Perceived Helpfulness of Four Different Types of Marriage Preparation Interventions
Keywords
Marriage, Marriage preparation, Marriage interventions
Abstract
As evidence of the benefits of marriage preparation continues to mount, so does the importance of investigating the characteristics of the interventions that are most helpful and for whom. In a sample of 1,409 individuals, this study compares perceived helpfulness of four marriage preparation interventions: class, community/church sponsored workshop, counseling, and self-directed. All interventions were perceived as helpful, but class and self-directed learning were rated more highly than counseling and workshops, independent of gender. Class and self-directed learning participants had the highest improvement scores overall, with women reporting greater positive change than men. Implications for marriage preparation interventions are discussed.
Original Publication Citation
Duncan, S. F., Childs, G. R., & Larson, J. H. (2010). Perceived helpfulness of four different types of marriage preparation interventions. Family Relations, 59, 623-636.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Duncan, Stephen F.; Childs, Geniel R.; and Larson, Jeffrey H., "Perceived Helpfulness of Four Different Types of Marriage Preparation Interventions" (2021). Faculty Publications. 4662.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/4662
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2021-02-01
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7468
Publisher
Family Relations
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Family Life
Copyright Status
Family Relations © 2010 National Council on Family Relations
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