Investigation of the social factors associated with early marriage in Naghadeh

The present study aims to investigate the social factors associated with early marriage in Naghadeh city. In this study, 292 women were selected by systematic random sampling method. Statistical methods were Pearson correlation, t-test and Anova test. The social factors which their relationship with women’s marriage were measured are the use of mass media, traditional customs and behavior of families, easy selection of the partner, women's sense of security and the distrust of women. Also, there are some underlying factors such as, social status, economic and educational levels among women.The results show a positive and meaningful correlation between the rate of mass media (the level of significance 0/017) ,traditional customs and behavior of households (0/000), easy selection of the partner (0/000), the amount of social security for women (0/000) and the distrust of women (0/000) with  marriage age. Also, there is a positive and meaningful relationship between underlying variables such as the social and economic base (0/002), education (0/000), marriage age and living place (0/001).