Chapter
The Psychology of Arranged Marriages
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Despite love being seen as dangerous before marriage in cultures with arranged marriages, attachment and desire for love is still present and measured as similar through psychometric scales in both arranged and non-arranged marriages, with evidence of the divorce rate being lower in arranged marriages.
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Research shows that attachment and love is desired in marriages, even in cultures with arranged marriages.
17:30 - 24:08 (06:38)
Marriage
Summary
Research shows that attachment and love is desired in marriages, even in cultures with arranged marriages. Psychometric scales show no difference in passionate love between arranged and non-arranged marriages, and arranged marriages even have a lower divorce rate.