Premarital Concerns Among Iranian Couples: A Four-Dimensional Thematic Analysis and Implications for Counseling.
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| Title: | Premarital Concerns Among Iranian Couples: A Four-Dimensional Thematic Analysis and Implications for Counseling. |
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| Authors: | Radmard, Hossein (AUTHOR), Foroutan, Ali (AUTHOR), Adib, Danial (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | American Journal of Family Therapy. 2026, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p491-505. 15p. |
| Subjects: | Marriage, Qualitative research, Culture, Interviewing, Descriptive statistics, Judgment sampling, Anxiety, Family roles, Couples counseling, Thematic analysis, Conceptual structures, Research methodology, Interpersonal relations |
| Geographic Terms: | Iran |
| Abstract: | 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01926187 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/01926187.2025.2610774 |
