1st Edition
Thrice Told Tales Married Couples Tell Their Stories
246 Pages
by
Routledge
246 Pages
by
Routledge
246 Pages
by
Routledge
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Researchers have studied marriage for decades, but how is the transition to married life actually experienced by the couples involved? From an insider's perspective, Thrice Told Tales examines married couples' own stories of their relationship. A representative sample of 199 African-American and 177 White married couples were asked to tell the story of their relationship. It provides accounts of... Read more
Contents: Preface. Introduction. A Narrative Approach to Relationships. The Early Years of Marriage Project. Newlyweds' Stories. Beyond the Honeymoon: Changes in Narratives Over Time. Tales of Love and Woe: The Interconnections Between Relationship Narratives and Marital Well-Being. Changing Our Yesterdays: Reconstruction of Early Relationship Memories. Gender as a Factor Affecting Narratives. Ethnicity as a Factor Affecting Narratives. What Have We Learned About Marriage? What Have We Learned About Narratives? Appendices.
Biography
Diane Holmberg, Terri L. Orbuch, Joseph Veroff
"The book has two key strengths. First, the reader has an opportunity to learn about the ebb and flow of marriage through the voices of married couples during early, significant transitions. The discussion about gender and ethnic differences is especially helpful. Second, the authors provide readers with a sound qualitative methodology, making this a useful refernce for researchers."
—CHOICE"I would strongly advise every family researcher to read this book. It provides the invaluable advantage of using narratives in doing family research."
—Contemporary Sociology
