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Abstract

Objectives: This study explores pre-marital expectations of unmarried Individuals regarding their spouse, in-laws, and marriage. Using a prevalence-based mixed-method research design, self-report open-ended and structured questionnaires were employed.
Sample and method: The sample comprised 144 unmarried Individuals (Males = 21, Females = 123) aged 18-30 years (M = 20.9, SD = 2.29), including university students and professionals from Karachi, Pakistan, approached through purposive convenient sampling. The sample was collected non-randomly through convenient sampling.
Design of the study: This study employed a prevalence-based mixed-methods research design to explore the pre-marital expectations of unmarried Individuals regarding their marriage, spouse, and in-laws.
Place and Duration of study: This study was conducted in Karachi, Pakistan, and data was collected over a month from various departments across different universities in Karachi.
Results and Conclusion: The findings revealed that most participants prioritized a caring and understanding spouse, supportive in-laws, and a happy, understanding marital life. Additionally, 82.6% of participants expressed a high intention to marry, with 84.7% holding positive attitudes toward marriage. Respect (99.3%) and trust (98%) were deemed essential, while physical intimacy (77%) and finances (72.9%) were considered less significant.