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Inter-faith relationships in Great Britain: prevalence and implications for psychological well-being

Publication type

Journal Article

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Publication date

June 1, 2013

Summary

Britain is increasingly multicultural, with greater potential for mixing between individuals of differing religions. While both religion and romantic partnerships offer benefits for psychological well-being, religious heterogeneity in a relationship may be detrimental. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of interfaith partnerships using the UK Household Longitudinal Study, and explore impact on well-being. Over one-fifth of individuals were in heterogeneous relationships, this was associated with greater psychological distress. The results suggest a need for further research into the mechanisms by which religious mixing in relationships impacts upon health in order to best support an increasingly religiously diverse Britain.

Volume and page numbers

Volume: 16 , p.686 -694

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2012.714359

ISSN

13674676

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Albert Sloman Library Periodicals *restricted to Univ. Essex registered users*

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