Marriage Enrichment
- 16 March 1981
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Marriage & Family Review
- Vol. 3 (1-2) , 1-27
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j002v03n01_01
Abstract
Marriage enrichment is viewed as a philosophy, a process, and a variety of programs. The philosophy of marriage enrichment is based on a positive, growth-oriented, dynamic view of marriage which suggests that people and relationships have strengths and resources which can be tapped and developed. The process of marriage enrichment has three major theoretical bases: the Rogerian emphasis on providing an empathic environment, the behavioral emphasis on learning and practicing specific skills, and the use of group process for providing a safe learning environment. The process is dynamic, experiential, educational, and preventive in nature. The variety of marriage enrichment programs is described and a historical overview of the research literature on marriage enrichment is provided. A detailed review of the research literature on marriage enrichment leads to the conclusion that the appropriate attitude about the effectiveness of marriage enrichment programs is one of cautious optimism. The results of outcome...Keywords
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