Trajectories of relationship and individual functioning among waitlisted couples for an online relationship intervention.

ABSTRACT: To inform research and practice with distressed couples, the current study was designed to examine patterns of change among distressed, help-seeking couples prior to receiving an intervention. Data from this study originate from 221 couples assigned to the waitlist control condition of a randomized controlled trial for couples seeking online help for their relationship. All couples self-selected into the online program and agreed to withhold seeking additional services for their relationship during the waitlist period. In contrast with prior findings, results from the current study indicated a general pattern of mean improvement in both self-reported relationship functioning (e.g., increased relationship satisfaction, partner emotional support) and self-reported individual functioning (i.e

SUBMITTER: Barton AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11229881 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature