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“Extremely toxic and evil” reflections on gender identity change efforts by Christian religious leaders: Implications for therapy with transgender and nonbinary clients Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Christi R. McGeorge, Katelyn O. Coburn
Given the religious groundings that support the practice of gender identity change efforts (GICE), we sought to explore the beliefs of Christian religious leaders about this practice and their understanding of marginalized gender identities. Nineteen religious leaders mainly from diverse Mainline Christian Protestant traditions were interviewed. Queer theory‐informed thematic analysis revealed two
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How does my partner see me? Metaperceptions of personality and couple satisfaction Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Camilla Matera, Elena Pirani
This study examined the association between congruence in the two partners' perceptions and their relationship satisfaction. We considered congruence between metaperception and partner‐perception (meta‐partner) and between metaperceptions and self‐rated personality (meta‐self). The participants were 236 heterosexual couples. Each couple member reported couple satisfaction and personality traits (in
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Hearing the voices of Black Africans: Essential components for culturally relevant marriage enrichment programs in South Africa Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Kabaro Grace Neswiswa, Susanne Jacobs
The literature on marriage supports teaching essential skills to enhance relationship quality and prevent divorce. However, limited marriage and relationship curricula tailored for African cultures, especially within the South African context, are currently available. This study aimed to redress gaps in literature and practice, outlining elements for inclusion into a marriage enrichment program (MEP)
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Correction to “Relationship mindfulness, negative relationship quality, and physical health” Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2024-03-05
Morris, K. L., McDowell, C. N., Tawfiq, D., Outler, C., & Kimmes, J. G. (2023). Relationship mindfulness, negative relationship quality, and physical health. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 50(1), 136−149. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12677 The authors discovered a relatively minor coding mistake in the data for the relationship mindfulness variable, where the reported male relationship mindfulness
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Perceptions of the effect of parental deportation on adult intimate relationships Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Sandra Espinoza, Sean Davis, Gita Seshadri
Research has shown that children of undocumented Latinx parents in the United States are at greater risk for negative long‐term effects on their mental health and overall well‐being. Chief among these concerns are the negative effects of disrupted attachment processes, as deported parents are often taken from their families by force and required to parent from afar, if they can continue parenting at
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Child and family characteristics in multisystemic therapy for child abuse and neglect (MST‐CAN): Are there associations with treatment outcome? Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Corinna Buderer, Tom Kirsch, Tania Pérez, Cynthia Cupit Swenson, Ute Fürstenau, Bruno Rhiner
Evidence‐based indication for targeted interventions is a central approach in the field of child welfare and psychotherapy. This study explored the characteristics of children and families referred to Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST‐CAN) in Switzerland and their associations with treatment outcomes. We sought to identify subgroups of children and families referred to MST‐CAN
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Understanding African American help‐seeking for romantic relationships: Advocacy, barriers, and considerations Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Aimee Hubbard, Steven Harris, Mary Dick, DasJohn McGee
African American couples experience greater levels of relationship distress than other racial/ethnic groups, but they are less likely to seek formal couple counseling. Existing literature highlights the importance of community support in the form of church, family, and friends. While the literature suggests that African Americans encounter unique barriers, we do not know how racism and discrimination
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Validation of a new assessment of hostile attribution bias in romantic relationships: The Hostile Attributions in Romantic Relationships Test Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Danyang Li, Benjamin Coker, Angela C. Rowe
While hostile attributional bias (a tendency to interpret others' behaviors as intentionally hostile) is associated with negative outcomes in romantic relationships, no measure has been developed specifically for this context. Here, we describe the development and validation of a self-report questionnaire across three studies, named Hostile Attribution in Romantic Relationships Test. Study 1 introduces
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Assessing family relations in borderline personality disorder: A relational approach Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Mariona Roca, Anna Vilaregut, Teresa Pretel-Luque, Natàlia Calvo, Álvaro Frías, Marc Ferrer
The aims of the current study are to describe the basic family relationships, parental bonding patterns, and dyadic adjustment of families with offspring diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and to explore the correlations between these variables related to family relations and BPD symptomatology. The sample consisted of 194 participants, including parents from the control (N = 76)
