Genc Emel, Baptist Joyce
Department of Psychology, Bartin University Kutlubey Kampüsü, 741000, Yazicilar Köyü, Bartin, Turkey.
Applied Human Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, US.
J Relig Health. 2024 Aug;63(4):3158-3174. doi: 10.1007/s10943-023-01923-3. Epub 2023 Oct 3.
Muslims in the USA experience unfair treatment and direct exposure to discriminatory acts because of their religion. Trauma stemming from discrimination can strengthen couples' relationships as they find solace in each other, or strain relationships if couples struggle to cope with the stress. This study examined the relationship between experiencing anti-Muslim hate and couples' interactional quality. Further, the role of open communication between partners in moderating the impact of anti-Muslim hate on couple interactions was examined. The study included a sample of 129 Muslim couples. The results indicated gender disparity whereby anti-Muslim hate was linked to negative interactions in relationships for Muslim women, but this was not true for their male partners. In addition, open communication had contracting gender effects on the relationship between anti-Muslim hate and couple interactions. Increased self-disclosure buffered the adverse effects of anti-Muslim hate by reducing the likelihood of negative interactions. Among women, increased self-disclosure exacerbated the detrimental effects of anti-Muslim hate on the couples' relationship such that couples engaged in more negative interactions. Clinical implications are discussed.
在美国，穆斯林因宗教信仰而遭受不公平待遇并直接面临歧视行为。歧视带来的创伤可能会加强夫妻关系，因为他们能从彼此身上找到慰藉；但如果夫妻难以应对压力，也可能会使关系紧张。本研究考察了遭遇反穆斯林仇恨与夫妻互动质量之间的关系。此外，还研究了伴侣之间开放沟通在调节反穆斯林仇恨对夫妻互动影响方面的作用。该研究样本包括129对穆斯林夫妇。结果显示存在性别差异，即反穆斯林仇恨与穆斯林女性关系中的负面互动有关，但对其男性伴侣而言并非如此。此外，开放沟通对反穆斯林仇恨与夫妻互动之间的关系有相反的性别影响。增加自我表露通过降低负面互动的可能性，缓冲了反穆斯林仇恨的不利影响。在女性中，增加自我表露加剧了反穆斯林仇恨对夫妻关系的有害影响，导致夫妻间出现更多负面互动。文中讨论了临床意义。
