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Dear readers, I’d like your help with a questionnaire I’m running about cross-cultural relationships. Details follow.
My main area of interest in recent years has been the topic of cross-cultural dynamics and interactions. I’m completely fascinated by cultural differences and similarities, and looking into what happens when people of different cultures get together.
I imagine there is no closer interaction than that of being in a relationship, and so exploring cross-cultural relationships of two people from two different cultures is probably one of the more unique and extreme instances of cross cultural situations. Those are often very close, relatively long lasting, quite emotional, mostly positive, where both sides are attracted to one another with a sense of commitment.
To get a better understanding of cross-cultural relationships, I’ve setup an open online questionnaire.
- If you are currently in a cross-cultural relationship of over 3 months please help by answering this questionnaire.
- If you know of any other people who might be interested in this survey, please forward the questionnaire link to them.
- If you have a blog or you’re an active participant in a forum, it would be highly appreciated if you write about the survey and ask people to participate. If you’ll let me know you did that, I’ll link back to you with a thank you note.
I will share key findings and results with those indicating in the survey that they’re interested and will also write about some of that in this blog. I promise to protect the complete privacy and anonymity of those participating.
The survey URL : http://www.incku.com/survey/index.php?sid=48277&lang=en
Thank you very much.
Dr. Rolade Berthier | December 13th, 2008 at 5:05 pm #
The subject on cross-cultural relationship is fascinating, trendy and significant. US President Elect, Mr. Barack Obama, is a fruit of this union. I did a survey on cross-cultural relationships in the 1980s and another one four years ago. I included the results of these studies in my recently published book “Cross-Cultural Liaison: An Inconvenient Love?”. You can preview this by visiting the publisher’s website http://www.zeus-publications.com and clicking on “New and Recent Releases”.
All the best,
Dr. Rolade Berthier
Fili | December 13th, 2008 at 7:57 pm #
That’s an interesting title. Thanks for bringing that into my attention. I’ll look into that.
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SB | April 14th, 2010 at 7:52 am #
Hi there
I'm very interested in cross cultural relationship and their issues and currently looking into doing a PhD in this area. Did you publish the results of your survey anywhere? I'll be interested in finding out more if you would be very kind and email me what you found out. Of course, I will not be using any of your work without referencing. Thanks a lot!
SB
Fili | April 16th, 2010 at 7:13 am #
SB – No, these haven't been published, and I have no problem with you using these if you can. I would be interested in your thoughts, ideas and research on the topic.
SB | April 17th, 2010 at 7:27 am #
Hi Fili, thanks for your reply. Since your findings are not published, are you considering publishing them? Or is it just a little pet project you have on the side while you are getting your PhD? I find your site fascinating, since there are many areas of your interests coincide with mine. Also wondering what kind of PhD you are currently working on, if you don't mind sharing. Thanks!