Abstract This article presents findings from a phenomenological study that sought to understand the influence of race on the lived experiences and spousal relationships within Black-White multiracial marriages. Through the use of semistructured interviews, this qualitative study examined the role played by race and racial identity in individual development within fiveBlack-White interracial marriages. Analysis of the interviews revealed three major themes: (a) connection/disconnection with a racial group; (b) marital identity, and (c) personal identity. As there continues to be a growth in the numbers of interracial couples, it is essential for marriage and family counselors to understand the impact racial identity has on the many aspects of relationship development.

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黑白身份发展：了解个人和集体种族身份因素对跨种族婚姻的影响

摘要 本文介绍了一项现象学研究的结果，该研究旨在了解种族对黑白多种族婚姻中的生活经历和配偶关系的影响。通过使用半结构化访谈，这项定性研究检验了种族和种族认同在五个黑人-白人异族婚姻中的个人发展中所起的作用。访谈分析揭示了三个主要主题：(a) 与种族群体的联系/脱节；(b) 婚姻身份，以及 (c) 个人身份。随着异族夫妇的数量持续增长，婚姻和家庭顾问必须了解种族身份对关系发展的许多方面的影响。