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DOI DOI: 10.66434/ijsse.428

Mothers-in-law’ attitudes towards daughters-in-law in promoting marital stability among married adults in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria

Lateef Omotosho Adegboyega 1
  1. 1 Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Abstract

The relationship between a wife and her mother-in-law plays a crucial role in fostering a stable and harmonious marriage. This study examined the mothers-in-laws' attitudes towards their daughters-in-law, contributing to marital stability among married adults in Ilorin, Kwara State. It used a quantitative approach and descriptive survey design involving 150 respondents. Data were collected through a designed questionnaire called "Attitude of Mothers-in-Law towards Daughters-in-Law in Promoting Marital Stability." Data were analysed using percentages, ranking, t-tests, and ANOVA, which test the study's hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. The findings showed that mothers-in-law generally have positive attitudes toward promoting marital stability in their daughters-in-law. This study revealed no significant differences in attitudes related to gender, age, or duration of marriage. Thus, this study recommended that mothers-in-laws maintain a positive approach to foster marital stability. It also emphasised the importance of pre-marital counselling to help couples understand each other and their in-laws before marriage. Young couples were advised to prioritise mutual understanding and actively work on their marriage while minimising in-law interference. Finally, all societal stakeholders were encouraged to promote marital harmony regardless of demographic differences

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Adegboyega , L. O. . (2025). Mothers-in-law’ attitudes towards daughters-in-law in promoting marital stability among married adults in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. International Journal of Studies in Sexuality Education, 1(3). https://doi.org/10.66434/ijsse.428
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