Table 4 Constructing the theme clusters of family-related factors

“I did not see my father treat my mother well. He didn’t show love to her even once! He scolded her most of the time! I saw my mother was crying secretly” (P1)

“My mother has suffered a lot in life! My father used to beat her! That’s why she always tells me that I should be thankful that my husband does not beat me!” (P2)

“My father cheated on my mother and married another woman. My mother never asked for divorce. My father left home 20 years ago, and my mother is still living by herself (P4)

Parents as role model

Family-related factors

“I respect them [parents], but I didn’t feel any love from them. Many times, my needs were not considered at home, and they paid more attention to my brothers” (P2)

“I didn’t have much emotional relationship with my father, but the fact that he paid for my expenses was enough for me. My mother didn’t care about my feelings and was focused on praying!” (P4)

Bad relationship with parents

“I had no freedom at home what I was living with family. I did not dare to go out. Whenever I came back home late, I had an argument with my parents for several days. I wanted to get married to get free. I just wanted to leave that house and get rid of my sister and father.” (P4)

“When I was a teenager, my father assaulted me! After that day, I tried every way to escape from that house” (P6).

Escape from family

“My parents never got my back! My father has told me many times that if I get a divorce, he will marry me off to an old man! My mother believes that since my husband doesn’t leave bruises on me, I have no right to compliant” (P1)

“When I wanted to get a divorce, I left him and moved in with my family, but my father did not support me, so I had to return” (P5)

Lack of family support