MARITAL SATISFACTION EXPERIENCES AMONG NON TEACHING STAFF OF UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA

ELIZABETH B. TIMBIRI; S O OLIKIABOR; S N OMOBUDE-IDIADO

MARITAL SATISFACTION EXPERIENCES AMONG NON TEACHING STAFF OF UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA

ELIZABETH B. TIMBIRI, S O OLIKIABOR, S N OMOBUDE-IDIADO

Abstract

Marriage satisfaction is a factor that promotes the quality of life of those involved. Although marriage can be very fulfilling, not all married persons are satisfied with their marital union. This study was therefore conducted to determine the Marital Satisfaction (MS) experiences among the Non-Teaching Staff (NTS) of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. A descriptive cross sectional study was used for the study. A total of 344 NTS were purposively selected for the study. A semi-structured questionnaire with four sections comprising socio-demographic characteristics and level of MS. A 150-point adapted MS scale was used to measure MS and categorised into four domains. The four domains included sexual satisfaction (35-point scale), management of the home (35-point scale), compatibility (40-point scale) and communication with spouse (40-point scale). The level of marital satisfaction in management of the home (71.5%), compatibility (78.5%) and communication (81.1%) were higher than sexual satisfaction (69.8%). There was no significant difference in MS between males (51.8%) and females (54.6%). Couples experienced higher marital satisfaction during the early and middle years of marriage when compared to their counterparts married for longer. Therefore marriage seminars should be organized for couples to educate them on all aspects of marriage that will foster marital harmony.

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