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• There is a need to understand the implications of early marriage in the context of Catholic couples. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the implications of early marriage.

  Analisis Yuridis-Pastoral Pernikahan Usia Dini dalam Terang Kitab Hukum Kanonik No. 1055 dan 1056 pada Pasangan Katolik · 2026 · DOI

• Future research should focus on the development of national family law in Indonesia that considers the principle of maslahah. Future research should explore the implications of apostasy on the validity of marriage in other contexts.

  Implikasi Murtad terhadap Keabsahan Perkawinan: Analisis Komparatif Empat Mazhab · 2026 · DOI

• The study identifies a research gap in the understanding of the implications of apostasy on the validity of marriage from the perspective of the four major schools of Islamic jurisprudence. The study highlights the need for further research on the harmonization between Islamic law and national law in handling apostasy cases that affect marriage.

  Implikasi Murtad terhadap Keabsahan Perkawinan: Analisis Komparatif Empat Mazhab · 2026 · DOI

• The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the procedural differences between Indonesia’s Religious Courts and Malaysia’s Syariah Courts. The study highlights the need for a comparative analysis of the dissolution procedure of Muslim marriages in Indonesia and Malaysia.

  The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Comparative Legal Analysis of Legal Bases, Judicial Procedures, And The Issuance of Official Divorce Documents · 2026 · DOI

• The study highlights the challenges of reconciling the validity of marriages originally conducted under non-Islamic religious traditions when both spouses subsequently convert to Islam simultaneously. The research identifies the need for a more nuanced understanding of legal pluralism in Indonesian family law.

  Dualisme Penetapan Itsbat Nikah atas Pernikahan Non-Muslim Pasca Konversi Agama di Pengadilan Agama · 2026 · DOI

• Future research could explore the application of classical Islamic jurisprudential principles in other contexts. The study's findings could be used to inform the development of policies and procedures for addressing similar cases involving converts.

  Dualisme Penetapan Itsbat Nikah atas Pernikahan Non-Muslim Pasca Konversi Agama di Pengadilan Agama · 2026 · DOI

• The study identifies the challenge of balancing individual freedom with the need for social and moral guidance. The study highlights the challenge of regulating marital relationships in the context of Islamic family law. The study notes the challenge of addressing the factors driving the practice of living together without marriage.

  Fenomena “Marriage Is Scary” Dan Praktik Living Together Pada Generasi Z Muslim: Tinjauan Hukum Keluarga Islam Terhadap Pergeseran Nilai Di Era Digital · 2026 · DOI

• The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the phenomenon of 'marriage is scary' among Generation Z Muslims. The study highlights the need for further research on the implications of this phenomenon for Islamic family law.

  Fenomena “Marriage Is Scary” Dan Praktik Living Together Pada Generasi Z Muslim: Tinjauan Hukum Keluarga Islam Terhadap Pergeseran Nilai Di Era Digital · 2026 · DOI

• Future research should continue to explore the intersection of Islamic family law and socio-legal approaches. Further studies could examine the lived practices of Muslim families across diverse social and cultural settings.

  Mapping global scholarship on Islamic family law through analysis of marriage divorce and family relations in Muslim societies · 2026 · DOI

• The study identifies a gap in the literature on Islamic family law, with a need for more interdisciplinary and socio-legal approaches. The research highlights the importance of considering the intersection of Islamic family law and socio-legal approaches.

  Mapping global scholarship on Islamic family law through analysis of marriage divorce and family relations in Muslim societies · 2026 · DOI

• The study identifies a gap in prior research on Muslim families, particularly regarding household resilience in the context of husbands migrating for work. The study highlights the need for further research on the strategies used by wives to maintain household integrity while their husbands are away for work.

  Strategi dalam Mewujudkan Keharmonisan Rumah Tangga bagi Istri yang Ditinggal Suami Merantau di Jorong Balai Gurah Kanagarian Balai Gurah Kecamatan Ampek Angkek · 2026 · DOI

• There is a need for a clearer legal framework to protect women victims of breach of promise to marry. The current legal system often fails to provide adequate protection for victims.

