Relationship Help-Seeking: A Review of the Efficacy and Reach |
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Authors: | J Wade Stewart Kay Bradford Brian J Higginbotham Linda Skogrand |
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Institution: | 1. Family Studies and Services, Shasta College, Redding, California, USAwstewart@shastacollege.edu;3. Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTFormal and informal relationship help-seeking is becoming increasingly common. This article discusses seven forms of relationship help-seeking: couple therapy, couple relationship education, self-help books, internet resources, other media sources, talking with clergy, and talking with friends and family. The purpose of this literature review is to organize the relationship help-seeking research, bring to light some of the less accessible research, and offer recommendations to researchers and practitioners regarding the efficacy and reach of relationship help-seeking. In addition, differences in relationship help-seeking based on gender are explored and current relationship help-seeking trends are discussed. |
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Keywords: | education intervention relationship help-seeking self-help |
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