A Randomized Controlled Trial of Relationship Education in the U.S. Army: 2-Year Outcomes

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Summary

The effectiveness of an evidence-based, couple relationship education (CRE) program was evaluated at two Army bases. The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program with an additional focus on coping with deployments and reunions was used. A randomized controlled trial with two years of follow-up that examined marital quality and stability was conducted.

Citation
Stanley, S. M., Rhoades, G. K., Loew, B. A., Allen, E. S., Carter, S., Osborne, L. J., Prentice, D., Markman, H. J. (2014). A Randomized Controlled Trial of Relationship Education in the U.S. Army: 2-Year Outcomes. Family Relations, 63, 482-495. doi:10.1111/fare.12083