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The Meaning of Marriage for Single Career Women in Urban Areas Puspitaningrum, Patricia Angelin Elfina; Philia, Mary
Riwayat: Educational Journal of History and Humanities Vol 8, No 4 (2025): Oktober, Social Issues and Problems in Society
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

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This study explores the meaning of marriage among single career women living in urban areas, focusing on how they interpret marriage in relation to ambition, gender roles, and happiness. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), the research involved an in-depth interview with a 30-year-old female military doctor. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes: (1) Balancing Ambition and Love, where the participant viewed ambition and affection as two essential but often conflicting life forces; (2) Gender Roles in Marriage, where she expressed egalitarian views, emphasizing equal sharing of domestic and financial responsibilities; and (3) Marriage and Happiness, where communication, emotional maturity, and mutual respect were seen as foundations of marital harmony. For the participant, marriage is not an obligation but a partnership rooted in trust, empathy, and shared goals. She believes happiness in marriage depends on openness and understanding rather than social conformity or material success. Her perspective reflects a modern, independent woman navigating between traditional expectations and personal self-fulfillment. The findings highlight how single career women reinterpret marriage as a personal choice grounded in equality and self-awareness, offering valuable insights for developmental and social psychology, especially regarding the impact of cultural norms and gender roles on womens life decisions.
Co-Authors Puspitaningrum, Patricia Angelin Elfina