期刊名称：International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
电子版ISSN：2222-6990
出版年度：2021
卷号：11
期号：6
页码：891-900
DOI：10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i6/10220
语种：English
出版社：Human Resource Management Academic Research Society
摘要：The objective of this study was to identify how Malaysian polygamous husbands adapt to polygamous life. A total of six husbands were interviewed. In depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted which were then transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. The following four themes emerged: consistently calm and forgiving, streamlined thinking of family members, an adjustment period of one to five years, and increased activities and avoidance of prejudice. The results of this study highlight strategies among husbands struggling to adapt to polygamy harmoniously while also helping their family to adapt to the new family norms. The theme of adaptation is positive in nature and serves as a reference for polygamous men who are struggling with adjustment problems. The conclusions of the study are detailed, and the main implications discussed.
