Intermarriage: Possible sources and variance of internal conflict

Date of Publication

1998

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Abstract/Summary

This study aimed to identify and describe the internal conflicts experienced by intermarried Chinese individuals, the sources and variance of these conflicts and the coping style. The qualitative descriptive research design was used. The researchers selected eight intermarried Chinese as subjects through chain referral, where four are males and the other four are females. The researchers utilized in-depth interview to gather data. As a guide, they used a self-made interview schedule. Results showed that there are different internal conflicts experienced by the respondents. These include fear, shame, anxiety, anger, regret and guilt as product of such internal conflict. The perceived sources include family/culture/upbringing, assimilation, interpersonal sanctions and stereotypes/stigmatization were presented along with variation of in conflict with regard to sex and the coping styles employed.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU08603

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

87 leaves ; Computer print-out.

Keywords

Intermarriage; Marriage; Interpersonal conflict

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