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Original Research

Married gay Asian-American mens’ constructs of marriage

, PsyD, , PhD, , PhD & , PhD
Pages 213-240 | Received 04 Aug 2020, Accepted 12 Nov 2021, Published online: 23 Dec 2021
 

Abstract

Introduction:

The increase of marriage in Asian-American men indicates a need to further explore the unique cultural characteristics of this population.

Method:

The present study (n = 14) utilized transcendental phenomenology to explore how Asian-American men organize their marital relationships.

Result:

Four themes emerged: (a) inapplicability of stereotypes, gender roles, and existing guidelines for marriage, (b) inclusion and normalcy, (c) rules and roles in marriage involve integrating Asian and American values, and (d) rules and roles are negotiated both through conversation and organically developed.

Conclusion:

Stereotypes, gender, social supports, cultural values, and implications were discussed.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

Funding

The author(s) reported there is no funding associated with the work featured in this article.

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