Article section

Article title
Contributor
Abstract
About article
DOI
Citation style
Copyright
Open access
References
Research Article

Psychosocial Variables and Marital Expectation Fulfillment among Married Women in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Adeniyi Precious Department of Counselling and Human Development Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

    aduprecious2009@yahoo.com

  • Adeyemi Adetola O. Department of Counselling and Human Development Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Jaiyeoba Oluwatoyin M. Department of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined psychosocial variables on marital expectation fulfilment among married women in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo state, Nigeria. The study employed a correlation survey research design type, while three hundred (300) married women were selected in the Ibadan Metropolis, Ibadan, Oyo with the aid of convenience sampling procedure. A self-designed questionnaire was used to obtain information from the respondents. The obtained data were analysed through multiple regression and Pearson product moment correlation, respectively. The findings indicated that Marital expectations positively correlated with self-perception (r= 0.213, p<0.01), level of education (r=0.200, p<0.01), social support (r=0.147, p<0.05), decision making (r= 0.112, p<0.05). The results revealed that two out of the five factors (self-perception and level of education) are potent predictors of marital expectations fulfilment. The most potent factor is self- perception (β=.201, t=3.034, p<0.01), followed by level of education (β=.170, t=3.308, p<0.01) except social support (β=.101, t=1.766, p>0.05), decision making (β=0.015, t=0.240, p>0.05), and emotional maturity (β= -0.106, t=-1.780, p>0.05) which are not a potent predictor for marital expectations fulfilment. This implies that self-perception and level of education will increase marital expectations fulfilment by 20.1% and 17% respectively. Finally, the five independent factors accounted for 8.1% variance in marital expectations fulfilment among married women in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. The study concluded that relationship existed between self-perception, level of education, social support and decision making. The study recommended that married couples and couples to be should learn how to make a good decision, this will enhance the fulfilment of their marriage expectations, and counsellors should endeavour to organize seminars for the married, especially for those that find it difficult to fulfil their marriage expectations and they should also organize seminars for singles and couples to be on to fulfil marriage expectations among others.

Keywords:

Marital Expectation and Fulfillment Married Women Nigeria Oyo State Psychosocial

Article information

Journal

Journal of Sustainable Research and Development

Volume (Issue)

1(2), (2025)

Pages

1-10

Published

09-09-2025

How to Cite

Precious, A., Adeyemi, A. O., & Jaiyeoba, O. M. (2025). Psychosocial Variables and Marital Expectation Fulfillment among Married Women in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Research and Development, 1(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.69739/jsrd.v1i2.771

References

Adamu, H. (2010). Effectiveness of Listening and Dialogue Counselling Skills on Reducing Communication Problems of Married Couples in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. An unpublished Ph.D thesis in the Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Ahmadu Bellon University, Zaria.

Adegbesan, O. A., Akingbola, T. S., Adeniyi, A. F., Ayorinde, J. O., Jaiyeoba, O. M., & Olowoleni, V. B. (2024). Paralympic athletes' perspective of doping self-regulatory efficacy in Nigeria. Journal Sport Area, 9(1), 65-77.

Adelusi, J. O., Oguntuase, S. B., & Jaiyeoba, O. M. (2023). Basic Psychological Needs Predicting Physical Activity Participation among Young Adults. Athens Journal of Sports, 10(4), 261-274.

Adeyemi, A. O., & Jimoh, A. M. (2014). Demographic Characteristics, Leadership Styles, Job Attitudes and Personality as Predictors of Job Performance among Civil Servant in Southwest Nigeria. African Journal for the Psychological Studies of Social Issues, 17(2), 2-14.

Adeyemi, A. O. (2006). Effect of restructuring Skills Training and Social Decision-Making Techniques on Truancy Behavior among Secondary School Adolescents in Ibadan, an Unpublished Ph.D Conversion Paper, University of Ibadan.

