Couple Types, Ethnicity and Marital Satisfaction in Malaysia |
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Authors: | Hasrina Mustafa Marshina Juliza Mohd Hasim Norizah Aripin Hamidah Abdul Hamid |
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Affiliation: | 1. School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
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Abstract: | The objective of this paper is to identify couple types and investigate the effects of couples types and ethnicity on marital satisfaction in Malaysia. A nation-wide survey involving one thousand married respondents was conducted. Using Fitzpatrick’s (1988) typology, four types of marriages were identified through cluster analysis, which included Traditional, Independent, Separate and Mixed couples. The main effect of couple types, ethnicity and effects of their interaction were found to have contributed significantly towards marital satisfaction. Malay respondents were most satisfied as Traditionals, while Chinese and Indian respondents were most satisfied as Independents. Results are discussed with reference to the current socio-cultural context of Malaysia. |
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