Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examined psychological factors related to marriage hunting within matchmaking agencies by examining marriage images among female members across different stages of the marriage-hunting process. The results showed stage-related differences in marriage images concerning restriction of freedom and expectations for a happy life. These findings suggest that psychological factors are related to the marriage-hunting process within matchmaking agencies.
Author: Keita Yamazaki
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7155202431