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The purpose of this study was to compare marital intimacy in first married and remarried couples.... more The purpose of this study was to compare marital intimacy in first married and remarried couples. Remarriages were characterized as having so many special challenges and problems that intimacy was hypothesized as being lower in a remarriage compared to a first marriage. Data gathered from 67 first married and 67 remarried individuals in Gallatin County, Montana revealed no significant differences between first marrieds and remarrieds in total intimacy scores. Only conflict resolution was vi table of contents

Manuscript of a journal article (Ph. D.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Family Sciences. Inc... more Manuscript of a journal article (Ph. D.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Family Sciences. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 24-30, 63-73).

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1991

The purpose of this study was to predict therapy dropouts using data gathered at marital therapy ... more The purpose of this study was to predict therapy dropouts using data gathered at marital therapy intake. Intake data included standardized assessments and demographic information. The sample consisted of 4 74 couples who were seeking marital therapy and who attended at least one therapy session. Seventy-two couples met the dropout criteria, and a random sample of equal size was drawn from the rest of the couples for the analyses. Data from these two groups of couples were analyzed with multiple regression and discriminant analysis formulas. Three variables-having less than two children, having a mule intake clinician, and a presenting problem relating only to one spouse-were significant predictors in accounting for couples who would drop out of therapy. In the best model, high phobic anxiety scores for husbands and a presenting problem relating to parenting, along with the other three variables, produced a model that accurately classified 82% of the couples who dropped out of therapy. The goal of marital therapy is to modify dysfunctional interactions, which, in turn, will increase marital satisfaction (Gurman & Jacobson, 1986). Unfortunately, many married couples drop out of therapy before treatment can be effective. In fact, married couples drop out of therapy at higher rates (57%) (Anderson, Atilano, Bergen, Russell, & Jurich, 1985) than families (55%) (Lowman, DeLange, Roberts, & Brady, 1984) or individuals (37-45%) (Garfield, 1986). Although there have been many studies on people who drop out of individual therapy, there are few studies which focus on marital therapy dropouts. The studies on marital therapy dropouts have focused on client evaluations of the therapist (Shapiro

Social Work With Groups, Mar 2, 2012

This study evaluates optional booster sessions offered 4 to 6 weeks after the completion of a ste... more This study evaluates optional booster sessions offered 4 to 6 weeks after the completion of a stepfamily education course. Participants reported satisfaction with the booster session, and their scores related to stepfamily dynamics improved following attendance of a booster session. Findings did not differ for male and female respondents. However, Latino participants appeared to particularly benefit. Implications for family life

Journal of couple & relationship therapy, 2013

The process of building and maintaining a strong remarriage is complicated by many factors. One o... more The process of building and maintaining a strong remarriage is complicated by many factors. One of the most complex factors is the relationship with the biological parent of your child(ren). Interactions with past partners have the potential to be very positive; however, too often they become negative and even destructive (Buunk & Matsaers, 1999). On-going “expartner” issues not only influence child outcomes but can also spill over into the new marital relationship (Ganong & Coleman, 2004). As you co-parent across households and simultaneously work on building a new marriage, there are various things you can do to increase the chances that you, your new spouse, and your children will be happy.

Social Work with Groups, 2012

Contemporary Family Therapy, Sep 22, 2007

This study used a qualitative, exploratory approach to develop a conceptual framework that illust... more This study used a qualitative, exploratory approach to develop a conceptual framework that illustrated the process by which spirituality emerged as one of the processes that helped people transcend a traumatic childhood. Ninety people described how they survived and transcended the difficult time. This article outlines the stages of the developmental process that culminated for many in a deeper spiritual awareness and how this helped them in their process of transcending. These findings have implications for marriage and family therapists, clergy, and others in the helping professions in providing therapy, resources, and support for those who have experienced difficult childhoods.

American Journal of Family Therapy, Sep 1, 1995

Pretreatment change has many theoretical and practical implications in the practice of solution-f... more Pretreatment change has many theoretical and practical implications in the practice of solution-focused therapy. Despite the importance, the empirical evidence has been very weak. Clients at a university family therapy clinic completed the pretreatment questionnaire, and, following therapy, therapists identified whether termination was planned or unplanned. A logistic regression model revealed that clients&amp;#39; planned/unplanned. terminations could be predicted with 76%

