Developing the Art of Becoming a Couple: A Grounded Theory Study of the Positive Influence of "Married and Loving It!"[R]

Autor/in	Petty, Barbara D.
Titel	Developing the Art of Becoming a Couple: A Grounded Theory Study of the Positive Influence of "Married and Loving It!"[R]
Quelle	In: Qualitative Report, 15 (2010) 5, S.1080-1101 (22 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1052-0147
Schlagwörter	Grounded Theory; Marriage; Learning Experience; Skill Development; Interpersonal Relationship; Marital Satisfaction; Program Effectiveness; Interviews; Developmental Stages; Spouses; Community Programs; Interpersonal Communication; Money Management; Intimacy; Conflict Resolution; Idaho + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ehe; Lernerfahrung; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Ehepartner; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Intimität; Conflict solving; Konfliktlösung; Konfliktregelung
Abstract	Couples can improve their marriages by implementing relationship building skills they learn while participating in a marriage education program. This study addresses how marriages improved as a result of participating in the marriage education program, Married and Loving It![R] and what specific components of the learning experience facilitated the change. Using grounded theory methodology, the data collected from 12 participants, six married couples through in depth semi-structured interviews, revealed how participating in Married and Loving It![R] can assist couples in improving their relationships by guiding them through a developmental process. It is through skill development and a greater understanding of themselves and their spouse; couples are able to make positive changes in their behaviors and attitudes which influence their marriages. (Contains 1 figure.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Nova Southeastern University. 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317. Tel: 954-262-5389; Fax: 954-262-3970; Web site: http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10