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Burke, Kylie; Brennan, Leah; Cann, Warren – Journal of Adolescence, 2012
This study examined the efficacy of a program for parents of young adolescents combining behavioral family intervention with acceptance-based strategies. 180 parents were randomly allocated to a 6-session group ABCD Parenting Young Adolescent Program or wait-list condition. Completer analysis indicated parents in the intervention reported…
Descriptors: Intervention, Adolescents, Early Adolescents, Social Isolation
Simons, Michele; And Others – 1994
In 1993-94, a random sample of 547 individuals authorized to perform marriages in Australia (marriage celebrants) and 560 couples from across Australia who had married in 1993 were surveyed regarding their views of premarriage education (PME) and the factors enhancing/inhibiting participation in PME programs (PMEPs). Of the marriage celebrants,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Attitude Change
Harris, Roger; And Others – 1992
Concerns over the high incidence of divorce and domestic violence have prompted many Australian churches and some nonchurch agencies to offer premarriage education programs (PMEPs) to couples planning to marry. Unlike past PMEPs, which were often didactic, Australia's present-day PMEPs tend to be learner-centered programs that encourage…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Attitude Change, Church Programs