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Exploring the Impacts of Late Marriage: Insights from Malaysian Men and Women

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  • Mohd Fareez Yazid

    (MES Asia Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Zawawi Suparman

    (Akitek Jururancang (M) Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Navinraj P. Sangar

    (SheanWei Architect, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Tan Wei Xiang

    (Ping Ng Architect, Selangor, Malaysia Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Faizah Mohd Fakhruddin

    (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia)

Abstract

This research investigates the impacts of late marriage among Malaysian men and women. The primary objective is to explore late marriage’s impacts on Malaysian men and women beyond the ideal age of marriage. A qualitative research method was used, involving semi-structured, in-depth interviews with four informants aged 30 and above from diverse backgrounds. The research findings highlight three social impacts of late marriage, such as trend shift, fertility rate, and spiritual growth. Financial stability, asset acquisition, and higher earnings were further found to be the economic impacts. Besides that, the findings also show how late marriage affects psychological aspects in terms of stress and self-worth. In conclusion, this research provides a dynamic perspective for society in understanding the impacts of late marriage, which is increasingly becoming a trend in Malaysia. The study further recommends that future research incorporate quantitative methods to provide a more comprehensive analysis of the prevalence of late marriage. Furthermore, discussions should also be facilitated through workshops or community forums that enable individuals or experts to share experiences and strategies to address late marriage’s social, economic, and psychological impacts to create more holistic societal progress.

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  • Mohd Fareez Yazid & Zawawi Suparman & Navinraj P. Sangar & Tan Wei Xiang & Faizah Mohd Fakhruddin, 2025. "Exploring the Impacts of Late Marriage: Insights from Malaysian Men and Women," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(2), pages 4027-4037, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-2:p:4027-4037
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