Sharing quality time with your family can build stronger relationships and foster a sense of wellbeing for all family members. The family vacation is a traditional part of the American summer and is intended to forge these family bonds in a relaxed environment. We all know that family vacations can often be expensive due to […]
This bibliography is a compilation of resources on a variety of topics of interest to marriage and family researchers.
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 bibliography is a compilation of resources related to later-life marriage. It is divided into two sections– 1) Scholarly Summaries of Research on Later-Life Marriage and Family Life and 2) A Bibliography of Recent Research on Later-Life Marriage.
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 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; […]
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.