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Khaneghahi, Sofia, Mansoure Firoozabadi Poorjanebollahi, Mitra Koroghli e Masoomeh Karimi. "Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Couple Therapy on Communication Patterns and Marital Infidelity in Married Individuals". Applied Family Therapy Journal 5, n. 2 (2024): 218–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.5.2.24.
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Couple Therapy (ACT) on communication patterns and marital infidelity among married individuals in Yazd. Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental. The population consisted of all married individuals attending psychological counseling and service centers in Meybod. Using questionnaires on communication patterns and marital infidelity, and employing purposive sampling, 20 couples with higher scores were selected from a pool of 50 couples. They were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (10 couples) or the control group (10 couples). The experimental group underwent Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while the control group received no treatment. Post-tests were administered to both groups. Results, analyzed using covariance analysis. Findings: Findings showed that Acceptance and Commitment-Based Couple Therapy significantly impacts the communication patterns of married individuals. Additionally, it significantly affects marital infidelity among married individuals. Conclusion: Thus, ACT can be used to enhance couple’s relationship and prevent infidelity and divorce.
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Khajeh, Amir Hesam, Hadi Farhadi e Asghar Aghaei. "An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Combined Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and Compassion Therapy in Improving the Quality of Marital Life and Dimensions of Couple Attachment". Applied Family Therapy Journal 3, n. 1 (2022): 136–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.3.1.8.
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Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of combined emotionally focused couple therapy and compassion therapy in improving the quality of marital life and dimensions of attachment of couples who visited counseling centers in Isfahan. Methods: The present study had a one-case experimental design and was conducted in 2019. The statistical population consisted of all couples who visited psychological centers and clinics in Isfahan. Sampling was performed on all couples who visited centers and clinics of Isfahan in winter 2019 for marital problems, and three couples were selected using the convenience method according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. After initial sampling, three couples were included in the combined group of emotionally focused therapy and compassion therapy. The Marital Quality of Life Questionnaire (Marital Relationships) and the Collins and Read adult attachment Scale were used to collect data. The participants underwent combined emotionally focused couple therapy and compassion therapy in a session per week (12 sessions). Data were analyzed using the visual mapping, reliable change index, and recovery percentage formula. Results: Data analysis indicated the effectiveness of therapy in couples who were underwent combined emotionally focused couple therapy and compassionate therapy. Conclusion: The combination of emotionally focused couple therapy and compassion therapy affected the quality of marital life and dimensions of couple attachment, and thus the approach can be utilized to improve relationships and reduce divorce in society.
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Farabi, Maryam, Saeed Taimory e Alireza Rajaie. "Comparting the effectiveness of combined cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and integrated behavioral couple therapy in improving family functioning in couples with extramarital affairs". Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry 10, n. 1 (6 maggio 2023): 31–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/shenakht.10.1.31.
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Introduction: Extramarital affairs disrupt family functioning and have serious negative consequences for the family members. Aim: The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of combined cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and integrated behavioral couple therapy in improving family functioning in couples with extramarital affairs. Method: In this quasi-experimental study, with a pretest-posttest control group design, the statistical population consisted of all couples, referred to the counseling centers of Mashhad, Iran in 2021. Thirty nine couples were selected using the convenience sampling method among people with extramarital relationships and randomly assigned to three groups: control group (13 couples), combined cognitive-behavioral couple therapy (13 couples), and integrative behavioral couple therapy (13 couples). The experimental and control groups completed the Family Functioning Scale by Epstein et al. (1983) before and after the interventions. In order to data analysis covariance analysis was performed in SPSS version 20. Results: Results indicated that the scores of all family functioning components significantly decreased in the intervention groups compared to the control group (P<0.05). Combined cognitive-behavioral couple therapy was more effective in the dimensions of problem-solving and communication, while integrated behavioral couple therapy was more effective in emotional companionship (P<0.05). Conclusion: According to the present results, both combined cognitive-behavioral therapy and integrated behavioral couple therapy had positive effects on improving family functioning. Therefore, depending on the conditions and type of marital problems, therapists are suggested to use a combination of these two methods to improve family functioning in couples with extramarital relationships.
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Rajabi, Gholamreza, Ghasem Khoshnoud, Mansour Sodani e Reza Khojastehmehr. "The Effectiveness of Affective-reconstructive Couple Therapy in Increasing the Trust and Marital Satisfaction of Couples With Remarriage". Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology 26, n. 1 (1 aprile 2020): 114–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/ijpcp.26.1.218.18.
