Concluding Thoughts: Interethnic Marriage through the Lens of Interdependence Theory

In this concluding article, we discuss the research and ideas on interethnic marriage put forth by our colleagues in this issue of the Journal of Social Issues by framing them using interdependence theory and the investment model. We discuss the work in terms of rewards, costs, investments, and alte...

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Published inJournal of social issues Vol. 71; no. 4; pp. 821 - 833
Main Authors Clark, Eddie M., Harris, Abigail L., Hasan, Michelle, Votaw, Katheryn B., Fernandez, Priscilla
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.12.2015
Subjects
Ethnic relations
Interdependence
Interpersonal relations
Interracial relationships
Investment
Marriage
Rewards
Social policy
Social theories
Theory
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Summary:In this concluding article, we discuss the research and ideas on interethnic marriage put forth by our colleagues in this issue of the Journal of Social Issues by framing them using interdependence theory and the investment model. We discuss the work in terms of rewards, costs, investments, and alternatives. Next, we discuss several areas of future research needed to better understand interethnic marriage. Finally, we summarize issues related to social policy.
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ArticleID:JOSI12151
Special thanks to Xumei Chaney, Elizabeth Miotti, Julie O'Donnell, and Gerald Santos for their input to this article.
ISSN:0022-4537
1540-4560
DOI:10.1111/josi.12151