An Evaluation Of The Major Key Factors Contributing To Marital Satisfaction Of Korean American Couples Raising A Special Needs Child

Ahn, Matthew B.

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An Evaluation Of The Major Key Factors Contributing To Marital Satisfaction Of Korean American Couples Raising A Special Needs Child

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This research was designed to answer the question “What are the major keyfactors contributing to marital satisfaction of Korean American couples raising a specialneeds child?” by examining the shared experiences expressed by three couples who enjoysatisfactory marriages. A popular myth holds that the marriages of most couples raising aspecial needs child end in divorce. However, numerous studies show this is not alwaysthe case; in fact, in many instances, raising a special needs child makes a couple’smarriages stronger. This study focused on researching and identifying key factorscontributing to marital satisfaction among couples raising a special needs child.Previously, there has been little research done on this topic, a fact which inspired theresearcher to look into this phenomenon. The discovery of these major factors will behelpful to couples raising special needs children, pastors, and marriage counselors.To gather the necessary data for this study, three different methods were used.First, descriptive surveys were administered to discover qualified couples who fulfilledthe established criteria. Second, the quantitative research method was employed throughsurveys that were used to identify key factors contributing to the marital satisfaction ofthe volunteering couples. Third, the qualitative research method was used throughpersonal interviews with the selected couples to identify the major factors thatcontributed to their satisfaction in their marriages.The results of this research support the association between maritalsatisfaction among Korean American couples raising a special needs child andcommunication, spirituality, and commitment. This study and its discoveries shouldprovide valuable resources to pastors, leaders, and marriage counselors who are in aposition to assist couples who struggle in their marriage while raising a special needschild.

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