This is a chart depicts the logic model for the study and presents graphically how the review of evaluations will address the policy question about the impact of the interventions evaluated on the satisfaction of couples.
From top to bottom, the logic model starts with “Target Population (includes low-income couples).” A down arrow points to “Marriage program;” another down arrow points to “Intermediate Goals: Improvements in couple satisfaction,” and the final down arrow points to “Ultimate Policy Goal: Improvement in child well-being.” A black box around “Marriage Program” and “Intermediate Goals: Improvement in couple satisfaction” represents questions answered by the current review. [back]
This diagram presents outcomes of the search for evaluation studies. The graphic starts with the number of abstracts reviewed: 12,828. The next level reflects the number of full-texts articles obtained: 514. The final level reflects 58 reviews of evaluations and 39 evaluation studies. [back]