Unrealistic Beliefs of Clinical Couples: Their Relationship to Expectations, Goals and Satisfaction.

Epstein, Norman; Eidelson, Roy J.

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Publication Date: 1981

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Unrealistic Beliefs of Clinical Couples: Their Relationship to Expectations, Goals and Satisfaction.

Epstein, Norman; Eidelson, Roy J.

American Journal of Family Therapy, v9 n4 p13-22 Win 1981

Marital therapy couples (N=47) completed inventories measuring unrealistic beliefs about self and unrealistic beliefs about marital relationships. Results indicated unrealistic beliefs were negatively associated with: estimated chance for improvement in therapy, desire to improve the relationship, preference for marital versus individually oriented treatment, and overall marital satisfaction. (Author/RC)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Beliefs, Cognitive Style, Counseling Effectiveness, Interpersonal Relationship, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Rational Emotive Therapy, Self Concept, Spouses

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Language: English

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