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Brigham Young University
The Purpose of this project is to elevate the RELATE program from a one time evaluation experience to a long term process where couples are routinely evaluated, given feedback about the state of their relationship, and provided with information, exercises and opportunities to nurture their relationship. Currently RELATE is one of the best assessment instruments and feedback mechanisms available for dating, engaged, and married couples. However, most of the people who use RELATE only participate once. A longitudinal version of the instrument has been developed and administered to more than a thousand respnodents. Nevertheless, the longitudinal version does not contain a report to provide feedback for couples and is only used for research purposes. This project will refine the longitudinal process so that response rates are better and will complete the research necessary to develop a report for couples that illustrates couple growth, challenges, and strengths each time the instrument is completed.