Strong Navajo Marriages
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research
Volume
15
Issue
2
Publisher
Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health
Publication Date
7-1-2008
First Page
1
Last Page
17
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative study, conducted in two Navajo Nation chapters, was to learn what makes Navajo marriages strong because no research has been done on this topic. Twenty-one Navajo couples (42 individuals) who felt they had strong marriages volunteered to participate in the study. Couples identifi ed the following marital strengths: (1) maintain communication, (2) nurture your relationship, (3) learn about marriage, (4) be prepared for marriage, and (5) have a strong foundation.
Recommended Citation
Skogrand, L., Mueller, L., Arrington, R., LeBlanc, H., Spotted Elk, D., Dayzie, I., & Roseband, R. (2008). Strong navajo marriages. American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 15(2), 1-17. doi: 10.5820/aian.1502.2008.25