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Attachment as an intermediary variable between childhood maltreatment and perceived partner responsiveness in adolescents and young adults Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Carolyne Gosselin, Marie-Ève Daspe, Audrey Brassard, Yvan Lussier, Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel
Cumulative childhood maltreatment (CCM) is associated with relationship difficulties including lower perceived partner responsiveness (PPR)—the degree of feeling cared for, understood, and validated by a person's partner. Attachment theory is understood via its representations of self and others and could offer a better understanding of how CCM effects continue into adulthood and affect PPR. We examined
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Mindfulness, awareness, partner caring, and romantic relationship quality: Structural equation modeling Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Cheolwoo Park, Victor W. Harris, Kate Fogarty
Studies investigating the potential structures underlying the connection between mindfulness and romantic relationship quality are not sufficient and require additional empirical findings. The current study aimed to examine a hypothesized model underlying the association between mindfulness and relationship quality, while investigating the roles of individuals' level of awareness and application of
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An attachment perspective on couple interaction: Helping couples signal needs clearly and respond appropriately Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Ryan B. Seedall, Karen S. Wampler
Attachment theory provides some important insights into couple relationships, including highlighting the importance of communicating one's needs clearly while also having a partner who is properly attuned and appropriately responsive to those needs. The purpose of this study was to provide an initial empirical examination of the signal-response dynamic. More specifically, we used data from 63 couples
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Is the association of sexual quality with relationship satisfaction really stronger when the sexual relationship is functioning poorly? Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-12-03 Dean M. Busby, Nathan D. Leonhardt, Veronica Hanna-Walker, Chelom E. Leavitt
The purpose of this article is to bring empirical evidence to the oft-quoted assumption that sexual quality has a stronger association with the overall relationship when sexuality is dysfunctional as compared to when it is optimal. Using three national samples to analyze a structural equation model, the results verified this assumption with some adaptations. There was an interaction between the association
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The association between caregiver psychiatric distress and perceived barriers to behavioral health treatment participation for youth in the juvenile legal system Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Kaitlin M. Sheerin, Shannon Williamson-Butler, Alyssa Vieira, Miyah Grant, Kathleen A. Kemp
Youth in the juvenile legal system (JLS) evidence high rates of behavioral health concerns but struggle to access services. Given that caregivers are often tasked with helping their child to initiate and persist with services, it seems important to understand how their own well-being impacts their experiences of barriers to treatment participation for their child. The present study examined the link
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Improvements in depressive symptoms following a brief relationship intervention Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Erica A. Mitchell, Patricia N. E. Roberson, Michaela DiPillo, James V. Cordova, Kristina Coop Gordon
In the United States, 21 million adults are diagnosed with depression. Couple therapy effectively treats depression, however, couples encounter access barriers. The Relationship Checkup is an assessment and feedback intervention delivered in participants' homes. The current study examines changes in relationship satisfaction and depressive symptoms, and moderators and mechanisms of change in a community
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Development and psychometric properties of the Couple Interaction Pattern Scale Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Xiaoyi Fang, Ziyuan Chen, Wei Tong, Caixin Gao, Hongyu Zhang, Qingyin Li
This study developed the Couple Interaction Pattern Scale (CIPS) based on the interpersonal theory, comprising five subscales: friendly complementary (FC), hostile complementary (HC), mutual hostile-dominant (MHD), friendly-dominant eliciting hostile-submissive (FDHS), and hostile-dominant eliciting friendly-submissive (HDFS). The psychometric properties of the CIPS were examined through three independent
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Black therapists' experiences with their Black clients: A systematic review Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Alexus Hamilton
This systematic review explores Black therapists' experiences with their Black clients. The search initially identified 459 possible articles. Through the study selection process, following the Cochrane Collaboration's guidelines, the 459 studies were narrowed down to 11 studies. A total of eight qualitative studies and three quantitative studies were identified. The analytic process of this review
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JMFT annual report 2022 Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Steven M. Harris, Erin J. Guyette
