Christi R. McGeorge PhD, Katelyn O. Coburn PhD, MS
Given the religious groundings that support the practice of gender identity change efforts (GICE), we sought to explore the beliefs of Christian religious leaders about this practice and their understanding of marginalized gender identities. Nineteen religious leaders mainly from diverse Mainline Christian Protestant traditions were interviewed. Queer theory-informed thematic analysis revealed two themes related to participants' beliefs about transgender and nonbinary identities: (1) Transgender and nonbinary identities are normative and authentic and (2) God created gender diversity. The analyses also highlighted two themes reflecting the pastors' beliefs about GICE: (1) GICE is harmful and (2) Therapy should affirm transgender and nonbinary identities. Finally, the thematic analysis exploring participants' messages for couple and family therapists could be organized into two themes: (1) Christian religious beliefs do not justify the use of GICE and (2) Therapists should be helpful and not harmful. Implications for couple and family therapists are also discussed.
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This study examined the association between congruence in the two partners' perceptions and their relationship satisfaction. We considered congruence between metaperception and partner-perception (meta-partner) and between metaperceptions and self-rated personality (meta-self). The participants were 236 heterosexual couples. Each couple member reported couple satisfaction and personality traits (in terms of self-perception, partner-perception, and metaperception). The actor–partner interdependence model (APIM) revealed that individuals who believed to be viewed by their partner as more agreeable, conscientious, or emotionally stable than their partner saw them, were less likely to have a partner who was satisfied with the relationship. When metaperceptions of “Agreeableness” were higher than self-perceptions, relationship satisfaction for both the actor and the partner was higher. These findings may help to guide therapeutic and clinical interventions aimed at promoting relationship satisfaction in the context of family and couple therapy.
{"title":"How does my partner see me? Metaperceptions of personality and couple satisfaction","authors":"Camilla Matera PhD, Elena Pirani PhD","doi":"10.1111/jmft.12700","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmft.12700","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examined the association between congruence in the two partners' perceptions and their relationship satisfaction. We considered congruence between metaperception and partner-perception (meta-partner) and between metaperceptions and self-rated personality (meta-self). The participants were 236 heterosexual couples. Each couple member reported couple satisfaction and personality traits (in terms of self-perception, partner-perception, and metaperception). The actor–partner interdependence model (APIM) revealed that individuals who believed to be viewed by their partner as more agreeable, conscientious, or emotionally stable than their partner saw them, were less likely to have a partner who was satisfied with the relationship. When metaperceptions of “Agreeableness” were higher than self-perceptions, relationship satisfaction for both the actor and the partner was higher. These findings may help to guide therapeutic and clinical interventions aimed at promoting relationship satisfaction in the context of family and couple therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":16320,"journal":{"name":"Journal of marital and family therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140039609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Morris, K. L., McDowell, C. N., Tawfiq, D., Outler, C., & Kimmes, J. G. (2023). Relationship mindfulness, negative relationship quality, and physical health. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 50(1), 136−149. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12677
The authors discovered a relatively minor coding mistake in the data for the relationship mindfulness variable, where the reported male relationship mindfulness data actually corresponds to female relationship mindfulness, and vice versa. The coding mistake does not change the main takeaways of the manuscript, but it does require some minor changes in the values reported in two paragraphs, Tables 1 and 2, and Figure 2. Additionally, the gender differences discussed briefly in the Discussion section (paragraphs 2 and 3 on page 10 and paragraph 2 on page 11) have been updated to reflect this change.
Page 8, Paragraphs 2 and 3 should be read as follows:
The model's direct effects indicated a negative association between male relationship mindfulness and male negative relationship quality (β = −0.29, p = 0.01) and also between male relationship mindfulness and female negative relationship quality (β = −0.28, p = 0.02). For both men and women, the associations between female relationship mindfulness and negative relationship quality for both men and women were insignificant (β = −0.07, p = 0.46, and β = −0.13, p = 0.19, respectively). However, there was a negative association between negative relationship quality and health for men (β = −0.33, p = 0.002), as well as a significant negative association for women between negative relationship quality and health (β = −0.25, p = 0.01). Regarding covariates, income and both male and female health were significantly associated (β = 0.28, p = 0.002 and β = 0.23, p = 0.01, respectively).
Additionally, age and female negative relationship quality were significantly associated (β = −0.21, p = 0.01), but age was not significantly associated with male negative relationship quality (β = −0.11, p = 0.13) (Figure 2).
Table 2 depicts the results from the model regarding the indirect effects between relationship mindfulness and physical health for men and women. The model produced two significant indirect effects. First, increased male health was linked to higher male relationship mindfulness through its earlier link to negative male relationship quality (β = 0.10). Second, a significant indirect effect was found for the path between male relationship mindfulness and female health via female negative relationship quality (β = 0.07). In other words, a 1-S D unit increase in female relationship mindfulness was associated with a 0.07-S D unit increase in female health via its prior association with female negative relationship quality. All other indirect effects did not approach significance. Results from the indirect effects can be found in Table 2.
