The Influence of Religion on the Search for a Future Spouse: A Preliminary Study in Evangelical Communities

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Agnaldo Garcia
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
Mariana Grassi Maciel
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

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Despite the effects of religiosity on marriage satisfaction, its influence on the search for a spouse is little investigated. This work aimed at investigating the influence of religion on the future spouse’s ideal and the strategies used to search him/her among evangelical young adults. Regarding the method, twenty young adults, from 18 to 25 years old, members of historical evangelical communities (Presbyterian Church) and neo-pentecostal communities (Universal Church of the Kingdom of God) of Vitória were interviewed. As results, most expected to find the future spouse in the same denomination or faith, considered important the religious profile of the future companion and recognized the influence from family and friends on this subject. Although presenting similar targets, strategies were different in the two denominations, due to activities organization. It is was concluded that religion influenced both targets and strategies used to look for the future spouse or companion.

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2008)
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