Parental Conflict, Self Confidence and Attitudes towards Marriage among young adults at Makerere University

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the relationships between parental conflict, self-confidence, and attitudes towards marriage among young adults at Makerere University. A total of 100 participants were included in the study. The data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using correlational techniques. The findings revealed that there was a statistically significant linear relationship between parental conflict and self-confidence (0.045>0.01), self-confidence and attitudes towards marriage (0.003>0.01), as well as there was no significant relationship between parental conflicts and attitudes towards marriage (0.260>0.05). These results suggest that the interactions between these variables are complex and influenced by various factors. The study recommends the implementation of health and counseling services, awareness campaigns, and collaborations with external organizations to address the challenges faced by students. Future research could expand the scope of the study to multiple universities and employ longitudinal designs to better understand the dynamics of these behaviors over time