In last year's annual report I indicated that the flow of manuscripts had begun to taper off midway through 2021. In 2022 this trend continued. As I reflect on my own scholarly productivity at the University of Minnesota, I know that the COVID-19 years took a toll on me and my energy for work. It is almost as if working non-stop for 2 years wore me down…go figure. I'm assuming that the restricted flow
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Relationship mindfulness, negative relationship quality, and physical health Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Katherine L. Morris, Chrystal N. McDowell, Dania Tawfiq, Carson Outler, Jonathan G. Kimmes
Romantic relationships have the potential to be a great source of support or a significant stressor depending on the quality of the relationship. Given the importance of these relationships, it is important to explore possible predictors of relationship quality, primarily if such predictors can be targeted in a clinical setting. Relationship mindfulness, or the propensity to be mindful in the setting
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“I'm fighting with BPD instead of my partner”: A dyadic interpretative phenomenological analysis of the lived experience of couples navigating borderline personality disorder Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Abigail M. O'Leary, Ashley L. Landers, Jeffrey B. Jackson
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is associated with romantic relationship distress and dissolution. The complex interaction between BPD and romantic relationships warrants further attention. Dyadic interviews (N = 10) were conducted to examine the experience and impact of BPD on couples' relationships. The results of interpretative phenomenological analysis consisted of two superordinate themes
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Married women's response to spousal pornography use: A grounded theory Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Misha D. Crawford, Mark H. Butler, Loren D. Marks, Chelom J. Leavitt
Empirical research suggests that married women may more commonly experience spousal pornography use as a relational attachment threat and are more likely to experience negative relational outcomes such as distress and loss of trust. The purpose of this study was to develop a grounded theory of married women's response to the discovery or disclosure of spousal pornography use. This study included the
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The role of emotional dysregulation in the association between family-of-origin conflict and romantic relationship maintenance Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Matthew A. Ogan, J. Kale Monk, Rachel B. Thibodeau-Nielsen, Amber Vennum, Kristy Soloski
Family-of-origin systems are consequential for the emotional well-being of offspring. These influences are likely to last into adulthood, affecting adult children's romantic relationships. The mechanisms by which family-of-origin environments influence adult romantic relationships are not fully understood. In a sample of 118 different-sex couples, we tested the effects of negative family-of-origin
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Relationship satisfaction in Black heterosexual couples: The role of self-compassion and openness Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Zenova Williams, Joyce Baptist
The study examined how Black heterosexual couples cope with the impact of racial discrimination on their relationship. The Vulnerability Stress Adaptation (VSA) model was utilized to examine the role of self-compassion in mitigating negative interaction in the relationship and how racial discrimination might disrupt this protective process. Further, the influence of open communication on the relationship
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Parental efficacy after a military parenting program: A dyadic latent growth model Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Qiyue Cai, Sydni Basha, Abigail H. Gewirtz
Parental efficacy is an important aspect of parenting and a key outcome in many parenting programs. However, most studies focus on mothers, and less is known about the relationship between coparents' parental efficacy over time following intervention, and how parental distress can impact parental efficacy. The current study (N = 271 heterosexual couples; 162 intervention and 109 control) used a dyadic
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Examining engagement in a self-in-relationship observation exercise by couples coping with breast cancer: A qualitative analysis of text-based feedback Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Sami I. Harb, Karen D. Fergus
Young women with breast cancer (BC) and their partners generally face greater psychosocial difficulties relative to older couples, justifying the need for targeted support for this group. Toward this end, we examined how couples facing BC responded to participating in a self-in-relationship observation exercise intended to improve the relationship. Participants (N = 60) were 30 women and 30 male partners
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Systematic review and data synthesis on the treatment of sexual violence victimization by an intimate partner Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Gunnur Karakurt, Allison L. Baier, Alexandra R. Bowling, Srinidhi Singuri, Cerag Oguztuzun, Shari Bolen
This study aims to conduct a systematic review and synthesis on the treatment of sexual violence victimization by an intimate partner evaluating specifically the impact of treatment on mental health outcomes of female sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors. We followed the Cochrane Handbook for Systemic Reviews of Interventions guidelines for the process of conducting systematic reviews.
