Scott Stanley

Scott Stanley, Ph.D., is a research professor and co‑director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver. He has published widely with research interests including commitment, communication, conflict, confidence, risk factors for divorce, the prevention of marital distress, and couple development. Along with Dr. Howard Markman and colleagues, he has been involved in the research, development, and refinement of the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) for over 25 years.

Stanley has authored or co-authored various books including Fighting for Your Marriage and The Power of Commitment. He is a founder of PREP and co-author of the Within Our Reach, an experiential-based curriculum for couples, and the Within My Reach, an experiential-based curriculum for individuals.

Episodes appearing in

The Power of Prayer

with Scott Stanley
July 16, 2014
Research professor Scott Stanley talks about the power of prayer in marriage. Scott shares how praying for your partner strengthens your relationship and your commitment to them. View Show Notes →

Naked and Unashamed

with Scott Stanley
July 15, 2014
Marital researcher Scott Stanley emphasizes that a couple's ability to work through conflict together is determinative of a couple's success. But commitment, he says, must be the foundation. View Show Notes →

Commitment Makes a Difference

with Scott Stanley
July 14, 2014
A promise is a powerful thing. Research professor Scott Stanley, talks about the transforming power of commitment. View Show Notes →

Laying the Ground Rules

with Scott Stanley
July 24, 2009
Do you agree with the way your spouse handles the finances? View Show Notes →

How Gender Differences Affect Our Finances

with Scott Stanley
July 23, 2009
Just how opposite is the opposite sex when it comes to money matters? View Show Notes →

The Hidden Issues Behind Money Conflicts

with Scott Stanley
July 22, 2009
Why are money issues so challenging for couples? View Show Notes →

Identifying Problems Before They Start

with Gary Barnes, Scott Stanley
May 23, 2006
Scott Stanley and Gary Barnes talk about a program for couples aimed at identifying potential trouble spots in a relationship. View Show Notes →

Discovering the Trouble Spots

with Gary Barnes, Scott Stanley
May 22, 2006
Scott Stanley and Gary Barnes tell couples about the benefits of the Christian Preparation for Marriage program. View Show Notes →

How Gender Differences Affect Our Financ

with Scott Stanley
September 27, 2005
Scott Stanley tells how men differ from women in the way they spend and manage money. View Show Notes →