Date of Award
Summer 8-2018
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Human Capital Development
School
Interdisciplinary Studies and Professional Development
Committee Chair
Heather Annulis
Committee Chair Department
Human Capital Development
Committee Member 2
Cyndi Gaudet
Committee Member 2 Department
Human Capital Development
Committee Member 3
Quincy Brown
Committee Member 3 Department
Human Capital Development
Committee Member 4
Dale Lunsford
Committee Member 4 Department
Human Capital Development
Abstract
As employees display a strong commitment to the work environment and experience high marital instability, the criticality of awareness regarding the potential spillover effects between work and marital roles increase (Rogers & May, 2003). Marriage enrichment training (MET) is designed to increase relationship skills and prevent marital distress and divorce. Communication skills, conflict management, stress management and emotional intelligence are techniques taught during MET that can potentially have an impact on the spillover effects within the work environment (Bowling, Hill, & Jencius, 2005). This qualitative study provides connections regarding the spillover effects of MET into the workplace. Semi-structured interviews with MET participants confirmed that spillover effects from MET occurred in the workplace. Two cross-cutting themes were consistently present during participant interviews: a) job-related communication and b) conflict management. Both are essential skills used in the workplace and should encourage organizations to consider MET as a viable training option in future health and wellness training programs.
Copyright
2018, Tonya Moore
Recommended Citation
Moore, Tonya, "Employee Perceptions of Marriage Enrichment Training Spillover Effects in the Workplace" (2018). Dissertations. 1547.
https://aquila.usm.edu/dissertations/1547