Zero Gives Me Silent Suffering: Comparative Study of Marital Quality, Frustration and Aggression among Males

Abstract

A child is regarded as a blessing to the family in addition to carrying it forward. Having a kid is even more important in a country like ‘India’ where family traditions and values are highly valued. Studies have been conducted to understand females better, and the results have repeatedly demonstrated its impact on mental health and the quality of married life. However, males may also endure silent suffering due to events of involuntary childlessness. To provide interventions and methods that support the best possible mental health for individuals who are facing infertility issues. Thus, the purpose of this study is to evaluate and investigate the impact of having a child on marital quality, frustration, and aggression among males. To investigate this, we collected data from 201 males, further divided into males having children (100), and not having children (101). There is a noteworthy distinction in the levels of marriage quality, frustration, and aggression between the male groups with and without children. The males without children exhibit higher levels of aggression and frustration, as well as lower marital quality, in comparison to the males with children. A significant correlation was found between marriage quality, frustration, and aggression.