Investigating Inter-Christian and Intercultural Couples Associated with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: A Qualitative Research Project

This qualitative research project described individual, marital, and family challenges from the perspective of 376 intermarried respondents associated with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Participants' observations generally suggested that their religious and cultural differences enr...

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Published in:The American journal of family therapy 2002-07, Vol.30 (4), p.373-383
Main Authors: Joanides, Charles, Mayhew, Mick, Mamalakis, Philip M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Christians
Conflict
Couples
Cultural Conflict
Cultural Differences
Greeks
Interfaith relationships
Intermarriage
Interpersonal Relationship
Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction
Marital Satisfaction
Marriage
Marriage Counseling
Qualitative research
Religious Differences
Religious Orthodoxy
Spouses
United States of America
Well Being
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Summary:This qualitative research project described individual, marital, and family challenges from the perspective of 376 intermarried respondents associated with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Participants' observations generally suggested that their religious and cultural differences enriched their own and their family's well-being. However, some participants described pervasive and lingering unresolved couple disagreements linked to their religious and cultural differences. These differences seemed to have a decidedly negative impact on individual, couple, and family well-being. Clinical implications suggest that intermarried couples' different religious and cultural backgrounds may be interconnected to the presenting problem(s) of couples.
ISSN:0192-6187
1521-0383
DOI:10.1080/01926180290033484