The Impact of Psychological Factors of Celibacy Syndrome on Attitude Towards Marriage
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https://doi.org/10.62843/jssr.v5i3.594Keywords:
Celibacy Syndrome, Fear of Intimacy, Sexual Desire, Marital AttitudesAbstract
A societal trend of waning interest in romantic relationships and sexual activity, especially among younger generations, is known as celibacy syndrome. This study aims to investigate how young adults’ attitudes toward marriage are impacted by the psychological components of celibacy syndrome, particularly sexual desire and fear of intimacy. Data was gathered using a standardized questionnaire and a quantitative correlational survey approach 310 adults, both male and female, between the ages of 18 and 40, were included in the study using a purposive-convenient sample technique. Participants were presented with an informed consent form followed by a demographic information form, Sexual Desire Inventory-2 (Spector, et al., 2008), Fear of Intimacy (Descutner & Thelen.,1991), and Marital Attitude Scale (Braaten et al.,1998). The research data was analyzed through IBM SPSS 22 software. The results indicated that the psychological factor of celibacy syndrome, specifically fear of intimacy, has a significant impact on attitudes towards marriage. Individuals with a fear of intimacy tend to avoid close relationships and emotional disclosure, which can substitute emotional fulfillment by avoiding closeness. The finding also showed that another psychological factor of celibacy syndrome was sexual desire, which has an insignificant impact on attitudes towards marriage. The findings of this study offer insights into emotional well-being, enrich academic research, and provide practical strategies for balancing personal and professional life. It also promotes societal awareness and acceptance of diverse lifestyles.
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