How Does Couple and Relationship Education Affect Relationship Hope? An Intervention ‐Process Study with Lower Income Couples

ConclusionWe conclude that relationship hope is a legitimate target outcome in CRE and is influenced by improvement in positive interaction skills, consistent with social learning theory. Also, those entering CRE with low levels of hope improve interaction skills most, and men's growth produces larger gains for the couple relationship than women's growth. ImplicationsDistressed individuals and couples should be particularly encouraged to attend CRE programs, and program developers should make sure that their curricula and pedagogic processes are well aligned with men's interests and learning styles.

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Source: Family Relations - October 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alan J. Hawkins, Sage E. Allen, Chongming Yang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research