Marriage Preparation Education Programs

An Assessment of Their Components

Bibliographic Data

ID11221044
AuthorsGeniel Rowley Childs (Brigham Young University), Stephen Farr Duncan
Year2012
Volume48
Issue1
Pages59-81
Publication date2012-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueMarriage & Family Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0149-4929 • E-ISSN: 1540-9635
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01494929.2011.626893
OpenAlexW1973395417
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited29

In an effort to evaluate marriage preparation education (MPE) programs against recognized standards of program development, eight MPE programs were examined according to the four components (content, instructional process, implementation process, and evaluation process) of an evaluative model. A team of three researchers rated program components according to a determined set of rubric descriptors and offered qualitative comments associated with program utilization. Results showed that none of the selected programs scored consistently high or low on all program components measured. Most programs had research-supported foundations but were lacking in evaluation information and tools. Qualitative results highlighted strengths and weaknesses among current MPE programs. Recommendations are offered for improving MPE programs and professional standards in the field of MPE

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