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摘要

本文記載了一項分析52個香港婚姻故事的嘗試。作者探討這群夫婦對婚姻生活的觀感，尤其是他們對發展夫婦關係的看法，最後鑑定出並討論了七項發展夫婦關係的要素，包括了解配偶、接納配偶、支持配偶和自己、認識和改變自己、對婚姻的重視和委身、有效溝通，以及良好的姻親關係。本文最後討論分析方法、資料的真確性和可信性，以及研究的限制、價值和含義等。

Abstract

This article reports an attempt of analyzing fifty-two marriage stories in Hong Kong. The perceptions of the couples toward their marriage lives are explored, with specific reference to their views of developing marital relationship. Seven elements of developing marital relationship were identified and discussed. They include: understanding spouse, accepting spouse, supporting spouse and oneself, self-understanding and renewal, commitment to marriage, effective communication, and good relationship with relatives. Lastly, the author discussed the method of analysis, the authenticity and creditability of data, and the limitations, values and implications of the research.