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Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of affective-reconstructive couple therapy in increasing the trust in close relationships and marital satisfaction of couples with remarriage and divorce experience. Methods: This is a single-case experimental study with a non-concurrent multiple baseline design. Three distressed couples were selected from among couples with remarriage and divorce experience referred to private and government counseling centers in Ahvaz, Iran, based on inclusion/exclusion criteria using purposive sampling method during September-December 2018, They participated at eight sessions of affective-reconstructive couple therapy, once a week each 90 minutes. They completed the Trust in Close Interpersonal Relationships Questionnaire and Marital Satisfaction Scale before and after treatment, and at the follow-up period. The data analysis was conducted by using visual analysis (graph drawing), reliable change index, recovery rate formula (increase rate), and normative comparison methods. Results: Affective-reconstructive couple therapy increased the trust in close relationships and marital satisfaction in couples after treatment and at the follow-up period. Conclusion: Affective-reconstructive couple therapy, due to special attention to the couples’ past relationships and increasing their insight into the causes of distress development in relationship can increase the trust in close relationships and marital satisfaction in remarried couples with divorce experience.
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Seidyousefi, Masoume, Fathola Mohamadian e Arash Nademi. "Comparing the Effectiveness of Schema-Focused Couple Therapy and Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy on Marital Offense Forgiveness in Couples with Marital Discrepancies". Applied Family Therapy Journal 5, n. 1 (2024): 155–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.5.1.17.
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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of schema-focused couple therapy and emotion-focused couple therapy on marital offense forgiveness in couples with marital discrepancies in Ilam city. Method: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design with a control group. The study population comprised 105 couples who sought counseling in Ilam during the second half of the year 2021. From this population, 30 couples were selected using a convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to three groups: emotion-focused intervention (10 couples), schema-focused intervention (10 couples), and a control group (10 couples). The emotion-focused group received Johnson's training package (2012) over 9 sessions, and the schema-focused group received the Young, Klosko, & Weishaar package (2003) also over 9 sessions. The control group did not receive any intervention. The research instrument used was the Marital Offense Forgiveness Scale by Paleari, Regalia, and Fincham (2009). Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance. Findings: Schema-focused couple therapy had a significant effect on marital offense forgiveness (F = 5.85, p = .025). Emotion-focused couple therapy also had a significant effect on marital offense forgiveness (F = 5.81, p = .045). These effects were reported to be stable at the follow-up stage. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the effectiveness of schema-focused couple therapy versus emotion-focused couple therapy on marital offense forgiveness. Conclusion: Both schema-focused and emotion-focused couple therapies are effective methods for enhancing marital offense forgiveness in couples with marital discrepancies.
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Ahmadzadeh, Laya, Maryam Vaezi, Sheida Sodagar, Maryam Bahrami hidaji e Gholam Reza Golmohammad Nazhad. "The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Adopted for Couples Compared with Integrative Couple Therapy on Marital Conflicts of Couples with Breast Cancer". Iranian Quarterly Journal of Breast Disease 12, n. 3 (1 novembre 2019): 47–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.30699/acadpub.ijbd.12.3.47.
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Abstract: (2 Views) Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy adopted for couples with integrative couple therapy in improving marital conflicts of couples with breast cancer. Methods: In this semi-experimental study, a pre-post design was used. Using available sampling, we approached 200 couples facing breast cancer referred to the educational and therapeutic center of Alzahra Hospital in Tabriz and enrolled 45 couples with the highest scores on the Marital Conflict Questionnaire in the study. They were randomly divided into three groups: two experimental groups and one control group. One of the experimental groups received 8 consecutive 90-minute sessions of acceptance and commitment therapy adopted for couples, and the other experimental group received 16 sessions of integrative couple therapy. The control group did not receive any intervention. The research tool was the Marital Conflict Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. Results: The treatment based on acceptance and commitment therapy was effective in reducing marital conflict (P < 0.05). Integrative couple therapy, too, reduced marital conflict in women with cancer (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two treatment modalities (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Both acceptance and commitment therapy and integrative couple therapy are effective approaches to solving couples’ individual and communicative problems.
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Kordovani, Shokoufeh, Shahnaz Khaleghi Pour e Fatemeh Sadat Tabatabaei Nejad. "Comparison of the Effectiveness of Integrated Behavioral Couple Therapy and Schema-Focused Couple Therapy on Conflict Resolution Styles in Conflicting Couples". Applied Family Therapy Journal 5, n. 2 (2024): 68–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.5.2.8.
