Dating out is intercultural

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 397-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Shenhav ◽  
Belinda Campos ◽  
Wendy A. Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Dating Relationships ◽  
Parent Attitudes ◽  
Intercultural Relationships ◽  
Immigrant Generation ◽  
The Family ◽  
Intergroup Relationships

Romantic relationships are situated within broader cultural and family contexts, and this may be particularly salient to those in intergroup relationships. This study examined variations in young adults’ experiences with intercultural romantic relationships by ethnicity and immigrant generation. A sample of ethnically diverse young adults ( N = 628; Asian, Latino, and European background) reported on self and parent attitudes toward dating outside of one’s own culture, own current dating status, and disapproval and conflict with parents over current and past dating status. Analyses revealed three key findings. First, intercultural relationships were evenly distributed across ethnic and immigrant generation groups. Second, participants of Asian background perceived greater attitudinal discrepancies with their parents toward intercultural dating than did participants of Latino and European background and were more likely to report intercultural dating conflict with their parents than Latino participants. Third, first-generation and second-generation participants were more likely to report intercultural dating conflict with parents than third-generation participants. Altogether, the findings show the importance of (a) incorporating culture into the conceptualization of intergroup relationships, particularly for ethnic minority and recent immigrant groups, and (b) considering the family context of intercultural dating relationships. Implications for the study of intergroup romantic relationships are discussed.

Stalking and Other Forms of Intrusive Contact After the Dissolution of Adolescent Dating or Romantic Relationships

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. Haugaard ◽  
Lisa G. Seri
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Dating Relationships

Social science research has recently begun to focus on stalking and other forms of intrusive contact occurring among adolescents and young adults. This article presents results from a survey of 681 undergraduates about their experiences with stalking or other forms of intrusive contact occurring after the end of a dating or romantic relationship. Twenty percent of the respondents had been the target of intrusive contact, 8% had initiated intrusive contact, and 1% had been the target of intrusive contact after one relationship and had initiated intrusive contact after another. More females than males were the target of intrusive contact; however, there were no sex differences associated with initiating intrusive contact. About 20% of the respondents had feared for their safety during the intrusive contact. Thirty-one percent of the respondents described the intrusive contact as having a decidedly negative influence on either their subsequent dating relationships or their lives in general.

scholarly journals Cyberbullying trough Mobile Phone and the Internet in Dating Relationships among Youth People

Comunicar ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (44) ◽  
pp. 159-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercedes Durán-Segura ◽  
Roberto Martínez-Pecino
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Dating Relationships ◽  
Technological Medium ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

Cyberbullying is a phenomenon that has been extensively analysed amongst adolescents. However, in Spain, there have been few studies of young adults and particularly of their romantic relationships in the digital context. This study analyses cyberbullying in romantic relationships in mobile and digital exchanges between partners, in a sample comprising 336 students using quantitative methodology. The results show that 57,2% of the sample admit to having been victimised by their partner by mobile phone and 27,4% via the Internet. The percentage of victimised males was higher than that of females. 47,6% affirmed that they had bullied their partner by mobile phone and 14% over the Internet. The percentage of males who did so was higher than that of females. The regression analyses showed correlation between having been victimised by a partner via one of these media and having experienced cyberbulling in other by means of the same technological medium. The effects of this interaction highlight that males victimised through the use of mobile phones or the Internet are involved, to a greater extent than victimised females, as the perpetrators in this phenomenon. The results suggest modernisation in the types of violence that young adults experience in their relationships. El ciberacoso es un fenómeno ampliamente analizado entre adolescentes, sin embargo en España ha sido poco estudiado entre jóvenes y particularmente en sus relaciones de noviazgo. Empleando una metodología cuantitativa este estudio analiza el ciberacoso mediante el teléfono móvil e Internet en las relaciones de noviazgo en una muestra compuesta por 336 estudiantes universitarios. El análisis de resultados indica que un 57,2% declara haber sido victimizado por su pareja mediante el teléfono móvil, y un 27,4% a través de Internet. El porcentaje de chicos victimizados fue mayor que el de las chicas. Un 47,6% declara haber acosado a su pareja a través del teléfono móvil, y un 14% a través de Internet. El porcentaje de chicos que lo ejerció fue superior al de las chicas. Los análisis de regresión muestran la relación entre haber sido victimizado por la pareja a través de uno de estos medios y el ejercicio del ciberacoso hacia la pareja mediante el mismo medio tecnológico. Los efectos de interacción ponen de manifiesto que los chicos victimizados a través del teléfono móvil o de Internet se implican, en mayor medida que las chicas victimizadas, como agresores en este fenómeno. Los resultados sugieren una modernización en los tipos de violencia que experimenta la juventud en sus relaciones de pareja.

