Citation

Beach SR, Fincham FD, Katz J. Clin. Psychol. Rev. 1998; 18(6): 635-661.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens 30602, USA. srhbeach@uga.cc.uga.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9779327

Abstract

Two generations of outcome research demonstrate the potential efficacy of marital therapy in the treatment of depression. After reviewing treatment outcome studies on marital therapy for depression, we examine basic research linking aspects of the marital relationship to depressive symptoms. In doing so, we highlight a number of theoretical perspectives and research findings that can inform work with couples in which one spouse is depressed. Finally, we identify potential innovations that may lead to a third generation of marital interventions for depression and several avenues of inquiry for a third generation of outcome research on marital therapy for depression.

Language: en