Behavioral marital bibliotherapy: An initial investigation of therapeutic efficacy

Bornstein, Philip H.; Wilson, Gregory L.; Balleweg, Bernard J.; Weisser, Charles E.; Bornstein, Marcy Tepper; Andre, John C.; Woody, Dennis J.; Smith, Margaret M.; Laughna, Shauna M.; McLellarn, Robert W.; Kirby, Kristie L.; Hocker, Joyce L.

doi:10.1080/01926188408250194

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“…Another study provided five clinical distressed couples with eight self-help chapters on various subjects, including communication, problem solving, and maintaining relationship gains. The scores for the couples before, after, and at a 9-month follow-up were inconclusive, with some showing improvement and others not (Bornstein et al, 1984). Although there is a paucity of research on relationship self-help books, several meta-analyses have shown the efficacy of self-help books for individual issues including sexual dysfunctions, depression, and anxiety (for a review see Norcross, 2000).…”

Section: Self-help Booksmentioning

confidence: 96%

Relationship Help-Seeking: A Review of the Efficacy and Reach

Stewart

Bradford

Higginbotham

et al. 2016

Marriage & Family Review

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Formal and informal relationship help-seeking is becoming increasingly common. This article discusses seven forms of relationship help-seeking: couple therapy, couple relationship education, self-help books, internet resources, other media sources, talking with clergy, and talking with friends and family. The purpose of this literature review is to organize the relationship help-seeking research, bring to light some of the less accessible research, and offer recommendations to researchers and practitioners regarding the efficacy and reach of relationship help-seeking. In addition, differences in relationship help-seeking based on gender are explored and current relationship help-seeking trends are discussed.

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Section: Self-help Booksmentioning

confidence: 96%