Adeyemi, A. O., & Oladunmoye, E. O. (2016). Parenting Style, School Connectedness and Academic Self-efficacy as Determinants of Academic Success of Secondary School Students in Ibadan North Local Government: In J.G. Adewale (Eds.). Issues in Teacher Education in Africa (pp. 22-46). Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa, Biyemassi, Yaounde.

Adeyemi, A. O., & Muraina, K. O. (2015). Personological factors and Sexing Behavior among in-school Adolescents: Implications for Counseling Psychology. International Journal of Educational Studies, 12(3), 15-27.

Adeyemi, A. O., & Uwakwe, C. B. U. (2014). Effectiveness of Cognitive Restructuring and Social Decision-making Techniques on Truancy Behavior Reduction among Secondary School Adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria. African Journal for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, 17(2), 67-77.

Adeyemi, A. O., Odedokun, S. A., & Akannni, O. O. (2024). Determinants of Bullying among Public Secondary School Students in Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria. European Journal of Social Science Studies, 10(2).

Afni, N., & Indrijati, H. (2012). Student development psychology [Psikologi perkembangan peserta didik]. Jakarta: Bumi Aksara.

Akinyooye, F. E. (2021). Perception of Influence of Digital Technology on Occupational Health Safety Training among Academic Staff in Nigerian Universities. African Journal of Theory and Practice of Educational Research, 9, 12-24.

Akinyooye, F. E., & Adesokan, B. C. (2021). Social Factors and Academic Stress among Higher Institution Students in Oyo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 5(6), 73 -77.

Akinyooye, F. E., & Fajimi, B. A. (2022). Applying Principles of Andragogy to Training Programmes in Organisations. In K. O. Kester; A. M. Momoh and A. A. Sarumi (Eds.). Education and Working-Class Citizens’ Advancement and Wellness (pp. 201-214). Ibadan: Department of Education, University of Ibadan.

Allinson, C. W., & Hayes, J. (1996). The cognitive style index: A measure of intuition-analysis for organizational research. Journal of Management Studies, 33(1), 119-135.

Anissa, N., & Handayani, A. (2012). The relationship between self-concept and emotional memory ability with self-adjustment in new students [Hubungan antara konsep diri dan kemampuan memories emosi dengan penyesuaian diri pada mahasiswa baru]. Jurnal Psikologi Pitutur, 1(1), 58-73.

Aransi, W. O. (2017). Effect of Class Classification, Class Size and Gender on Academic Performance Among Fatima High School Students in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. European Journal of Education Studies, 3(11), 756-771.

Aransi, W. O. (2018). Impact of Age and Gender on High School Students’ Academic Performance in Economics: A Case Study Analysis. International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, 4(1), 08-15.

Aransi, W. O. (2019). Psychosocial and Economic Variables as Correlates of Adults’ Participation into Sandwich Educational Programs in Osun State, Nigeria. Journal of Education and e-Learning Research, 6(3), 107-115.

Aransi, W. O. (2019). Students’ Characteristics as Determinants of Academic Performance in Economics among Fatima High School in Irewole Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria: Theoretical Approach and Empirical Evidence. Contemporary Research in Education and English Language Teaching, 1(1), 25-35.

Aransi, W. O. (2019). Teachers’ Variable and School Location as Predictors of Students’ Academic Performance in Economics in Osun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR), 3(4), 19-26.

Aransi, W. O. (2020). Nexus among Irregular Payment of Modulated Salary, Teachers’ Productivity and General Welfare in Osun State, Nigeria. World Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2(2), 89-101.

Aransi, W. O. (2022). Leadership Styles and Work-Related Flow Experience as Predictors of Teachers’ Productivity in Osun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Studies, 5(1), 8-16.

Aransi, W. O., Akinyooye, F. E., Odusanya, O. S. E., Sanni, K. T., & Babawale, O. K. (2025). Gender and Age as Determinants of Innovative Work Behaviour Among Public Non-Formal Education Employees in Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Education, Learning, and Management, 2(1), 226-233.

