The current study explores the associations between participants’ rating of their experience during a couples and relationship education program and their level of relationship self-efficacy and relationship quality two months after the program. On average, participants rated their program experience positively across six indicators, including facilitator quality, facilitator-participant relationship quality, co-facilitator relationship quality, facilitator co-regulation skills, group engagement, and participant engagement. Also, participants reported statistically significant improvements in relationship self-efficacy and quality. Participants’ positive ratings on two indicators of program experience (i.e., facilitator-participant relationship quality and participant engagement) were significantly associated with higher relationship self-efficacy post-program; relationship quality was not influenced by program experience ratings. Minimal variations were found based on sex, marital status, and program format. These findings offer continued support for the potential benefits of couples relationship education.
