Navigating marriage and academic engagement: A phenomenological study of university students in Pakistan

Dr. Rabia   Tabassum; Dr. Muhammad   Jamil; Dr. Mahvish Fatima  Kashif

doi:10.71085/sss.04.02.270

Authors

Dr. Rabia Tabassum Lecturer, Department of STEM Education, Faculty of Education Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Author
Dr. Muhammad Jamil Lecturer, Department of Education Government College Women University Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan Author
Dr. Mahvish Fatima Kashif Assistant Professor, Department of STEM Education, Faculty of Education Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71085/sss.04.02.270

Keywords:

Marriage, Academic engagement, Academic performance, Qualitative research, Pakistani university students

Abstract

This study explored the impact of marriage on academic engagement among Pakistani university students. Utilizing a qualitative phenomenological research design, data were gathered through focus group discussions with 10 purposively selected married students from a university in Punjab. Thematic analysis was employed for data analysis. According to the findings, married students implement advanced time management methods that combine planning sessions alongside arrangement ranking to handle their academic and family duties. Academic success strongly depends on spousal support because spouses provide emotional motivation and practical help to their students. Students succeeded by using effective communication methods and compromised abilities to work out agreements with their spouses and instructors regarding simultaneous demands on their time. Marriage brought emotional stability, although extra responsibilities between students and their spouses created stress that resulted in sleep disturbances. The marriage experience brought significant commitments that students handled through independent study and careful selection of campus involvement. Research shows that marriage provides academic resilience benefits when students receive proper backing. The research results help develops insights into the interplay between marriage and academic challenges within the Pakistani cultural environment.

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