CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT STRATEGIES IN INTERRELIGIOUS MARRIAGE: A CASE STUDY OF CULTURAL INTERACTION AND CONFLICT IN THE FAMILY ENVIRONMENT
Keywords:
Interfaith marriage, cultural adjustment, cultural interaction, cultural conflict.
Abstract
This paper examines cultural adjustment strategies in interfaith marriages within the family environment. Interfaith marriages often present complex cultural challenges, as partners must adapt to different beliefs, traditions, and values that may conflict. This study aims to analyze the cultural adjustment strategies carried out by couples in interfaith marriages, with a focus on cultural interactions and conflicts that arise in the family environment. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with couples who have different religious backgrounds and have been married for at least 5 years. Data analysis was carried out through coding and thematic processes. The results of the study show that couples in interfaith marriages adopt various cultural adjustment strategies to overcome cultural interactions and conflicts in the family environment. These strategies include compromise, mutual understanding, open communication, and respect for differences. Couples are also looking for creative solutions to facilitate family harmony, such as incorporating traditions from both religions in family celebrations. In addition, this research also provides valuable insights for family welfare professionals and marriage counselors in helping couples in interfaith marriages deal with emerging cultural challenges.
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Bhugra, D., & Bhui, K. (Eds.). (2016). Textbook of Cultural Psychiatry. Cambridge University Press.
Bhuiyan, M. N. U., & Aktar, S. (2017). Interfaith marriage and conflict management: A study on couples from different religious backgrounds in Bangladesh. International Journal of Society, Culture & Language, 5(1), 59-72.
Chae, M. H., & Foley, P. F. (2010). An intercultural communication study of intercultural marital conflict: Focusing on conflicts due to cultural value differences. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 41(2), 203-225.
Dilmaghani, M., Kafi, M., & Amirsardari, L. (2017). Conflict Management Styles in Intercultural Marriages. International Journal of Comparative Literature & Translation Studies, 5(2), 10-16.
Farid, Diana, Muhammad Husni Abdulah Pakarti, Usep Saepullah, and Hendriana Hendriana. "PERAN KANAL ONLINE DALAM EDUKASI PRANIKAH." FASTABIQ: JURNAL STUDI ISLAM 3, no. 2 (2022): 81-93. Doi: https://doi.org/10.47281/fas.v3i2.108.
Farid, Diana, Muhammad Husni Abdulah Pakarti, Mohamad Hilal Nu’man, Hendriana Hendriana, and Iffah Fathiah. "Talak Perspektif Kesetaraan Gender: Perintah Tuhan Menerapkan Egaliter Di Dalam Rumah Tangga." Tahkim (Jurnal Peradaban dan Hukum Islam) 6, no. 1 (2023): 1-18. Doi: https://doi.org/10.29313/tahkim.v6i1.10849.
Farid, D., Abdulah Pakarti, M., Hendriana, H., & Fathiah, I. (2022). Interfaith Marriage: Subjectivity of the Judge in Determination of No. 454/pdt.p/2018 Surakarta District Court. Al-Istinbath: Jurnal Hukum Islam, 7(2 November), 347-362. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.29240/jhi.v7i2.4574.
Farid, Diana, Hendriana Hendriana, and Muhammad Husni Abdulah Pakarti. "Analisis Metode Penafsiran Hakim Tentang Perkawinan Beda Agama (Studi Kasus Penetapan No. 959/Pdt. P/2020/Pn. Bdg Dan Penetapan No. 71/Pdt. P/2017/Pn Bla)." USRAH: Jurnal Hukum Keluarga Islam 3, no. 2 (2022): 118-132. Doi: https://doi.Org/10.46773/Usrah.V3i2.549.
