In response to need for framework within which to fit therapeutic interventions, introduces some theoretical considerations about relevancy of communications to disrupted marriages. Presents advisable cases for counselor intervention. (Author)

A set of nine propositions about value systems were introduced as a basis for the four models of marriage counseling discussed: Counseling, General Form; Marriage Counseling, Individual (Family in Vitro); Marriage Counseling, Conjoint (Family in Vivo); Pathological or Grossly Deviant Systems in Counseling. The interactions of the various value…

To facilitate conflict resolution, couples must develop instrumental rather than terminal hypotheses which encourage problem solving and positive behavior change. (CJ)

Responses showed that reconciliation does not necessarily indicate a more satisfying relationship. Husbands and wives were interviewed by a team, separately but at the same time. The number and variety of differences in responses given by husbands compared to wives suggested a serious bias in studies which have included only wives or exwives as…

The professional community has the responsibility to explore effective, economic methods for enhancing the parent's understanding and skills in helping his child to grow with as few as possible disturbances of interrelatedness. This paper describes a procedure which has had some effectiveness in parent group discussions in a public school setting.…

The present paper focuses on the status of the research literature on fathering and emphasizes the need for further research concerning the impact of the father on the personality development of children. (Author)

The self perceptions and ideal women of black and white women were slightly self achieving. White women as in previous samples said men prefer a home oriented woman. Black women, however, felt men wanted a woman balanced between home and career aspirations, and black men agreed. White men also delineated a balanced ideal woman unlike what white…

The Marriage Role Expectation Inventory developed by Marie Dunn was used to show the degree that adolescent marriage role expectations were traditional or equalitarian. Inventory scores were found to be related to grade average, social status, and age. The findings and their use in counseling and teaching are discussed. (Author)