"together, we are strong": A qualitative study of happy, enduring African American marriages

Loren D. Marks; Katrina Hopkins; Cassandra Chaney; Pamela A. Monroe; Olena Nesteruk; Diane D. Sasser

doi:10.1111/j.1741-3729.2008.00492.x

"together, we are strong": A qualitative study of happy, enduring African American marriages

Loren D. Marks, Katrina Hopkins, Cassandra Chaney, Pamela A. Monroe, Olena Nesteruk, Diane D. Sasser

Family Science and Human Development

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Abstract

Thirty African American married couples (N = 60 individuals) were interviewed regarding the challenges and benefits of their happy, enduring marriages. Qualitative coding and analysis revealed 4 key themes: (1) Challenges in African American Marriages, (2) Overcoming External Challenges to Marriage, (3) Resolving Intramarital Conflict, and (4) Unity and the Importance of Being "Equally Yoked." Supporting qualitative data are presented in connection with each theme. Implications for enduring marriages among African Americans specifically are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	172-185
Number of pages	14
Journal	Family Relations
Volume	57
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-3729.2008.00492.x
State	Published - Apr 2008

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African American
Black
Marriage
Religion

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