  Analisis Perlindungan Hukum terhadap Perempuan Korban Ingkar Janji Menikah · 2026 · DOI

• Future research can explore the application of the study's findings to other jurisdictions and legal contexts. The study's results can inform the development of more effective legal frameworks and procedures for marriage annulment.

  Marriage annulment in Bandung Religious Court: justice and legal certainty analysis · 2026 · DOI

• The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the interaction between justice and legal certainty in marriage annulment cases. The research highlights the limited attention to the application of marriage legal norms in religious court practice.

  Marriage annulment in Bandung Religious Court: justice and legal certainty analysis · 2026 · DOI

• The study identifies a gap in prior research on the conflict between Islamic law and local customs. The research highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the unique inheritance law of the Bugis community. The study notes the importance of considering local customs and traditions in inheritance law.

  Between Fiqh and Adat: Negotiating Inheritance Law among the Bugis Community of Wajo · 2026 · DOI

• There is a need to understand the role of phones in marriage disputes. The study identifies a gap in the literature on the impact of phone use on marital relationships. The study seeks to address the gap by exploring the role of phones in marital disputes in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

  The Use and Impact of Phones in Marriage Disputes: A Case of Spouses in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania · 2026 · DOI

• The study emphasises that the intervention should be started by spouses themselves, by mutually agreed-upon norms and boundaries governing phone use within their relationship, including timing of use, and transparency, appropriate arrangement of face-to-face communication. These practices can assist in mitigating suspicion and trust. Community-based awareness reinforcing programs led by local government, community leaders, counsellors, and civil society organisations should target married couples by promoting healthy marital relationships and providing counselling services. These programs can address drivers of marital conflicts related to digital behaviour, including trust issues, reduced emotional intimacy, poor communication, and weak conflict-resolution skills, through workshops, couple counselling sessions, and community education campaigns. Moreover, policymakers and relevant institutions, such as the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority and the social welfare department, should the create public awareness campaigns on advantages digital communication within marriage, fostering more informed and balanced usage patterns. disadvantages and of REFERENCES Benti, D. M., & Tena, T. (2018). The Relationship between Technology Usage and Marital Conflicts among Young Spouses in Jimma Town. International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding: Volume 5, Issue 6, Pages: 172-181.

  The Use and Impact of Phones in Marriage Disputes: A Case of Spouses in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania · 2026 · DOI

• The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the application of the burden of proof in divorce cases involving Catholic couples in Indonesia. The study seeks to address this gap by analyzing the perspectives of positive Indonesian law and the Catholic Church regarding the validity requirements for divorce.

  Analysis of Court Decision on The Burden of Proof as A Legal Requirement for Divorce, based on The Civil Code and The Compilation of Islamic Law · 2026 · DOI

• The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the legal status of women in Ancient Egypt. The study seeks to address the lack of research on the significance of the concept of Maat in shaping the Egyptian family.

  MARRIAGE IN ANCIENT EGYPT: BETWEEN CIVIL LAW AND MYTHOLOGICAL ARCHETYPE · 2026 · DOI

• The study identifies a gap in existing research on the diversity of marriage types in traditional Kazakh society. The paper highlights the need for a comprehensive perspective on the intersection of law, tradition, and religion in Kazakh marital institutions.

  Types of marriage and marriage contract in traditional kazakh society and the issue of khitba in Islamic law · 2026 · DOI

• The gap between theoretical learning and practical experience in law education. The lack of practical experience in court administration for law students.

  Kontribusi Praktik Kemahiran Hukum di Pengadilan Tinggi Palangkaraya dalam Membentuk Wawasan dan Kemampuan Mahasiswa Hukum · 2026 · DOI

• There is a lack of understanding of the impact of long distance marriage and dual roles on female employee performance. There is a need to examine the moderating effect of social support on the relationship between long distance marriage and female employee performance.

  Pengaruh Long Distance Marriage dan Peran Ganda Ibu Rumah Tangga Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Wanita dengan Dukungan Sosial Sebagai Variabel Moderasi · 2026 · DOI

• Future research should explore the application of the study’s findings in Islamic education and marriage counseling. Future research should investigate the relationship between spiritual, emotional, and social maturity and readiness for marriage.

