD was used in this study's
intervention to encourage persons with type 1 diabetes to view marriage favourably. The
researcher created a questionnaire that was filled out by both groups twice: once before the
intervention and once eight weeks later. The questionnaire asked questions about the
participants' personal features and attitudes toward marriage. The attitude test has a maximum
score of 125 and a minimum score of 25. Descriptive and inferential statistics, such as Chi-
Square, T-test, Paired T-test, Fisher, and covariance tests, were used to examine the acquired
data. After the training, the intervention group's attitude mean score was higher than it was
before. Additionally, the control group had a higher attitude score than the intervention group
prior to the study, but after the study, the intervention group had a higher attitude score than
the control group. Computer-based instruction greatly changed how type 1 diabetics felt
about marriage. To change how diabetic patients feel about marriage, this teaching approach
A qualitative study on married students' attitudes toward marriage was undertaken in 2016 by
Khojasteh, R., and Mohammed, A. The purpose of the study is to clarify the views of married
students about marriage. This study was a qualitative one that used content analysis. Data
were gathered from 18 married Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran students through
in-depth semi-structured individual interviews and purposive sampling. After 18 interviews,
the data was saturated. Conventional content analysis was used to analyse the data; the first
codes were derived after the recorded interviews were transcribed on paper and immersed in
the data. Initial codes were examined and categorised in a number of ways in order to
determine the primary groups. Overall, 12 classes, 68 categories, and 589 concepts from the
initial coding, open coding, and axial coding were all extracted. The primary 12 classes and
themes cover socio-cultural aspects, early experiences and observing incomplete patterns,
awareness of and understanding of one another, material and spiritual support, realising the
sanctity of marriage, pressures for marriage, parental interference and intergenerational
transmission, economic aspects, appropriate coping mechanisms to attitude, perceived
personal development, and willingness to marry. It was determined that the 12 major classes
and topics had a significant impact on married students' attitudes regarding marriage.
According to this study, encouraging young people to get married requires fundamentally
altering attitudes on marriage, which can be done by taking a methodical approach (general
scheme). The main components of this plan are: encouraging successful marriages in society;
parental moral and financial support; teaching coping mechanisms appropriate to marriage's
challenges; increasing marriage preparation skills; and government support for the
establishment of counselling centres led by devoted and qualified family psychologists and
counsellors.
An experiment on attitudes toward marriage: embeddedness and results in interpersonal
relationships was undertaken by Heidi, R., Dana, and B. Weiser in 2008. 400 college students
were used in this study to look at parental marital status, conflict, personal relationship
results, and marriage attitudes. According to a conceptual replication of Prislin and Ouellette
(1996), views toward marriage that are more deeply ingrained are more likely to be predictive
of assessments of general marital concerns and relationship circumstances. More deeply
ingrained opinions predict relationship conflict, commitment, the desirability of alternatives,
and expectations of relationship success, which is consistent with research showing that
attitudes toward marriage influence the quality of relationships (Amato & Rogers, 1999).
People with divorced parents express more negative attitudes toward marriage, and memories
of severe parental conflict are linked to more marital conflict. Future studies on relationship
attitudes, their potency, and how parental divorce and conflict affect children's attitudes
toward marriage are examined.
A comparison of the attitudes of male high school students in intact and divorced families
toward marriage, divorce, and peer attachment was the focus of a 2013 study by Khojasteh
Mehr, Mombeini, and Aslani. The current study compares male high school students in
Ahwaz from divorced and intact families on their attitudes toward marriage, divorce, and
peer attachment. Male students from Ahwaz homes that were both divorced and intact made
up the study's population. 240 male high school students who were chosen for the sample
using a multi-phase sampling process were included. The Marital Attitude Scale (MAS),
Attitudes toward Divorce Scale (ADS), and the Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment
were the instruments used in this study (IPPA). The examination of the data revealed that,
compared to boys from divorced homes, boys from intact families had higher favourable
opinions regarding marriage and less favourable attitudes toward divorce. A substantial
difference between peer attachment in divorced families and non-divorced families was also
found in the results.
 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
AIM -. To study attitudinal differences regarding Marriage.

SAMPLE - Two generations (parents and children)

OPERATIONAL DEFINITION
 Independent variable: The questionnaire consisting of 15 questions regarding one’s
view about the various aspects of marriage serves as the independent variable.
 Dependent variable: The responses collected from the two generations comprising of
parents and children serves as the dependent variable.
 Control variable: the amount of noise created and the sample size of the experiment
was the control variable.

PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS:

The aim of the experiment was to study the attitudinal differences regarding marriage across
30. The experimenter kept all the necessary items ready. The subjects were handed a
questionnaire. Rapport was established with the subject and the following instructions were
given “the following questionnaire consists of 15 items based on marriage. You have to
answer all the statements. There are five possible modes of responses which are (strongly
agree- SA, agree -A, neutral - N, disagree -D, and strongly disagree- SD). Read each
statement and carefully mark your responses in the checkbox. Your responses shall be
confidential. There is no time limit to answering the questionnaire. If you have understood
the questionnaire you may begin to answer the questionnaire given to you”. The experimenter
then ensures that the subject has followed the instructions. The experimenter thanks the
subject and collects the response sheet. The scores were tabulated using the scoring key. The
experimenter scores each item and calculates the total score.
Test description: this list is designed to measure the attitudinal differences regarding
marriage between 2 generations. The questionnaire consists of 15 items based on marriage. 9
items were positive and 6 items were negative. For each statement there are five possible
modes of responses which are (strongly agree- SA, agree -A, neutral -N, disagree -D, strongly
disagree- SD). Each item consists of a five-point rating scale (Likert scale).
Scoring key:
Positive scale
STRONGLY AGREE UNDECIDED DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE

5 4 3 2 1

Negative scale
 STRONGLY AGREE UNDECIDED DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE

1 2 3 4 5

Range
60-75 Extremely Positive Attitude
45-60 Positive Attitude
30-45 Moderate Attitude
15-30 Negative Attitude
0-15 Extremely negative attitude

DATA ANALYSIS
Analysis:
(i) Calculate mean attitudinal scores for each group and make inter-group comparisons.
(ii) Short, structured interview schedule constructed and administered to 8-10 students in
each group. The responses elicited can be used to draw inferences to explain the inter-group
differences if any.

parents (1st children (2nd

participants gen) gen)
1 56 51
2 54 52
3 51 45
4 48 48
5 49 52
6 47 48
7 47 42
8 54 61
9 53 49
10 43 56
11 58 45
12 51 57
13 48 52
14 52 59
15 55 52
 Total 766 769

The mean of the 1st generation, the parents is:

= 766/ 15
= 51.06

The mean of the 2nd generation, the children is:

= 769/ 15
= 51.26

Therefore, the mean of the parents is 51.06 and the mean of the children is 51.26. The scores
were found and their attitudes were determined by referencing the scoring key. The range of
the parents is ‘positive attitude’ and the range of the children is ‘positive attitude’ too.

Range:
60-75 Extremely Positive Attitude
45-60 Positive Attitude
30-45 Moderate Attitude
15-30 Negative Attitude
0-15 Extremely Negative Attitude
 RESULT AND DISCUSSION

The purpose of this project was to investigate generational disparities in attitudes toward
marriage (parents and children). For this experiment, 30 samples in total were collected. A
total of 30 samples—15 from each generation—were collected. I choose this subject
specifically to discover how attitudes toward individuals change from generation to
generation.
The 15 items on the questionnaire can be divided into two categories based on the distinction
between positive and negative questions. A scoring key was assigned to the questions that
were positive and negative. Strongly agreed, agree, neutral, disagree, and strongly disagree
were the options for the affirmative questions. These were given scores of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. There
were five of these questions: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 15. Strongly agreed, agree, neutral,
disagree, and strongly disagree were all acceptable answers for the negative questions,
however 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were instead given as scores. The unfavourable queries had the
following numbers: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13.
Before the scores were calculated, a range was developed to identify and categorise the
results' opinions. According to the range table, a "extremely positive attitude" was defined as
falling within the range of 60 to 75. A "positive attitude" was defined as falling within the
range of 45 to 60. A "moderate attitude" was defined as falling within the range of 15 to 30,
and a "negative attitude" was defined as falling within the range of 0 to 15.
The first question was “Marriage provides respect /status to a person”. It was a positive
question. The youngsters scored 55 on this, compared to the parents' lower score of 45. This
result indicates that while the older generation has some ideas and concepts about the
institution of marriage as a whole that have been ingrained in their minds, the younger
generation views marriage as an outdated concept and is likely considering other types of
relationships, such as live-in relationships.
The second question was “Marriage provides psychological security to a person.”. It was a
positive question to which the parents had a higher score of 56 as compared to the children
who had a lower score of 53. This was due to the fact that older generations are not
accustomed to the idea of marriage being documented on social media. The majority of
people in this day and age spend their time on social media, so they do not view marriage as a
public act.
The 3rd question was “Marriage provides psychological security to a person.”. It was a
negative question. The 1st generation had a lower score of 27 whereas the children had a
higher score of 38. According to the first generation, love marriages are more prevalent today
than they were in earlier generations because love is given greater significance. On the
question of whether arranged marriages now have the same influence on society as
The 4th question was “Unmarried people are bound to suffer from feelings of loneliness. ”. It was a
positive question to which the parents’ generation had a higher score of 53 whereas the
children’s generation had a lower score of 45. Children today are more aware of the risks
associated with various apps and websites, whereas the older generation is making every
effort to catch up with technology and its new ways.
.
The 5th question was “.People who remain unmarried possess unhealthy attitudes / notions towards
the opposite sex. ”. It was a negative question. For this question, the 1st generation had a lower
score of 46 and the 2nd generation had a score of 60. This was due to the fact that adults had
already been married and were aware of the challenges associated with it. On the other hand,
young adults and teenagers have an idealised view of marriage that is untrue in many ways.
The 6th question was “Marriage provides a steady satisfaction of sexual need  ”. It was a positive
question. The children’s generation had a higher score of 59 whereas the parents’ generation
had a lower score of 57. There is not much of a difference in the results here, demonstrating
that both generations believe that financial independence and stability are crucial for
maintaining a successful marriage and preventing conflicts..
The 7th question was “Marriage means loss of one's Independence”. It was negative question. The
1st generation had a lower score of 58 while the 2nd generation had a higher score of 61. The
concept of same-sex marriages has only just come into existence, and it has caused many
people to modify the way they think. In this way, people from both generations appear to
hold beliefs about the fundamental rights of members of the LGBTQ+ community that are
rather comparable.
The 8th question was “Marriage provides the most intimate relationship to a person ”. It was a
positive question. For this question, the children’s generation and the parents’ generation had
the same score of 61. This demonstrates that people are becoming more conscious of the
societal issues that have been weakened and disregarded for a long time. Social media's
expansion has increased awareness of injustice in many facets of our life, teaching people of
all ages about it.
The 9th question was “Married people are more disciplined”. it was a negative question. The
parents had a higher score of 35 while the children had a lower score of 29. This is due to the
requirement that children be born in earlier times in order to ensure that the family line would
continue for future generations. People these days place a greater emphasis on their careers
and mental health, and view having children as more of a choice than a necessity.

