Marriage Preparation Programs: A Literature Review

Benjamin D. Silliman · Walter Richard Schumm

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In the past two decades, the need for high-quality marriage preparation programs and better program evaluation has become more evident. This review tracks developments in programming, theory, and evaluation as a foundation for program improvements. Recommendations for programming and policy include reaching a wider variety of audiences with a greater diversity of educational tools. Recommendations for research include seeking better understanding of self-generated couple growth, applying laboratory-tested models to community settings, and exploring differential effects of formal and informal prevention strategies.

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