Morris, K. L., McDowell, C. N., Tawfiq, D., Outler, C., & Kimmes, J. G. (2023)。人际关系正念、消极人际关系质量与身体健康》(Relationship Mindfulness, negative relationship quality, and physical health.婚姻与家庭治疗杂志》(Journal of Marital and Family Therapy),50(1), 136-149。https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12677The,作者在关系正念变量的数据中发现了一个相对较小的编码错误,即报告的男性关系正念数据实际上对应于女性关系正念,反之亦然。这个编码错误并没有改变手稿的主要观点,但需要对两个段落、表 1 和表 2 以及图 2 中报告的数值稍作修改。此外,讨论部分(第 10 页第 2 段和第 3 段以及第 11 页第 2 段)中简要讨论的性别差异也已更新,以反映这一变化。第 8 页,第 2 段和第 3 段应改为:模型的直接效应表明,男性关系正念与男性负面关系质量之间存在负相关(β = -0.29,p = 0.01),男性关系正念与女性负面关系质量之间也存在负相关(β = -0.28,p = 0.02)。对于男性和女性而言,女性关系正念与男性和女性负性人际关系质量之间的关联均不显著(β = -0.07,p = 0.46;β = -0.13,p = 0.19)。然而,男性的负面关系质量与健康之间存在负相关(β = -0.33,p = 0.002),女性的负面关系质量与健康之间也存在显著的负相关(β = -0.25,p = 0.01)。在协变量方面,收入与男性和女性的健康都有显著相关性(分别为 β = 0.28,p = 0.002 和 β = 0.23,p = 0.01)。此外,年龄与女性的负性人际关系质量有显著相关性(β = -0.21,p = 0.01),但年龄与男性的负性人际关系质量没有显著相关性(β = -0.11,p = 0.13)(图 2)。该模型产生了两个重要的间接效应。首先,男性健康水平的提高与男性关系正念水平的提高之间存在联系,而男性关系正念水平的提高与男性关系质量的下降之间存在联系(β = 0.10)。其次,男性关系正念与女性健康之间的路径通过女性负面关系质量(β = 0.07)产生了明显的间接效应。换句话说,女性人际关系正念每增加 1-S D 单位,通过其与女性负面人际关系质量的先在关联,女性健康就会增加 0.07-S D 单位。所有其他间接效应均不显著。间接效应的结果见表 2.第 10 页,第 2 段和第 3 段应行文如下:结果表明,男性关系正念与男性负面关系质量之间存在负相关。这一发现强调了关系正念增加与关系质量下降之间的联系,这与之前的文献(Kimmes et al.)此外,男性关系正念与女性负面关系质量之间也存在负相关。这一发现与我们的理论模型一致,即不能单独研究伴侣一方的经历(Sullivan,1947 年)。关系正念以前曾与关系冲突的减少有关(Morris 等人,2022 年)。考虑到冲突的增加会降低关系质量(Feeney & Fitzgerald, 2019),一方伴侣关系正念的增加可能与另一方伴侣关系质量的提高有关,这似乎是合理的。虽然在整个结果中存在一些性别差异,但重要的是要注意这些差异都不具有统计学意义。因此,任何有关性别差异的说法都必须谨慎。不过,这些结果与其他研究结果是一致的,这些研究也发现男性的正念比女性的正念更能预测人际关系的结果(例如,Harvey 等人,2019 年)。正如Harvey及其同事(2019)所讨论的那样,性别角色期望可能会为这种效应提供一些启示。第11页,第2段应改为:就间接效应而言,女性健康与男性关系正念之间的联系是通过其先前与男性关系质量负向联系而产生的。与其他研究结果类似,这一结果与之前有关男性正念和女性关系结果的文献一致(如Harvey等人,2019)。男性关系正念通过男性负面关系质量对男性健康也产生了显著的间接影响。由于正念与健康之前就有关联(Kimmes et al.
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The literature on marriage supports teaching essential skills to enhance relationship quality and prevent divorce. However, limited marriage and relationship curricula tailored for African cultures, especially within the South African context, are currently available. This study aimed to redress gaps in literature and practice, outlining elements for inclusion into a marriage enrichment program (MEP) grounded on PREP 8.0 (Prevention and Relationship Education Program) and current baseline research conducted in South Africa. A qualitative descriptive phenomenological design was utilized, using face-to-face interviews with leaders and social services practitioners (SSPs) and a pilot study with couples, all sampled purposively. Findings show that (1) Black Africans are in high need of MEPs, revealed through intense gratitude and (2) a prerequisite for positive outcomes is the integration of equally necessary traditional contextual components with modern practices, elucidated by practical recommendations. A contextual and culturally relevant MEP is a systematic attempt to improve the functioning of marriage through education, effectively supporting Black Africans to cultivate healthy, stable family relationships.
