Evaluation of child marriage in a Turkish sample: 8 years’ data

This study aims to examine 167 adolescents who were referred by courts between 2008 and 2016 to prepare medical–legal reports on their suitability for marriage. Most were illiterate or graduates of primary/secondary school; only 17 (10.2%) were still at high school. A total of 95 girls (56.9%) had a...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2021-09, Vol.26 (11), p.2031-2039
Main Authors: Kuygun Karci, Canan, Cam Ray, Perihan, Yolga Tahiroglu, Aysegul, Avci, Ayse, Gul Celik, Gonca, Cekin, Necmi, Evliyaoglu, Nurdan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child marriage
Children & youth
Courts
Girls
Marriage
Secondary schools
Suitability
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Summary:This study aims to examine 167 adolescents who were referred by courts between 2008 and 2016 to prepare medical–legal reports on their suitability for marriage. Most were illiterate or graduates of primary/secondary school; only 17 (10.2%) were still at high school. A total of 95 girls (56.9%) had a religious marriage without a civil certificate, 63 girls (37.7%) were pregnant, and 15 (9%) had a child. According to medical reports, 91 of the girls were considered unsuitable for marriage; 76 girls who were pregnant and/or had a child were also considered unsuitable, so it was necessary to let the judge decide.
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105319900304