THE EFFECTS OF CHILDLESSNESS ON MARITAL COHESION IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNITIES

Abstract

This study examines infertility as a significant factor contributing to marital instability, influenced by primordial beliefs and modern technological advancements. Since reproduction is a key component of marriage stability, infertility often challenges this foundation. Previous research has focused mainly on divorce among women and polygamy among men, reflecting limited understanding of the broader effects of infertility on marriage. This study explores how infertility leads to issues such as loss of affection, mistrust, extramarital affairs, depression, and emotional distress within marriages. Additionally, it investigates how religion, education, and socio-economic status of couples influence the relationship between infertility and marital instability. The findings aim to provide empirical insight into the complex interplay of these factors in marital relationships.