1. Equally-Yoked Couples Yeah,…be ye ‘equally yoked’ …Be ye not ‘unequally yoked’ Social Psychology - Liberal Arts and Humanities - Webinar

2. Equally-Yoked Couples The Study of Dyads sharing the Same Civil Identity Social Psychology SocPsy202 Webinar

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4. Objectives Some of the Philosophy –A pair uniting together with a like Civil Identity Social Psychology –A few of the various Clinical perspectives Religious Doctrine Bible College Studies – Love, Holy Matrimony Law and Justice –Cohabitation, Civil Partnership, Legal Marriage - Liberal Arts and Humanities - Webinar

5. “Civil Identity” Ethnicity Disability Mental Physical Race Color Age Gender Political Party Familiar Status Marital Status Religion Beliefs Creed Sexual (Pleasure Preference) Orientation - Components of “CIVIL IDENTITY”

6. An Example of “Equallyoked” Ethnicity Political Party Race Color Religion Age Sex (Male) Marital Status Sexual (pleasure preference) orientation Civil Identity # 1 - Sociology 101: “Civil Identity” Ethnicity Political Party Race Color Religion Age Sex (Female) Marital Status Sexual (pleasure preference) orientation Civil Identity # 2

7. A “Hook-Up” in MultiCulturalism..a Metaphor … The term ‘Equally Yoked’ means; Pairing: A two-some ‘Pairing-off’ according to the same (or at least a very similar) ‘civil identity’. a A Coupleship: A Couple who share the very same (or a fairly equal) ‘civil identity’ becomes a ‘thing’. b A Dyadic Relationship: A Dyad with an identical ‘civil identity’ and who has indeed bonded together. c - SocPsy300/Dyadic Psychology

8. Social Mores: …is a sociology term that has evolved – now - referring to ‘true’ social mores, consisting of: “values”…i.e., moral values expressed out/socially. …good social conduct – out in public – –proper manners when out and about in society –polite social etiquettes in meetings –Standards/or customs within a neighborhood or public …any social health habits that comprise behaviors that contribute to living a healthy lifestyle and pursuing happiness and longevity (yet, differing various amongst different groups). Social Psychology – Liberal Arts and Humanities –

9. a Social Phenomena.. – “A couple (usually a heterosexual dyadic) who are of very similar or the same ‘Civil identity’” – “Any couple who has bonded together and who are of the ‘same’ or ‘very similar’ Civil identities…” – “A marital couple who married – with their backgrounds related to their ‘Civil identities.’ - SocPsy202:Social Phenomenology 1 2 3

10. A “Dyadic” Manifold concerned with basic civil rights and human rights Social Psychology a special focus is on religion and spirit religion and spirit “Equally Yoked” “Equally-yoked” “Equallyoked” Note: Pronounced the same and colloquially used interchangeably - practically meaning the same to all. Religious/Doctrinal Clinical Social Psychology Social Mores/Justice the study of the minds of such a unique couple – Liberal Arts and Humanities –

11. Family Identity Civil Identity Social Identity A Multicultural Society PI PERSONAL IDENTITY © Copyright 1999- Social Psychology personality

12. Social Identity & Civil Identity “Social Identity” A person’s sense of belongingness to a variety of important identified social categories/groups such as; Citizenship: a Nation Residency: Location of home, etc Property: OWNERship or co-Ownership in Real estate, e.g., homes, vacation homes, office buildings, land, and may include motor homes, RVs, cars, boats, planes, etc. Profession: trade, vocation, skill, craft boards or unions, etc Education: Credentials, degrees, diplomas, certifications, and also documentation of registration and licenses, etc. Titles: clubs, associations, organizations, etc. Socio-economic CLASS: Amount of money in bank, in stocks and bonds investments, in bank notes and certificates, tax classification, etc. 1,2,3 “Civil Identity” A term first introduced in Social Psychology - describing a collective of features concerning an individual’s present Ethnicity: Ancestry/Language Political party: Membership Race: DNA features Color: Skin Religious: Beliefs/Membership Disability/ Handicap: Age/ Generation: Sex/ Gender Sexual (Pleasure preference) Orientation: Marital Status: 1 - Social Psychology: SocPsy 202

13. “Soul Mates” “A couple who encounter their very first sex encounter together, mutually orgasm simultaneously, and their baby is born out of that time are truly “Soul-mates” for life. (a) and,....if that couple bonds with each other, falls deeply in love,... ….and is the happiest they have ever been in their entire lives – just being with each other are “Soul-mates” (b) and,…..if as a couple they are formally ‘married’ and truly “equallyoked” i.e., of the ‘same’ or ‘very similar’ “civil-identities.”..they are life time “Soul-mates.” (a,b,c),(IBID) - Marriage, Family, and Child Psychology

