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The Role of Communication in Romantic Attachment and Relationship Satisfaction: A Dyadic Longitudinal Study 沟通在浪漫依恋和关系满意度中的作用：一项二元纵向研究。

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Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2026-03-13 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.70127

Audrey-Ann Lefebvre, Audrey Brassard, Mireille Jean, Marie-Ève Daspe, Marie-France Lafontaine, Katherine Péloquin

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“We Don't Stay Where We Feel Weak”: Experiences of Men Discontinuing Mental Health Services in Türkiye “我们不会停留在我们感到软弱的地方”：日本男性停止心理健康服务的经历。

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Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2026-03-13 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.70126

Sinan Akçay, Bilge Akar, Özlem Köse

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Artificial Intelligence in Couple and Family Therapy: Introduction of the AI Competencies 夫妻和家庭治疗中的人工智能：人工智能能力介绍。

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Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2026-02-27 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.70121

Katherine M. Hertlein, Paul Springer

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The Dialog of Two on the Dance of Three: Interparental Conflicts and Children Psychopathology in Chinese Families 二人对话三人之舞：中国家庭的父母冲突与儿童精神病理。

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Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2026-02-27 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.70124

Timothy Sim, Wai Yung Lee

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Correction to “Work–Family Conflict and Enrichment, Family Routines and Rituals Meaning, and Parental Burnout in UK and Vietnamese Families” 修正“英国和越南家庭的工作-家庭冲突和充实、家庭惯例和仪式意义以及父母倦怠”。

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Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2026-02-25 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.70123

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I Feel You … or Do I? An Investigation of Therapist Presence and Partner Effects Via Physiological Synchrony in Couple Therapy 我能感觉到你，还是我能感觉到？通过生理同步性对夫妻治疗中治疗师在场和伴侣效应的研究。

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Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2026-02-25 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.70125

Angela B. Bradford, Alexis G. Werner, Lee N. Johnson

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LGBTQ+ Community Center Providers' Perceptions: Tensions and Solutions for Serving LGBTQ+ Youth With Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors and Their Families LGBTQ+社区中心提供者的认知：服务有自杀想法和行为的LGBTQ+青年及其家庭的紧张关系和解决方案

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Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2026-02-23 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.70120

Kathleen A. Smith, Shalini Srinivasan, Chloe Guenette, Jody M. Russon

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“I Know How to Identify and Communicate My Needs”: A Qualitative Study of the Self-Perceived Strengths of People in Polyamorous Relationships “我知道如何识别和沟通我的需求”：多角恋关系中人们自我感知优势的定性研究。

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Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2026-02-17 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.70119

Alexander K. Tatum, Sharon M. Flicker, Nawar Albarak, Jessi M. Schroeder, Ash Moomaw, Idil Ugurluoglu, Alex Whitman, Alysse Wiggins, Danielle Davis, Robyn Fisher

{"title":"“I Know How to Identify and Communicate My Needs”: A Qualitative Study of the Self-Perceived Strengths of People in Polyamorous Relationships","authors":"Alexander K. Tatum, Sharon M. Flicker, Nawar Albarak, Jessi M. Schroeder, Ash Moomaw, Idil Ugurluoglu, Alex Whitman, Alysse Wiggins, Danielle Davis, Robyn Fisher","doi":"10.1111/jmft.70119","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmft.70119","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Little empirical research has adopted a strength-based approach to examine strategies that help offset challenges (e.g., discrimination, internalized stigma) faced by people in polyamorous relationships. The current qualitative study assessed the self-perceived strengths of 63 US-based, adult participants who reported present or former engagement in at least one polyamorous relationship. Participants' responded to the open-ended question, “What particular characteristics do you have that help you navigate the challenges of polyamory?” A thematic analysis identified strengths across eight broad themes: personality traits, a willingness to challenge mononormative socialization, ability to manage difficult emotions, experiencing compersion and/or low levels of/well-managed jealousy, strong communication skills, lessons learned from prior relationships, seeking out self-help and professional resources, and financial privilege. Results provide a roadmap for self-help and therapeutic approaches to cultivate resilience in individuals who engage in a relationship style that remains heavily stigmatized and can present unique challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":16320,"journal":{"name":"Journal of marital and family therapy","volume":"52 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12910326/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146207173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Impact of Obsessive-Compulsive Relationship Symptoms on Marital Instability: Mediating Role of Infidelity Tendency 强迫关系症状对婚姻不稳定的影响：不忠倾向的中介作用。

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Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2026-02-17 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.70122

Emel Genç, Elif Büyükada

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Assessing Refugee Trauma: Transformative Clinical Training in a Community Service-Learning Model 评估难民创伤：社区服务学习模式中的变革性临床培训。

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Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2026-02-11 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.70118

Hans Reihling, Nadia Rojas Jones, Erica Nager, Marissa Lopez Juarez

{"title":"Assessing Refugee Trauma: Transformative Clinical Training in a Community Service-Learning Model","authors":"Hans Reihling, Nadia Rojas Jones, Erica Nager, Marissa Lopez Juarez","doi":"10.1111/jmft.70118","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmft.70118","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Marriage and family therapy emphasizes systemic responsiveness, yet integrating advocacy into clinical training remains limited. This pilot study examines a trauma-informed service-learning partnership with a community-based organization, where graduate students conducted supervised forensic evaluations for asylum seekers. Using a phenomenological case study design with mixed-methods follow-up, we explored how direct engagement with survivors of politically motivated persecution shaped students' professional development, cultural humility, and advocacy skills. Upon the 1-year follow-up participants reported lasting empathy, systemic awareness, trauma-informed competence, and confidence applying clinical skills beyond the therapy room. Students described the experience as transformative, expanding their professional roles to include advocacy and systemic responsibility. Challenges with interviewing, reporting, and contextualizing mental health in sociopolitical frameworks highlighted the need for stronger academic support and advocacy training. Embedding experiential, community-based learning into MFT curricula may bridge the gap between ethics and practice, equipping therapists to serve as both clinicians and systemic advocates.</p>","PeriodicalId":16320,"journal":{"name":"Journal of marital and family therapy","volume":"52 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12892832/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146157354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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