Circumplex Model of Marital Systems: An Empirical Study of Clinic and Nonclinic Couples.

Sprenkle, Douglas H.; Olson, David H. L.

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Circumplex Model of Marital Systems: An Empirical Study of Clinic and Nonclinic Couples

Sprenkle, Douglas H.; Olson, David H. L.

Journal of Marriage and Family Counseling, 4, 2, 59-72, Apr 78

The interaction processes of 25 couples receiving marriage counseling were compared with a control group of 25 couples not receiving counseling. The study was a partial test of a circumplex model of marital and family systems. The major variable was adaptability. Creativity and support were also examined. (Author)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Creativity, Family Relationship, Family Structure, Interaction Process Analysis, Marriage Counseling, Power Structure, Research Projects, Systems Approach

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