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Strong marriages for Navajo couples
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Faculty Publications
  • L. Skogrand
  • L. Mueller
  • R. Crook
  • D. Spotted Elk
  • I. Dayzie
  • Heidi LeBlanc, Utah State University
Document Type
Article
Publisher
Navajo Nation
Publication Date
1-1-2007
Disciplines
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.

Citation Information
Skogrand, L., Mueller, L., Crook, R., Spotted Elk, D., Dayzie, I., & LeBlanc, H. (2007). Strong marriages for Navajo couples. Navajo Nation. City, UT: Utah State University.