Consequences of Premature Ejaculation on Marriage Sustainability among Married Secondary School Teachers in Ogbomoso Town, Nigeria

Abstract

Premature ejaculation is associated with a range of negative psychological effects including anxiety, depression and distress in men and their partners. This challenge has led to sexual dissatisfaction, separation and divorce in many relationships in Nigeria. The study examined consequences of premature ejaculation on marriage sustainability among married Secondary School Teachers in Ogbomoso Town, Nigeria. The descriptive research design of the survey method was adopted for this study. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select 184 married (men) Secondary School Teachers in Ogbomoso Town. Researchers’-designed questionnaire validated by 3 experts drawn from the relevant fields was used for data collection. A reliability co-efficient of r=0.81 was obtained through Split-half method using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Data collection was conducted by the researchers and three trained research assistants. Descriptive statistics of frequency count and percentage was used to analyze research questions answered, using inferential statistics of Chi-square ( ²) to test the two postulated research hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The study concluded that premature ejaculation could result to psychological problems and marital discord. Therefore, it was recommended that, men with premature ejaculation are advised not to be overwhelmed with any emotional challenge that occurs as a result of premature ejaculation as this may lead to another health problem. Also men with premature ejaculation should seek medical help for their condition thus preventing separation of couples.

Keywords: premature ejaculation, psychological problems, marital discord.