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Relational sanctification, communal coping, and depression among African American couples Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Antonius D. Skipper, Andrew H. Rose, Noel A. Card, Travis James Moore, Debra Lavender-Bratcher, Cassandra Chaney
Despite the common use of religious buffers, African Americans are disproportionately affected by depressive symptoms. Communal coping may serve as one factor in helping religious African American couples alleviate the symptoms of depression. This study examines the association between relational sanctification and depressive symptoms as mediated by the communal coping of 467 African American married
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Justifying by degrees: A grounded theory of men's decision-making process in infidelity Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Carlos Perez, Stephen T. Fife, Dane Eggleston, Jason B. Whiting
Infidelity is a common reason couples seek therapeutic help as betrayed partners are often hurt and dismayed by their partners' decision to engage in an extradyadic relationship. Despite its common occurrence, there are very few empirical studies of the decision-making process behind infidelity. To address this gap, the current study used grounded theory, a qualitative approach commonly used to develop
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Talking and making meaning about parental mental health problems: The role of children's family caregivers Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Rebecca J. Gammage, Lizette Nolte
When a parent is less able to meet their children's needs due to a severe and enduring mental health problem (MHP), other adult family members often help with childcare. We present a Grounded Theory of how children's family caregivers construct meaning about the parental MHP and communicate about it with children. Nineteen caregivers participated in qualitative interviews. Each supported at least one
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Maternal engagement, relational closeness, and adolescent internalizing symptoms: The association of engaged mothering with adolescent depression and anxiety Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-08-15 Benjamin Jones, Jared Durtschi, Brooke Keilholtz
Prevalence rates of anxiety and depression have increased among adolescents in recent years. The etiology of these internalizing symptoms is complex, but mothers can play a role in the mental health of their adolescent children. Using data from Year 15 of the fragile families and child well-being study, we analyzed associations between adolescent-reported maternal engagement, mother–adolescent relationship
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Relationship standards and Malay Muslim couples' marital satisfaction Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-08-06 Noratthiah Nordin, William Kim Halford, Fiona K. Barlow, Khairul A. Mastor
Relationship standards are beliefs about what is important in high-quality couple relationships. Clarifying standards cross-culturally informs theory about relationship quality and goals for culturally appropriate couple therapy. The current study assessed four standards (Couple Bond, Family Responsibility, Relationship Effort, and Religion) in n = 113 Malay Muslim couples, and the association of those
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How therapists respond to “uneven” alliances in couple and family therapy: A conversation-analytic study Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Bernadetta Janusz, Joanna Pawelczyk, Barbara Józefik
This article examines how family and couple therapists respond to uneven alliances with their clients at the micro-level of therapeutic exchanges in the context of Interpersonal Process Recall (IPR) interviews. We operationalize uneven alliance with the interactional concept of asymmetry of affiliation. To this end, first, using conversation analysis (CA), we identify episodes of asymmetry of affiliation
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“No, It's You:” Dyadic perceived need for change predicts relationship education outcomes Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 J. Scott Crapo, Kay Bradford, Olena Kopystynska, Bryan K. Spuhler, Brian J. Higginbotham
Relationship education (RE) efforts have been shown to help couples and individuals with a variety of family relationships. However, much still needs to be identified in terms of what factors are salient to outcomes. Drawing on therapeutic models of change, we have identified perceived need for change as one such potential factor. Using data from a couple RE course (n = 447 couples), we assessed how
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Affection preference, enactment, and relationship satisfaction: A dyadic analysis of love languages Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Anthony E. Coy, Lindsey M. Rodriguez
Despite its popularity, The Five Love Languages relationship self-help book has received little empirical investigation. This may result in a disconnect between clinicians and clients with preconceived notions based on the book. The current research sought to evaluate love languages through the lens of responsiveness by examining if an accurate or biased understanding of partner preferences for different
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“How did you stay together so long?” Relationship longevity, a cross-generational qualitative study Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-07-07 Christian Heim, Caroline Heim
