This study examines the correlates of marital satisfaction using data from a national probability sample of African Americans (N = 962) and Black Caribbeans (N = 560). Findings reveal differences between African Americans and Black Caribbeans, and men and women within those groups, in the predictors of marital satisfaction. Black Caribbean women reported overall higher […]

The communication gap between Generation X and baby boomers creates more than just family problems. When marketing to Xers, middle-aged executives need to understand that consumer targets have values different than their own. For example, Xers are more likely to seek a balance of work and leisure activities than boomers were as young adults. They […]

In this article, perceptions of marriage preparation programs were assessed among Black and White college students. Blacks reported a greater need for marriage preparation than Whites. (Author abstract modified)

Meeting the needs of a generation overwhelmed by divorce odds, relationship experts Les & Leslie Parrott share seven key questions to help couples identify and overcome stumbling blocks to a building a healthy, lifelong marriage. (A curriculum resource) Para satisfacer las necesidades de una generación abrumada por las estadísticas de divorcio, los expertos en relaciones […]