Joint Family System and Its Impact on Marital Conflict and Decision-Making Autonomy: Mediated by Perceived In-Laws’ Influence in Rural Pakistan
The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families
Published online on October 08, 2025
Abstract
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This study explored how the joint family system affects marital conflict and decision-making autonomy, with perceived in-laws’ influence as a mediating factor. In Pakistan's collectivist culture, extended families often play a key role in shaping marital ...
This study explored how the joint family system affects marital conflict and decision-making autonomy, with perceived in-laws’ influence as a mediating factor. In Pakistan's collectivist culture, extended families often play a key role in shaping marital ...