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Thesis (M.F.A.)--West Virginia University, 2005. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains iv, 136 p. Includes abstract.

Pakistani Americans grow up dealing with two very different cultures. The Pakistani culture is more traditional and is dealt with inside the home while the American culture is more modern and is dealt with outside the home. So, when making a life-altering decision such as what kind of partner to marry, what factors do Pakistani Americans rely on to pick their mates? Are they more traditional or are they modem? And do the drastic love-based themes of Bollywood movies have any influence on this decision? Surveys were conducted with 31 students from the University of Central Florida's Muslim Students' Association to find the amount of influence from factors such as enculturation, acculturation, parents and friends~ Bollywood movies, and ethnic identity. Results showed a slight gender difference in that woman seemed a bit more influenced than men by Bollywood films. The results also suggested that the more students showed influence by parents, the more they showed interest in love-based relationships and the viewing of Bollywood films.