In-laws, communication, and other frustrations: The challenges of intercultural marriages

Author:

Machette Anthony T.ORCID,Cionea Ioana A.ORCID

Abstract

<p xmlns="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/JATS1">Although intercultural marriages are increasing in number every year, there is still little research examining the unique aspects of these relationships. This paper reports results from two exploratory studies into the challenges individuals within intercultural marriages in the United States face and how they manage them. Study 1 (N = 93) explored the most reported challenges in intercultural marriages. Findings indicated these challenges included family, finances, communication, time spent together, and clashes in cultural expectations/traditions. Study 2 (N = 83) examined the consequences of such challenges, how couples managed them, and how these challenges affected their marriage satisfaction. Findings revealed the most identified consequences were arguing about challenges and the emotional toll associated with such arguments. Most couples developed effective ways to manage such challenges without reducing their marital satisfaction, except when challenges involved their in-laws. A discussion of these results is included, along with directions for future research.</p></span> </div> </div> <div id="ContentPlaceHolder1_divPublisher" class="publisher mt40"> <p class="font-bold font20">Publisher</p> <p class="color-gray2 mt10"> <span id="ContentPlaceHolder1_Labelpublisher">Leibniz Institute for Psychology (ZPID)</span> </p> </div> <div id="ContentPlaceHolder1_divSubject" class="subject mt40"> <p class="font-bold font20">Subject</p> <p id="ContentPlaceHolder1_divSubject2" class="color-gray2 mt10">Anthropology,Developmental and Educational Psychology,Cultural Studies,Social Psychology,Gender Studies</p> </div> <div id="ContentPlaceHolder1_divLink" class="link mt40"> <p class="font-bold font20">Link</p> <p id="ContentPlaceHolder1_divLink2" class="link-item color-gray2 mt10"><a href="https://interpersona.psychopen.eu/index.php/interpersona/article/download/8047/8047.pdf" target="_blank">https://interpersona.psychopen.eu/index.php/interpersona/article/download/8047/8047.pdf</a></p> </div> <div id="ContentPlaceHolder1_divReference" class="reference mt40"> <p class="font-bold font20">Reference<span class="reference-num"><span id="ContentPlaceHolder1_Labelreferencescount">28</span> articles.</span></p> <div id="ContentPlaceHolder1_divReference2" class="reference-item color-gray2 mt10"><p>1. <a href="/WebPortal/ArticleView?wd=88F3605E4A2D37712AAD5EFADAE40B33" target="_blank">A Longitudinal Study of Marital Problems and Subsequent Divorce</a></p><p>2. <a href="/WebPortal/ArticleView?wd=577FFBC7AA1FE84B4481BC2A483170FCEC0AAAA554BD1454" target="_blank">Parenting advice for intercultural couples: a systemic perspective</a></p><p>3. <a href="/WebPortal/ArticleView?wd=FA07B4B65EA61D1977193FBBB6AACC35FCE3B08464BAB0D9A2C6267F82F4C744" target="_blank">Intercultural Couples: Coping With Culture-Related Stressors</a></p><p>4. <a href="/WebPortal/ArticleView?wd=3860211E45E77590F3D6E1285D798C93871DE790CBBD8A26" target="_blank">Incorporating the cultural diversity of family and close relationships into the study of health.</a></p><p>5. Charmaz, K. (2006). Constructing grounded theory: A practical guide through qualitative analysis. Sage.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <!----------------------------------到这结束----------------------------------------> <!--main end--> </div> <input type="hidden" name="ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$HiddenField1" id="ContentPlaceHolder1_HiddenField1" value="366E14D017F290D812D9DB27C64A130BED6C66A2AD3833D0" /> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <!--foot start--> <div class="box100 foot "> <div class="box1200 mau clearfix"> <div class="pt20 pb20 font24">同舟云学术</div> <div class="fl box50"> <div class="box100 clearfix"> <p class="foot-tip fl mr15 fun-btn"><span>1.学者识别</span>学者识别</p> <p class="foot-tip fl mr15 fun-btn"><span>2.学术分析</span>学术分析</p> <p class="foot-tip fl mr15 fun-btn"><span>3.人才评估</span>人才评估</p> </div> <p class="font12 pr40 pt20 pb20 color-gray">"同舟云学术"是以全球学者为主线,采集、加工和组织学术论文而形成的新型学术文献查询和分析系统,可以对全球学者进行文献检索和人才价值评估。用户可以通过关注某些学科领域的顶尖人物而持续追踪该领域的学科进展和研究前沿。经过近期的数据扩容,当前同舟云学术共收录了国内外主流学术期刊6万余种,收集的期刊论文及会议论文总量共计约1.5亿篇,并以每天添加12000余篇中外论文的速度递增。我们也可以为用户提供个性化、定制化的学者数据。欢迎来电咨询!咨询电话:010-8811<span style="font-size:0px;color:white">{复制后删除}</span>0370</p> <p class="color-gray"><b><a href="/">www.globalauthorid.com</a></b></p> </div> <div class="fr qerbox "> <p class="color-blue text-center pt20 pb10">TOP</p> <a href="#top" class="btn-top mau"><img src="/images/top.png" alt=""></a> </div> <div class="fr qerbox mr15"><img src="/images/code_web.png" alt=""></div> </div> <p class="pt20 pb20 text-center">Copyright © 2019-2024 北京同舟云网络信息技术有限公司<br> <a href="http://www.beian.gov.cn/portal/registerSystemInfo?recordcode=11010802033243" target="_blank">京公网安备11010802033243号</a>  <a href="https://beian.miit.gov.cn/#/Integrated/index" target="_blank">京ICP备18003416号-3</a></p> </div> <!--foot end--> </td> </tr> </table> </form> </body> </html>