Christian Psychology Graduate School's Impact on Marriage: Nonstudent Spouses Speak

Although many empirical studies have investigated marital distress and marital satisfaction, no research has been conducted on the impact of graduate school on marriage for students-in-training, particularly from the viewpoint of the nonstudent spouse. Using a qualitative research methodology, six m...

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Autore principale: Anne Legako, Mikala (Autore)
Altri autori: Lehmann Sorenson, Randall
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 2000
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Anno: 2000, Volume: 28, Fascicolo: 3, Pagine: 212-220
Accesso online: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Edizione parallela:Non elettronico
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Riepilogo:Although many empirical studies have investigated marital distress and marital satisfaction, no research has been conducted on the impact of graduate school on marriage for students-in-training, particularly from the viewpoint of the nonstudent spouse. Using a qualitative research methodology, six male and six female spouses of third and fourth year graduate students at an APA-approved program in clinical psychology were subjects in the present study. Three hypotheses investigated were: (a) graduate training would have a detrimental effect on student marriages, (b) nonstudent spouses would report marital strain due to student spouses' emotional isolation and withdrawal, and (c) due to the process of acculturation into organized secular psychology, students' emphasis on personal religious faith would decrease. The first hypothesis was supported, the second was unsupported, and the third received mixed support. Three recommendations to support student marriages within graduate educational settings are offered in conclusion.
ISSN:2328-1162
Comprende:Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/009164710002800304