Couples

Welcome to Project Harmony!

Thank you for your interest in Project Harmony, a research study being conducted by the University of Central Florida’s Marriage and Family Research Institute.  This form asks for basic contact information to help us schedule an informational call where we will share details about the study and how to participate. Providing this information does not mean you are agreeing to take part in the study. Information collected at this stage will be used only by the Project Harmony team for recruitment and scheduling purposes. The purpose of this study is to learn more about how in-person relationship education programs may support couples’ communication, relationship satisfaction, and overall relationship skills.

Participants will take part in one of three relationship education tracks: UNITE, RAISE, or SHIELD.

Who May Be Eligible to Participate

You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are 18 years of age or older and are proficient in English
• Are currently in a married or committed romantic relationship
• Are able to attend in-person sessions in Orlando, Florida
• Both partners are willing to participate

What makes you ineligible to Participate

• Are under 18 years of age
• Are not currently in a committed romantic relationship
• Are unable to attend in-person sessions in Orlando, Florida
• Do not have both partners willing to participate

What Participation Would Involve

If you choose to move forward:

• You and your partner will participate in a brief informational call with a recruitment specialist.
• Each partner will complete online enrollment surveys before beginning the program.
• You will attend a series of in-person relationship education workshops with other couples.
• You will be assigned a family coordinator who will support you throughout the program.
• You will complete follow-up surveys (either online or in person) related to your experience in the program.

All study activities take place at the UCF Marriage and Family Research Institute, 12649 Triangulum Court, Orlando, FL

Time Commitment

Participation involves approximately 12-15 total hours over several weeks, including:

• Four in-person workshops, totaling a minimum of 12 hours
• Pre and Post surveys, totaling approximately 1–1.5 hours
• Optional Financial and Career Modules, totaling approximately 2 Hours

Are There Any Benefits?

While we cannot guarantee any direct benefits, previous research suggests that relationship education programs may help some couples improve communication, strengthen relationship satisfaction, and build relationship skills. These are possible benefits, not guarantees.

Privacy and Voluntary Participation

Your participation is completely voluntary. Any information you choose to share will be kept confidential and used only for research and program-related purposes, in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Questions?

If you have questions about the study or would like more information, please contact:  Dr. Sejal Barden, Principal Investigator, Marriage and Family Research Institute, University of Central Florida, sejal.barden@ucf.edu | (407)823-1748