Premarital Concerns Among Iranian Couples
A Four-Dimensional Thematic Analysis and Implications for Counseling
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21476130 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hossein Radmard (0009-0008-3266-6647, Alzahra University, corresponding author), Ali Foroutan (0009-0005-3558-4012, University of Religions and Denominations), Danial Adib (0009-0005-5356-9203, University of Religions and Denominations) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 491-505 |
| Publication date | 2026-08-08 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Family Therapy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0192-6187 • E-ISSN: 1521-0383 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01926187.2025.2610774 |
| OpenAlex | W7128067481 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 27 |
Marriage involves significant transitions regarding personal, relational, and family-related anxieties. This study explored premarital concerns among Iranian couples using qualitative thematic analysis and quantitative validation. Results identified a validated framework of 35 distinct concerns categorized into four dimensions: self-related, partner-related, own-family-related, and partner’s-family-related concerns. Findings highlight the multidimensional nature of premarital anxiety in collectivist contexts, particularly the role of extended families. This framework offers a culturally grounded diagnostic tool for premarital counseling and interventions to strengthen marital relationships
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| Highly cited | No |
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