Cohabitation as Predictor of Sexual Dysfunction among Married Students of a University in Nigeria
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2019-12
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School of Technology Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Abstract
Previous studies revealed that persons involved in premarital cohabitation
faced challenges in particular areas connecting to their present bonds more
than married couples. Inquiries have established causes of sexual dysfunction to
include anxiety over affection, relationship tensions and improbable sexual
functioning expectations. Thus, considerable explanations abound to presume
connection between premarital cohabitation and marital sexual dysfunction
which little studies have explored. To determine whether premarital
cohabitation predicts sexual dysfunction in later marriage. It also assessed the
moderating effect of age, gender and duration of premarital cohabitation on
the variables of interest. Data were gathered from two hundred married
students (age 21 to 40 years and above) through descriptive survey method
using premarital cohabitation and sexual dysfunction scale following a multi- stage procedure. Linear and multiple regressions were employed for analysis.
Premarital cohabitation significantly predicts sexual dysfunction in later bonds
(F-value of 13.39 significant at 0.00) in 67% of cases (R-square 0.67, beta
weight of 0.26 sig at 0.00). The moderating variables predicted sexual
dysfunction in later bonds with duration of premarital cohabitation contributing
more. Premarital cohabitation strongly predicts sexual dysfunction in later
bonds. Counsellors should enlighten youths on negative effects of premarital
cohabitation on sexual dysfunction and design strategies to assist victims.
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Cohabitation, Married Persons, Premarital Cohabitation, Nigeria, Sexual Dysfunction
Citation
27. Mustapha, M. L. A., Oniye, A. O & MUHAMMED S. A. (2019). Cohabitation as predictor of sexual dysfunction among married students in a Nigerian University. ATBU Journal of Science, Technology and Education. 7(4), 72-77. Available online at http://www.atbuftejoste.com/index.php/joste/article/view/770