Table 4 Adolescent girls’ viewpoint on the consequences of child marriage
From: Knowledge and viewpoint of adolescent girls regarding child marriage, its causes and consequences
Variable | Totally agree | Agree | No opinion | Disagree | Totally disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Early marriage in girls is considered a form of gender inequality. | 95 (31.7) | 92 (30.7) | 70 (23.3) | 30 (10.0) | 13 (4.3) |
2. Early marriage deprives girls of their chance for education. | 155 (51.7) | 93 (31.0) | 22 (7.3) | 16 (5.3) | 14 (4.7) |
3. Early marriage can lead to an increase in marital conflicts and dissatisfaction with life. | 100 (33.3) | 103 (34.3) | 73 (24.3) | 16 (5.3) | 8 (2.7) |
4. Early marriage can lead to divorce. | 132 (44.0) | 88 (29.3) | 50 (16.7) | 21 (7.0) | 9 (3.0) |
5. Early marriage in girls can result in an increase in social damages such as addiction. | 76 (25.3) | 74 (24.7) | 109 (36.3) | 29 (9.7) | 12 (4.0) |
6. Early marriage can cause the severe attachment of women to their spouses. | 65 (21.7) | 83 (27.7) | 96 (32.0) | 40 (13.3) | 16 (5.3) |
7. In early marriage the probability of interference of families in the marital life and decision-making increases. | 122 (40.7) | 108 (36.0) | 51 (17.0) | 14 (4.7) | 5 (1.7) |
8. In early marriage, a woman cannot protect herself against the violence of her spouse. | 103 (34.3) | 97 (32.3) | 56 (18.7) | 31 (10.3) | 13 (4.3) |
9. Early marriage can lead to the decrease of a woman’s relationship with her surrounding world and result in her social isolation. | 89 (29.7) | 110 (36.7) | 65 (21.7) | 28 (9.3) | 8 (2.7) |
10. Early marriage is an obstacle against achieving a suitable social status and occupation by a girl. | 121 (40.3) | 101 (33.7) | 42 (14.0) | 31 (10.3) | 5 (1.7) |
11. Due to the improper course of childhood and adolescence, child marriage can lead to identity crises and psychological problems in a person. | 129 (43.0) | 115 (38.3) | 36 (12.0) | 16 (5.3) | 4 (1.3) |
12. If I get married early, I will pursue my studies. | 158 (52.7) | 65 (21.7) | 59 (19.7) | 6 (2.0) | 12 (4.0) |