This report is an extensive summary of the research on marriage and military service. Topics covered in these studies include marriage and military retention and career orientation; dual-military marriages; women in the military; deployment; prisoners of war; the effects of combat on marriage; potential relationship problems in military marriages; spousal abuse and aggression; divorce rates; […]
Work and marriage are two very important parts of adult’s lives, and sometimes the demands of one can interfere with the demands of the other. Work-spouse conflict occurs when the pressures from one role make it hard to be successful in the other role. These FAQs focus on how work arrangements affect this work-spouse conflict […]
In 2004, 14 million people in the United States reported having an Asian heritage, making up percent of the U.S. population. Given this large and growing population, Asian American marriage is an important topic. This fact sheet contains answers to some common questions about Asian Americans and marriage, using findings from scientifically sound research. Research […]
One of the most prominent forms of entertainment in American culture is gambling. Going to Las Vegas, visiting local casinos, or playing the lottery is widely viewed as fun and “”harmless”” entertainment within our society. The Internet and the advancement of technology have made it possible for people to gamble secretly and conveniently 24 hours […]
Marriage puts two individuals into a setting in which they must work together to manage and use their money. It is easy to forget that marriage is a financial partnership as well as a romantic relationship. Yet financial practices and patterns can help or harm marriages. These FAQs answer some common questions about finances in […]
This FAQ answers some common questions about infidelity using findings from scientifically sound research. Research doesn’t have all the answers, but it can shed a great deal of light on many questions. (Author abstract)
This PowerPoint presentation was used during the National Healthy Marriage Resource Center Webinar Training held on January 23, 2008, and designed to assist grantees with a better understanding of how to apply federal rules entitled “”Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations,”” with a particular emphasis on the standard for determining whether curricula contains inherently religious activities. […]
This fact sheet addresses the challenges facilitators face when trying to recruit participants into their healthy marriage programs. Topics to consider in developing a marketing strategy include identifying your population, marketing methods, crafting your message, cultural sensitivity, appealing to men, and sustaining interest.
This How to Guide is designed for anyone in the process of selecting a facility in which to offer a healthy marriage program. It is also for facilitators preparing to deliver a Healthy Marriage (HM) workshop. The goal of this guide is to provide concrete tips and tools that will help practitioners prepare to deliver […]
This guide offers a list of low-cost or free curricula to support efforts to strengthen relationships for singles, couples, parents or families. It will help you find Web-based and other resources including materials developed with federal funding that are available forpublic distribution. It is the second in a series of guides designed by Administration for […]