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 […]
Objective–This report presents prevalence estimates by marital status for selected health status and limitations, health conditions, and health risk behaviors among U.S. adults, using data from the 1999?2002 National Health Interview Surveys (NHIS). Methods–Data for the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population were collected using computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI). The household response rate for the NHIS was […]
There are some simple things you can do almost every day to maintain a good relationship. This resource provides couples a list of practical, everyday tips to strengthen and maintain a healthy marriage. (Author abstract)
During the courtship process, romantic feelings are usually very strong and partners go out of their way to reveal them to each other. With time though, these romantic feelings can fade. This tip sheet is designed to offer a few practical ideas for couples wishing to “”fight the fade”” and reignite the romance.(Author abstract)
This resource provides couples a list of positive elements that contribute to and support a healthy marriage. (Author abstract)
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 […]
Screening and Assessment for Domestic Violence is the fourth in a series of 5 related Guides developed for relationship and marriage educators and program administrators to help them understand and respond to domestic violence issues that may arise within their programs. This Guide describes what has been learned to date about how HMR programs might […]