14. Clinical Perspectives “An equally yoked relationship is born when both ‘civil identities’ of the couple are matched, not mismatched.” “A couple is considered equally-yoked when both individuals have a civil identity that is the same or at least fairly equal.” “The equallyoked couple may have very similar or exactly the same civil identities.” 1,2,3 Marriage and Family Therapy Social Psychology Research: Reference Couple Indices Sociology 101

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16. “Civil Identity” Ethnicity Disability Mental Physical Race Color Age Gender Political Party Familiar Status Marital Status Religion Beliefs Creed Sexual ( Pleasure Preference ) Orientation - Components of “CIVIL IDENTITY”

17. A “World View” “Equallyokedtarianism” is based upon axiological morality as absolute historical, universal, and experiential ‘truth’. 1 - Philosophy 101: Meta-ethics

18. “…vision and roles…” In ‘equally yoked’ dyads – multiple small studies showed that one another’s vision for marriage and the role that each individual in that dyad was to play – actually scored higher in clarity than that of individuals in unequally yoked dyads. 7 U.S.A., 2001 – Liberal Arts and Humanities –

19. An ‘Equally Yoked’ Dyad An ‘Equally Yoked’ Dyad An ‘equally yoked dyad may very well represent a well balanced close relationship architecture, however, investigators are in search of much more... Equally yoked couples play a major role in shaping, attitudes, feelings, thoughts, habits and lifestyles. Researchers describe how these close relationships effect one another and just how important are equally yoked coupleships anyway. Dyadic psychologists study how these interpersonal relationships affect ‘equally yoked’ and ‘unequally yoked’ people alike - looking at sexual attraction, bonding and attachment, love, marriage, and family life. - SocPsy220

20. Compatibility A growing body of evidence supports research studies in Equallyokedtarianism that suggests : Equallyoked couples have a higher degree of consensus for marital success and improvement of individual or personal and marital habits. A few smaller studies have now proven that: In a survey Equallyokedtarian couples scored with ‘similarities’ in ‘civil identity’ as an identifying mark closely associated with homogenous compatibility. Equallyokedtarian couples rated - that it - symbolizes a high degree of social conventionality that is valued by society and even required by some conservative societies. - Soc202: Psychosocial Compatibility

21. “…prior to marriage…” A study in social psychology investigating marital couples - concerning after or during courting – that a couple clearly understood the difference in a couple being “equally yoked” or ‘unequally yoked’ and was discussed prior to marriage. Equally yoked scored better than unequally yoked couples. 13 Georgia, 2008 – Liberal Arts and Humanities –

22. Diverse POVs (Points of Views) Theist –“The Equally Yoked Couple? I believe the ‘Equally Yoked couple is a divine creation by God.” USA, 2016 Atheist –“I don’t believe that God had anything to do with the sameness by, so called, ‘civil identity’ two-somes.” Agnostic –“You can’t really prove God had anything to do with the pairing off of the sexes by ‘civil identity’.” IBID - Liberal Arts and Humanities - USA, 2015

23. “..teach their values..” “Many people who partake of ‘equally yoked’ coupleships extend their values into family. It is not uncommon for an ‘equally yoked’ couple to teach their values to their children. Rightly so.” France, 2003 Social Psychology – Liberal Arts and Humanities –

24. Theology “In the critical study of the nature of the ‘divine couple’ – the Bible teaches students of seminaries through God’s word that the “Equally yoked” couple is of religious truth---a reflection of the divine plan. God’s aim was to provide a series of norms and expectations to serve as points of reference for couples from which salvation can be developed here on earth. Therefore, knowing this, it is only through God’s grace, faith, and practical experience do these Biblical guidelines, by individual choice, lead to joy and eternal life.” Reverend Kushe Sadela, 1979 1

25. A Psychosocial Study : A Psychosocial Study : Equally YokedUnequally Yoked Trusting (hopefulness)Mistrustful of people Sense of will powerSkeptical/doubtful Self motivatedFeelings of Inadequacy Sense of competence*An inferiority complex A clear self identityA sense of role confusion Sexual intimacy achievedSexually isolated/unhappy A sense of busy-nessWorkaholism (a) * Also, “Coupleship satisfaction” - The Equally Yoked pair rated the highest level of relationship satisfaction over all. Although both types of coupleships shared in about the same level of ‘practical wisdom.’ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Scores

26. Cohabitation & Common Law A New clinical study has shown that there is a difference proportionately in cohabitation living and common law marriages amongst equallyoked couples compared to couples of other descriptions i.e., unequally yoked couples. Finding: Fewer equallyoked couples cohabitate Other (smaller) studies showed that there is somewhat more legal marriages amongst the Equallyoked couples. - Soc202: Legal Marriages

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