| Summary: | This exploratory study analyzes the content and structural marriage preparation
needs of engaged individuals. The volunteer sample consists of 74 of engaged
individuals who attended one of three bridal shows. Questionnaire results found that
communication was the predominantly preferred topic area, followed by problem
solving/conflict resolution, money/financial management, having children/parenting, and
building friendship in marriage. Subjects also reported that their preferred format for
marriage preparation is participating in group discussions and that programs being
effective is the most important format attribute. Friends and relatives were found to be
the most influential referral source for marriage preparation programs. Results support
the recommendations that programs be approximately 10 hours in length and cost no
more than $135.72. Respondents reported that the best time to offer workshops is on
weeknights and strong support was shown for programs to be held in community centres.
Results are discussed in terms of implications for future research, as well as for marriage
preparation providers to use in the design, promotion, implementation, facilitation, and
evaluation of marriage preparation programs. === Arts, Faculty of === Social Work, School of === Graduate
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