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Lager, Eric – Journal of Marriage and Family Counseling, 1977
Frequently the motive for divorce is neurotic. This paper calls attention to one such motive: reaction to disappointment by a significant parent-in-law, which may go unnoticed by both the therapist and the patient who has come for help at the time when the marriage is disintegrating. (Author)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Divorce, Family Relationship, Fantasy
Peer reviewedSwensen, Clifford H.; And Others – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1981
Examined the marriage relationship in relation to the personality of the partners and the context within which the relationship exists. Results indicated that both the amount of love expressed and the amount of marriage problems declined from the first stages of marriage to the last. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Family Life, Interpersonal Relationship, Marital Instability
Download full textKilgo, Reese Danley – 1969
This report is concerned with the use of the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS), in marriage counseling. A brief description of the EPPS is given, noting its quickness and easy administration. The 15 personality variables are presented with a brief description of the meaning of each item. Methods of interpretation are presented including:…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Counseling Effectiveness
