It’s about Planning

Understanding Young Millennials’ Intention toward Marriage Using the Theory of Planned Behavior

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ID11221279
AuthorsMinhao Dai (0000-0003-4030-3965, Kennesaw State University, corresponding author), Nicholas Chilson (State University of New York at Oswego)
Year2022
Volume58
Issue3
Pages225-244
Publication date2022-04-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueMarriage & Family Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0149-4929 • E-ISSN: 1540-9635
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01494929.2021.1960460
OpenAlexW3189222914
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited32

Millennials are arguably different than their previous generations and studying marriage intention among young millennials would provide insights into the changing views of the long-standing institution of marriage. This study explored the rational intention toward marriage and identify the salient determinants of marriage intention among young millennials, utilizing the theory of planned behavior (TPB). We conducted formative focus groups and a cross-sectional survey (n = 201). Getting married for love and family was positively associated with marriage intention; getting married would get in the way of one’s education and career was negatively associated with marriage intention. Moreover, the results revealed that women were motivated by happiness but were discouraged by the loss of independence when it comes to marriage; men were motivated by the possibility of starting a family but were discouraged by fear of divorces. We found parents were the only significant normative referents associated with men’s marriage intention; parents, siblings, and friends were associated with women’s marriage intention

Control (management · Happiness · Normative · Theory of planned behavior · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Psychology · Social Psychology

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