Aransi, W. O. (2020). Relationship among Students’ Study Skills, School Type and Academic Achievement in Economics among High Schools in Osun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR), 4(3), 21-32.

Asa, U. A., & Nkan, V. V. (2017). Factors Associated with Marital Instability Among Rural Farming Households in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Bjorklund, B. R. (1997). The journey of adulthood (3rd ed.). New York: Prentice Hall.

Brown, J. D., Dutton, K. A., & Cook, K. E. (2001). From the top down: Self-esteem and self-evaluation. Cognition and Emotion, 15(5), 615-631.

Bumpass, L. L. (2007). What's happening to the family? Interactions between demographic and institutional change. Demography, 27(4), 483-498.

Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS). (2016). Indonesian Statistics 2016 [Statistik Indonesia 2016]. Jakarta: Badan Pusat Statistik.

Chukwudeh, O. S., & Ojo, F. E. (2018). Social Context of Child Survival Strategies among Mothers in Polygynous Marriages in Ibadan, Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, 16(2), 112-128.

Crocker, J. (2004). The costs of seeking self-esteem. Journal of Social Issues, 58(3), 597-615.

Cui, M., Fincham, F. D., & Pasley, B. K. (2008). Exploring relationship-specific invariance and construct validity of the Marital Satisfaction Inventory-Revised. Marriage & Family Review, 44(2-3), 159-180.

Djulbegovic, B. (2017). The paradox of wishing to disengage from decision making about one's health. Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology, 14(1), 12-14.

Ebenuwa-Okoh, E. E. (2011). Environmental Factors as Predictors of Marital Adjustment among Married Persons in Delta State of Nigeria. Journal of psychology, 2(1), 29-35.

Esere M. O., Yusuf. J., & Omotosho. (2011). Influence of Spousal Communication on Marital Stability: Implication for Conducive Home Environment. Edo Journal of Counselling, 4(1), 12-22.

Fincham, F. D. (2018). The new marriage expectations: What do contemporary couples want from marriage? The Family Journal, 26(3), 249-253.

Finkel, E. J., Hui, C. M., & Lumer, J. K. (2014). The suffocation of marriage: Climbing Mount Maslow without enough oxygen. Psychological Inquiry, 25(1), 1-41.

Hamarta, E., Deniz, M. E., Dilmaç, B., & Arslan, E. (2015). Examining subjective happiness in terms of various variables [Öznel mutluluğun çeşitli değişkenler açısından incelenmesi]. Egitim ve Bilim, 40(179), 187-195.

Heaton, T. B. (2002). Factors contributing to increasing marital stability in the United States. Journal of Family Issues, 23(3), 392-409.

Hurlock, E. B. (2015). Developmental psychology: A life-span approach [Psikologi perkembangan: Suatu pendekatan sepanjang rentang kehidupan] (Edisi Kelima). Jakarta: Erlangga.

Jaiyeoba, O. M. (2016). Determinants of dietary habits and nutrient intake among athletes in Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Sports Psychology Association of Nigeria, 11, 31-40.

Jaiyeoba, O. M. (2017). Influence of recreational activities as work stress coping strategies among female academic staff in University of Lagos. West African Journal of Physical and Health Education, 21(2017), 109-110.

Jaiyeoba, O. M. (2018). Unpleasant life occurrences as determinants of mental health status among undergraduates of the University of Ibadan. Ibadan Journal of Education Studies, 15(2), 33-42.

Jaiyeoba, O. M. (2021). Psychological consequences of sport injury on mental well-being of elite athletes in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Positive Psychology and Counselling, 8(2021), 166-180.

Jaiyeoba, O. M. (2022). Biofeedback technology for stress management and self-regulation of athletes. Journal of Human Kinetics and Health Education Pedagogy, 4(2022), 18-34.

Jaiyeoba, O. M., & Ogunsanya, J. O. (2021). Psychological Characteristics of health-related quality of life among retired elite athletes in Nigeria. European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 7(3), 163-175.

