Abstract
This study examined the relationships between childhood family of origin (FOO) adversities, coming to terms with them, and
adult intimate relationship satisfaction for Native American individuals. The sample consisted of 186 self-identified Native
American individuals in committed relationships. The data for this study was collected from the RELATE assessment (see www.relate-institute.org). Results from structural equation modeling indicated that coming to terms buffered the negative effects of childhood family
of origin adversities on depression and relationship quality. Results also suggest that coming to terms may help Native American
individuals deal with FOO adversity and improve intimate relationship quality. Coming to terms with childhood FOO adversity
should be considered in the treatment of Native American individuals in intimate relationships. Clinical implications and
directions for future research are discussed.
adult intimate relationship satisfaction for Native American individuals. The sample consisted of 186 self-identified Native
American individuals in committed relationships. The data for this study was collected from the RELATE assessment (see www.relate-institute.org). Results from structural equation modeling indicated that coming to terms buffered the negative effects of childhood family
of origin adversities on depression and relationship quality. Results also suggest that coming to terms may help Native American
individuals deal with FOO adversity and improve intimate relationship quality. Coming to terms with childhood FOO adversity
should be considered in the treatment of Native American individuals in intimate relationships. Clinical implications and
directions for future research are discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-14
- DOI 10.1007/s10591-012-9206-6
- Authors
- Krystal Cobell Dagley, School of Family Life, Brigham Young University, 266 TLRB, BYU, Provo, UT 84602, USA
- Jonathan G. Sandberg, School of Family Life, Brigham Young University, 266 TLRB, BYU, Provo, UT 84602, USA
- Dean M. Busby, School of Family Life, Brigham Young University, 266 TLRB, BYU, Provo, UT 84602, USA
- Jeffry H. Larson, School of Family Life, Brigham Young University, 266 TLRB, BYU, Provo, UT 84602, USA
- Journal Contemporary Family Therapy
- Online ISSN 1573-3335
- Print ISSN 0892-2764