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Interracial and intraracial romantic relationships: The search for differences in satisfaction, conflict, and attachment style

Adam B. Troy

University of Miami, Atroy{at}miami.edu

Jamie Lewis-Smith

University of Miami

Jean-Philippe Laurenceau

University of Delaware, jlaurenceau{at}psych.udel.edu

Interracial relationships are increasingly frequent, yet understudied. This article presents two studies of the commonly held belief that the relationship quality of interracial couples is lower in comparison to intraracial romantic couples. In Study 1, partners in interracial relationships reported significantly higher relationship satisfaction compared to those in intraracial relationships. No differences were found for reported conflict or attachment style. In Study 2, no differences were found between interracial and intraracial relationships in relationship quality, conflict patterns, relationship efficacy, coping style, and attachment. This investigation casts doubt on the belief that interracial relationships are burdened with more problems than intraracial relationships.

Key Words: interethnic relationships • intermarriage • interracial dating • relationship quality

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Vol. 23, No. 1, 65-80 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0265407506060178
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