The relationship between religious attitude and spouse selection

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between choosing a spouse and religious attitude. In addition to the relationship between choosing a spouse and religious attitude, the study also examined the differentiation according to independent variables such as gender, socio-economic status, age, educational status, city of residence, political opinion and self-perceived level of religiosity. The study was designed according to the correlational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods. The data collection tools of the study were the Priorities in Choosing a Spouse Measurement Tool and the Religious Attitude Scale. The study group consisted of a total of 623 people, 318 of whom were female (51%) and 305 of whom were male (49%). The data obtained in the study were analyzed using the Statistical Program for the Social Sciences- SPSS 26.0 statistical program. According to the findings, there is a statistically significant positive relationship between choosing a spouse and religiosity. Some of the confirmed sub-hypotheses are as follows: The level of criteria for choosing a spouse differs according to gender, age, education level, perception of religiosity, and political opinion. Unconfirmed sub-hypotheses: The level of criteria for choosing a spouse differs according to place of residence and socioeconomic status. The level of religiosity differs according to educational status and socioeconomic status.