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.

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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

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