| Literature DB >> 20438194 |
W Kim Halford1, Keithia Wilson, Bronwyn Watson, Tony Verner, Jeffry Larson, Dean Busby, Thomas Holman.
Abstract
To evaluate the effective components of couple relationship education, 59 newlywed couples were randomly assigned to one of two couple relationship programs (CRE): (1) RELATE, which involved receiving feedback on their relationship based on the on-line RELATE assessment; or (2) RELATE + Couple CARE, which was RELATE plus completing the 6 unit Couple CARE relationship skill training program. Relative to RELATE, RELATE + Couple CARE produced more improvement in couple communication, and high relationship satisfaction across the next 12 months in women. Men sustained high and similar relationship satisfaction in either condition. Skill training CRE has additional benefits for couples beyond assessment and feedback. 2010 APA, all rights reservedEntities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20438194 DOI: 10.1037/a0018786
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Fam Psychol ISSN: 0893-3200