Enriching Research on Marital Enrichment Programs |
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| Authors: | Alan S. Gurman David P. Kniskern |
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| Affiliation: | Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Outpatient Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 427 Lorch Street, Madison, WI 53706;Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine |
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| Abstract: | The existing empirical literature on the outcomes of marital and pre-marital enrichment programs is critically reviewed. While the majority of studies have used untreated control groups and appear to offer very striking evidence of meaningful change as a result of these enrichment experiences, several important methodological deficiencies are common to these investigations and, therefore, require a cautious optimism about the efficacy of these programs. Six specific issues are addressed in an effort to improve the quality and utility of further research and practice in this area. |
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