The 10th question was “Through marriage, one gets an opportunity to express his love and
affection”. It was a positive question. For this question, both generations had the same score
of 71. The fact that this was the highest score obtained demonstrates the importance of
communication in maintaining happy, long-lasting partnerships. One tends to suppress
concerns or challenges in a relationship if they are not discussed, which ultimately harms the
relationship more than one might expect. Since both generations are aware of this, they both
came up with the same score.

The 11th question was “Marriage makes life meaningful.”. It was a negative question where the
parents had a higher score of 32 while the children had a score of 27. This was due to the fact
that the parent generation witnessed persons being pushed into marriage during their time,
which has significantly decreased today. Today's children, however, believe that marriage is
expected of them and is still frequently a social requirement.

The 12th question was “Married people are more matured.”. It was a positive question. The
parents’ generation had a higher score of 55 while the children had a score of 41. In our
nation, inter-religious and inter-caste marriages have not been widely accepted. However, it
has been discovered that compared to the time of the first generation, inter-religious/inter-
caste weddings are tolerated to some extent today thanks to the effect of social media and
other news coverages. However, the second generation disagrees due to the frequent news
reports of honour killings and social exclusion. Technology has increased our awareness of
the crimes and wrongdoings occurring

The 13th question was “The value of marriage has lost its importance ”. It was a negative
question. The parents had a lower score of 60 whereas the children had a score of 61his
demonstrates how, despite age differences, people in today's society still view marriage as a
relationship between two people. Some individuals concur that older women have a sense of
maturity that

The 14th question was “Marriage is often done out of family or societal pressure ”. It was a positive
question. The children had a higher score of 56 and the 1st generation had a score of 52.
Children today are more concerned with their personal uniqueness and mental wellness. They
both concur that prioritising yourself is in their best interests. On the other hand, the first
generation has inherited familial values and regards

The 15th question was “The number of arranged marriages in India are not as high as they
once were” It was a positive question. For this question, the parents had a higher score of 57
while the children had a score of 55. The results show little difference, which suggests that
almost all respondents agree that sex does play a big part in keeping a marriage together. This
is most likely a result of the concept that being physically intimate only enhances the
emotional bond between partners and makes it possible for them to communicate openly and
honestly.
 CONCLUSION
Based on a study on the attitudes about marriage that differed between two generations
(parents and children). The perspectives of people from different generations have changed
noticeably, from the necessity of couples therapy to the acceptance of gay marriage. The
estimated data makes these attitudinal disparities very evident.
Thus, the goal of examining attitudes toward marriage between two generations has been
achieved.
 APPENDIX
 Age:

 Gender: Male
Female
Other
1.Marriage provides respect /status to a person
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

2.Marriage provides psychological security to a person.  

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

3.The primary reason for marriage is procreation since children are needed to old age security.

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

4.Unmarried people are bound to suffer from feelings of loneliness.  

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
5.People who remain unmarried possess unhealthy attitudes / notions towards the opposite sex.  

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
6.Marriage provides a steady satisfaction of sexual need  

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
7.Marriage means loss of one's Independence.  

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
8.Marriage provides the most intimate relationship to a person

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
9.Married people are more disciplined.

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
10.Through marriage, one gets an opportunity to express his love and affection

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
11.Marriage makes life meaningful.

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
12.Married people are more matured.

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
13.The value of marriage has lost its importance 

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
14.Marriage is often done out of family or societal pressure

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
15.The number of arranged marriages in India are not as high as they once were
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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