Relationship Education:Project Harmony

Although considerable research supports the positive effects of relationship education (RE)
on relationship satisfaction and communication skills, the majority of existing research
designs have favored pre/post or quasi-experimental designs. Furthermore, gaps in the
empirical bases for RE remain regarding programmatic moderators that influence change.
Consequently, there has been less emphasis on understanding which program elements contribute
to positive change within couple relationships. To this end, Project Harmony seeks to conduct
an impact local evaluation design utilizing a randomized control trial (RCT) to assess the
effectiveness of relationship education between low income, ethnically diverse individuals
and couples in the treatment group compared to the wait-list control group. Secondary
research questions are focused on investigating mechanisms and moderators of change for the
target population. Participants (individuals and couples) in Project Harmony will be randomly
assigned to either the treatment or wait-list control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Individuals and couples who are at least 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Does not meet the inclusion criteria