فضیلت خدامرادی

Marriage is far from a simple concept. It can have different meanings in different contexts. Different outlooks have approached child marriage from diverse perspectives. However, few studies have examined women's views and attitudes to marriage in cultural settings where early marriage is common. Thus, the present research uses a phenomenology approach to undertake an in-depth analysis while exploring the multiple layers of lived experiences of children under ۱۸ with marriage. It aims to shed light on the female experiences with early marriage, their perceptions of gender roles, and the consequences of this decision in their lives. The researcher recorded and transcribed the interviews. The data were analyzed using Moustakas' phenomenology. The main themes extracted from the data include:
•  General perceptions.
•  Entry scenarios.
•  ex/gender roles and considerations.
•  The reactions of others.
•  The challenges facing early marriage.
These themes were analyzed and interpreted on a textual, structural, and mixed level. The researcher first described what the participants experienced using meaningful phrases and themes (textual description). These terms and themes were also used to write a description of the context that affects how the participants experience the phenomenon (structural description) and at the end, the researcher provided a composite description.