Citation
D'Souza, Rhiannon A. (2010). A multilevel analysis of interracial relationship characteristics among young adults.
Race and Social Problems. vol. 2 (2) pp. 92-100
Abstract
Using retrospective data on relationship histories from Wave 3 (2002) of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health), I examined differences between interracial and same-race relationships within a multilevel framework (i.e., relationship histories nested within individuals). The results of this analysis generally supported patterns previously established in the literature through non-hierarchical regression analysis, and additionally provided estimates for the associations of interracial relationship involvement with sexual intercourse and partner age difference (two variables that have received little consideration in the past literature on interracial relationship characteristics). Results indicated that, while controlling for individual-level factors that have been shown to significantly impact interracial relationship formation, interracial relationships have significantly higher odds than do same-race relationships of also being same-sex relationships and of involving sexual intercourse. In addition, compared to same-race relationships, interracial relationship involvement is associated with a greater age difference between partners. Finally, interracial relationships have significantly lower odds than do their same-race counterparts of lasting 3 months or longer in duration, or of progressing to a marital or cohabiting status.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007%2Fs12552-010-9030-2Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Race and Social Problems
Author(s)
D'Souza, Rhiannon A.
Year Published
2010
Volume Number
2
Issue Number
2
Pages
92-100
ISSN/ISBN
1867-1748
DOI
10.1007/s12552-010-9030-2
Reference ID
1270
