Stanley to Discuss Emerging Patterns in Romantic Relationships

OKLAHOMA CAPITOL -- Scott Stanley, Ph.D., will open a dialog on why commitment ambiguity in romantic relationships may be risky during his presentation at noon, Oct. 6 at the Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird Ave., Oklahoma City.
With an unprecedented number of young adults anxious about life-long commitment, Stanley will discuss the nature of commitment, dynamics of cohabitation and implications of the emerging hook-up cultures.

Stanley is a research professor and co-director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver. Since 2000, Stanley has served as senior advisor to the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative. He received his doctoral degree from the University of Denver in 1986, and has published widely with research interests including commitment, communication, conflict, confidence, risk factors for divorce, prevention of marital distress and couple development. Stanley has authored and co-authored various books including “Fighting for Your Marriage” and “The Power of Commitment.”

The next Practice and Policy Lecture Series will feature Marty Alan Michelson, Ph.D., a professor at Southern Nazarene University. Michelson will discuss why the faith community should be involved in human services during a presentation on Nov. 19.

All lectures are sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Human Services Office of Planning, Research and Statistics and University of Oklahoma Center for Public Management. In addition, this lecture is sponsored by Oklahoma Marriage Initiative and OKDHS Family Support Services Division. This yearlong series provides thought-provoking presentations by experts in their fields on Oklahoma’s emerging policy issues, trends and best practices. The lectures are free and open to the public.

For additional information, visit http://oucpm.org/lectureseries​ (Link opens in new window) or contact Cecilia Tannehill at (405) 521-3552.

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