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Do Marriage Preparation Programs Really Work?: A Canadian Experiment *
Author(s) -
Bader Edward,
Microys Gisele,
Microys Gisele,
Sinclair Carole,
Willett Elizabeth,
Conway Brenda
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
journal of marital and family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.868
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1752-0606
pISSN - 0194-472X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.1980.tb01303.x
Subject(s) - conflict resolution , psychology , program evaluation , work (physics) , social psychology , medical education , applied psychology , political science , medicine , law , engineering , mechanical engineering , public administration
This paper reports on the development, implementation, and evaluation of an innovative marriage preparation program. The program used a small discussion‐group format, had pre‐ and post‐wedding sessions, and emphasized the importance of communication patterns and conflict resolution. It was hypothesized (1) that spouses who took part in such a program would be less likely to engage in destructive conflict with each other than those who had not taken part; and, (2) that spouses who took part in the program would seek assistance in solving either individual or marital problems more readily than those who did not take part. The data supported both hypotheses.