A study on the causes of marital problems among married couples in Oshakati, Namibia

Abstract

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Causes of marital problems have been a topic of considerable study by social science practitioners, who have constructed a variety of theories about why there are conflicts in marriages. This research is about the causes of marital problems among married couples in Oshakati. This study is confined to Oshakati only. It was conducted among the following four categories: teachers, nurses, self- employed and unemployed people

Chapter 1 concentrates on the problem formulations; Chapter 2 looks at a literature study; Chapter 3 pays attention to the empirical study and methodology; Chapter 4 looks at analysis and interpretation of data; and finally Chapter 5 sums up the study in the conclusion and gives recommendations resulting from the study

The study will assist professional helpers in finding solutions for problems. The researcher did a literature study on different social problems, on some of the causes of marital problems and about marriage and family interaction