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Abstract:

Background and purpose: Today, we are facing huge changes in various fields. Changes in the shape and image of the family are among these changes. Among the differences in the structure of the family, we can mention the gap between generations regarding marriage and choosing a spouse. Since our society has gone through profound changes in all social fields and so on in recent decades, these changes in the institution of the family have crystallized to a great extent in our current society. In such a way that the gap between different generations around the matter of marriage has been very prominent. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the generational changes in marriage and choosing a spouse among children and parents in Isfahan city. Among the differences and generational changes regarding marriage, this research identifies generational changes regarding the value of marriage, timing of marriage, criteria of marriage, durability of marriage and intimacy in marriage. Therefore, the basic questions of the research are, what is the state of generational changes in marriage and choosing a spouse among young people and parents? How different are the generational changes in marriage and choosing a spouse among young people and parents? In order to achieve these goals, among various >Method: To achieve the goals of the research, the survey method, which is considered as a quantitative research, and the questionnaire tool were used. The statistical population of the research includes all male and female students living in the city of Isfahan who are studying in the University of Isfahan along with their parents. Using stratified probability sampling, ۴۳۰ people were selected as a statistical sample.

Findings: The findings of the research show that among the investigated variables related to marriage and choosing a spouse, the attitude of children and parents regarding the value of marriage, the intimacy of marriage and the sufficient time for getting to know each other before marriage are different and the relationship The difference between the generation and the mentioned components was significant, and these changes can be referred to as the generation gap. But on the other hand, in some aspects related to marriage, there were similarities between the two generations, among which we can mention the durability and permanence of marriage, the criteria for marriage, the suitable age of a girl and a boy for marriage and the difference in their suitable age for marriage.

Result: As a result of the present research, it can be acknowledged that, like many other social phenomena, the social phenomenon of marriage has undergone major changes in various periods of time, which ultimately has the ability to create a meaningful gap between Various generations have provided the marriage phenomenon, and a major part of this gap is focused on the nature, value and position of the marriage phenomenon itself among different generations. On the other hand, it is still possible to see the points of commonality and similarity between the views of the two generations in some aspects. By recognizing the factors of difference that have led to the generational gap around this phenomenon, along with the similarities of the approaches, both of which were analyzed in this research, finally, based on these findings, we can have a comprehensive understanding to face this phenomenon and trace the trends of changes. It was found that it can be useful for macro and micro policies in this area.

Keywords: marriage, spouse selection, generational changes, marriage value, marriage timing, marriage criteria, marriage intimacy, marriage durability