PSY 241: Dating, Engagement, & Marriage Customs

Once you have a topic, create search phrases in order to search library databases.

Topic example:

• I want to find information about the marriage customs of the Igbo people of Nigeria.

Search phrase example:

• "marriage customs" AND Igbo AND Nigeria

Search Examples

• betrothal AND Judaism
• arranged marriage AND India
• marriage customs AND (Judaism OR Jews OR Jewish)
• dating AND marriage AND Japanese

Search Tips

In addition to searching for dating, also try . . .

• courtship
• courting
• social dating
• mate selection
• interpersonal relationships
• personal relationships

In addition to searching for marriage or engagement, also try . . .

• wedding ceremonies
• marriage customs
• engagement
• betrothal
• arranged marriage
• child marriage
• forced marriage

Focus on a specific ritual, rite, or ceremony:

• handfasting
• circumambulation
• bundling

Focus on a specific racial, ethnic, or religious group:

• Islam
• Igbo
• Navajo
   

Combine similar words with OR to expand your search:

• (Mexican OR Mexico OR Hispanic OR Latino)
• (Muslim OR Islam OR Islamic)
• (Jew OR Jewish OR Judaism)
• (Japan OR Japanese)
• ("American Indian" OR "Native American" OR "Native North Americans")