TREATMENT OF MARITAL CONFLICT AND PREVENTION OF DIVORCE
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This paper provides a review of previous literature reviews on the effectiveness of marital therapy and evaluates the long‐term efficacy of couples therapy in preventing marital separation and divorce. There is general agreement that marital therapy can be effective in reducing marital conflict and promoting marital satisfaction, at least in the short term. Research examining the long‐term efficacy of couples therapy for the prevention of marital separation and divorce is sparse but promising with respect to its effectiveness in promoting marital stability. Predictors of successful marital therapy outcomes, the clinical significance of marital therapy outcomes, and the cost effectiveness of marital therapy are also discussed.
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- Authors
- Bray, J. H., & Jouriles, E. N.
- Affiliations
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- University of Houston (US)
- Venue
- Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 1995-10
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 461-473
- ISSN
- 0194-472X (ISSN-L)
- 1752-0606
- OpenAlex
- W2127721779
- Cited by
- 121
- References
- 51
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 3
- FWCI
- 5.96
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Keywords
- marital conflict, couple therapy, divorce prevention, marital separation, long-term efficacy, marital satisfaction, marital stability, cost-effectiveness
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