In-law Interference and emotional stability of married women in Kwara State, Nigeria
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2025
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Emotional stability of married women is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, is influenced
by numerous factors, including domestic violence. This research investigated In-law
interference and emotional stability of married women in Kwara State, Nigeria. At 0.05 level
of significance, one research question was postulated and three null hypotheses were tested.
The study employed a descriptive survey of correlational type. A total of 403 married women
were selected from nine out of sixteen local government in Kwara State took part in the study.
A researcher-designed questionnaire titled “In-law Interference and Emotional Stability
Questionnaire (IIES)” was the instrument used to collect data from the respondents. The data
collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Demographic factors such
as years in marriage, education, religion, and number of children influenced both interference
and stability. The findings show that in-law interference could lead to stress, marital
dissatifaction, and emotional instability in a marriage. Counselling interventions were
recommended to help couples set healthy boundaries and improve communication in order to
achieve effectiveness and a wholesome marriage.
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National publication
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In-law interference, Emotional stability, Married women
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Adebayo, D.O., Akanbi, B.O., & Olajide, O.T. (2025). In-law interference and emotional stability of married women in Kwara State, Nigeria. Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies, 9 (2), 255-266, Published by the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/jgcs/en/article/view/7016/5851