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Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of integrated behavioral couple therapy and schema-focused couple therapy on conflict resolution styles among conflicting couples in Shiraz. Methods: The research employed a quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up. The statistical population included all conflicting couples who visited the Fajr Counseling Center in Shiraz in 2022, from whom 45 couples were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to three groups: integrated behavioral couple therapy, schema-focused couple therapy, and a control group. The Rahim Conflict Resolution Styles Questionnaire was used as the measurement tool. Experimental group one underwent a 16-session program of integrated behavioral couple therapy, and experimental group two a 13-session program of schema-focused couple therapy, while the control group was placed on a waiting list. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance. Findings: Results indicated that both interventions, integrated behavioral couple therapy and schema-focused couple therapy, were effective in addressing conflict resolution styles. There was a difference in the effectiveness of integrated behavioral couple therapy and schema-focused couple therapy on conflict resolution styles. Conclusion: Based on the findings, both treatments are effective for couples' conflict resolution styles, but the effectiveness of integrated behavioral couple therapy is reported to be more effective.
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Daryaye Lal, Azita, Bahman Akbari e Abbas Sadeghi. "Comparing the Effectiveness of Guttman Model and Emotion-Focused Therapy on Couples' Loneliness and Resilience". Applied Family Therapy Journal 3, n. 2 (2022): 188–205. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.3.2.9.
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Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Guttman model and emotion-focused therapy on loneliness and resilience of couples. Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and follow-up with the control group. The statistical population of this study included all couples referred to clinics west of Tehran in 2020 who were selected by convenience sampling method, 24 couples (48 persons) and randomly divided into two groups of intervention by Guttman couple therapy, emotion-focused therapy and a control group (8 couples in each group). The experimental group underwent 10 sessions of 90 minutes of couple therapy and Guttman's (2017) emotion-focused therapy Greenberg (2017), and the control group remained on the waiting list. Data were collected based on loneliness questionnaire DiTommaso, Brannen, & Best (2004) and resilience questionnaire Conner & Davidson (2003) and SPSS software and variance analysis method with repeated measurements were used. Results: The results showed that Guttman's model method and emotion-focused therapy had an effect on loneliness (F=28.05, P=0.001) and resilience (F=11.85, P=0.001) of couples, and this effect was found in the follow-up phase (P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the two treatments in terms of effectiveness. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it can be said that Guttman's model method and emotion-focused therapy based on loneliness and resilience of couples is an effective model for increasing couples' marital satisfaction and it can be used as one of the therapeutic or educational methods in couple therapy programs.
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Fani Sobhani, Fatemeh, Shohreh Ghorban Shiroudi e Anahita Khodabakhshi-Koolaee. "Effect of Two Couple Therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy, on Forgiveness and Fear of Intimacy in Conflicting Couples". Practice in Clinical Psychology 9, n. 4 (1 ottobre 2021): 271–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/jpcp.9.4.746.3.
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Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Aceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and schema therapy on forgiveness and fear of intimacy in conflicting couples. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted using a pre-test, post-test design with a control group. The participants were selected from the conflicting couples who were referred to counseling and psychological service centers in districts 1 and 5 of Tehran in 2019. Of the couples who scored high on the Fear-of-Intimacy Scale and obtained a low score on the Interpersonal Forgiveness Inventory, 30 couples (60 people) were selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to the schema therapy group (10 couples), the ACT group (10 couples), and the control group (10 couples). Then, the participants in each of the intervention groups attended eight 90-minute therapy sessions based on ACT and Schema therapy techniques. After the interventions, the participants in the three groups completed the questionnaires again and were followed up after three months. Results: The results showed that both ACT and schema therapy had a significant effect on fear of intimacy and forgiveness. Upon controlling the pre-test score, significant differences were found between the two ACT and schema therapy groups in terms of reconnection and revenge control (P<0.01), but the two groups were not significantly different in terms of resentment control, realistic perceptions, and fear of intimacy and schema couple therapy was more effective than ACT in controlling conflicting couples’ revenge and improving reconnection and this greater effectiveness was still retained in the follow-up phase. Conclusion: ACT and schema-based couple therapies can be used by psychologists and counselors as effective approaches to increase forgiveness and reduce fear of intimacy in couples. However, schema couple therapy is more effective than ACT in controlling negative emotions and treating them in couples.
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Mousavi Diva, Seyedeh Razieh, Shaban Heydari e Hossein Ali Ghanadzadegan. "Comparing the effectiveness of integrative couple therapy and reality therapy on the quality of marital relationships and dysfunctional attitudes in incompatible couples". Journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies 4, n. 4 (2023): 81–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.jayps.4.4.9.
