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This study, we explore young people's attitudes toward marriage in the context of rapidly changing social, economic, and cultural environments. As factors such as career aspirations, education, financial independence, and personal freedom increasingly influence relationship choices, traditional views on marriage are evolving. The research utilizes the Marital Attitude Scale (MAS), a 23-item tool scored on a four-point Likert scale, to measure students' perspectives on marriage. Data were collected from 225 university students, yielding an average MAS score of 36.23 out of 69, indicating a moderately positive attitude toward marriage. Our findings reveal that attitudes vary across age groups, with younger students showing greater caution and older students demonstrating a stronger preference for loyalty in relationships. Our study highlights the importance of understanding the personal, social, and economic factors that shape attitudes toward marriage. These insights can inform future research, premarital education programs, and policies aimed at supporting stable and healthy family structures.