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PREP inside and out: marriage education for inmates.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18831311     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Although research has demonstrated that marriage education has positive effects on relationship quality, little is known about how such services impact relationships where one partner is incarcerated. The current study implemented an adapted version of the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP Inside and Out) for inmates in Oklahoma correctional facilities. Inmates, with or without their partners, participated in the 12-hour program. The impact of the program was investigated on a range of relationship variables including satisfaction with relationship, dedication, confidence, communication skills, friendship, and negative interactions as reported by the inmate partner. Participants reported substantial gains in all variables and in overall satisfaction with their relationship after completing the program, regardless of their gender and racial/ethnic background. Implications for future marriage education programs and research in prisons are discussed.
Authors:
Lindsey Einhorn; Tamara Williams; Scott Stanley; Nicole Wunderlin; Howard Markman; Joanne Eason
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Family process     Volume:  47     ISSN:  0014-7370     ISO Abbreviation:  Fam Process     Publication Date:  2008 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-10-03     Completed Date:  2009-01-08     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0400666     Medline TA:  Fam Process     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  341-56     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Denver, CO 80208, USA. lschacht@du.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Communication
Family Characteristics*
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations*
Male
Marriage / psychology*
Personal Satisfaction
Prisoners*
Program Development*
Teaching*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R01 HD053314/HD/NICHD NIH HHS

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