Cross-national marriage is often included in discussions of differences in race, ethnicity, and culture, but its group identity and concerns specific to cross-national couples appear to be unclear. This article explores several aspects that are pertinent to understanding cross-national couples in the mainland United States. Counseling considerations including counselor cultural competency are also discussed. The need for more research and clinical attention to investigate the breadth and complexity of cross-national marriage is addressed.
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