Spirituality, Marriage, and Family

Abstract

Whether viewved as part of culture, a subset of belief systems, or a constructivist languaging system, spirituality is gaining increased attention among marriage and family therapists. This research review first compares religion and spirituality, defines spirituality, and then reviews spirituality research in relation to marital satisfaction, healthy marital and family functioning, assessment, and clinical practice. The article concludes with a brief summary of questions warrantingfurther research.