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J V Cordova1, L Z Warren, C B Gee

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 603 East Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820, USA. jcordova@s.psych.uiuc.edu

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
|July 5, 2001
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The Marriage Checkup (MC) pilot study shows that this relationship intervention successfully improved marital satisfaction for at-risk couples. The program proved attractive and tolerable, indicating its viability for preventive care.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Many at-risk couples do not seek traditional marital therapy.
  • Preventive interventions are needed to address early signs of marital distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the viability of the Marriage Checkup (MC) as an indicated preventive intervention.
  • To evaluate the attractiveness, tolerability, and safety of the MC program.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 31 couples at-risk for marital distress.
  • The intervention utilized motivational interviewing, relationship assessment, and individualized feedback.
  • Marital satisfaction was measured pre-intervention, post-intervention, and at 1-month follow-up.

Main Results:

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  • The MC intervention attracted a substantial number of couples not seeking other treatments.
  • Significant improvements in partners' marital satisfaction were observed from pre- to post-intervention.
  • These improvements were maintained at 1-month follow-up, with participants no longer differing from a non-distressed comparison group.

Conclusions:

  • The Marriage Checkup (MC) demonstrates viability as an indicated preventive intervention for couples at risk of severe marital distress.
  • The program's attractiveness and tolerability support its potential for wider implementation.
  • Further research is needed to establish the efficacy of the MC intervention.