Determinants and Long-Term Effects of Attendance Levels in a Marital Enrichment Program for African American Couples
Determinants and Long-Term Effects of Attendance Levels in a Marital Enrichment Program for African American Couples
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DOI：
10.1111/jmft.12126
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发表时间：
2016-04-01
影响因子：
2.2
通讯作者：
Brody, Gene H.
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作者：
Barton, Allen W.;Beach, Steven R. H.;Brody, Gene H.
虽然大多数有效的婚姻丰富计划是多会话，很少有研究探讨是否结果不同，根据会议出席，特别是在少数群体低于平均参与预防计划。因此，本研究调查出席水平和长期改善夫妇功能之间的164对夫妇参与促进强大的非裔美国人家庭计划。结构方程模型表明，会议出席预测2年的变化，男性的报告的沟通，承诺，和配偶的支持（轻微），但不是女性的。预测出勤率的个人和夫妇特征也被确定。结果突出了明显的性别差异，持续出勤的影响，以及提供早期标识符的非裔美国夫妇在低程序出勤率的风险增加的特点。
Although most efficacious marital enrichment programs are multisession, few studies have explored whether outcomes differ according to session attendance, particularly among minority groups with lower than average participation in prevention programs. This study therefore investigates attendance levels and long-term improvements in couple functioning among 164 couples participating in the Promoting Strong African American Families program. Structural equation models indicated session attendance predicted 2-year changes for men's reports of communication, commitment, and spousal support (marginally) but not for women's. Individual and couple characteristics that predicted attendance levels were also identified. Results highlight distinct gender differences in the effects of sustained attendance as well as characteristics that provide early identifiers for African American couples at increased risk of low program attendance.