Join Dr. Scott Stanley for a webinar and conversation on the nature of commitment.

He will focus on four or five of his favorite ideas from commitment theory and research. He has studied relationship commitment for over 40 years, including work on theory, measurement, and practical implications.

While he will not attempt a sweeping review, he will instead focus on the ideas he has found most engaging and useful for understanding relationships. Put to the Sound of Music, “these are a few of my favorite things.” (He will not plan to sing, however.)

Topics covered include: 

1. Why is commitment more interesting than relationship satisfaction?
2. Attachment vs. commitment.
3. Commitment and the transformation of motivation.
4. The nature of alternatives, from the issue of quality to the implications of monitoring; and
5. The role of choice, structure, and chaos in how relationships develop.

Let’s dig in together on some profound aspects of how commitment works.

Presenters:

• Dr. Scott Stanley; Research Professor- University of Denver, Founder PREP, Inc.

Who should attend: Relationship educators, researchers, Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood grantees, Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, researchers, mentors, and anyone who wants the latest in relationship science.

Resources:

• January 2026 Dibble & Dr Stanley Webinar Slides
• Commitment: Functions, Formation, and the Securing of Romantic Attachment
• Additional Resources from Dr. Stanley