Couple relationship education in Australia
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2005
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Halford, W.
Simons, M.
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Family Process, 2005; 44(2):147-159
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<jats:p>In Australia, the strengthening of marriage through relationship education has received strong governmental policy support and some modest financial support. Couple relationship education services are offered by a variety of community‐based, church‐affiliated, and church‐based providers. There is a strong emphasis on providing programs that are developed locally in response to perceived couple needs and government policies. Available evaluations show that most couples who attend education value the service, but relationship education providers need to do a better job reaching out to couples at high risk for future relationship problems, and more research is needed on the effects of education on long‐term marital outcomes. There is significant scope for building on current initiatives to incorporate evidence‐based approaches and to expand the program reach to more couples.</jats:p>
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