North American Journal of Psychology, Mar 1, 2012

ABSTRACT Scholars propose a typology for adolescent daughters' well-being in father/daugh... more ABSTRACT Scholars propose a typology for adolescent daughters' well-being in father/daughter relationships that includes engagement, accessibility, and responsibility. The purpose of this study was to examine these three areas within a context of daughters' self-esteem, life satisfaction, and psychological distress. A sample of 99 single females between 18-21 years of age who had lived with their fathers during their adolescence was asked to reflect on the relationship with their fathers. Results indicated that there were statistically significant relationships between engagement and accessibility with the daughters' self-esteem and life satisfaction. Implications of these results were also discussed. As fathering research has progressed, it has become apparent that the associations with desirable child outcomes found in most research is actually with positive forms of paternal involvement, not simply involvement per se (Cabrera, Tamis-LeMonda, Bradley, Hofferth, & Lamb, 2000; Flouri & Buchanan, 2003; Holmes & Huston, 2010; Pleck, 1997). In addition, while most fathering research has historically been taken from the perspective of fathers and mothers, researchers now recognize the potential importance of examining father involvement from the perspective of children themselves (Beckert, Strom, & Strom, 2006; Finley & Schwartz, 2004). In an effort to expand the conceptual understanding of father involvement and further refine the quantitative measurements of father involvement, Lamb, Pleck, Charnov, and Levine (1985) proposed a three-part typology of father involvement that included engagement, accessibility, and responsibility. Engagement includes a father's direct interaction with his child. Accessibility refers to a father's physical or psychological availability to his child. Responsibility involves providing for the care of the child, as distinct from the performance of care. Each of these types of involvement directly relate to a child's well-being.

American Journal of Family Therapy, Dec 1, 1992

Abstract Client resistance is one of the focal points in most approaches to marital and family th... more Abstract Client resistance is one of the focal points in most approaches to marital and family therapy. Many approaches conceptualize resistance as something to be reduced for therapy to be effective; however, the structural and strategic therapies are unique because they also conceptualize change as resulting from interventions that use resistance. The present study compared the amount of resistance that was engendered between interventions that use resistance and those that decrease resistance. The interventions that were designed to use resistance as well as defusing conflict both had statistically higher resistance ratios than the rest of the interventions.

Journal of Family Issues, Sep 1, 1987

... couples. Intimacy is defined as a feeling of closeness and the sharing of emotional and physi... more ... couples. Intimacy is defined as a feeling of closeness and the sharing of emotional and physical experiences with another person with the expectation that the relationship will persist over time (Schaefer and Olson, 1981). According ...

Journal of Counseling and Development, Sep 10, 1994

Contemporary Family Therapy, Aug 1, 1991

To date, marriage and family therapy does not have formal socialization programs at the undergrad... more To date, marriage and family therapy does not have formal socialization programs at the undergraduate level. Socialization activities may include career classes, advising, providing internships, or actively recruiting the most talented and qualified students. These socialization activities may also aid in the recruitment of minority students. A survey of the accredited programs revealed that most programs do not have formal

Journal of Counseling and Development, Jan 2, 1994

Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, May 26, 1992

... Scot M. Allgood Auburn University Pamela C. Van Wyk Dullock County Corrcclional Fscilily ... ... more ... Scot M. Allgood Auburn University Pamela C. Van Wyk Dullock County Corrcclional Fscilily ... Page 5. Bayse, Allgood & Van Wyk 51 scoreson the "Selfism" (NS) scale (Phares & Erskine, 1984) than did those on which the test was normed (Bayse et al., 1991). ...

Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, Sep 1, 2003

for their helpful assistance. I am truly appreciati ve for Roxanne Pfister' s he lp with the stat... more for their helpful assistance. I am truly appreciati ve for Roxanne Pfister' s he lp with the statistical aspects of the project. I would like to extend a special thanks to Kri stine Prince, court program coordinator for the state of Utah. for the help and servi ces she offered in gaining access to our sample. Without her help and cooperation this project would not have been possib le. I also want to express appreciation to the interviewers for their help in co ll ecting the data. Most importantl y 1 thank my wife. Mamie, for her understanding, encouragement. and pati ence throughout the entire co urse of thi s project. 1 can not thank her eno ugh.

... Among Recently Married University Students Barbara C. Kerkmann1, Thomas R. Lee2, Jean M. Lown... more ... Among Recently Married University Students Barbara C. Kerkmann1, Thomas R. Lee2, Jean M. Lown3 and Scot M. Allgood4 ... All rights of reproduction in any form reserved. (Deacon &amp;amp;amp; Firebaugh, 1988; Fitzsimmons, Hira, Bauer &amp;amp;amp; Hafstrom, 1993). ...

An important goal of any stepfamily is to develop a sense of who you are as a family. Rituals can... more An important goal of any stepfamily is to develop a sense of who you are as a family. Rituals can help create this feeling of "family." A ritual is any interaction that is repeated, coordinated, and emotionally meaningful (Doherty, 1997). There are some simple tips to keep in mind when establishing rituals for your stepfamily. 1. Have an open discussion to determine which rituals from past relationships will be used in your new family. Open discussions will allow everyone to provide input, which in turn makes it more likely that everyone will participate in the new ritual. 2. Involve as many family members as possible in these discussions. The discussions themselves help build close relationships and understanding among family members. 3. Rituals that were particularly important in previous families need to be given careful consideration. Changing too many rituals can increase stress and reduce the sense of belonging.

Marriage and Family Review, Dec 16, 2008

Statewide surveys of marriage and divorce in Oklahoma and Utah point to the need to better unders... more Statewide surveys of marriage and divorce in Oklahoma and Utah point to the need to better understand the importance of commit-ment to marriage in a religiously homogenous population. The components of commitmentto their spouse, to marriage as an ...