Farid, D., Abdulah Pakarti, M., Hendriana, H., & Fathiah, I. “Harmonisasi Hukum Menentukan Masa Iddah Bagi Wanita Cerai Di Luar Pengadilan Menurut Kompilasi Hukum Islam Dan Hukum Fiqh.” Usrah: Jurnal Hukum Keluarga Islam 4, No. 1 (2023): 1-18. Doi: https://doi.org/10.46773/Usrah.V4i1.658.
Farid, Diana, Muhammad Husni Abdulah Pakarti, Iffah Fathiah, Hendriana Hendriana, and Mohamad Hilal Nu’man. 2023. “Marriage and Divorce Practices in the Society of Bandung: Contestation of Islamic and State Law”. Al-Qadha: Jurnal Hukum Islam dan Perundang-Undangan 10, no. 1 (2023): 65-78. Doi: https://doi.org/10.32505/qadha.v10i1.5673.
Ganesh, S. (2017). Interfaith marriage in Hindu and Muslim communities in India. Springer.
Ganesh, S., & Valliappan, K. (2017). Interfaith Marriages: Their Socio-Cultural Impact on the Society. International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 116(10), 25-33.
Güngör, D. (2016). Interreligious and Intercultural Marriage: A Comparative Study Between Turks and Moroccans in the Netherlands. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 47(3), 403-420.
Jaya, I. G. N. M., & Dewi, I. A. K. (2019). Cultural Adaptation of Husband and Wife from Different Religions in Bali. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 3(1), 114-123.
Kellas, J. K., & Stohl, C. (2018). Constructing intercultural conflict competence in relationships: Development and validation of the Intercultural Conflict Competence Scale (ICCS). International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 63, 73-86.
Khan, M. F., Bhatti, S., & Atta, M. (2020). Role of Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution Styles on Marital Satisfaction among Interfaith Couples. Journal
Kosmin, B. A., & Keysar, A. (2009). American Religious Identification Survey (ARIS 2008): Summary report. Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture.
Leong, F. T., & Chou, E. L. (2019). Counseling and psychotherapy with religious persons: A rational emotive behavior therapy approach. Routledge.
Miller, A. S., & Hoffmann, J. P. (1995). Risk and religion: An explanation of gender differences in religiosity. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 34(1), 63-75.
Myers, S. M., & Booth, A. (2002). Marriage, religious attendance, and earnings. Journal of Marriage and Family, 64(1), 261-275.
Mulyanti, Dety, Rheza Fasya, Diana Farid, Muhammad Husni Abdulah Pakarti, and Hendriana Hendriana. "Pengaruh Program Senyum Juara Terhadap Peningkatan Penghimpunan Dana ZIS Pada Rumah Zakat." Transformasi: Journal of Economics and Business Management 2, no. 2 (2023): 93-107.
Neff, L. A., & Karney, B. R. (2009). Stress and reactivity to daily relationship experiences: How stress hinders adaptive processes in marriage. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 97(3), 435-450.
Nuryamin, Nuryamin, Diana Farid, Muhammad Husni Abdulah Pakarti, Hendriana Hendriana, and Mohamad Hilal Nu'man. "Putusan Hakim Dalam Menuntaskan Sengketa Perkawinan Poligami Di Indonesia." JUSTISI 9, no. 2 (2023): 133-144. Doi: https://doi.org/10.33506/jurnaljustisi.v9i2.2303.
Perry, S. L., & Fahmy, C. (2010). Religious intermarriage in the United States: Patterns and recent trends. Journal of Marriage and Family, 72(4), 806-825.
Pakarti, Muhammad Husni Abdulah. "Putusan Hakim Pengadilan Negeri Surakarta terhadap Perkawinan Beda Agama yang Legal Secara Hukum Negara." Mutawasith: Jurnal Hukum Islam 5, no. 2 (2022): 99-110. Doi: https://doi.org/10.47971/mjhi.v5i2.445.
