Analysis of Resilience in Members of Mixed Couples in Andalusia
Abstract
Background. The study of resilience focuses on the analysis of resources and answers activated by formal and informal systems to prevent or lessen the effects of social problems. Married and mixed couples are in a difficult situation due to the economic crisis, to cultural differences and to the existing prejudices towards people from foreign countries. Objective. The aim of this study is to determine the level of resilience in members of interracial marriages and couples. Also, identify the degree of resilience and main characteristics and profiles of people with high levels of resilience in intercultural couples. Method. To complete this study, we have used the resilience scale by Wagnild and Young (1993), adapted by Rodríguez, Pereyra, Gil, Jofré, De Bortoli y Labiano, (2009). Results. The results show significant correlations between the variables of origin and gender and resilience. Aspects related to personal competence and autoefficacy appear to have influence on resilience. Conclusions. We understand the need to further deepen the study of contents and processes causing resilience in the intercultural relationships of these couples in order to create learning instruments able to be extrapolated to different professional areas, with the goal of building educational environments that contribute to social change, to promote coexistence and enriched diversity.
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