Effects of Family and Social Group Reactions to Intermarriage Decisions in Turkey

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ID11219940
AuthorsÖzge Erarslan-İngeç (0000-0002-6346-6823, Eylul University, corresponding author), Gül Özateşler-Ülkücan (0000-0002-8504-6926, Eylul University), Abbas Turnuklu (0000-0002-7209-0768, Eylul University), Sedef Tulum-Akbulut (Eylul University)
Year2023
Volume59
Issue5
Pages351-377
Publication date2023-07-04
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueMarriage & Family Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0149-4929 • E-ISSN: 1540-9635
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01494929.2022.2161032
OpenAlexW4319839685
LanguageEN
References cited57

The present study aims to understand the phenomenon of intermarriage between Alevi and Sunni groups in Turkey through reactions of the family, relatives, and social environment toward such marriage decisions, along with the effects of these reactions on the marriage and the effects of intermarriage on spouses’ relations with third parties. To this end, in-depth interviews conducted with 43 Alevi-Sunni intermarried spouses were subjected to content analysis. This analysis showed that the reactions of parents, relatives, and friends were generally positive, in line with previous research on intermarriages. Apart from focusing on the challenges faced by intermarried spouses, the study adopted a positive framework regarding intermarriage by considering the processes and coping strategies ensuring success in such relationships. Focusing on these relational processes is thought to encourage further studies on managing intercultural differences and similarities in intermarriage

Epistemology · Phenomenon · Sociology · Cultural and Sociopolitical Studies · Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Turkey's Politics and Society

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