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Does college-based relationship education decrease extradyadic involvement in relationships?

Scott R Braithwaite1, Nathaniel M Lambert, Frank D Fincham

  • 1Brigham Young University, Department of Psychology, Provo, UT 84602-5543, USA. srbraithwaite@byu.edu

Journal of Family Psychology : JFP : Journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43)
|December 22, 2010
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The Relationship U (RU) intervention reduced cheating in college students. This relationship education program showed that participants reported less extradyadic involvement over time compared to a control group.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Relationship Science
  • Intervention Studies

Background:

  • Extradyadic involvement (cheating) is a significant issue in romantic relationships, particularly among college students.
  • Existing relationship education programs may not be effectively integrated into academic settings.
  • Understanding factors influencing relationship commitment and infidelity is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Relationship U (RU) intervention in reducing extradyadic involvement among college students.
  • To examine the longitudinal impact of relationship education on relationship behaviors.
  • To explore gender differences in extradyadic involvement and intervention effects.

Main Methods:

  • Latent growth curve modeling was employed to analyze data from 380 college students in committed relationships.
  • Participants were assigned to either the Relationship U intervention group or a control group.
  • Data were collected to track rates of extradyadic involvement over time.

Main Results:

  • Participants in the Relationship U intervention group showed significantly lower trajectories of extradyadic involvement compared to the control group.
  • Female participants did not differ at baseline but reported less extradyadic involvement over time across both conditions.
  • The intervention demonstrated a positive effect on reducing infidelity over the study period.

Conclusions:

  • The Relationship U intervention is effective in decreasing extradyadic involvement among college students.
  • Integrating relationship education into college courses can be a viable strategy for promoting healthier relationships.
  • Further research should explore the long-term effects and broader dissemination of relationship education programs.