Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences
Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences

Pathology of Couples and In-law Family Interactions: A Qualitative Study

Authors

simin ghasemi
ozra etemadi
. ahmadi
Abstract
 
Introduction: The aim of this study was to explore the pathologies of interaction between couples and the in-law family.
Method: This was a qualitative study and included 14 women and 13 men selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interview and analyzed using conventional content analysis strategy.
Results: Interactional pathologies between couples and the in-law family were wrong boundary, differences, dependence, expectations, uneven distribution of power, rejection of bride/groom, and unpleasant manners. Also emotional, cognitive and behavioral results of interactional pathologies between couples and their in-law family could affect the relationship between couples and their in-laws, the couple’s relationship with each other, and the personal life of each couple, and cause physical and mental disorders in couples.
Conclusion: Improving couples and family relations can help to stabilize the relationship between the couple and their in-law family, and increase marital satisfaction and promote the health of the community.

Keywords

Interactional pathologies
Couples
In-law family
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Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences
Volume 5, Issue 3
2016
Pages 250-262

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