Passion, connection, and destiny

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Vannier ◽  
Lucia F. O’Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
Young People ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Relationship Commitment ◽  
Dating Relationships ◽  
Unmet Expectations ◽  
Relationship Outcomes ◽  
Unrealistic Expectations

Romantic beliefs (e.g., love at first sight and soul mates) are common among young people, however, these beliefs are thought to create unrealistic expectations for romantic relationships. The current study assessed the romantic beliefs, romantic expectations, and relationship outcomes (satisfaction and commitment) of 270 young adults (aged 18–28 years) who were involved in dating relationships. Romantic beliefs were associated with greater satisfaction and commitment, whereas unmet romantic expectations were associated with lower satisfaction and commitment. Of note, the endorsement of romantic beliefs was not linked to unmet expectations. Thus, romantic beliefs do not appear to foster false or unobtainable expectations for romantic relationships, and the concerns regarding the endorsement of these beliefs may be misplaced. Individual differences (age, gender, and relationship experience) did not predict romantic beliefs or expectations. The results are discussed with regard to implications for promoting relationship commitment and satisfaction.

Family Dynamics at the Intersection of Languages, Cultures, and Aspirations: Reflections of Young Adults from Immigrant Families

2021 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2110075
Author(s):  
Olena Nesteruk
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Family Dynamics ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Cultural Brokering ◽  
Cultural Gaps ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study examined family dynamics and parent–child relations that stem from the intersection of languages, cultures, and aspirations of first-generation parents and their U.S.-raised children. Based on 50 in-depth interviews with young adults from ethnically diverse immigrant families, this study explored reflections and distinctive themes characteristic of the participants’ immigrant childhoods and relationships with parents. From a more mature perspective of young adulthood, participants’ narratives demonstrated acceptance of the unique features of their family dynamics and appreciation of their immigrant parents’ idiosyncrasies and sacrifices. Despite some struggles to bridge generational and cultural gaps through language and cultural brokering, these young adults were highly motivated by their parents’ aspirations and work ethic to uphold their end of the immigrant bargain and achieve success. The study has important implications for educators, counselors, and other practitioners working with immigrant parents and their children.

The family context as a foundation for romantic relationships: A person-centered multi-informant longitudinal study.

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hana Hadiwijaya ◽  
Theo A. Klimstra ◽  
Nancy Darling ◽  
Jeroen K. Vermunt ◽  
Susan Branje ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Family Context ◽  
The Family

Engaging the Family in the Care of Young Adults With Substance Use Disorders

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 147 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. S215-S219
Author(s):  
Sarah M. Bagley ◽  
Alicia S. Ventura ◽  
Karen E. Lasser ◽  
Fred Muench
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
The Family

It Is Your Decision to Date Interracially: The Influence of Family Approval on the Likelihood of Interracial/Interethnic Dating

2021 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2199413
Author(s):  
Byron Miller ◽  
Savanah Catalina ◽  
Sara Rocks ◽  
Kathryn Tillman
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Interracial Romance ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Do So