This global qualitative study adopted a cross-generational approach considering key factors contributing to relationship longevity. Relatively few studies consider factors leading to relationship longevity as articulated by couples themselves, and there is a paucity of research considering young couples' questions regarding relationship longevity. This study has two sample groups. In sample one (n = 137)
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“Bringing and Removing Self from the Table”: Therapists’ use and management of eating disorder lived experience in the treatment of clients with eating disorders Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-07-05 Ashley A. King, Jody M. Russon
Therapists report significant countertransference reactions when treating clients with eating disorders (EDs). Countertransference may be pronounced among therapists with eating disorder lived experience (EDLE). Minimal research examines how therapists with EDLE negotiate their experiences while treating ED clients. Informed by the person-of-the-therapist philosophy, this study sought to understand
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A case study of virtually delivered emotion-focused family therapy Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Jackson A. Smith, Ahad Bandealy, Dillon T. Browne
Clinical psychologists and therapists are increasingly taking advantage of internet and mobile-based technologies to deliver mental health services for individuals and groups since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is a dearth of research evaluating the appropriateness of virtual platforms for family interventions. Further, no research has examined the effectiveness of weekly emotion-focused family
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A test of the dyadic associations between ineffective arguing, emotional distress, and violence perpetration and victimization among couples seeking therapy Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Dylann F. Lowery, Josh R. Novak, Lenore M. McWey, Scott A. Ketring
Researchers have tested associations between ineffective arguing and emotional distress among couples without relationship violence. Moreover, studies have demonstrated associations between physical violence perpetration and victimization in the aftermath of emotional distress. However, there is a paucity of research examining linkages between ineffective arguing, emotional distress, and physical violence
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Dyadic process and dynamics of caregiving and receiving in suicide recovery among Filipino college-aged students and their families Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Merimee Tampus-Siena, Arsenio S. Alianan
With the increasing incidence of suicidality among the youth, identifying effective care and support that family members provide is essential. Despite numerous studies on the link between suicide mitigation and caregiving, the dyadic process and dynamics of family members supporting youth at risk have been scarcely explored. This study utilizes grounded theory to explore the actions, interactions,
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Multigenerational transmission of differentiation of self – Toward a more in-depth understanding of Bowen's theory concept Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Anna Józefczyk
The multigenerational transmission of differentiation of self is one of the basic concepts of Bowen's Family Systems Theory. It describes how the ability to build healthy and intimate relationships with others can be passed down through generations within the family system. Previous research devoted to the concept has yielded mixed results. However, significant discrepancies can be observed between
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Coparenting change after couple therapy using self-reports and observational data Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Esther Liekmeier, Laura M. Vowels, Jean-Philippe Antonietti, Guy Bodenmann, Joëlle Darwiche
Parent couples are involved in a coparenting bond and in a romantic relationship. Research on couple therapy has mainly explored the impact of couple therapy on romantic relationships; however, little is known about how couple therapy affects the coparenting relationship. Self-reports of positive and negative coparenting and observed emotional behavior in coparenting-related conversation tasks were
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Examining intervention hours attended for couples randomly assigned to receive relationship education Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-05-17 Ryan G. Carlson, Ruiqin Gao, Rainie Gordon, Jungsun Go, Dalena Dillman Taylor, Sejal M. Barden
Relationship education (RE) has shown promise as an effective intervention for couples. Yet, challenges exist with retaining low-income couples and federal funding required that grantees provide at least 12 h of core content. We conducted a follow-up analysis to a randomized trial of RE with low-income couples. We focused on couples randomly assigned to the treatment (N = 579) and examined the influence
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Effectiveness of a marital relationship skills training intervention on marital adjustment among individuals in Hosanna Town, Southwest Ethiopia: A randomized-controlled trial Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-04-24 Likawunt S. Asfaw, Getu D. Alene
Marital distress increases the risk of morbidity and mortality by altering psychological and biological health, including cardiovascular and endocrine function. Numerous interventions have been developed to mitigate marital distress. However, most of these interventions had very specific content and were limited to certain segments of the population. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness
