A follow-up study of a marriage preparation programme
This exploratory study followed up ten married couples who attended a voluntary six session psycho-educational Marriage Preparation Programme under the auspices of the Jewish Family and Community Council - Transvaal. A literature review on marriage preparation, evaluation and enrichment provided th...
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| Online Access: | Bernstein, Arlene (1992) A follow-up study of a marriage preparation programme, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18081> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18081 |
| Summary: | This exploratory study followed up ten married couples who attended a voluntary six session psycho-educational Marriage Preparation Programme under the auspices of the Jewish Family and Community Council - Transvaal.
A literature review on marriage preparation, evaluation and enrichment provided the framework for the study and interview schedule. The study aimed to confirm and/or modify the existing Marriage Preparation Programme and to explore marital adjustment in detail.
The findings indicate :
* Couples had positive recall of the programme.
* Attending a Marriage Preparation Programme was not necessarily helpful but had a
positive influence on couples' commitment.
* Respondents experienced difficulties in loosening ties with their families.
* The establishment of a family unit was central to marital adjustment.
* Role allocation was influenced by role models in respondents' families of origin.
* Dealing with socio-economic issues were exceptionally difficult.
* Changing roles and expectations of parenthood affected respondents' style of
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