@article{ref1,
title="Treatment Effects of a Relationship-Strengthening Intervention for Economically Disadvantaged New Parents",
journal="Research on social work practice",
year="2014",
author="Charles, Pajarita and Jones, Anne and Guo, Shenyang",
volume="24",
number="3",
pages="321-338",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the treatment effects of a relationship skills and family strengthening intervention for n = 726 high-risk, disadvantaged new parents. <br><br>METHOD: Hierarchical linear modeling and regression models were used to assess intervention treatment effects. These findings were subsequently verified through two sensitivity analyses using propensity score analysis and growth curve modeling. <br><br>RESULTS: Analyses indicated 6 of 10 beneficial treatment effects were statistically significant, including relationship satisfaction, relationship quality, communication, conflict resolution, arguing, and emotional abuse. Most of these effects were verified in the more rigorous sensitivity analyses. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Study findings suggest that this intervention is effective in helping disadvantaged couples improve relationship skills and strengthen family bonds.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1049-7315",
doi="10.1177/1049731513497803",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049731513497803"
}