The impact of a marriage checkup with transgender couples

Abstract

This study aims to fill the gaps in relationship wellness intervention research by providing a relationship wellness program, the Marriage Check (MC), to transgender couples. Transgender couples (defined, for this study, as couples where one or both partners self-identify as transgender) may benefit from an MC as a brief prevention program to support relationship health. The research question for this study was: What is the impact of a Marriage Checkup on transgender couples' relationship satisfaction? Researchers created a small pilot study using single-subject design methods-specifically a non-concurrent, multiple-baseline, and a multiple-probe design. Three couples participated in this investigation in which one or both partners identified themselves as transgender. The MC and relationship satisfaction were the independent and dependent variables, respectively. Findings from the visual analysis and non-overlapping of pairs (NAP .87) showed that the MC positively influenced relationship satisfaction for all three couples. The outcomes of the study suggest that the MC may increase relationship satisfaction for some transgender couples. Further research is worth pursuing in this field.

Factors that drive mental health disparities and promote well-being in transgender and nonbinary people

“…Relationship therapy can also be an affirming intervention when at least one partner is a TNB individual. In one study of three couples in which all partners were transgender, all three couples demonstrated improved relationship satisfaction after a two-session adaptation of the Marriage Checkup (originally theorized by Cordova 202 ) 203 . A systematic review highlighted seven primary themes in recommendations for family therapy for transgender youths: incorporating psychoeducation; including space for families to process reactions to their family member’s transgender identity; highlighting the protective influence of family acceptance; using several modes of support; providing families with opportunities to be allies and advocates; connecting families to community resources; and attending to contextual factors, such as additional marginalized identities within the family unit 204 .…”

“…Results thus far are promising, but a broader array of psychosocial and psychotherapy interventions for individuals and communities across varying levels of resource access is needed. In addition to individual therapy, data are also needed regarding the process and outcomes of group therapy 201 , 205 – 207 , relationship therapy 203 and family therapy 204 , 208 .…”

Akibat Hukum Perjanjian Kawin terhadap Pihak Ketiga dalam Perspektif Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi No. 69/PUU-XIII/2015

“…Suatu perkawinan dilangsungkan karena adanya rasa saling percaya satu dengan yang lain maka kebanyakan orang yang akan melangsungkan perkawinan, mereka pada umumnya tidak mempeributkan masalah percampuran harta kekayaan perkawinan. Beberapa penelitian berikut ini membahas tentang perkawinan/pernikahan seperti Chen & van Ours (2020); Dwinopianti (2017); Efevbera & Farmer (2019); Kenny, Koshin, Sulaiman, & Cislaghi (2019); Kern (2010); Kiconco & Nthakomwa (2018); Minten & Dykeman (2020). Perlahan pemikiran masyarakat mulai berubah, para pasangan yang akan melangsungkan perkawinan mulai mempermasalahkan harta kekayaan dalam perkawinan mereka dikarenakan adanya perkembangan jaman dan pengaruh budaya asing.…”

Randomized controlled trial of the Marriage Checkup: Stress outcomes

“…Furthermore, a recent RCT found that a subsample of responder couples benefitting from two checkups could maintain most of their improvements across a 5‐year booster session period (Leth‐Nissen et al, 2022 ). Additionally, the MC has been successfully adapted to different populations, for example, low‐income at‐risk couples (Gordon et al, 2019 ), same‐sex couples (Minten & Dykeman, 2019 ), perinatal couples (Darling et al, 2021 ), transgender couples (pilot study by Minten & Dykeman, 2021 ), and military couples (Cigrang et al, 2022 ).…”