INTENTIONS TO SEEK MARRIAGE-COUNSELING

Intentions to seek marriage counseling were greater for persons with a positive attitude toward seeking marriage counseling those who had pr evious marriage counseling, and females. Among persons with no history of marriage counseling, those having a supportive subjective norm wer e more likely to seek marriage counseling. Similarities and difference s between males and females for the type of marital problem that might lead to marriage counseling are presented. Implications for counselor s are presented.