IMPACT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL VARIABLES ON MARITAL STABILITY AMONG COUPLES IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Despite the available body of research on the impact of socio-cultural variables on marital stability in Nigeria, there remains a need for further investigation, particularly in Benin, Edo state. Understanding comprehensively, the impact of socio-cultural variables on marital stability is therefore essential for promoting individual and familial well-being, and for identifying areas for intervention and support that can help to strengthen marital unions. Educationally,to some men it is very important that their wife should be less educated than themselves ifthey are going to achieve marital stability. These men feel threatened in their marital leadership role of their wives are better educated and this could lead to conflict in the home and also create confusion between couples.