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Most young adults want to marry, new study shows

March 27, 2024 12:00 AM
A new study published by the Pew Research Center found 69% of young adults want to get married one day.
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BYU’s marriage prep course helps students navigate dating pressures

February 06, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU's marriage preparation course equips students with necessary skills to build successful relationships, no matter their relationship status.
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New BYU study shows pornography of any kind is harmful to romantic relationships

March 24, 2023 12:00 AM
A new study conducted by BYU researchers shows the basic negative relationship between pornography and relationship quality.
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Attachment theory aids in relationship understanding, personal growth

February 15, 2022 12:00 AM
Editor’s note: This story appeared in the February 2022 edition of The Daily Universe Magazine.
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Professors, therapists aim to reduce sexual stigma

November 16, 2021 12:00 AM
Picture this, you and your husband have class together. Like most other classes at BYU, you sit in a big lecture hall, take notes, look at slides and get an assignment to turn in next class. As you shuffle to pack up your bags, your professor announces your homework: write two paragraphs about the clitoris.
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Professor presents seminar on attachment styles

November 12, 2021 12:00 AM
An assistant professor in the School of Family Life presented a seminar on attachment styles in relationships on Friday.
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New website delivers resources on healthy sexuality in gospel context

April 12, 2021 12:00 AM
The BYU School of Family Life has created a website to increase healthy sexuality among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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BYU's marriage and family therapy program named No. 1 in nation

March 06, 2019 12:00 AM
First-year clinical psychology Ph.D. students stand outside the Comprehensive Clinic where the marriage and family therapy program is located. (Kate Green)
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Married couples followed for a 10-year marriage study

June 01, 2015 12:00 AM
Steven and Erin Tew pick out grocery items at the BYU Creamery. The CREATE research study will analyze events in the lives of couples such as this to see how they react to both small and large life events. (Sarah Strobel)
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BYU psychology professor changes theories on infant perception

July 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Dr. Ross Flom's research on child development has changed the impact of infant studies. After years of researching how infants perceive facial details at certain ages, Flom has discovered that some theories are more fluid than concrete.
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