Social Psychology Research

Abstract Introduction: In recent years, cultural and social changes have affected the attitude of young people towards marriage and sometimes have reduced their desire to marry. The present study aimed to investigate the phenomenology of positive attitudes towards marriage among female students of Islamic Azad University, Yazd Branch. Method: This study was applied in terms of purpose and a qualitative, interpretive phenomenological study in terms of nature. The statistical population of this study included all single female students of Islamic Azad University, Yazd Branch in the academic year 1402-1403. In this study, purposive sampling method was used. Interviews were conducted in a semi-structured and in-depth manner, and data collection continued until theoretical saturation; in total, 14 people were interviewed. Data analysis and interpretation were performed using the interpretative method proposed by ‎Colaizzi and Diekelmann Results: In total, 5 main themes, 14 sub-themes, and 103 semantic units were obtained from the examination of coding and extraction of themes. The main themes are: 1. The need for marriage and family formation 2. Individual growth through marriage 3. Social and financial advancement through marriage 4. The impact of family and society and 5. Religious issues. Conclusion: The results showed that these factors play a role in the formation of positive views towards cohabitation. Accordingly, educational and cultural programs can be effective in strengthening these attitudes.