Killawi Amal, Fathi Elham, Dadras Iman, Daneshpour Manijeh, Elmi Arij, Altalib Hamada
Rutgers University.
The Family & Youth Institute.
J Marital Fam Ther. 2018 Jan;44(1):90-106. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12233. Epub 2017 Apr 17.
Although Muslims in the United States are a growing population, there is limited research on their relational patterns and how they prepare for marriage. We conducted in-depth interviews with 32 members of the Muslim community in Southeast Michigan including married individuals, divorced individuals, therapists, and imams (Muslim religious leaders) to explore their perceptions and experiences of marriage preparation. Our analysis revealed that marriage preparation varies but is less likely to involve a requirement of premarital counseling, with imams being the primary providers, not therapists. Barriers to participation include stigma, lack of awareness, logistical and financial challenges, and parental influence. Partnerships between imams and therapists, and family and community efforts are necessary to address barriers and increase participation in premarital education programs.
尽管美国的穆斯林人口在不断增长，但关于他们的关系模式以及他们如何为婚姻做准备的研究却很有限。我们对密歇根州东南部穆斯林社区的32名成员进行了深入访谈，这些成员包括已婚人士、离异人士、治疗师和伊玛目（穆斯林宗教领袖），以探讨他们对婚前准备的看法和经历。我们的分析表明，婚前准备各不相同，但不太可能涉及婚前咨询的要求，伊玛目是主要的提供者，而非治疗师。参与的障碍包括污名化、缺乏意识、后勤和经济挑战以及父母的影响。伊玛目与治疗师之间的合作以及家庭和社区的努力对于消除障碍和增加婚前教育项目的参与度是必要的。