Pakarti, Muhammad Husni Abdulah, and Iffah Fathiah. “Itsbat Nikah Sebuah Upaya Mendapatkan Mengakuan Negara.” Tahkim, Jurnal Peradaban Dan Hukum Islam 5, no. 2 (2022): 21–42. https://doi.org/10.29313/tahkim.v5i2.10064.
Pakarti, Muhammad Husni Abdulah, And Usep Saepullah. "Peran Kanal Online Dalam Edukasi Pranikah (Studi Terhadap Konten Akun Instagram@ Premarriagetalk)." Sosietas 12, No. 2: 1217-1226.
Pakarti, M. H. A. (2022). Nikah dibawah umur dan kasus-kasus dispensasi di Indonesia. Nikah dibawah umur dan kasus-kasus dispensasi di Indonesia.
Ridwan, Ridwan, Ridha Romdiyani, Arfi Hilmiati, And Muhammad Husni Abdulah Pakarti. "Surat Ar-Ruum Ayat 21 Petunjuk Tuhan Untuk Menjalankan Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Dalam Keluarga." Usrah: Jurnal Hukum Keluarga Islam 3, No. 2 (2022): 143-160. Doi: https://doi.Org/10.46773/Usrah.V3i2.558.
Schoenfeld, E. A., Bierman, K. L., Heinrichs, B. S., & Nix, R. L. (2016). Predicting relationship conflict and satisfaction from couples’ prenatal expectations. Journal of Family Psychology, 30(3), 339-349.
Selvam, S. G., & Chakkaravarthy, S. (2017). Interfaith marriages in India: An exploration. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 8(4), 542-546.
Smith, C., & Denton, M. L. (2005). Soul searching: The religious and spiritual lives of American teenagers. Oxford University Press.
Van Lange, P. A., Rusbult, C. E., Drigotas, S. M., Arriaga, X. B., Witcher, B. S., & Cox, C. L. (1997). Willingness to sacrifice in close relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 72(6), 1373-1395.
Waite, L. J., & Gallagher, M. (2000). The case for marriage: Why married people are happier, healthier, and better off financially. Broadway Books.
Wlodarczyk, A., & Loboda, T. (2019). Intermarriage in Poland: Attitudes, experiences, and consequences. Journal of Family Issues, 40(6), 788-813.
Wasdikin, Wasdikin, Mohamad Muidul Fitri Atoilah, Yogi Iskandar, And Muhammad Husni Abdulah Pakarti. "Asas Hukum Kewarisan Islam Sebagai Parameter Dalam Menyelesaikan Masalah Waris." Al-Ahwal Al-Syakhsiyyah: Jurnal Hukum Keluarga Dan Peradilan Islam 4, No. 1 (2023): 15-28. Doi: https://doi.Org/10.15575/As.V4i1.21052.
Yilmaz, S., & Ergüner-Tekinalp, B. (2020). Religiosity and psychological well-being among Turkish women married to Arab men: The mediating role of cultural adjustment. Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 14(1), 39-58.
Yoder, A. B., & Snell, W. E. Jr. (1996). Personal characteristics of husbands and wives and their marital satisfaction: A gender analysis. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 11(2), 345-354.
Yusuf, Y. Q. (2020). Religious Harmony in Interfaith Marriage: A Study of Interfaith Couples in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Journal of Interreligious Studies, 31, 95-110.
Zulfitri, T. (2018). Factors Influencing the Adjustment Process of Interfaith Marriage Couples. Jurnal Sosial Humaniora, 11(2), 101-107.
Published
2023-11-14
How to Cite
Abdulah Pakarti, M. H., Farid, D., Fathiah, I., & Hendriana, H. (2023, November 14). CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT STRATEGIES IN INTERRELIGIOUS MARRIAGE: A CASE STUDY OF CULTURAL INTERACTION AND CONFLICT IN THE FAMILY ENVIRONMENT. Al Hakam: The Indonesian Journal of Islamic Family Law and Gender Issues, 3(2), 96-107. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.35896/alhakam.v3i2.558
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