The Impact of Integrative Marital Intensive Therapy on Marital Satisfaction by Length of Marriage Prior to Treatment
by Lynema, Sara, Psy.D., WHEATON COLLEGE, 2011, 65 pages; 3464845

Abstract:

This study examines the moderating impact of length of marriage on the treatment outcome for Integrative Marital Intensive Therapy (IMIT) as designed and implemented by the National Institute of Marriage (NIM). Analysis was conducted using pre- and posttreatment scores on the Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale (KMSS). The data was evaluated separately for those participating in the 2 day and 4 day IMIT and also separately for men and women. There was no significant difference in pretreatment scores on the KMSS found among IMIT participants based on length of marriage. Further, none of the groups showed a significant relationship between years married and response to IMIT. There was also no difference in moderation based on length of marriage for those participating in the 4 day versus the 2 day IMIT. However, regardless of length of marriage, men participating in the 4 day IMIT demonstrated statistically significant higher satisfaction gains than men participating in the 2 day format of IMIT. Women showed no difference in satisfaction based on the treatment format. This raises questions about the impact on men of both the length of treatment and the use of group methods for marital interventions. Implications and limitations of this research, as well as suggestions for future research, are discussed.
 
AdviserTerri S. Watson
SchoolWHEATON COLLEGE
SourceDAI/B 72-11, p. , Sep 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology; Counseling psychology
Publication Number3464845
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