Qualitative study on the experiences of married couples
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2168919 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rachel Timothy-Springer (Department of Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago), Emmanuel Janagan Johnson (0000-0002-2543-1144, Department of Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 889-902 |
| Publication date | 2018-10-03 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1091-1359 • E-ISSN: 1540-3556 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10911359.2018.1467291 |
| OpenAlex | W2801871244 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 33 |
This phenomenological study explored the subjective marital experiences of Trinidadian couples married for more than twenty years. The purpose of this study is to understand the phenomenon of satisfying, enduring marriages. The data was collected using semi-structured, conversational interviews that were digitally recorded and later transcribed verbatim. The couples were interviewed together by the researcher within their respective homes. The factors they highlighted that contributed to their satisfying, enduring marriages included friendship, commitment, religion, forgiveness, communication, children, role sharing, acceptance, and contentment. The data were analyzed using a phenomenological approach. Five major themes emerged from the couples' descriptions of their marriages: "Attitude", "Action", "Children", "Approach to Challenges" and "Religion". Religion emerged as a factor/theme woven throughout their experiences. This study has implications for Policy Research Analysts at the Ministry of Gender and Child Affairs, the implementers of marriage programs and seminars, premarital education providers and counselors working with married couples
Action (physics · Contentment · Developmental psychology · Forgiveness · Friendship · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Phenomenon · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Microfinance and Financial Inclusion · Psychology · Gender Studies · Social Psychology
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Attitudes toward marriage
Ties that Bind
American Family Decline, 1960-1990
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Beyond Satisfaction
Satisfaction in Marriage and Committed Heterosexual Relationships
Long Lasting Marriages in Chile
Spouses' family work participation and its relation to wives' occupational level
Role of Friendship, Trust, and Love in Strong Latino Marriages
The Effect of No-Fault Divorce Law on the Divorce Rate Across the 50 States and Its Relation to Income, Education, and Religiosity
African American and European American Women's Marital Well‐Being
The practice of social research
Exploring Individual Differences in Marital Change across the Transition to Parenthood
Transitions to Parenthood
Declines in Marital Satisfaction Among New Mothers
If Momma Ain't Happy
Religious Influences on the Risk of Marital Dissolution
The Transmission of Marital Instability Across Generations
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |