
Assessing the Relationship of Muslim-American Identity with Practices in Mate Selection: Familial Involvement and the Intention to Marry
Title:
Assessing the Relationship of Muslim-American Identity with Practices in Mate Selection: Familial Involvement and the Intention to Marry
Author:
Al-Mansur, Rafee, author. (orcid)0000-0002-9488-6417
ISBN:
9780438137585
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Physical Description:
1 electronic resource (91 pages)
General Note:
Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 57-06M(E).
Advisors: Leigh A. Leslie Committee members: Patricia Barros; Mona Mittal.
Abstract:
Muslim Americans may experience conflict between societal norms and the values of their religion with respect to mate selection. Whereas American norms prioritize autonomy and love, Muslim societies prioritize family and chastity. This study assessed the extent to which Muslim and American identities impact (1) desire to involve family in mate selection and (2) willingness to enter romantic relationships without considering marriage. Researchers partnered with a Muslim matrimonial and dating mobile app to survey U.S. users, resulting in 962 responses. Muslim identity and American identity were both found to be significantly correlated to mate selection practices. Results suggest most Muslim Americans are caught between models: they are transitioning away from traditional mate selection practices which rely on parents to find partners, a major shift in the last 30 years. However, they are also not willing to adopt American practices which do not consider marriage, such as casual dating.
Local Note:
School code: 0117
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