The Socio-Economic Matrix of Marriage: An Empirical Study of Delay in Marriage Patterns in Punjab

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2025
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Abstract
This study identifies the key socioeconomic and cultural factors causing marriage delays among 2,750 unmarried individuals aged 32-50 in Lahore, Punjab. In Punjab, Pakistan, marriage is a fundamental social institution. However, the process of matrimony is increasingly constrained by financial pressures and educational pursuits, leading to a trend of delayed marriages. A quantitative research design was employed. Data was collected from 2,750 unmarried individuals using a survey and analyzed through descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analyses. Financial factors like income instability, unemployment, housing costs, and dowry explain 19% of the variance in marriage delays. Education and career focus account for an additional 9%. Gender norms, family expectations, and urban-rural divides are also significant determinants, reflecting a blend of structural and individual influences. Policy measures should include creating jobs, providing affordable housing, and regulating the dowry system. Furthermore, implementing life-course counseling and work-friendly family policies can help reduce economic and social stresses leading to marriage delays.
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Authors Faheem Akhtar, Ra'ana Malik
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Journal Annals of Human and Social Sciences
Year 2025
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10.35484/ahss.2025(6-IV)12
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https://ojs.ahss.org.pk/journal/article/view/1103
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