Survey on the Perception of University Students on Marriage and Childbearing

Section 1: Background Information

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University _________________________
Faculty: __________________________
First degree (
) Post graduate (
)
Year of Study: ____________________
Gender: Male
Female
Age ________
Ethnic group:
Malay
Chinese
Indians
Others
What is your religion?
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity Others : ______ (Please specify)
Place of origin _________________ (name of town) or ________________ kampong
How many brothers and sisters do you have (not including yourself)? _______
Do you have a special boy/girl friend?
Yes
No
(If Yes To Q11) How long have you been dating? ________ Years ________ Months

13. Please pick from the list below 5 characteristics that best describe yourself (1 being the most
appropriate description, 2 the second most appropriate, . and 5 the fifth most appropriate description of
yourself), and then 5 characteristics that you are looking for in a partner.
[faithful/loyal, reliable, sincere, funny/humorous, out-going/extravert, considerate/kind, responsible,
helpful, cooperative, intelligent, capable, height/body attractiveness, honest, independent,
cheerful/optimistic, easy going/agreeable, good wealth/job/future prospect, caring/loving,
adventurous/exciting, curious, careful, fun loving]
Five pertinent characteristics about yourself
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Five characteristics you are looking for in a partner
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Section 2: Opinions on Marriage and Criteria in Selecting a Life Partner
1. What do you think is the ideal age for a man/woman to marry? Man _____
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Woman _____

2. At what age do you plan to marry? ________ Years

or

Do not intend to marry

3. What is the ideal age difference between husband and wife?

Husband at least 5 years older

Husband 3-4 years older

Husband 1-2 years older

Same age

Wife older than husband Others: ____________________ (Specify)

(Specify)
4. Everyone has his or her own criteria for choosing their marriage partner. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 as
not important at all, 2 not so important, 3 qIn your opinion, are the
following criteria very important, somewhat important, not so important or not important at all?
Criteria

Extremely

Very

important

important

Important

Good cook, housekeeper

Pleasing disposition
Humorous, cheerful
Honest
Sociable
Communication skill
Kind/considerate
Helpful
Faithful
Sincere
Reliable/dependable
Caring/loving/passionate
Independent
Similar education background
Refine, neat
Good job/ financial prospect
Chastity (never had sex before)
Emotional stability, maturity
Age
Common interest
Desire for home, children
Favorable social status
Good looks
Sexy
Same religion
Same ethnic group
Similar political background

Neutral

Not important

Not very

Not important

important

at all

Ambition, industriousness
Mutual attraction, love
Good health
Education, intelligence
Good manner
Good character

5. Would you marry some one who (is):

Definitely yes

Probably yes

Probably no

Definitely no

Others
(Specify)

older than you?

younger than you?
from other ethnic group
a foreigner?
from a different religion?
taller than you?
shorter than you?
not a university graduate?
earns less than you?
Thank you for your kind cooperation in completing this survey