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Peer reviewedMarkman, Howard J.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1993
Examined four- and five-year follow-up data from evaluation of effects of Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program, marital distress prevention program which teaches couples effective communication and conflict management skills. At five-year follow-up, intervention, as compared with control, couples had higher levels of positive and lower…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Followup Studies, Marital Instability
Peer reviewedMarkman, Howard J.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1988
Examined impact, on couples planning marriage, of a cognitive-behavioral marital distress prevention program emphasizing communication and problem-solving skills, clarifying and sharing expectations, and sensual/sexual enhancement. Compared to controls, participants showed higher levels of relationship quality at the 18-month and three-year…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling Effectiveness, Divorce
Peer reviewedHahlweg, Kurt; Markman, Howard J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1988
Used meta-analyses to determine the effectiveness of behavioral marital therapy (BMT) and premarital intervention (BPI) studies. Found gains that were generally maintained over time, and equal for couples in Europe and the United States. Demonstrated higher effect sizes for comparisons of BMT with no treatment placebo control groups, whereas the…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Counseling Effectiveness, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries
