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Summary
Marines tend to marry younger than civilians, and there is some evidence that they are underprepared for the demands of marriage, as indicated by the high divorce rates among young Marines. iRelate is a three-stage intimate relationship education program for young Marines in various stages of partnering: dating, engagement, and early marriage. Initial evaluation results indicate that iRelate has a high level of acceptability for young Marines, and may help them enter marriage with a more realistic understanding of its challenges.
Citation
Lloyd, G. M., Munoz, D. R., Tremblay, P. S., Foskett, M. E., Hallett, M. M., Distelberg, B. J. (2015). iRelate: A Comprehensive Approach Empowering Young Marines to Succeed at Intimate Relationships. Contemporary Family Therapy, 37, 247-260. doi:10.1007/s10591-015-9333-y