EAN: 9783031295324

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This research study explores the interlinkages of three major themes namely transcultural romantic love relationships (TRLRs) sense of coherence (SOC) and identity development (ID) in individuals who are presently involved in romantic love relationships (RLR) with partners from different cultural or ethnic backgrounds. The study uses a qualitative research design within the hermeneutical interpretative research paradigm aiming to understand the interlinkages of TRLR SOC and ID. Based on purposive and snowball sampling techniques the study includes 22 participants (12 female and 10 male) between 23 and 68 years of age from 14 different (self-defined) cultural backgrounds. At the time of the interview participants had been in TRLRs for at least 6 months to a maximum of 26 years. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed through content analysis. Qualitative quality criteria and ethical considerations were applied. The findings show that TRLRs are firmly based on relationship qualities strong feelings common actions spirituality and future orientation. Further the findings present clear interlinkages between TRLR and SOC contributing positively to meaningfulness manageability and comprehensibility. Finally TRLRs support SOC on intrapersonal cultural and interpersonal levels. In addition they influence the development of identity awareness actions feelings and sexual SOC. Conclusions limitations and recommendations for theory and practice are provided.

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