Romantic Love in Cultural Contexts

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Love, relationships and couple happiness: A cross-cultural comparison among Spanish couples and Moroccan couples in Southern Spain

“…The present study shows differences between Moroccan and Spanish men and women in terms of how they form couples and relate affectively, concurring with studies that show cross-cultural differences in love (Karandashev, 2017). The data show that the Spanish participants of both sexes have a greater number of partners, with a shorter relationship duration and less predisposition to marriage, while the Moroccan immigrants have more lasting, stable relationships in which marriage plays a more important role.…”

Are single people a stigmatized 'group'? Evidence from examinations of social identity, entitativity, and perceived responsibility

“…Across cultures, marriage has been, and continues to be, a prominent and respected institution Karandashev, 2017). Indeed, the Ideology of Marriage and Family (DePaulo & Morris, 2005) also known as the Committed Relationship Ideology (Day et al, 2011) is deep-woven into the cultural fabric of the West and many other cultures.…”

Parental Education and College Students' Attitudes Toward Love: Survey Evidence From China

“…In fact, it was denounced as China became exposed to Western civilization in the early 19th century (Pa, ). For example, during the May Fourth Movement, Chinese intellectuals came to regard freedom in love as a symbol of equality and as a weapon against feudalism and hypocrisy (Karandashev, ). In addition, arranged marriage was thoroughly undermined when the communist government promulgated a new marriage law in 1950, which, with the assistance of political propaganda, effectively implemented the principle of free choice of partners and the equality between men and women nationwide (Cong, ).…”

“…In addition, arranged marriage was thoroughly undermined when the communist government promulgated a new marriage law in 1950, which, with the assistance of political propaganda, effectively implemented the principle of free choice of partners and the equality between men and women nationwide (Cong, ). However, readers should note that people's courtship and family life during this period of time were heavily politicized, for example, the strong state control of love and sexuality activities (e.g., Glosser, ; Honig & Hershatter, ; Jankowiak, ; Karandashev, ).…”