Jean Berry
Walden University
Conducting Qualitative Research: Marriage and Relationships
The article by Hawkins et al. covers the study of marriage and relationship education Research (MRE). Marriage and relationship education entails the development of strategies, interaction, skilled communication and problem-solving abilities with a focus on active listening, allow for the development of a solid and healthy facilitate healthy connection between people in a relationship (Hawkins, Blanchard, Baldwin, & Fawcett (2008). Marriage and relationship education is not provided to couples alone, but presented on a group level as a prevention tool for current committed couples, who are working on strengthening their relationship. (Hawkins et al., 2008). This approach is not meant for crisis solving, but for those working toward establishing a stronger bond. Marriage and relationship education (MRE) can provide individuals and couples the ability to have strong, happy relationships.
Issues Related to Population
Hawkins et al. (2008) found that there were limitations related to the studies done in relation to marriage and …show more content…
J., Blanchard, V. L., Baldwin, S. A., & Fawcett, E. B. (2008). Does marriage and relationship education work? A meta-analytic study. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 76(5), 723-734. doi:10.1037/a0012584
Sheperis, C. J., Young, J. S., & Daniels, M. H. (2010). Counseling research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
References
Sherpis, C. J., Young, J. S., & Daniels, M. H. (2010). Counseling Research Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods (1st ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
Stanely, S. (2014). Some Good News in Who Benefits from Family-Strengthening Programs. Retrieved from