Behavioral Cohabitation: Increasing Satisfaction among Nonmarried Dyads?

The present study reports upon a standard behavior therapy treatment package applied to three clinically referred cohabitating couples. Multidimensional assessment measures included reports by self, partner, and external observers of couples' interactions. Moreover, a multiple-baseline design a...

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Published in:Journal of sex & marital therapy 1985-01, Vol.11 (2), p.113-120
Main Authors: Bornstein, Philip H., Wilson, Gregory L., Bornstein, Many Tepper, Balleweg, Bernard J., Weisser, Charles E., Andre, John C., Smith, Margaret M., Woody, Dennis J., Laughna, Shauna M., McLellarn, Robert W., Kirby, Kristie L., Hocker, Joyce
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Behavior Therapy - methods
Bibliotherapy
Biological and medical sciences
Communication
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Personal Satisfaction
Personality. Affectivity
Problem Solving
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Psychotherapy, Group - methods
Sexuality. Sexual behavior
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Summary:The present study reports upon a standard behavior therapy treatment package applied to three clinically referred cohabitating couples. Multidimensional assessment measures included reports by self, partner, and external observers of couples' interactions. Moreover, a multiple-baseline design across couples was employed as a means of evaluating treatment efficacy. Therapy involved the weekly administration of bibliotherapy and exrcise material, with therapist contact purposely minimized. An analysis of results indicates modest treatment success with considerable between-subject variability. These findings are discussed with regard to gender differences, ceiling effects, and utilization of standardized therapy packages. Recommendations are made for future behavioral cohabitation research.
ISSN:0092-623X
1521-0715
DOI:10.1080/00926238508406077