Understanding Change in Romantic Relationship Expectations of International Female Students from Turkey

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Delevi R., Bugay A.

Contemporary Family Therapy, vol.32, no.3, pp.257-272, 2010 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10591-010-9124-4
  • Journal Name: Contemporary Family Therapy
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.257-272
  • Keywords: Acculturation, Change, International students, Romantic relationship, Romantic relationship expectations
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In the light of grounded theory, the authors explored change in romantic relationship expectations of international students. Twelve female graduate students from Turkey were interviewed and several themes were identified explaining the presence and absence of change in participants' attitudes toward romantic relationships. The findings are discussed in relation to acculturation and direction for future research is presented. © 2010 The Author(s).