Research-To-Practice Brief

What is "Healthy Marriage"? Defining the Concept

From Child Trends, this Research Brief defines healthy marriage by examining the concepts related to this term such as commitment, marital satisfaction, and communication, as well as two opposing elements of violence and infidelity. The definition of healthy marriage gives shape to a conceptual model that can help to inform the public on what "healthy marriage" entails.

Source
Partner Resources
National/International
National
Topics/Subtopics
Family Strengthening
Healthy Relationships and Marriage
Publication Date
2004-09-01