Table 4 Theme and subtheme of focus group discussion

1. Ideal age of marriage

 1.1 Difference between the age of men and women

2. Definition of early marriage

3. Attitude toward early marriage

4. Reasons for early marriage

 4.1 Poor economic status

 4.2 Girls’ and boys' protection

 4.3 Dropping out of school by girls

 4.4 The tradition of the community

 4.5 New technology, internet, mobile phone, and Facebook

 4.6 Imitation of other

 4.7 Parent mentality and thinking

 4.8 Conflict in the family

 4.9 Religion

 4.10 Being an immigrant

5. Advantages of early marriage

 5.1 Protection of boys and girls

 5.2 Having kids at a younger age

 5.3 Healthier kids

 5.4 Younger society

6. Disadvantages of early marriage

 6.1 Divorce

 6.2 Adverse effects on body and mind

 6.3 Financial problems

 6.4 Violence against women and suicide

 6.5 Cheating

 6.6 Failure to continue education

 6.7 Feeling bored after a short period