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Problem Solving Self-Appraisal and Coping Efforts in Distressed and Nondistressed Couples.
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Sabourin, Stephane; And Others – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1990
Investigated relationship between problem-solving self-appraisal, specific coping efforts, and marital distress in 75 couples. Findings showed less problem-solving confidence, tendency to avoid different problem-solving activities, and poor strategies to control behavior in distressed spouses. Three coping efforts--optimistic comparisons,…
Descriptors: Coping, Foreign Countries, Marital Satisfaction, Marriage Counseling
Do Marriage Preparation Programs Really Work?: A Canadian Experiment.
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Bader, Edward; And Others – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1980
Reports on a marriage preparation program using a small discussion-group format and pre- and postwedding sessions, emphasizing communication patterns and conflict resolution. Evaluation shows that spouses in such a program are less likely to engage in destructive conflict with each other, and that spouses would seek assistance in solving problems.…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Foreign Countries, Group Counseling
Differential Effects of Experiential and Problem-Solving Interventions in Resolving Marital Conflict.
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Johnson, Susan M.; Greenberg, Leslie S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1985
Compared relative effectiveness of two interventions in treatment of marital discord: a cognitive-behavioral intervention (teaching problem-solving skills) and an experiential intervention (focusing on emotional experiences). The effects of emotionally focused treatment were found to be superior to problem-solving treatment on marital adjustment,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques