COMPARISON OF COUPLE-INITIATED AND FAMILY-INITIATED MARRIAGES IN TURKEY

In this study, differences between individuals involved in couple- and family-initiated marriages were investigated with respect to educatio nal background, relationship duration, context and nature of interacti ons with partner, degree of perceived disclosure, and ratings of diffe rent reasons for marriage. Questionnaires were administered to a sampl e of Turkish men and women who applied for a marriage license for thei r first marriage. The results revealed differences between individuals involved in the two kinds of marriages, in terms of background variab les as well as context of interaction with partner and cognitions conc erning the relationship.