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Background and Aim: Marital relationships are the primary source of support and affection, and spouses are expected to show an exclusive relationship, honesty, interest, affection, as well as intimacy and support. purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of integrative couple therapy and reality therapy on the quality of marital relationships and dysfunctional attitudes in incompatible couples. Methods: The current research was a semi-experimental type with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included all the couples who referred to the counseling centers of Amol city during May 2021, who referred due to incompatibility or the psychologists of the center identified the cause of the conflict as incompatibility. The sample size is 30 couples (60 people) (10 couples in the first experimental group, 10 couples in the second experimental group, and another 10 couples for the control group) from the entire statistical population, cluster sampling method was used, and finally with this method, out of five centers were used to select samples. For the first experimental group, integrative couple therapy was implemented using Christensen and Jacobson's integrative couple therapy (2000), for the second experimental group, reality therapy group training sessions were implemented using Glasser's (1965) reality therapy protocol. The questionnaires of the study were Busby et al.'s Marital Relationship Questionnaire (1995) and the questionnaire of dysfunctional attitudes was Weizman and Beck (1978). Findings were analyzed using repeated measures with a mixed design. Results: The results of the research showed that integrative couple therapy increased the quality of marital relationships (P<0.001, F=46.30) and reduced ineffective attitudes (P<0.001, F=62.35) has been effective. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that integrative couple therapy was effective in improving the quality of marital relations and dysfunctional attitudes of incompatible couples.
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Mozhgani, Paria, Omid Moradi, Hamzeh Ahmadian e Yahya Yarahmadi. "Comparison of the Effectiveness of Couple Therapy in the Way of Psychodrama and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) on Improving Conflict Resolution Tactics in Contradictory Couples". Applied Family Therapy Journal 4, n. 2 (2023): 440–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.4.2.27.
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Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of Psychodrama Couple Therapy and Integrated Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) on improving conflict resolution tactics of contradictory couples. Method: The method of this semi-experimental study is pre-test/post-test with a control group and a follow-up phase. The statistical population included all conflicting couples who referred to Dramatherapy Center of Iran in 2019. The sample of this study includes 36 persons (18 couples) who referred to Dramatherapy Center of Iran who were selected by the available sampling method. Then they were assigned in 3 groups of 12 persons including two experimental groups and one control group. The first experimental group underwent 12 sessions of Psychodrama Couple Therapy by Moreno (1969) and the second experimental group underwent 12 sessions of Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy by Christensen et al. (2014). Data were obtained by using Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS2) by Straus (1996) and analyzed by methods of repeated measure analysis of variance using spss22 software. Results: The results of this study showed that Psychodrama Couple Therapy reduced physical assault (F=11.52 and p=0.001) and psychological violence (F=12.74 and p=0.001) and increased non-violent negotiation (F=58.84 and p=0.001) in the victim form and respectively physical assault (F=17.96 and p=0.001), psychological violence (F=17.08 and p=0.001) and non-violent negotiation (F=89.45 and p=0.001) in the aggressive form. Conclusion: The results indicated the effectiveness of Psychodrama Couple Therapy on reducing physical assault and psychological violence and increasing non-violent negotiation in conflicting couples and its durability over time. Therefore, health professionals and therapists can use Psychodrama Couple Therapy along with other treatment methods to improve couples' conflict resolution tactics.
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Teymouri, Zohreh, Mina Mojtabaei e Seyed Mohammad Reza Rezazadeh. "Comparison of the Effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and Self-compassion-based Therapy On Emotion Regulation In Women Affected by Infidelity". Journal of Guilan University of Medical Sciences 30, n. 2 (1 luglio 2021): 130–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/jgums.30.2.1734.1.
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Background: Marital infidelity is a crisis for couples and families. identifying an effective treatment approach at the lowest cost can be effective in preventing and intervening in injuries caused by infidelity. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of emotion-based couple therapy and self-compassion-based therapy on emotion regulation in women affected by infidelity. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was designed as pre-test-post-test with follow-up. The study population included all couples involved in marital infidelity who referred to Iranmehr Counseling and Psychological Services Center in Rasht, Iran in 2020, from which 20 couples were selected as the sample by available sampling method. Granfsky emotion regulation questionnaire was used to collect data and emotion-focused couple therapy sessions and self-compassion-based therapy were performed for 16 sessions of 4 hours (one treatment every two hours) on a weekly basis. After three months of treatment sessions, couples also participated in a follow-up session in order to measure the duration of treatment. Data were analyzed using combined analysis of variance. Results: The results showed that both therapies are effective in increasing the emotional regulation of couples, but there is no significant difference between emotion-oriented couples therapy and compassion-based therapy on emotion regulation (F = 1.57 and P = 0.218). Conclusion: Both treatment approaches in counseling centers were very effective in helping incompatible couples to improve and reduce marital problems, increasing satisfaction, especially in couples affected by infidelit
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Homaei, Fatemeh, Soha Shahlapour, Nikoo Omidbakhtiari e Zahra Mirzaei. "The effectiveness of McMaster's systemic couple therapy on self-differentiation and marital boredom and intimacy of couples with emotional divorce". Journal of Assessment and Research in Applied Counseling 5, n. 2 (2023): 41–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.jarac.5.2.6.
