5 research outputs found
Systematic review : associations between family functioning and child adjustment after pediatric cancer diagnosis : a meta-analysis
Cross-Cultural Medical Care Training and Education: a National Survey of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellows-in-Training and Fellowship Program Directors
It Gets Better: Resolution of Internalized Homophobia Over Time and Associations with Positive Health Outcomes Among MSM
Cultural Considerations in the Context of Romantic Relationships
It is estimated that about one-third of couples experience distress or discord at some point in the course of their relationship. The early literature of marriage and committed relationships focused nearly exclusively on White, heterosexual, non-Hispanic couples, but over the past couple of decades, there has been increased focus on the dynamics and specific needs of couples from different ethnic backgrounds as well as same-sex couples. In this chapter, we summarize some of the major challenges and threats to relationship well-being for African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American, and same-sex couples. Some of the challenges discussed in this chapter include racism and discrimination, financial strain and work stress, acculturation, and negative historical or societal influences. We also have tried to highlight important areas of strength for couples that therapists can help clients enhance, including religiosity and spirituality and support from family or friends