Finding meaning in religious practices: The relation between religious holiday rituals and marital satisfaction.

Fiese, Barbara H.; Tomcho, Thomas J.

doi:10.1037/0893-3200.15.4.597

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“…It encourages reflection on the different demands in a couple's lives, their responses, as well as the resources they have to cope with those demands (Rothery 2008). Also respected from this perspective are the differing experiences of individuals (Fiese and Tomcho 2001;Sussman andAlexander 1999, Wilson et al 1997). Interracial couples may experience demands on their relationship that differ from intraracial couples.…”

Section: Utilizing Eco-systems Theory In the Development Of Pre-maritmentioning

confidence: 90%

Strengthening Connections in Interracial Marriages Through Pre-Marital Inventories: A Critical Literature Review

Wong¹

2009

Contemp Fam Ther

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The importance of preparing for marriage is apparent when one considers the consequences of marital distress and the high rate of divorce. Pre-marital inventories help couples' prepare for marriage by identifying their personal risks and resilience profiles as well as other factors that may influence their marriage. Research demonstrates the benefits of pre-marital inventories; however, there is little research on their effectiveness for interracial couples. In this review challenges facing interracial couples are identified, the benefits of using eco-systems theory in the creation of pre-marital inventories are discussed, and suggestions on how pre-marital inventories can become more applicable to interracial couples are offered.

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Section: Utilizing Eco-systems Theory In the Development Of Pre-maritmentioning

confidence: 90%

Strengthening Connections in Interracial Marriages Through Pre-Marital Inventories: A Critical Literature Review

Wong¹

2009

Contemp Fam Ther

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“…Couples who find meaning in shared religious practices, such as holiday rituals, report greater marital satisfaction (Fiese & Tomcho, 2001). Strong religious commitment can support fragile marital bonds through times of conflict (Lambert & Dollahite, 2006).…”

Section: Spirituality Across the Family Life Cyclementioning

confidence: 99%

Religion and Spirituality in Couple and Family Relations

Walsh

2009

The Wiley‐Blackwell Handbook of Family Psychology

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Religion and spirituality can be vital resources to strengthen relationships, healing, and resilience. Spiritual distress can increase suffering and block recovery. Yet the spiritual dimension of human experience has been neglected in mental health and healthcare training and services. This chapter addresses the significant influence of religion and spirituality for couples and families over the family life cycle and in light of cultural and religious diversity. Research on spiritual influences in suffering, healing, and resilience is noted. Clinical guidelines are offered to facilitate a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to family psychology practice.

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“…Religious practice not only facilitates mother-child relationships (Pearce & Axinn, 1998), but some qualitative studies seem to suggest that religious practice can also strengthen father-child bonding (V. King, 2003). In addition, positive family religious rituals, passed down from previous generations, are also shown to be positively related to the marriages in the next generation (Fiese & Tomcho, 2001). …”

Section: Religion and Interpersonal Well-beingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Protestant Spirituality and Religious Community on the Well-Being of People in Hong Kong

Ng¹,

Fisher²

2011

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While the literature demonstrates that the relationship between religion and wellbeing is generally positive, detailed information about the context where the religion is based is rarely given. Drawing on multi-dimensional perspectives of spirituality, the present study regards spirituality as an integral dimension of a person's religious beliefs, practices and experiences within a given context. The manifestation of spirituality can be viewed from personal, interpersonal and social dimensions. The primary objective of the study is to examine whether, how and why the spirituality and religious community of Protestant tradition can affect the well-being of people in the context of Hong Kong.In the first phase of the study, 324 Chinese from four Protestant communities, representing four major kinds of Protestant spirituality, and one non-religious comparison group in Hong Kong were recruited. MANOVA results showed that religious community exerted a significant impact on people's spirituality and sense of community, which enhance their well-being -manifested in life satisfaction, social trust and civic participation. The different religious contexts exhibited different dimensions of spirituality and well-being, suggesting that the impact is not only direct but also dependent on and intertwined with the religious setting. Path analyses demonstrated the complex relationship between spirituality and well-being variables. While some of the spirituality-related variables may directly predict civic participation, the relationship between such variables and life satisfaction and social trust are mainly mediated through mental health and sense of community.The second phase of the study incorporated a field study (participant observation, interview and documentary analysis). Activity setting analysis was used as the interpretive framework, to unpack the elements of the various religious settings and to identify the present and absent conditions that help explain the variety and diversity of well-being outcomes manifested in the survey section. The data showed that immediate religious settings affect people's emotions, cognitions and behavioural patterns, through relational, ideational and even material aspects of the social environment, which finally lead to various kinds of well-being. Results also demonstrate that not only may the different religious settings enhance different kinds of well-being, but that they also provide different pathways to enhance a certain kind of well-being. These findings iii suggest that religious impacts on people's well-being are diverse and intricate. The present study thus confirms the important role of religion in people's well-being, but further signifies the intricate relationship between the various dimensions of religion and well-being. Moreover, when studying the effects of religion, both the subjective and the community context of a person's spirituality cannot be overlooked when drawing any conclusion on the costs and benefits of religion. iv v

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Finding meaning in religious practices: The relation between religious holiday rituals and marital satisfaction.

Cited by 79 publications

References 28 publications

Strengthening Connections in Interracial Marriages Through Pre-Marital Inventories: A Critical Literature Review

Strengthening Connections in Interracial Marriages Through Pre-Marital Inventories: A Critical Literature Review

Religion and Spirituality in Couple and Family Relations

Impact of Protestant Spirituality and Religious Community on the Well-Being of People in Hong Kong

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