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Emotion-focused skills training for parents with anxious children. A pilot study Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-04-23 Rune Zahl-Olsen, Linda Severinsen, Ben Shahar, Jan Reidar Stiegler, Thomas Bjerregaard Bertelsen
Anxiety disorders are common among children and adolescents. Effective treatments exist, but meta-analyses indicate that 40% of children continue to have significant symptoms posttreatment. Alternative therapeutic interventions are needed. Emotion-focused parental interventions have been found to be effective in targeting children's internalizing difficulties, but no research has examined remission
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Psychopharmacology attitudes, beliefs, and practices among systemic family therapists and supervisors Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-04-10 Adam C. Jones, W. David Robinson, Emilee J. Delbridge, Braden J. Brown, Douglas P. McPhee
Many aspects of systemic family therapist (SFT) training and competence play a vital role in effective treatment and professional satisfaction. One area that has been significantly overlooked by many SFTs is the role of psychotropic medication (PM) in conjunction with talk therapy for optimal mental health outcomes. This study explores the current status of PM in SFT training and clinical practice
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Engagement and response to a psychoeducation program for family members of inpatients undergoing treatment for substance use disorder Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Claudia Cristina de Oliveira Camargo, Francisco L. Neto, Hermano Tavares
The goal of this study was to evaluate a sample of family members, among whom individuals were undergoing inpatient treatment for substance use disorder and identify predictors of engagement in a family support program. A total of 159 family nuclei were analyzed; 36 (22.6%) completed the program and 123 (77.4%) did not complete the program. Compared to nonparticipants, participants were majorly female
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Emotional worlds colliding: A qualitative exploration of the emotional experiences of transgender and cisgender women in romantic relationships during transition Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Lauren Smithee, April Few-Demo
Relationships in which one partner is transgender are often more complex compared to other LGBQ+ couples, due to the ways in which gender transition prompts changes for each partner and their relationship. Despite the impact of transition on both partners, the relationships of transgender people have been underresearched. This study was guided by symbolic interactionism to explore how transgender and
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Trajectories of incarcerated coparenting: Examining differences across race and ethnicity Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-03-02 Eman Tadros, Jared A. Durtschi, Natira Mullet
Emerging research suggests that those coparenting with an incarcerated person experience multiple challenges. Examining incarcerated coparenting among minority fathers is especially salient as their incarceration rates are substantially higher than White males. This study utilized data from the Multi-Site Family Study on Incarceration, Parenting and Partnering Study to examine changes in coparenting
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El Ser del Terapeuta: A narrative examination into family-of-origin influence on the professional self of students in family therapy training in Colombia Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-02-14 Michael Damon Becerra, Mireya O. Botero, Isabel C. Bernal Velez, Adriana S. S. Silva, Luisa Maria S. Garcia, David S. O. Posada
This qualitative narrative study aimed to examine how a family of origin influenced the professional self of Colombian students pursuing a profession in family therapy. Few research studies have investigated the development of self among native Spanish speakers from Colombia. Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in clinical psychology and family therapy internships (N = 16) from the Colombian
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Dyadic effects of interpersonal perception on the quality of couple relationships: Idealization and accuracy matter Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-01-30 Marta Salla, Guillem Feixas
Interpersonal perceptions have an impact on the quality of couple relationships but we want to examine the putative moderating role of gender considering personal meanings as the target of perception. We employed the Couple's Grid to measure interpersonal perception based on personal constructs and the Actor–Partner Interdependence Model (pooled regression) to analyze the mutual effects of partners'
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A comparison of classroom-based and online multicultural training course within a marriage and family therapy training program Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-01-22 Peter M. Rivera, Stephanie Armes, Hee-Sun Cheon, Anne Prouty
This study contributes to an emerging area of research on online learning within marriage and family therapy training programs while responding to the need for research on the effectiveness of multicultural training marriage and family therapists receive. Using 32 students in a marriage and family therapy program and a pretest–posttest design, this study focused on student outcomes across a classroom-based
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Addressing intergenerational trauma in Black families: Trauma-informed socioculturally attuned family therapy Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-01-22 Aiesha T. Lee, Philippa Chin, Aishwarya Nambiar, Natoya Hill Haskins
