Experiences of Child Marriage Among Women and Men in Turkey
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2024-02-22Author
AKÇAY, Sinan
YİĞİT, Rabia R.
BAY, Fatma
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Every marriage before the age of 18, regardless of gender, is considered a human rights violation, a public health problem,
and a social risk. The present qualitative study aims to understand and reveal the child marriage experiences of both women
and men with respect to gender. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten male and ten female participants, aged
between 29 and 64, who had child marriages and lived in different regions of Turkey. As a result of the thematic analysis,
four main themes were derived: “unlived childhood”, “reflections on marriage”, “reflections on the relationship with the
child” and “health problems”. The theme “unlived childhood” includes sub-themes that examine the childhood experiences
of the participants; “reflections on marriage” spousal relations and marital life; “reflections on relationship with children”
participants’ upbringing and relationship with their children; and “health questions” reproductive health and mental health.
As a result, it was seen that the participants experienced gender-specific differences along with an unlived childhood and a
suspended adulthood. While particular responsibilities and health problems stood out for female participants, male
participants carried the responsibilities of being a father and the pillar of the household during their childhood.
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