Open AccessPERCEPTIONS OF TEENAGE WOMEN ABOUT EARLY MARRIAGE IN BANGLADESH
Author(s) -
Aneela Sultana,
Abul Salam
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of education, psychology and counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0128-164X
DOI - 10.35631/ijepc.4320017
Subject(s) - perception , disadvantaged , age at first marriage , psychology , marital status , child marriage , demography , developmental psychology , gender studies , social psychology , fertility , population , sociology , political science , neuroscience , law
Despite the alarming trend of increased marriage age in many societies, early marriage is still a serious issue in Bangladesh. The significant numbers of women being married before the age of 18. The study determines young women’s experience and perception of early marriage. Young married women’s perception and experiences were measured using a series of the statement. According to the results, the majority of the participants supported arranged marriage. The results also revealed that early marriage impacts decision making, education, unfulfilled dream, unwanted pregnancies, and marital satisfaction. Given that early marriage is a negative impact, a multidimensional approach is necessary to support and empower disadvantaged women.