A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES OF MARITAL CONFLICT IN MARRIAGE IN KOGI STATE (2020-2024)

Marital conflict is a pervasive and complex issue that affects many couples worldwide, leading to emotional distress, relationship dissatisfaction, and even divorce. Despite its prevalence, marital conflict remains a poorly understood phenomenon, with many couples struggling to identify the underlying causes of their conflicts and develop effective strategies for resolving them. This study aims to investigate the causes and consequences of marital conflict in Kogi State, Nigeria, with a focus on identifying the most significant predictors of marital conflict and exploring the impact of conflict on marital satisfaction and relationship quality. This study will adopt multi-disciplinary methods for the collection of data which includes both primary and secondary data. The primary source includes oral interviews, with some selected persons which includes the traditional title holders, aged men and women, custodian of local history. While the secondary source includes materials from public and private libraries, like Kogi State Sharia Court of Appeal, newspaper publications, police reports, inter-faith mediation Centre publications, online source and social Medias. The study will contribute to the existing body of knowledge on marital conflict in Kogi State, Nigeria. The findings of this study will have implications for couples, policymakers, and mental health professionals seeking to promote healthy marriages and prevent marital conflict.