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Best practice in couple relationship education.

W Kim Halford1, Howard J Markman, Galena H Kline

  • 1Department of Psychology, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. K.Halford@Griffith.edu.au

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
|July 23, 2003
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Couple relationship education can reduce distress and divorce, but must be evidence-based. Programs should attract at-risk couples and focus on key risk factors for relationship problems.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Couple relationship education is widely accessible.
  • It aims to decrease relationship distress and divorce rates.
  • Associated personal and social costs are significant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the necessary components for effective couple relationship education.
  • To ensure programs achieve their intended benefits.
  • To guide the development of high-impact relationship support interventions.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a conceptual analysis and synthesis of existing research.
  • It reviews evidence-based practices in couple relationship education.
  • Identifies key risk factors for relationship problems.

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Main Results:

  • Effective couple relationship education must be evidence-based.
  • Programs need strategies to engage couples at high risk.
  • Focusing on established risk factors is crucial for program efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Couple relationship education holds potential for reducing relationship distress.
  • Realizing these benefits requires specific program design and delivery considerations.
  • Future interventions should prioritize evidence-based approaches targeting high-risk couples.