THE RESEARCH OF NEWLYWED COUPLES' PRE-MARITAL EXPECTATIONS AND THE FULFILLMENT OF THESE EXPECTATIONS DURING THE MARRIAGE PROCESS IN KYRGYZSTAN

The aim of this research is to examine the pre-marital expectations of newlywed couples in Kyrgyzstan and explore how these expectations are fulfilled during the marriage process. In this study a qualitative research method was employed, using a case study model. The participants of the study voluntarily took part in the research. The study group consists of 16 individuals, including 12 women and 4 men, all married for a maximum of five years, from different regions of Kyrgyzstan. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The research data were analyzed using content analysis.