Open communication and partner support in intercultural and interfaith romantic relationships: A relational maintenance approach

doi:10.1177/0265407508090872

Open communication and partner support in intercultural and interfaith romantic relationships: A relational maintenance approach

Published Aug 1, 2008 · M. Reiter, C. Gee

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Abstract

Open communication regarding cultural and religious differences and similarities, partner support for culture and religion, and relationship distress were examined at baseline and one-year follow-up in 353 late adolescent and young adult college-students involved in romantic relationships. For intercultural relationships, at baseline, higher levels of open communication about culture were associated with lower levels of relationship distress. Longitudinally, open communication about culture was positively associated with satisfaction, but not with commitment or break-up. For interfaith unions, at baseline, higher levels of open communication about religion were associated with lower levels of relationship distress. Although involvement in an intercultural union predicted break-up at follow-up, involvement in an interfaith union did not predict break-up.

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Key takeawayHigher levels of open communication about culture and religion in intercultural and interfaith romantic relationships are associated with lower levels of relationship distress and satisfaction, but not commitment or break-up.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Open communication and partner support in intercultural and interfaith romantic relationships: A relational maintenance approach

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