%0 Journal Article
%T You Don¡¯t Get It Babe: Intimate Partner Support Coupled with Racialized Discrimination among Intra-Racial and Inter-Racial Couples
%A Allen Eugene Lipscomb
%A Mark Emeka
%J Psychology
%P 1813-1825
%@ 2152-7199
%D 2020
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/psych.2020.1112114
%X This article explores intimate partner support between inter-racial couples in which both partners have a minoritized racial identity (or identities); inter-racial couples in which one partner is White/Caucasian identified; and intra-racial couples in which both partners identify as the same minoritized racial identity. Utilizing qualitative survey research methodology, (n = 48) participants shared their experiences with race-related discrimination, stress, and intimate partner support. The results of the study indicated that dating, partnering, coupling or marrying intra-racially serves as a major protective factor for receiving support within an intimate relationship when coping with racial discrimination, stress and traumatic microaggressions. The article highlights the importance of critical self-awareness and consciousness utilizing Critical Race Theory (CRT) when providing clinical services to couples that include at least one partner of a minoritized racial/ethnic identity group. Finally, clinical practice recommendations will also be included for couples¡¯ therapist working with interracial couples utilizing an antiracist and Critical Race Theoretical approach.
%K Inter-Racial Couples
%K Intimate Partner Support
%K Intra-Racial Couples
%K Racialized Oppression
%K Couples Therapy
%K CRT
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=105737