Although attitudes toward interracial romantic relationships (IRRs) have generally improved over the years, many Americans still disapprove of their family members being in IRRs. Prior studies have examined correlates of individual-level attitudes about interracial romance, but less is known about whether family members’ attitudes are directly associated with young people’s decisions to date interracially. Using data collected from 790 romantically involved college students at two large public four-year universities, we find that young adults who believe their siblings, parents, and grandparents approve of IRRs have greater odds of dating interracially. Compared to Whites, Blacks and Hispanics are more likely to be interracially involved but their decision to do so is much less dependent on the approval of their parents and grandparents. We also find young adults are more likely to date interracially if they have five or more relatives with IRR experience themselves. The findings and their implications are discussed.

Familism and Ancestor Veneration: A Look at Chinese Funeral Rites

1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 503-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Yeo Carpenter
Keyword(s):  
First Generation ◽  
Living Organism ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Major Obstacle ◽  
Rite Of Passage ◽  
Ancestor Veneration ◽  
Funeral Rites ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
The Universe

Ancestor veneration remains a major obstacle to conversion among the Chinese the world over. While the issue often comes to a head over funeral rites, ancestor veneration cannot be understood in isolation. Rather one must look at the broader issues of the cult of the family, a tenet propagated by Confucius, putting loyalty to the family above every other claim including that of the gods or the state. There was also the influence of Taoism which sees the universe as a living organism co-existing in interdependence. The family then is not just a sociological unit, but also a metaphysical unit with ancestral spirits helping to keep the fragile balance which their descendants have with the rest of the universe and with other spirits. Finally, we must not forget that death is a psychological trauma and that living relatives often need a rite of passage to remember and to grieve for the dead. Ancestor veneration then is not a simple act that can be abolished by deciding which rituals in a funeral are biblical and which are not. Rather it is part of a complex web that needs to be understood in its totality. This paper, written by a Chinese and first-generation Christian, attempts to do that.

Methods for Using Ecological Momentary Assessment to Assess Weight-related Behaviors in the Home Environment of Children from Low-Income, Racially/Ethnically Diverse and Immigrant Households (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Trofholz ◽  
Allan Tate ◽  
Mark Janowiec ◽  
Angela Fertig ◽  
Katie Loth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Native American ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Ecological Momentary Assessment ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Conducting Phase ◽  
The Family ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Momentary Assessment

BACKGROUND Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is an innovative tool to capture in-the-moment health behaviors as people go about their regular lives. EMA is an ideal tool to measure weight-related behaviors, such as parent feeding practices, stress, and dietary intake, as these occur on a daily basis and vary across time and context. A recent systematic review recommended standardized reporting of EMA design for studies that address weight-related behaviors. OBJECTIVE This manuscript describes in detail the EMA design of the Family Matters study. METHODS Family Matters is an incremental, two-phased, mixed-methods study conducted with a racially/ethnically diverse and immigrant/refugee sample from largely low-income households designed to examine the risk and protective factors for childhood obesity in the home environment. The Family Matters study intentionally recruited White, Black, Hmong, Latino, Native American, and Somali parents with young children. Parents in Phase I of the study completed eight days of EMA on their smart phones, which included 1) signal-contingent surveys (e.g., asking about the parent’s stress at the time of the survey); 2) event-contingent surveys (e.g., descriptions of the meal the child ate); 3) end-of-day surveys (e.g., overall assessment of the child’s day).cribes in detail the EMA design of the Family Matters study. RESULTS A detailed description of EMA strategies, protocols, and methods used in Phase I of the Family Matters study is provided. Compliance with EMA surveys and participant time spent completing EMA surveys is presented, stratified by race/ethnicity. Additionally, lessons learned while conducting Phase I EMA are shared to document how EMA methods were improved and expanded upon for Phase II. CONCLUSIONS Results from this study provide an important next step in identifying best practices for EMA use in assessing weight-related behaviors in the home environment.

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