Marriage Preparation Program for Premarital Couples

예비부부를 위한 결혼준비교육 프로그램

The purpose of this study was to develop the new marriage preparation program for premarital couples. To develop the new program existing studies and programs for the marriage preparation in Korea. U. S. A and Canada were reviewed. The new marriage preparation program was consisted with eight-session(two hours per session)program that is Realistic expectations of marriage, Understanding of themselves & partner Role expectations, Communication Intimacy Conflict resolution Sexuality Financial management. Major findings were as follows: 1. The new marriage preparation program for premarital couples was improved participants' premarital couple relationship 2,. Participants had positive impression to various aspects of the new marriage preparation program such as Realistic expectations of marriage Understanding of themselves & partner Role expectation Effective communication skill Effective conflict resolution skill.