  Rekonstruksi Konsep Kesiapan Menikah dalam Perspektif Psikologi Pendidikan Islam: Integrasi Kematangan Spiritual, Emosional, dan Sosial Menuju Keluarga Sakinah · 2026 · DOI

• The study identifies a gap in the understanding of readiness for marriage from the perspective of Islamic Educational Psychology. The study identifies a need for a more comprehensive model of readiness for marriage.

  Rekonstruksi Konsep Kesiapan Menikah dalam Perspektif Psikologi Pendidikan Islam: Integrasi Kematangan Spiritual, Emosional, dan Sosial Menuju Keluarga Sakinah · 2026 · DOI

• There is a lack of studies examining how judges consider child protection in dispensation of marriage cases. There is a need for more research on the legal aspects of child marriage and dispensation.

  DISPENSASI KAWIN ANTAR PERLINDUNGAN ANAK DAN PENCEGAHAN DAMPAK NEGATIF SOSIAL · 2026 · DOI

Most-cited papers in Marriage and Family Dynamics

• When Does Religion Influence Fertility? · Population and Development Review · 2004 · 281 citations
• INTERMARRIAGE IN CASTE SOCIETIES1 · American Anthropologist · 1941 · 238 citations
• The stable marriage problem · Communications of the ACM · 1971 · 219 citations
• Bargaining Power Within Couples and Use of Prenatal and Delivery Care in Indonesia · Studies in Family Planning · 2001 · 204 citations
• The Theoretical Importance of Love · American Sociological Review · 1959 · 186 citations
• The Decline of Arranged Marriage? Marital Change and Continuity in India · Population and Development Review · 2016 · 153 citations
• COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF REASONS FOR PREFERENCE FOR CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGES IN PAKISTAN · Journal of Biosocial Science · 1999 · 131 citations
• The Effects of Religious Homogamy on Marital Satisfaction and Stability · Journal of Family Issues · 1990 · 131 citations
• Control and Ownership of Assets Within Rural Ethiopian Households · The Journal of Development Studies · 2002 · 110 citations
• Marriage in Asia · Journal of Family Issues · 2014 · 108 citations

Most recent work

• The Gap Between Islamic Inheritance Law and Community Practice: A Legal Sociological Analysis of Inheritance Distribution in Indonesian Society · Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Sains · 2026
• Gambaran Motivasi pada Wirausahawan Muda yang Mengalami Fatherless · Indo-MathEdu Intellectuals Journal · 2026
• Analisis Yuridis-Pastoral Pernikahan Usia Dini dalam Terang Kitab Hukum Kanonik No. 1055 dan 1056 pada Pasangan Katolik · CENDEKIA Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Bahasa dan Pendidikan · 2026
• Implikasi Murtad terhadap Keabsahan Perkawinan: Analisis Komparatif Empat Mazhab · Syamil Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pemikiran Islam · 2026
• The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Comparative Legal Analysis of Legal Bases, Judicial Procedures, And The Issuance of Official Divorce Documents · International Journal of Social Science and Human Research · 2026
• Dualisme Penetapan Itsbat Nikah atas Pernikahan Non-Muslim Pasca Konversi Agama di Pengadilan Agama · An-Nafis Jurnal Ilmiah Keislaman dan Kemasyarakatan · 2026
• Fenomena “Marriage Is Scary” Dan Praktik Living Together Pada Generasi Z Muslim: Tinjauan Hukum Keluarga Islam Terhadap Pergeseran Nilai Di Era Digital · Indonesian Journal of Innovation Multidisipliner Research · 2026
• Legal Pluralism in the Resolution of Islamic Inheritance Disputes in Indonesia · FiTUA: JURNAL STUDI ISLAM · 2026
• Mapping global scholarship on Islamic family law through analysis of marriage divorce and family relations in Muslim societies · Discover Global Society · 2026
• Strategi dalam Mewujudkan Keharmonisan Rumah Tangga bagi Istri yang Ditinggal Suami Merantau di Jorong Balai Gurah Kanagarian Balai Gurah Kecamatan Ampek Angkek · AHKAM · 2026

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