EDUCATIONAL LEVEL AS A PREDICTOR OF MARITAL STABILITY AMONG MARRIED PERSONS IN ANAMBRA STATE

Obiekwe Izuchukwu Benjamin, Nzubechukwu Christian Ekebosi

Abstract


The study examined educational level as a predictor of marital stability among married persons in Anambra State. The study adopted a correlational study design. The population of the study comprised 1,269,916 married persons in Anambra State. The sample consisted of 540 married persons selected through purposive sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. The researcher administered the instrument with the help of the research assistants. The data collected were analyzed using regression analysis. The results of the study showed that educational levels are significant but weak positive predictors of marital stability among married persons. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended amongst others that intending couples should choose those that have attained the same education level as this could guarantee better and stable marital life.

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