Major Factors that Affect Marital Stability Among the Inhabitants of Addis Ababa
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2007-04
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study is to identify the claimed fClctors that cif/ect
marital stability among the inhabitants of Addis Ababa. To this end,
120 divorced individuals (60 males and 60 female.\) were selected
using purposive sampling method. The data collected through
structured questionnaire, interview, andfocused group discussion was
analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The finding of the
analysis revealed: comnnmication problel1'z, behavioral
incompatibility, immaturity concerning marriage, lack of support and
counseling, in-laws inteljerence, ins~ifJicient preparation to the
marriage, economic hardship, short period of acquaintance, etc,. as
the major factors that affect marital stability in the city of Addis
A baba. Suggestions are fonvarded based on thefindings qfthe study
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