Authors : Dr. Nelson Aderemi

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY308

Abstract : Considerable scholarly inquiry has been devoted to the subject of human sexuality, with a particular emphasis on the joys of marriage and sexual satisfaction. However, insufficient research has been conducted regarding Nigerian couples. The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction in a sample of married local government employees in the state of Oyo. The design of this investigation was cross-sectional. The process of selecting local governments and participants was carried out employing two distinct methods: purposive sampling and straightforward random sampling. Twelve local governments were selected in total from the three senatorial districts. A grand total of 300 participants was assembled, of which 25 were selected from each of the twelve local administrations. For the research, a sample of 300 married employees was selected. The Adapted Sexual Satisfaction Scale (ASS) and the Adapted Index of Marital Satisfaction Scale (AIMS), both of which have a correlation coefficient of 0.76 and 0.82, respectively, were utilized to collect the data. Utilizing the Pearson Product Moment Correlation, the data were analyzed. A robust positive correlation (r = 0.89) was observed between marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction, according to the study. A substantial positive correlation was observed between the duration of a marriage and marital satisfaction (correlation coefficient: 0.85). Age difference and sexual satisfaction were significantly and positively correlated (0.90 correlation coefficient). Based on the findings of this research, it is recommended that marriage counselors give precedence to resolving matters of erotic and marital dissatisfaction when couples seek their assistance regarding marital disputes. This methodology ought to serve as an example for marital counseling.

Keywords : Sexual Satisfaction, Marital Satisfaction, Marriage, Local Government, Length of Marriage, Spousal Age Gap.

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