OUESTIONOCAIRE 9N ATTITUDE TOWARDS MARRIAGE

NAME:

AGE:

ADULT O ADOLESCENTS O ; SEX: MALE O FEMALE 0

Given below is a list of statements which is set to measure your attitude towards marriage.
Read the statements carefully and tick any one box which matches closely with your
attitude. Avoid ticking the neutral box too many times. Do not leave any statement
unanswered. Your identity and answers will be kept confidential. SD stands for strongly
disagree, D for disagree, N for neutral, A for agree and SA for strQngly agree.

Statement ., SD D N A SA
Ii. Marriage is an important designated social institution and social sanctity to
further family hierarchy.
2. A cross-cultural marriage is difficult to sustain as compared to a marriage within
the same culture.
3. The phrase "happily married" is an oxymoron.
4. Parity between social, economic, educational and cultural standing between
two married individuals is necessary.
5. Marriage halves our griefs, doubles our joys and quadruples our expenses.
6. External factors can interfere in the happiness of a marriage. i

7. It is better to remain single than to live in an unhappy marriage.

8. Marriage is associated with social evils such as dowry, bride burning, and
marital abuse.
9. Extramarital affairs are inevitable in an unhappy marriage.
10. Marriage is not only a union between two people but between two families.
11. A marriage no matter how unhappy should be continued for the sake of
children born to the indh.iiduals involved.
1.2. Compatibility, trust, and self-respect are essential for a successful marriage.
13. Male dominance remains prevalent with the women playing the "second
fiddle" in a marriage.
14. Marriage aims to give companionship and social direction to life while providing
social and emotional support.
15. Prenuptial arrangements take away the sanctity of marriage.
16. Without mutual respect and cooperation, love alone cannot sustain a happy
marriage.
17. Marriage is the end of one's individuality, compromises freedom and hinders
career opportunity.
18. Marriage is a mutual partnership, which inculcates in one a sense of
responsibility and instils learning and equality.
19. Marriage is more of an agreement on paper, than an emotional bond.
20. Same sex marriages have been given equal social and legal status. Do you
agree?