Individual-Oriented Relationship Education: Exploring Adverse Childhood Experiences as a Moderator of Individual Distress Outcomes. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wheeler, Naomi J.; Griffith, Sandy-Ann M.; Harris, Shaywanna; Kozachuk, Lindsay A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of couple & relationship therapy. Volume 19:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 76
• Page End: 93
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Couple and Relationship Education (CRE) -- Psycho-Education -- Adverse childhood experiences -- low-income couples -- Multicultural Issues in Couple Therapy -- health and well-being -- Medical Issues in Couple Therapy; Marital psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Couples therapy -- Periodicals; 616.891562
• DOI: 10.1080/15332691.2019.1661324
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1533-2691

Abstract

Abstract: Indicators of social and economic risk moderate outcomes of couple-formats of relationship education (RE); yet, less is known about moderators of individual-oriented formats or risk associated with childhood adversity. Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) influence well-being including relational, physical, and mental health. The current study examined the influence of ACE for changes in distress for participants ( N = 223) who completed an individual-oriented RE intervention. Results demonstrate ACE as a significant moderator of change, where the 'four or more' ACE group reported the highest distress at baseline and benefited most. Implications for RE practice and research are discussed.