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A Preliminary Investigation of Empirically Based and Spiritually Based Marital Enrichment Programs

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Similarities and differences of two empirically based marital enrichment programs, Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) and Couple Communication (CC), and two spiritually based marital enrichment programs, Couples’ Temperament Workshop and Heirs Together were examined. Using published literature and observation, foundations, goals, content, and outcomes were considered. Programs contained similar goals and content, with core curriculum surrounding communication skills and conflict management. Although outcome information is unavailable upon the spiritually based programs, it is possible that these programs may be as effective as empirically based programs validated through research considering the similarities in core curriculum; however, research is needed to determine the influence of context.

Source: The Qualitative Report

DOI: 10.46743/2160-3715/2017.2966

Author: Laura Jacobi

Institutions: Southeastern University, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

Language: English

Topic: Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500

OpenAlex ID: W2614927554

FWCI: 0.374

Cites: 44

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10