Cross-National Couples in the Mainland United States

Cross-national marriage is often included in discussions of differences in race, ethnicity, and culture, but its group identity and concerns specific to cross-national couples appear to be unclear. This article explores several aspects that are pertinent to understanding cross-national couples in th...

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Published in:The Family journal (Alexandria, Va.) Va.), 2007-07, Vol.15 (3), p.258-264
Main Authors: Seto, Atsuko, Cavallaro, Marion
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical research
Counseling
Couples
Cultural competence
Cultural groups
Ethnicity
Group identity
Marriage
Race
Racial differences
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Summary:Cross-national marriage is often included in discussions of differences in race, ethnicity, and culture, but its group identity and concerns specific to cross-national couples appear to be unclear. This article explores several aspects that are pertinent to understanding cross-national couples in the mainland United States. Counseling considerations including counselor cultural competency are also discussed. The need for more research and clinical attention to investigate the breadth and complexity of cross-national marriage is addressed.
ISSN:1066-4807
1552-3950
DOI:10.1177/1066480707301315