Publication type
Journal Article
Author
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.
Published in
Mental Health, Religion and Culture
Volume and page numbers
Volume: 16 , p.686 -694
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2012.714359
ISSN
13674676
Subjects
#520842