Using the investment model, the purpose of this study was to predict two dimensions of commitment in Black men by comparing differences between Black and White men and explore within group variation among Black men. The investment model posits that relationship satisfaction, investments, and perception of alternatives predict commitment. Using data from Project Relate, a 5-year federally funded program to develop a national model of relationship education for college students, I sampled 184 men (92 White men and 92 Black men) in exclusive and non-exclusive dating relationships and found that relationship satisfaction was the only variable that differed by race. Relationship satisfaction and investments (satisfaction with sacrifice) were the only variables that predicted personal commitment (dedication). Structural commitment (relationship duration, distance, and cohabitation) was not predicted by any of the investment model variables. Implications, limitations, and future direction are discussed. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of Family and Child Sciences in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. / Degree Awarded: Summer Semester, 2011. / Date of Defense: July 7, 2011. / Minority Men, Black Men, African American Men, Dating Relationship, Romantic Relationships, Dating, Investment Model, Commitment / Includes bibliographical references. / Kay Pasley, Professor Directing Thesis; Frank Fincham, Committee Member; Martell Teasley, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_168247 |
| Contributors | Allen, Kimberly (authoraut), Pasley, Kay (professor directing thesis), Fincham, Frank (committee member), Teasley, Martell (committee member), Department of Family and Child Sciences (degree granting department), Florida State University (degree granting institution) |
| Publisher | Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource, computer, application/pdf |
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