Decreasing divorce in U.S. army couples: Results from a randomized controlled trial using prep for strong bonds

Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 149-160

  Stanley, Scott M ^a   Allen, Elizabeth S ^b   Markman, Howard J ^a   Rhoades, Galena K ^a   Prentice, Donnella L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF DENVER   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO   (United States)

Author keywords

Couple education; Divorce; Marriage education; Randomized controlled trial; U.S. army couples

Indexed keywords

EID: 77951751322     PISSN: 15332691     EISSN: 15332683     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15332691003694901     Document Type: Article

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