Increased attention to the prevalence and impact of traumatic experiences have been highlighted within the mental health field since Felitti et al.'s study of adverse childhood experiences. Black communities experience traumatic events at a higher rate than other racial groups. The phenomena of historical trauma, race-based trauma, and intergenerational trauma have been speculated to be reasons for
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Brief emotion-focused family therapy: A 12-month follow-up study Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-01-22 Mirisse Foroughe, Dillon T. Browne, Prakash Thambipillai, Kristina Cordeiro, Robert T. Muller
This study provides a 12-month follow-up evaluation of caregivers after participating in a 2-day Emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) intensive, a brief intervention for caregivers of youth struggling with mental health difficulties. Caregivers (N = 498) of children (N = 337) completed measures of caregiver self-efficacy and child mental health difficulties 1 week before the intervention, immediately
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Relationship dynamics associated with emotional IPV perpetration and victimization: A meta-analysis Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-01-14 Brooke M. Keilholtz, Chelsea M. Spencer, Summer Vail, Megan Palmer
Emotional intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of IPV and frequently co-occurs with other forms of IPV. Risk factors of IPV can give insight to potential pathways and consequences associated with IPV, enhancing treatment efforts. This meta-analysis examined relationship dynamics associated with IPV perpetration and victimization. Our study found victimization of controlling behavior
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The impact of a parent-based prevention intervention on Mexican-descent youths' perceptions of harm associated with drug use: Differential intervention effects for male and female youths Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2023-01-08 Rubén Parra-Cardona, Alyssa Vanderziel, Jaime Fuentes-Balderrama
Parent training (PT) interventions reduce the likelihood of youth problematic behaviors, including drug use. However, the dissemination of culturally adapted PT interventions in low-income Latina/o immigrant communities remains scarce. In this selective prevention study, we examined the extent to which exposure to CAPAS-Youth, a culturally adapted version of the PT intervention known as GenerationPMTO©
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State of research in MFT: Thoughts from the Editor's Chair Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2022-12-30 Steven M. Harris
The Editor of JMFT discusses the state of research in systemic family therapy.
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Couple therapy with parents: Results from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial testing the Integrative Brief Systemic Intervention (IBSI) Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2022-12-21 Joëlle Darwiche, Jean-Philippe Antonietti, Cindy Eira Nunes, Nicolas Favez, Esther Liekmeier, Yves de Roten
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the Integrative Brief Systemic Intervention (IBSI), combining therapeutic work on marital and coparenting relationships with brief systemic therapy (BST-as-usual) for parent couples. Couples were randomly assigned to the IBSI (n = 51) or BST (n = 50). Both treatments were six-session interventions and lasted about 6 months. Questionnaires on individual
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A culturally adapted parenting intervention for the Chilean context: Qualitative indicators of participant satisfaction and contextual and cultural relevance Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2022-12-21 Rubén Parra-Cardona, Viviana Muñoz Retamal, Paulina Peña Fajuri, Luz Cantizano Rioseco, Raúl Perry Mitchell, María Luisa Correa Molina, Nancy Amador Buenabad
Parent training (PT) interventions constitute an empirically demonstrated alternative to promote effective parenting practices and prevent child behavioral and mental health problems. However, the dissemination of evidence-based PT interventions across Latin America remains scarce. This qualitative study had the primary objective of evaluating the level of acceptability of a culturally adapted version
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Randomized controlled trial of the Marriage Checkup: Stress outcomes Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2022-12-16 Astrid B. Leth-Nissen, Hanne N. Fentz, Tea L. Trillingsgaard, Gertraud Stadler
Several couple interventions targeting relationship distress also show beneficial effects on individual mental health. Yet, strikingly few studies report effects on perceived stress. This study examined the effects of a brief couple intervention, the Marriage Checkup (MC), on perceived stress. We randomly assigned 231 couples to receive two MCs (Weeks 7 and 51) or to a waitlist control. Survey data
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Sexual Health and Integrative Pleasure (SHIP) Model: Using a clinical case example to guide assessment and treatment Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (IF 2.577) Pub Date : 2022-12-09 Abby Girard, Nicholas P. Newstrom, Jennifer Connor, Katherine Arenella, Jennifer Vencill, Beatrice “Bean” Robinson
This manuscript presents a conceptual model—the Sexual Health and Integrative Pleasure (SHIP) Model—for the clinical assessment and intervention of sexual health concerns. The model was developed by a group of couple/marital family therapy and psychologists who specialize in the treatment of sexual problems. The model consists of five philosophical foundations (systems framework, intersectionality