SEXUAL SATISFACTION AS DETERMINANT OF MARITAL STABILITY AMONG MARRIED ADULTS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA: COUNSELLING INTERVENTION

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The prevalence of sexual dissatisfaction among married adults has posed a major concern in many homes. This study investigated sexual satisfaction as a determinant of marital stability among married adults in Kwara State, Nigeria. At the 0.05 level of significance, two research questions were posed, and four null hypotheses were tested. The study used a quantitative research method and a correlational survey design. A total of 393 married adults from four selected organizations took part in the study. The instrument used to collect data from the respondents was a questionnaire designed by the researchers and titled "Sexual Satisfaction and Marital Stability Questionnaire (SSMSQ)." The data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that respondents agreed that sexual satisfaction was a determinant of marital stability among married adults in Kwara State, Nigeria. The responses from participants showed no significant differences across items, suggesting that they viewed a well-structured counseling intervention as a practical approach to reducing sexual dissatisfaction among married adults in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Keywords: Sexual satisfaction; Marital stability; Married adults