Why is the Tradition of Youth Married Sustained in the Madura Region?

Abstract

This study seeks to understand the phenomenon of young marriage which has become a tradition on the island of Madura. This research is qualitative in nature by collecting data through in-depth interviews (depth interview). The number of research subjects as many as 6 people who live in Pamekasan, Sampang and Sumenep, Madura. Data analysis used a thematic approach according to the title of this paper. The results showed that young Madurese marriages were caused by matchmaking factors or their own choices, avoiding or preventing adultery, responsible readiness, coming from the village, low levels of education, parental financial inability. Furthermore, all of them are discussed in this article.