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Reports of falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, and other violations of research integrity across the sciences are on the increase. Joining with other disciplines to actively protect the integrity of the marriage and family therapy (MFT) research literature is of utmost importance to both the discipline and the future of the profession. To inform the issues raised, results are presented of an informal survey among MFT clinical members on their perceptions about the literature together with their preferences for how best to protect its integrity. This article initiates an important discussion about the honesty of MFT research.

Explored the exchange of social rewards and costs between the therapist and client (N=11 dating couples) in an initial therapy interview. Results suggested that client perceptions of short-term cost may be influenced by educational or informative responses about the general functioning of relationships. (JAC)

Critiques the Beavers-Timberlawn Family Evaluation Scale (BT), a measure designed to be used in conjunction with other scales to more fully identify the health/competence of a family. Reviews the assessment tool's strengths and limitations. Finds the BT to be an important contribution to clinical work. (ABB)

The article presents several incidents, choices and patterns which has influenced the author's life on his dealings with human interaction and relationships. One of the incident involves the therapy session conducted by his wife who was a family therapist and a husband and wife who sought therapy for their marriage to work. The author also read the book "Pragmatics of Human Communication" which influenced his understanding on interpersonal interaction and human communication. Another critical incident which held the strongest influence on his life involves the communication based models of filial therapy and relationship enhancement.