This
paper explores whether the impacts of the SHM program on marital quality and stability outcomes differ according to six
additional subgroup - defining characteristics at the 12 - and 30 - month follow - up points: (1) length of marriage at study entry, (2) experience of abuse or neglect in the family of origin, (3) psychological distress at study entry, (4) whether the extended family respects and values the
couple's marriage, (5) presence of a stepchild in the household, and (6) presence of a young child (under 3) in the household.