Modelling Marital Dynamics in India: A Quantitative Perspective on Sustainability

Modelling Marital Dynamics in India: A Quantitative Perspective on Sustainability | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Research Article Modelling Marital Dynamics in India: A Quantitative Perspective on Sustainability Seema, Deepak Kumar, Pooja This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9042071/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract Background In traditional Indian society, marriage holds significant religious, cultural, and familial value. Marital dynamics in India are evolving from traditional customs to contemporary practices, shifting from arranged marriages to more love-oriented partnerships, increased female empowerment through education and careers, delayed marriages, and a growing inclination towards nuclear families over joint families. Methods The constraints of the mathematical model include married people (Md), broken/separation people (Bn), divorced (Dv), and widowed (Wd), all within a constant human population size (N). This work examines the trends and factors influencing marital stability within the Indian context. This mathematical model indicates the current situation, although certain essential measures are needed in this regard. Results: Through graphical representation, the parameters are crucial to the system and explore the methods and strategies that are advantageous to the society. A sustainability objective for marriages in India might emphasize enduring harmony, equality, and social welfare while reconciling cultural traditions with contemporary values. Conclusions: Mathematical models, while basic, provide a crucial understanding of the changing dynamics of marital relationships in India and can assist policymakers in anticipating social shifts, evaluating threats to social unity, and sustainable family support initiatives. Social Policy Marital status Mathematical Modelling sustainable marriages broken marriages Full Text Additional Declarations The authors declare no competing interests. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. 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