Divorce and Second Marriage in Pakistan: A Sociocultural and Psychological Perspective
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15723429Keywords:
Divorce, Masculine Society, Second Marriage, Social Adjustment, VaginismusAbstract
Purpose: In recent decades, the drift of divorce and second marriage both in men and women have augmented ominously. This study examines the sociocultural, psychological, religious, and economic aspects that contribute to both divorce and second marriages in Pakistan.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a mixed methods approach that includes survey questionnaires and interviews with 120 participants in different parts of Pakistan and finds that a variety of factors, such as unfulfilled emotional needs, infertility, familial pressure, polygamous religious beliefs and economic independence influence second marriages. By carefully collecting real-time data from mixed people of all age, profession and financial background, the concentrated reason for divorce and consequently leading to second marriage is no or less emotional investment in a marriage relationship leading to emotional dissatisfaction and sense of incompleteness. This study uniquely combines quantitative survey data from 120 individuals across Pakistan with thematic analysis of in-depth interviews to uncover region and gender-specific motivations behind second marriages.
Findings: The results also demonstrate a gender gap in motivations, with women pointing to desertion or widowhood and men frequently expressing emotional discontent or a wish for male kid.
Implications: The report suggests premarital counseling, marriage policy changes, and awareness campaigns.
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