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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
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- Abstract:
- Purpose : The purpose of this study was to compare the level of marital satisfaction of graduate level students in religiously homogamous versus religiously heterogamous marriages. Concepts assessed included an individual’s level of marital satisfaction, as well as their religious orientation, whether intrinsic or extrinsic. The theoretical principle behind the research was based on Byrne’s attraction paradigm (1971) stating that similarity breeds attraction. Method : The level of marital satisfaction and the degree of religiosity were measured in 76 married students in an education graduate program in an effort to make a comparison of different marital unions. The Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) and the Intrinsic/Extrinsic-Revised Scale (I/E-R) were utilized in this causal comparative study with non-randomization of participants, and convenience sampling. Results : The level of marital satisfaction was anticipated to be higher in individuals in religiously homogamous relationships versus religiously heterogamous relationships, as measured by the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) and the Intrinsic/Extrinsic -Revised Scale (I/E-R). Data revealed participants in homogamous relationships were not more satisfied in their marriages than their heterogamous counterparts. Additionally, there was no statistically significant correlation found between level of marital satisfaction and degree of religiosity. However, supplementary findings revealed that the more religious participant group rated their marriage as more satisfying than the less religious participant groups as a whole and on two of the subscales. Additionally, supplementary findings indicated the more religious groups had higher intrinsic and extrinsic religious orientation than the less religious groups. Findings add to the body of research concerning multicultural marriages, particularly in relation to couples with different religious beliefs in light of the continuing trend of divorce increase in the United States.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2008.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-95).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Naiyana Chantarabunchorn. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- HQ1031.C43 2008_ChantarabunchornNaiyana ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- HQ1031.C43 2008 ( lcc )
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