Psychology

Commitment as a Predictor of Participation in Premarital Education

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The efficacy of premarital education programs has been well established; yet few studies have attempted to identify factors that may lead to increased participation. The current study examined questionnaire data from 46 engaged couples to determine whether marital commitment is a unique predictor of both interest in premarital education and intent to participate in premarital education. Analyses suggest commitment to marriage, spirituality, and health beliefs were all uniquely predictive of women's interest in premarital education and intent to participate in a premarital education program. Men's intent to participate in a premarital education program was only predicted by women's interest in premarital education. Implications and recommendations for increasing participation in premarital education programs are discussed. © 2009, SAGE Publications. All rights reserved.

Publication Title

The Family Journal

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Volume

17

Issue

2

First Page

118

Last Page

125

ISSN

10664807

DOI

10.1177/1066480709332634

Keywords

engaged couples, marital commitment, marital satisfaction, premarital education, spirituality

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