The effects of a premarital program (Evening for Engaged Couples) on self-esteem, communication skills, and interpersonal relationship
Date of Publication
1997
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling
Subject Categories
Counselor Education
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Dr. Ma. Belen Vergara
Defense Panel Chair
Dr. Carmelita Pabiton
Defense Panel Member
Dr. Rose Marie S. Clemena
Myrna Gigantone
Abstract/Summary
This study determines the effects of a premarital program called Evening for Engaged Couples on self-esteem, communication skills, and interpersonal relationship. The Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory, Premarital Communication Inventory, and Fundamental Interpersonal Relationship Orientation - Behavior were utilized to measure the levels of self-esteem, communication skills, and interpersonal relationship, respectively. These inventories were administered to experimental and control couples as pre- and posttests. There were seven couples in experimental and seven couples in control groups. The t-test was utilized to test the hypotheses. The results of the study showed that the experimental couples experienced significant improvement in the communication skills, t(13) = 6.39, p .05, and interpersonal relationship as a whole, T(13) .05, and interpersonal relationship in the area of control, t(13) = 0.34, p .05.Gain scores showed a significant increase by the experimental couples in communication skills, t(26) = 6.50, p .05, and interpersonal relationship in the areas of inclusion, t(26) .05, and interpersonal relationship as a whole, t(26) = 1.64, p .05, and in the area of control, t(26) = 0.38, p .05.
The results confirmed the hypotheses that the premarital program Evening for Engaged Couples has significant effects on the communication skills of premarital couples and interpersonal relationship in the areas of inclusion and affection. However, the program has no significant effects on self-esteem and interpersonal relationship as a whole and in the area of control. Further studies are recommended to determine the long-term effects of the program and comparison of effects of various premarital programs.
Abstract Format
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Format
Accession Number
TG02705
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
135 leaves
Keywords
Interpersonal relations -- Religious aspects; Marital psychotherapy; Marriage counseling; Married people; Self-esteem; Interpersonal communication
Recommended Citation
Lauw, J. C. (1997). The effects of a premarital program (Evening for Engaged Couples) on self-esteem, communication skills, and interpersonal relationship. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/1858
