THE STUDY OF THE OUTCOMES OF COUNSELLING COHABITING COUPLES IN VARIOUS CONTEXTS AND ENVIRONMENTS

Authors

  • Mukul Dagar MA (Counselling Psychology), India. Author
  • Raunaq Chawla Delhi University, India. Author

Keywords:

Cohabitation, Social Support, Premarital Counselling, Relationship Support

Abstract

Relationship researchers have long studied factors that boost or detract from relationship success. Social support and premarital counselling are factors that have been shown to boost relationship satisfaction and relationship success. However, little is known about how relationship status may influence attitudes toward social support and premarital counselling. Cohabitation has become increasingly prevalent in modern societies, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for couples seeking to navigate intimate relationships. Counselling interventions tailored for cohabiting couples have emerged as a vital resource for addressing relational issues and enhancing overall well-being. This abstract provides a comprehensive overview of the outcomes of counselling interventions for cohabiting couples across diverse contexts and environments. Drawing from a synthesis of existing research literature, this review examines the efficacy of counselling interventions in improving relationship satisfaction, communication skills, conflict resolution, and overall relational functioning among cohabiting couples. The analysis encompasses various contexts, including cultural, socioeconomic, and demographic factors, as well as different environmental settings such as community-based programs, private therapy practices, and online counselling platforms. Furthermore, the review discusses emerging trends in counselling delivery, including the integration of technology-mediated interventions and the expansion of outreach efforts to underserved communities. It underscores the need for further research to explore the long-term effectiveness and sustainability of counselling interventions for cohabiting couples, as well as the development of innovative strategies to address evolving relationship dynamics in contemporary societies.

 

References

Amato, Paul R. 2010. Research on divorce: Continuing trends and new developments. Journal of Marriage and Family 72: 650–66.

Conger, Rand D., Katherine J. Conger, and Monica J. Martin. 2010. Socioeconomic status, family processes, and individual development. Journal of Marriage and Family 72: 685–704.

Don, Brian P., and Matthew D. Hammond. 2017. Social support in intimate relationships: The role of relationship autonomy. Personality and Social Support Bulletin 43: 1–13.

Furman, Wyndol. 2002. The emerging field of adolescent romantic relationships. Current Directions in Psychological Science 11: 177–80.

Guzzo, Karen Benjamin. 2014. Trends in cohabitation outcomes: Compositional changes and engagement among never-married young adults. Journal of Marriage and Family 76: 826–42.

Hamon, Raeann, and Suzanne Smith. 2016. Exploring Family Theories, 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Harris, Victor W., C. Bradford Sewell, Jon Anderson, Kyra C. Speegle, and Heidi Jones Harris. 2019. Before you tie the knot: Mapping pedagogy, learning outcomes, and effect sized in premarital education. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension 7: 115–41.

Horowitz, Juliana M., Graf Nikki, and Gretchen Livingston. 2019. Marriage and Cohabitation in the U.S. Available online: https: //www.pewsocialtrends.org/2019/11/06/marriage-and-cohabitation-in-the-u-s/ (accessed on 5 May 2020).

Huang, Penelope M., Pamela J. Smock, Wendy D. Manning, and Cara A. Bergstrom-Lynch. 2011. He says, she says: Gender and cohabitation. Journal of Family Issues 32: 876–905.

Jin, Borae, and Sohyun Oh. 2010. Cultural differences of social network influence on romantic relationships: A comparison of the United States and South Korea. Communication Studies 61: 156–71.

Kenney, Catherine T., and Sara S. McLanahan. 2006. Why are cohabiting relationships more violent than marriages? Demography 43: 127–40.

Mert, Abdullah. 2018. The predictive role of values and perceived social support variables in marital adjustment. Universal Journal of Educational Research 6: 1192–98.

Moran, Emilio F., and Eduardo S. Brondízio. 2013. Introduction to human-environment interactions research. Human-Environment Interactions 1: 1–24.

Murray, Christine E., and Thomas L. Murray Jr. 2004. Solution-focused premarital counseling: Helping couples build a vision for their marriage. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy 30: 349–58.

Rakovec-Felser, Zlatka. 2014. Domestic violence and abuse in intimate relationship from a public health perspective. Health Psychology Research 2: 1821–25

Rosenfeld, Michael J., and Katharina Roesler. 2019. Cohabitation experience and cohabitation’s association with marital

dissolution. Journal of Marriage and Family 81: 42–58.

Rosenkrantz Aronson, Stacy, and Aletha C. Huston. 2004. The mother-infant relationship in single, cohabiting, and

married families: A case for marriage? Journal of Family Psychology 18: 5–18.

Sassler, Sharon, and Daniel T. Lichter. 2020. Cohabitation and marriage: Complexity and diversity in union-formation patterns. Journal of Marriage and Family 82: 35–61.

Stahmann, Robert F., and William J. Hiebert. 1997. Premarital and Remarital Counseling: The Professional’s Handbook. San Francisco: Josey-Bass. Stanley, Scott M. 2001. Making a case for premarital education. Family Relations 50: 272–80.

Stanley, Scott M., Galena Kline Rhoades, and Howard J. Markman. 2006b. Sliding vs. Deciding: Inertia and the premarital cohabitation effect. Family Relations 55: 499–509.

Stanley, Scott M., Paul R. Amato, Christine A. Johnson, and Howard J. Markman. 2006a. Premarital education, marital quality, and marital stability: Findings from a large, random household survey. Journal of Family Psychology 20: 117–26.

Steuber, Keli Ryan, Jennifer S. Priem, Kristina M. Scharp, and Lindsay Thomas. 2014. The content of relational uncertainty in non-engaged cohabiting relationships. Journal of Applied Communication Research 42: 107–23.

Tambling, Rachel B., and Tatiana Glebova. 2013. Preferences of individuals in committed relationships about premarital counseling. The American Journal of Family Therapy 41: 330–40.

Treas, Judith, and Deirdre Giesen. 2004. Sexual infidelity among married and cohabiting Americans. Journal of Marriage and Family 62: 48–60.

White, James M., and David M. Klein. 2008. Family Theories, 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Williamson, Hannah C., Julia F. Hammett, Jaclyn M. Ross, Benjamin R. Karney, and Thomas N. Bradbury. 2018. Premarital education and later relationship help-seeking. Journal of Family Psychology 32: 276–81.

Wilmoth, Joe D., and Samantha L. Smyser. 2010. Use of premarital assessment questionnaires by clergy in marriage preparation. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy 9: 252–67.

Yilmaz, Tugba, and Melek Kalkan. 2010. The effects of a premarital relationship enrichment program on relationship satisfaction. Kuram ve Uygulamada E ˘gitim Bilimleri 10: 1911–19.

Downloads

Published

2024-04-15

How to Cite

THE STUDY OF THE OUTCOMES OF COUNSELLING COHABITING COUPLES IN VARIOUS CONTEXTS AND ENVIRONMENTS. (2024). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY (IJPSY), 2(1), 1-12. https://mylib.in/index.php/IJPSY/article/view/IJPSY_02_01_001