Influence of a Statewide Marriage Initiative on Clergy Involvement in Marriage Preparation

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ID11220946
AuthorsJoe D Wilmoth (Mississippi State University, corresponding author), Samantha L Smyser (Mississippi State University), Samantha Smyser (Mississippi State University), Tabitha Staier (b Child Guidance Center , Jacksonville, Florida, USA), Tabitha R Staier (Child Guidance Center), Tommy M Phillips (0000-0002-6061-5299, Mississippi State University)
Year2010
Volume46
Issue4
Pages278-299
Publication date2010-05-28
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueMarriage & Family Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0149-4929 • E-ISSN: 1540-9635
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01494929.2010.499334
OpenAlexW1978981446
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited19

Although government-funded community healthy marriage initiatives (CHMIs) often focus on clergy-provided premarital education, little is known about the influence of a statewide initiative on clergy attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors. The purpose of this study was to compare Oklahoma clergy over time and Oklahoma clergy with clergy from other states. The findings suggest that the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative (OMI), one of the earliest and largest CHMIs, has influenced clergy attitudes and perceived effectiveness but has had a limited effect on clergy behaviors. In addition, the findings suggest that Oklahoma clergy did not significantly differ from other clergy in the United States regarding premarital education attitudes and behaviors despite the efforts of the OMI. Based on these findings, policymakers should reevaluate approaches to clergy involvement in CHMIs

Government (linguistics · Perception · Political science · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics · Psychology · Social Psychology

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