Positive and Negative Quality of Marriage Scale

McKinnon, Allison M.; Mattson, Richard E.; Johnson, Matthew D.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-15877-8_401-1

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“…The Couples Satisfaction Index (Rogge, 2007), a 16-item scale, measured satisfaction among couples; it was found to be sensitive to detecting change in satisfaction over time in the general U.S. population. The Positive and Negative Quality in Marriage Scale (McKinnon et al, 2018), a six-item scale modified for readability, measured positive and negative qualities of relationships independently of each other. The Support in Intimate Relationships Rating Scale (Dehle et al, 2001), a 25-item scale, measured informational support, physical comfort and affection, emotional support and validation, and tangible support.…”

Section: Relationship Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Acceptability and feasibility of an intervention for Alaska Native and American Indian couples

Avey,

Wark,

Andrews

et al. 2023

Family Relations

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ObjectiveThis acceptability and feasibility study assessed a previously tested movie discussion intervention culturally adapted for a tribal health setting.BackgroundDespite family and relationships being important in Alaska Native and American Indian (ANAI) cultures, social health interventions supporting committed ANAI couples have not been investigated. Couples watching and discussing movies can promote and sustain relationship health as effectively as intensive skill‐building classes.MethodThis study culturally adapted a movie discussion intervention. Multiple stakeholders guided adaptations, including changes to intervention duration, recommended movies, discussion guide, and study measures. Eligible participants were cohabitating adults in a committed relationship, with at least one person in the couple being ANAI. Participants watched and discussed movies over 4 weeks at home or in person. Study measures assessed demographics, relationship characteristics, and intervention acceptability and feasibility.ResultsTwenty‐three couples participated: 87% chose at‐home participation, 70% completed the intervention. Almost 90% of couples felt comfortable discussing the movies, felt the discussion guide improved communication, and would recommend the intervention to other couples, but 26% were mildly stressed by the discussions.ConclusionThis intervention was a feasible and acceptable way to help ANAI couples maintain positive relationship features.ImplicationsThis intervention could support ANAI couples in regions with limited access to behavioral health services.

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Section: Relationship Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%