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Author:

ISMAIL Rosnah;

Title:

An evaluation of marital relationship and its implications for cross counselling of Kadazandusun and Sino-Kadazan couples in Sabah, Malaysia.

Reference:

Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work, 13(1), June 2003, pp.99-116.

Abstract:

This study examines the marital relationship of Kadazandusun couples in Sabah. The sample comprised of 20 homogenous and 20 intermarriage couples. Each couple participated in the research by completing the Marital Evaluation Checklist, which comprised of reasons for marrying, common marital problems and expectations for counselling. The intermarriage couples expressed greater problems in personal characteristics and marital relationship, and had greater expectations for counselling than their Kadazandusun counterparts. Discusses the implications for cross cultural counselling.

Format:

article;

Topics:

black and minority ethnic people; counselling; evaluation; marriage breakdown; mediation; multicultural approach;

Content Type:

research;

Country/Region:

Malaysia;

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