Yarmouk University Students’ Perceptions towards their Future Marital Life

Objectives: The current study aims to demonstrate Yarmouk University students' future perceptions toward their marital life and to determine whether there are statistically significant differences in these perceptions based on gender and college. Methods: The study applies the descriptive survey method and a scale of ‘youth attitudes toward marriage’ to a sample of 1,071 students, who were selected using the convenience sampling method. Results: The results showed that Yarmouk University students’ perceptions regarding their future marital life are positive in all dimensions and in the overall score. Attitudes toward marital independence ranked highest, followed by attitudes toward the marital relationship, inclination toward marital happiness, and finally attitudes toward the partner. There was a statistically significant difference in the gender variable in terms of 'attitudes towards the partner' and 'attitudes towards the marital relationship’ in favour of females, while the domain 'tendency towards marital happiness' recorded a higher score in favour of males. The results also revealed a statistically significant difference in the 'attitudes towards the marital relationship' domain attributed to the college variable, with a higher score in humanities. Conclusion: The study underscores the need to organize workshops that promote positive awareness about marital life and support the positive perceptions demonstrated by the students in the current study.