A Social Research Survey

Namaste! (हिंदी के लिए यहां देखें)

This survey is now closed.

Here are finalised results from this survey. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/equalityforhappiness/2022/11/interfaith-marriages-global-survey-of-hindus/

I am Dr. Dilip Amin, founder of Interfaithshaadi.org. I have been a social researcher with a deep focus on Hindu customs and traditions. As part of the many activities that we conduct to help global Indian Diaspora, we also do multiple surveys around changing relationship dynamics in our community.

I would appreciate your feedback in our online survey around Interfaith marriages. All responses will remain confidential and secure. Thank you in advance for your valuable insights. Your input will be used to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of our community. We appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you in the future.

Please click on this link to complete the survey:

Start Survey https://questionpro.com/t/ATLRSZuFeS

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This survey will start on Sept 10, 2022 and will end on Sept 30, 2022 or when we have 3,000 survey points, which ever is earlier. For this reason, act now.

For questions, additional details and updates, visit this page again https://interfaithshaadi.org/a-social-research-survey/

Survey points on Sept 30, 2022: 710 completes (final)

FAQs

Q: Is this survey limited to one faith group?

A; Yes, only Hindus can participate in this survey. We will plan other surveys for other faith groups later.

Q: Can someone age 18 but not married participate?

A: Yes. They can answer some hypothetical questions based on their personal views.

Q: Can husband and wife take separate survey?

A: Yes. Husband, wife and any children age 18+ can participate and express their independent views.

QUESTIONS

You will be able to fill answers only at https://questionpro.com/t/ATLRSZuFeS

1. Hello:
You are invited to participate in our Interfaith Relationships survey. In this survey, we are requesting Hindu families to complete a survey that asks questions about their opinions around interfaith marriages.

It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this survey. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may read more here https://interfaithshaadi.org/a-social-research-survey/ or contact Dr. Dilip Amin by email at interfaithshaadi@gmail.com.

Earlier InterfaithShaadi reported that 38% of Hindus marry to Christian, Jew or Muslim in America. Interfaith marriages may be a concern to Hindus. Here, we wish to learn more about your concerns.

We would be grateful for you to participate and grow our body of knowledge around these changing relationships. We follow the ESOMAR guidelines on survey respondent privacy and we take this very seriously.

2.Are you a Hindu and age 18+?

Yes/ No

3.We like to know a bit about yourself, is you primary residence in India or abroad?
India/ Other Countries

4.If abroad, are you residing out of India for less than 10 years or 10+ years?
Less Than 10 Years/ Greater Than 10 Years/ Not Applicable

5.Do you have children age 18+

Yes/ No

6.Thank you for your answers, the next section requests you give your agreement or disagreement on a scale of 1-5 (1: Strongly Agree, 5: Strongly Disagree)

I believe that arranged marriages that our ancestors followed are still very relevant to the current times.

Strongly/ Agree/ Agree/ Neutral/ Disagree/ Strongly Disagree

I believe one of the key variables for a successful marriage is religion and culture.

Strongly Agree/ Agree/ Neutral/ Disagree/ Strongly Disagree

Couples who have Inter faith or Inter religion marriages find it difficult to adjust with their families.

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Inter faith or Inter religion marriages bring about harmony in the world

Strongly Agree/ Agree/ Neutral/ Disagree/ Strongly Disagree

Inter faith or Inter religion marriages are discriminated against in society

Strongly Agree/ Agree/ Neutral / Disagree/ Strongly Disagree

Children from Inter faith marriages are confused and find difficult to adjust

Strongly Agree/ Agree/ Neutral/ Disagree/ Strongly Disagree

It is difficult for inter faith couples to practise two different sets of religious ideologies in the same household

Strongly Agree/ Agree/ Neutral/ Disagree/ Strongly Disagree

7. Thank you for your answers, the following is a hypothetical situation for you to address. There is no right or wrong answer to the questions, we are interested to understand your observation:Hypothetically, let us say, your daughter decides to marry any one of the below, what would your response be?

Hindu, but not our sect