Jaiyeoba, O. M., & Oguntuase, S. B. (2019). Re-engineering grassroots sports for improved social inclusion and transformational development. Journal of International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 5(3), 188-203.

Jones, W. H. (2008). The perceived impacts of role, motivation, and emotional maturity on marital expectations. Marriage & Family Review, 43(1-2), 167-186.

Khalatbari, J., Ghorbanshiroudi, S., Azari, K., Bazleh, N., & Safaryazdi, N. (2013). The relation of differentiation of self and communication patterns with marital satisfaction. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 13(3), 359-363.

Khezri, Z., Hassan, S. A., & Nordin, M. H. M. (2020). Factors Affecting Marital Satisfaction and Marital Communication Among Marital Women: Literature of Review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 10(16), 220–236.

Kim, J., & Park, S. G. (2020). Emotional maturity and marital satisfaction: Mediating effects of communication and conflict resolution. Family Relations, 69(4), 743-758.

Malecki, C. K., & Demaray, M. K. (2002). Measuring perceived social support: Development of the child and adolescent social support scale. Psychology in the Schools, 39(1), 1-18.

Marieke, S. (2011). Bargaining on decision-making power within the household–the impact of the household decision process on the development of human capital in rural areas of Burkina Faso. Wageningen Universiteit.

Marlina, N. (2013). Premarital sexual behavior in students [Perilaku seksual pranikah pada mahasiswa]. Jurnal Keperawatan Meriden, 2(2), 110-120.

Morr, M. C., & Canary, D. J. (2008). The contribution of family communication environments to relationship quality. Communication Quarterly, 56(2), 243-264.

Ojo, F. E., & Chukwudeh, O. S. (2016). Training Needs Assessment of Nigerian Civil Service Workers. International Journal of Continuing and Non-Formal Education, 8(2), 184-190.

Ojo, F. E., & Omoregie, C. O. (2018). Guided-Practice on Occupational Health and Safety Competencies of Workers in the Construction Industry in Oyo State, Nigeria. Ibadan Journal of Educational Studies, 15(2), 61-69.

Okoro, P. M., & Ojo, F. E. (2018). Religious Dogmatism, Prejudice and Conflict in Nigeria. International Journal of African and Asian Studies, 47, 34-39.

Olaniyan, O. E., Akinyooye, F. E., Aransi, W. O., & Okafor, E. E. (2025). Effect of Strategic Management on Job Satisfaction Among Selected Local Government Workers in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, 2(1), 121-134

Rastogi, M. R. (1979). Self-concept inventory. Agra: National Psychological Corporation.

Reevy, G. M. (2007). Sex differences in adult psychological well-being. In S.M. Quintero & C. McKnight (Eds.), Handbook of gender research in psychology (pp. 85-124). New York: Springer.

Robinson, C., & Cameron, J. (2012). Self-esteem. In V.S. Ramachaudran (Ed.), Encyclopedia of human behavior (pp. 364-379). Cambridge, MA: Academic Press.

Sumbulah, U., & Jannah, F. (2012). Early marriage and social service [Pernikahan dini dan bakti sosial]. Keluarga: Jurnal Ilmiah Studi Sosial dan Budaya, 23(1), 29-42.

Utami, P. K., Idriansari, N. A., & Herliawati, T. (2014). The relationship between emotional maturity and self-acceptance in single men and women in early adulthood [Hubungan kematangan emosi dengan penerimaan diri pada pria dan wanita lajang di usia dewasa awal]. Jurnal Psikologi Kepribadian dan Sosial, 3(2), 63-70.

Zhao, Y., & Li, J. (2019). Educational assortative mating and marital satisfaction: Evidence from China. Social Indicators Research, 144(2), 673-693.

Zimet, G. D., Dahlem, N. W., Zimet, S. G., & Farley, G. K. (1988). The multidimensional scale of perceived social support. Journal of Personality Assessment, 52(1), 30-41.

Downloads

Views

43

Downloads

24