Destination marriage? The diagnostic role of rituals in dating relationships
Maniotes, Christopher R.
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Description
Title
Destination marriage? The diagnostic role of rituals in dating relationships
Author(s)
Maniotes, Christopher R.
Issue Date
2019-07-17
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Ogolsky, Brian G
Hardesty, Jennifer L
Department of Study
Human Dvlpmt & Family Studies
Discipline
Human Dvlpmt & Family Studies
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
commitment
dating
marriage
rituals
uncertainty
information gathering
Abstract
The decision to marry is complex, often with seemingly innocuous events impacting a partner’s marriage eligibility. Engaging in rituals is one area where couples have the opportunity to see their partners in a new light as well as assess commitment. Although rituals have impactful roles in married couples, there is a dearth of research when it comes to ritual activity in dating couples. Data from a random sample of dating couples was used to explore how rituals act as facilitators or barriers to commitment to wed. Results showed that celebration and tradition rituals played a contextual role in magnifying the importance of three normative relationship features, that of family interactions, relationship awareness, and conflict management. Experiencing these relationship features during a ritual time highlighted the uncertainty inherent in determining marriage eligibility with a current partner and enhanced the information gathering process.
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