The The Impact of Delayed Marriage due to Education and Career on Female Lecturers in Banda Aceh
A Maʿālat al-Afʿāl Perspective
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https://doi.org/10.22373/ujhk.v8i2.31435Keywords:
Delayed Marriage, Female Lecturers, Maʿālat Al-Afʿāl, Education, CareerAbstract
This study examines the phenomenon of delayed marriage among female lecturers in Banda Aceh, particularly in Syiah Kuala District, through the perspective of maʿālat al-afʿāl (consideration of consequences). The increasing national trend of unmarried youth, with Aceh ranking second highest, underscores the relevance of this issue. The postponement of marriage is predominantly influenced by higher education attainment and career development, although psychological and structural factors also play a role. Data collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed qualitatively to identify the underlying factors of marriage delay. The findings indicate that postponing marriage for educational and career purposes generates significant positive impacts, including greater emotional, psychological, and mental maturity, financial independence, and enhanced preparedness for motherhood. Although negative effects such as psychological and social pressure, as well as potential reproductive health risks related to prolonged stress, were identified, these impacts can be mitigated through adequate support systems. Consequently, the resulting maṣlaḥah (benefit) appears to be more dominant than the potential harm. From the perspective of maʿālat al-afʿāl, delayed marriage may be viewed as an action that produces greater long-term benefits, aligning with the objectives of Islamic law (maqāṣid al-sharīʿah) in promoting maturity, well-being, and the overall welfare of individuals and families.
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Hayail Umrah, Lecturer in Family Psychology at Ar-Raniry State Islamic University, May 23, 2025.
Marty Mawarpury, Lecturer in Psychology at Syiah Kuala University, May 5, 2025.
Kusmawati Hatta, Dean of the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication at Ar-Raniry State Islamic University, June 24, 2025.
Soraya Devy, Vice Dean for General Administration, Faculty of Sharia and Law at Ar-Raniry State Islamic University, May 16, 2025.
Mira Fauziah, Chair of the Center for Women's Studies at Ar-Raniry State Islamic University, May 13, 2025.
Eka Srimulyani, Director of Postgraduate Studies at Ar-Raniry State Islamic University, May 27, 2025.
Salami Mahmud, Lecturer at the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training at Ar-Raniry State Islamic University, May 15, 2025.
Nashriyah, Chair of the Center for Gender and Child Studies at Ar-Raniry State Islamic University, May 8, 2025.
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