Changes in Relationship Satisfaction and Psychological Distress During the Course of a Marriage Education Program Laura E. Frame, Ph.D. & Samantha C. Litzinger,

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Changes in Relationship Satisfaction and Psychological Distress During the Course of a Marriage Education Program Laura E. Frame, Ph.D. & Samantha C. Litzinger, Ph.D. University Behavioral Associates Supporting Healthy Marriage Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Summary of findings:  Most spouses presented for marriage education with significant relationship and psychological distress  Couples reported significant gains in relationship satisfaction and reliable decreases in psychological distress (including symptom distress) at completion of workshops, although some still remained distressed Implications:  Marriage educators must be prepared to serve couples presenting with significant distress  Clinically trained marriage educators are able to competently assess and manage the psychological distress, relationship distress, and marital conflict that often emerges during workshops and couple contacts  Initial and ongoing assessment of individual and relationship functioning is critical for the identification of those in need of additional services  Marriage education may be a “gateway” for mental health services and marriage educators can help reduce stigma about, enhance motivation for, and increase access to quality mental health services Discussion  Numerous couple processes (e.g., affective expression, communication, emotional intimacy) impact relationship satisfaction and stability (Karney & Bradbury, 1995)  Life stressors and individual characteristics (e.g., physical and mental health) also impact relationship satisfaction and stability  A bi-directional, reciprocal association exists between relationship quality and mental health (Whisman & Uebelacker, 2003)  Relationship distress can increase the probability of onset and prolong the course of mental health problems  The presence of mental health problems can contribute to increases in relationship distress  Marriage education is traditionally viewed as a preventative intervention for relatively satisfied couples not experiencing high levels of distress  However, low-income couples face many stressors, are at higher risk for relationship and psychological distress, and often have limited access to services for these issues (Knox & Fein, 2008)  Therefore, free marriage education may be attractive to distressed low-income couples  Marriage education may reduce relationship and psychological distress by enhancing conflict management and communication skills, reducing stressful negative interactions, and increasing intimacy and perceived social support Purpose:  The current case studies examined changes in the relationship satisfaction and psychological distress of three low-income couples throughout their participation in the UBA Supporting Healthy Marriage program in the Bronx, NY  It was expected that some couples would report elevated levels of relationship distress and psychological distress at program enrollment  It was expected that couples would report increases in relationship satisfaction and decreases in psychological distress over the course of their participation in the program Background Participants:  Eligibility : 18+ yrs old, identify as married, child under 18 living in home or pregnant, 200% of poverty level  Majority of participants reside in Bronx NY, one of the poorest urban counties in the US, and identify as Hispanic or African-American  Couple 1: Hispanic couple in their 30s; together for 5 years; 2-yr-old child  Couple 2: Hispanic couple (wife in 30s, husband in 40s); married 7 years; blended family; 4 children  Couple 3: Hispanic couple (wife in 20s, husband in 30s); married 5 years; 3-yr-old child Measures: Couple Satisfaction Index (CSI-32; Funk & Rogge, 2007 )  32-item measure of relationship satisfaction  Range = 0-161; Mean = 121 (SD = 32)  Scores below are in distressed range  Significant change = points  Administered at intake, 1st, 6th, & 11th workshops Outcome Questionnaire 45.2 (OQ-45:2; Lambert et al, 1996 )  45-item measure of psychological distress assessing: symptom distress (depression, anxiety), interpersonal relationships, social role (work, leisure)  Total score range = (63+ indicates distress)  Reliable change = 14+ points  Administered at 1st, 6th, & 11th workshops Intervention:  Couples completed conjoint interview at intake to assess relationship and individual functioning  Couples attended 11 weekly, 2-hr marriage education workshops led by clinically-trained facilitator pair  Adopted Gottman’s Loving Couples, Loving Children (LCLC, Inc., 2008) designed to help couples: 1) build marital friendship, 2) manage conflict, and 3) create shared meaning  Utilized interactive teaching modalities: Videos, group discussion, information sharing, skill-building exercises with coaching by facilitators  When indicated, participants were referred for affordable individual, couple, and/or family therapy  Couples also had access to supportive services (e.g., employment services, referrals for legal services) MethodResults Note: * indicates significant change from Intake Note: * indicates reliable change from Week 1 Note: * indicates significant change from Intake Note: * indicates reliable change from Week 1