TABLE 3 : Sample Datasheet given to the subject.

INSTRUCTION TO SUBJECT :

“Please be seated and listen to me. This

NAME : _______________________________________________ questionnaire consists of multiple choice
AGE : ________________________ statements with 5 alternative such as
‘Strongly Agree’ , ‘Agree’, ‘Undecided’,
SEX : ________________________ ‘Disagree’, ‘Strongly Disagree’ concerning
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : ___________________________________ the attitude towards Marriage. Read the
statements carefully and put a tick mark on
DATE : _______________________ the alternative you prefer. Please try to
respond judiciously and attentively.”

SA= Strongly Agree, A=Agree, U=Undecided, D=Disagree, SD= Strongly Disagree

SERIAL STATEMENTS 1 2 3 4 5
NUMBER SA A U D SD
01 Marriage is an union between two families.
02 Different job status creates differences in marriage.
03 Marriage begins new relationships in people’s lives.
04 Working women face difficulties in maintaining marital relationship.
05 Marriage teaches an individual to adjust.
06 Marriage may place someone in an unhealthy relationship.
07 Marriage increases responsibility of an individual.
08 Marriage is responsible for increasing social prejudice.
09 Due to marriage, bride and bride-groom get to share the responsibilities.
10 Dowry is demanded in some marriage.
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NUMBER SA A U D SD
11 Marriage serves as a way of developing economic condition.
12 Late marriage invites physical incompatability.
13 Prior interaction is necessary to provide healthy relationship after marriage.
14 Excessive responsibility creates possessiveness in marital relationship.
15 Marriage between people of same economic condition indicates success.
16 Women have to adjust more in married life.
17 Same age marriage enhances mutual understanding.
18 In marriages, one marries the family rather than the individual.
19 Self compromisation invites marital bliss.
20 Teenage marriage is harmful for both the bride and the bride-groom.
21 Marriages based on parental decisions ensure more sense of security.
22 Dowry in marriage creates financial pressure.
23 Marriage reduces religious-differences.
24 Less parental support is received in case of marital maladjustment.
25 Considerable age difference ensures marital happiness
26 Educational level is not given much importance in marriage.
27 Sexual compatibility ensures marital happiness.
28 Dowry in marriage hinders social development.
29 Marriage ceremonies are too much expensive.
30 Less expectations help the bride and groom to put more effort towards
maintaining marital bliss.