The Health Belief Model (HBM;) was constructed to explain which beliefs should be targeted
in communication campaigns to cause positive health behaviors. The model specifies that if …

Formal and informal relationship help-seeking is becoming increasingly common. This
article discusses seven forms of relationship help-seeking: couple therapy, couple …

Despite its demonstrated efficacy, marital therapy's impact has been limited by couples'
general reluctance to seek help unitl their problems become severe. To understand this …

The importance of preparing for marriage is apparent when one considers the
consequences of marital distress and the high rate of divorce. Pre-marital inventories help …

Newlywed spouses routinely hope and believe that their relationships will thrive, but
theoretical accounts differ on whether optimistic projections such as believing that one's …

To examine the current and potential future impact of formal and informal resources to
enhance romantic relationships, 1,160 individuals were surveyed. When asked about …

Background: Understanding why individuals decide to participate in mindfulness-based
practices can aid in the development of effective health promotion outreach efforts. Purpose …

Effective, accessible prevention programs are needed for adults at heightened risk for
intimate partner violence (IPV). This parallel group randomized controlled trial examines …

Although Muslims in the United States are a growing population, there is limited research on
their relational patterns and how they prepare for marriage. We conducted in‐depth …

BACKGROUND: Diabetes is one of the deadliest and most costly diseases. Attrition rates
among patients in diabetes management programs may preclude optimal success …