A study examining polygyny among Somali women reveals that about 20% are in polygynous marriages, with higher rates among those with more children. The research, using data from 10,601 ever-married women from the 2006 and 2011 Somali Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, found several factors associated with polygyny. Women in polygynous marriages often experienced early marriage, remarriage, and had older husbands, and many lived in rural areas. The findings indicate that women from Somaliland were less likely to be in such marriages compared to women from other regions in Somalia. Interestingly, the study found no correlation between justifying domestic violence and being in a polygynous marriage. The authors emphasize the need for efforts to empower women and further research into the psychological and socioeconomic effects of polygyny on Somali women.