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Are premarital prevention programs reaching couples at risk for marital dysfunction?

K T Sullivan1, T N Bradbury

  • 1Department of Psychology, UCLA 90095-1563, USA. sullivan@psych.sscnet.ucla.edu

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Premarital counseling did not increase marital difficulties for newlyweds. While some husbands showed lower risk, overall marital outcomes were similar to couples without counseling, highlighting the need for improved program effectiveness and participation.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Marital dysfunction is a significant concern.
  • Premarital counseling is a common intervention.
  • Understanding the impact of premarital programs on marital outcomes is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between premarital counseling participation and marital difficulties in newlyweds.
  • To assess the longitudinal marital outcomes for couples who did and did not participate in premarital programs.
  • To identify strategies for increasing participation and effectiveness of premarital programs for at-risk couples.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies were conducted involving newlyweds.
  • Data collected included participation in premarital counseling and risk factors for marital dysfunction.

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  • Longitudinal data tracked marital outcomes over time.

    • Main Results:

    • Couples in premarital programs did not face a higher risk of marital difficulties.
    • Husbands participating in premarital programs sometimes showed a lower risk of marital difficulties.
    • Longitudinal analysis revealed no significant difference in marital outcomes between couples who participated in premarital programs and those who did not.

    Conclusions:

    • Premarital counseling does not appear to negatively impact marital stability.
    • There is a need to enhance the effectiveness of premarital programs.
    • Strategies to increase the uptake of premarital programs among at-risk couples are required.