Global Journal of Psychology Research: New Trends and Issues

Yazarlar: ["Sewagegn Mola Melaku", "Kitaw Alemu"]

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DOI:10.18844/gjpr.v12i1.5025

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Özet: The aim of this study is to identify the major causes of marital conflict and coping mechanisms among residents. 13 participants were participated in this study. This research was employ descriptive research design with qualitative approach. The data collected through unstructured interviews qualitatively. According to the result of this study, gender role, psychological, sexual, socio-cultural and economic factors were found to be the major causes of marital conflict. The findings of study indicates free discussion between couple as help full whereas accept the decisions without any alternatives, third party negotiation and tolerance during conflict time as unhelpful marital coping mechanisms. Finally, the researcher forwards the following recommendations i.e. Governmental and noun-governmental institutions should provide pre and post marital social education for couples on the causes of marital conflict and coping mechanisms and they should create awareness and education on gender role issue, gender quality in every aspect, labor division, and decision making, and sharing responsibility.   Keywords: Causes; Marital Conflict; Coping Mechanisms;  

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