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Sandra Espinoza PsyD, Sean Davis PhD, Gita Seshadri PhD
Research has shown that children of undocumented Latinx parents in the United States are at greater risk for negative long-term effects on their mental health and overall well-being. Chief among these concerns are the negative effects of disrupted attachment processes, as deported parents are often taken from their families by force and required to parent from afar, if they can continue parenting at all. Despite the ubiquity of deported families, little is known about the effects of deportation on the attachment of left-behind children and the subsequent potential disruptive effect of deportation on their adult relationships. This phenomenological study aims to understand how adults who have experienced parental deportation in their childhood describe the effects of that event on their adult intimate relationships. Themes of (1) ambiguous loss; (2) inability to trust others; (3) fear of separation from loved ones; and (4) shame emerged and are discussed considering existing literature on attachment theory, immigration, and the Latinx population. Treatment implications are also discussed.
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Corinna Buderer MS, Tom Kirsch MS, Tania Pérez MS, Cynthia Cupit Swenson PhD, Ute Fürstenau MD, Bruno Rhiner MD, Marc Schmid PhD
Evidence-based indication for targeted interventions is a central approach in the field of child welfare and psychotherapy. This study explored the characteristics of children and families referred to Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) in Switzerland and their associations with treatment outcomes. We sought to identify subgroups of children and families referred to MST-CAN and understand their specific needs and alignment with the program. We identified five distinct subgroups of children: (a) those characterized by clinically significant “social withdrawal” and “anxiety/depression,” (b) with multiple clinically significant emotional and behavioral problems, (c) with predominantly externalizing problems, (d) with no pathological findings at all, with parents who were less stressed and had fewer mental health problems, and (e) with mainly internalizing problems and parents whose mental health problems deteriorated during treatment. Investigating the fit of children and families referred to treatment programs can enhance the understanding of their healthcare needs and enable more individualized interventions.
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Aimee Hubbard PhD, Steven Harris PhD, Mary Dick MS, DasJohn McGee BA
African American couples experience greater levels of relationship distress than other racial/ethnic groups, but they are less likely to seek formal couple counseling. Existing literature highlights the importance of community support in the form of church, family, and friends. While the literature suggests that African Americans encounter unique barriers, we do not know how racism and discrimination impact the couple help-seeking process. This study seeks to address this gap and better understand unique barriers in the African American couple help-seeking (AACHS) process via a grounded theory-informed qualitative study. Findings from interviews with 11 African American individuals in committed relationships highlighted mistrust as a significant barrier to AACHS, while community supports are frequently sought out. Our findings add to current understandings about AACHS and highlight important areas for future research. In the clinical implications section, the authors outline tangible steps that clinicians can take based on the findings from this study.
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Danyang Li MSc, Benjamin Coker MSc, Angela C. Rowe Phd
While hostile attributional bias (a tendency to interpret others' behaviors as intentionally hostile) is associated with negative outcomes in romantic relationships, no measure has been developed specifically for this context. Here, we describe the development and validation of a self-report questionnaire across three studies, named Hostile Attribution in Romantic Relationships Test. Study 1 introduces the development and preliminary validation (N = 152). Study 2 tests the validity and test–retest stability of the modified version revised based on findings in Study 1 (N = 151). Study 3 reports the translation and validation of a Chinese version (N = 630). The final 9-vignette scale is the first to specifically measure hostile attribution bias in romantic relationships, with good internal reliability, test–retest stability, and convergent validity. Factor analysis reveals a three-factor structure reflecting direct hostile attribution, indirect hostile attribution, and benign attribution to partners' behaviors. Implications regarding couple dynamics and clinical therapeutic interventions are discussed.
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Mariona Roca PhD, Anna Vilaregut PhD, Teresa Pretel-Luque PhD, Natàlia Calvo PhD, Álvaro Frías PhD, Marc Ferrer MD, PhD
The aims of the current study are to describe the basic family relationships, parental bonding patterns, and dyadic adjustment of families with offspring diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and to explore the correlations between these variables related to family relations and BPD symptomatology. The sample consisted of 194 participants, including parents from the control (N = 76) and clinical group (N = 76), and patients with BPD (N = 42). All progenitors completed a measure of family relations, parental bonding, and dyadic adjustment. Patients completed a measure of parental bonding and borderline symptomatology. The results showed significant differences between both groups in marital and parental functioning, marital satisfaction, dyadic adjustment, and care. Correlations among family variables and BPD symptomatology were also found. In summary, findings underscore the significance of comprehending the complexity of family relationships in BPD while advocating for a relational perspective when examining the family dynamics.
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{"title":"Flourishing Love: A secular guide to lasting intimate relationships By \u0000 Gnaulati, Enrico, Biecester; \u0000United Kingdom: \u0000Karnac Books. \u0000 2024. pp. \u0000 225. $19.95. ISBN: 13: 978-1-80013-208-5","authors":"McKenna Walsh MFT","doi":"10.1111/jmft.12691","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmft.12691","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16320,"journal":{"name":"Journal of marital and family therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139852202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}