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Objective: In the field of counseling and family psychology, various approaches have been created with the aim of reducing conflicts and communication disturbances between couples. The purpose of the present study was the effectiveness of McMaster's systemic couple therapy on self-differentiation and marital boredom and intimacy of couples with emotional divorce. Methods and Materials: In terms of the purpose, the present research is part of applied research, and in terms of method, it is a semi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group. The research population consisted of all the couples who referred to counseling centers in Shiraz in 2021-22, from which 24 couples with emotional divorce were selected as a sample. The tools of the current research included self-differentiation questionnaire, marital boredom, and couples' intimacy. McMaster's systemic couple therapy intervention was performed during 10 sessions of 1.5 hours; But the control group did not receive any intervention. The research data was analyzed by multi-way covariance analysis. Findings: The findings showed that McMaster's family therapy is effective on self-differentiation, marital boredom and intimacy of couples with emotional divorce (P<0.05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that McMaster's couple therapy is effective on self-differentiation and marital boredom and intimacy of couples with emotional divorce.
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Mehdigholi, Mohammadreza, Farideh Dokanehi Fard e Pantea Jahangir. "The effectiveness of emotion-oriented couple therapy on marital burnout and resilience of young couples". Applied Family Therapy Journal 4, n. 2 (2023): 47–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.4.2.3.
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Aim: Due to the lack of experience and resilience in marital conflicts, young couples are more exposed to marital heartbreak and as a result tend to divorce. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of emotion-focused couple therapy on marital burnout and resilience of young couples. Methods: A quasi-experimental research method was used with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. 30 couples (30 men and 30 women) were selected from the statistical population of young couples who referred to family counseling centers in the 1st district of Tehran using the available sampling method and were replaced in two experimental and control groups using a random method. The research tools were marital burnout (Pines, 1996), resilience (Connor & Davidson, 2003). The research findings were analyzed using SPSS version 23 software and analysis of variance with repeated measurements. Results: The results showed that emotional couple therapy has a significant and stable effect on reducing marital boredom and increasing resilience of young couples (p<0.001). Conclusion: Therefore, in order to improve marital burnout and resilience of young couples, it is suggested to use the emotion-oriented couple therapy approach.
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Mousavi Diva, Sayedeh Raziyeh, Shaban Haydari e Hossein Ali Ghanadzadegan. "The effectiveness of integrative couple therapy on the quality of marital relationships and cognitive regulation of emotions in incompatible couples". Applied Family Therapy Journal 4, n. 5 (2023): 100–114. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.4.5.6.
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Aim: The purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of integrative couple therapy on the quality of marital relationships and cognitive regulation of emotions in incompatible couples. Methods: The current research was a semi-experimental type with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included all the couples who referred to the counseling centers of Amol city during March 2021, who referred because of incompatibility or the psychologists of the center identified the cause of the conflict as incompatibility. The sample size, the number of 20 couples (40 people) (10 couples for the experimental group and another 10 couples for the control group) from the entire statistical population, the cluster sampling method was used, and finally, with this method, five centers were used to select the samples. The training sessions of the integrative couple therapy group were implemented using Christensen and Jacobson's (2000) integrative couple therapy. The questionnaires of the study were Busby et al.'s Marital Relationship Questionnaire (1995) and Garnefski et al.'s (2001) Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Findings were analyzed using repeated measures with a mixed design. Results: The results of the research showed that the results showed that integrative couple therapy training increases the quality of marital relationships (P<0.001, F = 46.30) and positive emotional cognitive regulation (P< 0.001, F=62.35) and negative (P<0.001, F=137.80) has been effective. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that integrative couple therapy was effective in improving the quality of marital relations and cognitive adjustment of incompatible couples.
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Isari, Saeed, Masoud Shahbazi e Maryam Gholamzadeh Jofreh. "The effectiveness of couple therapy based on acceptance and commitment on love schemas and emotional schemas in couples with extramarital relationships". Journal of Assessment and Research in Applied Counseling 5, n. 2 (2023): 24–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.jarac.5.2.4.
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Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of couple therapy based on acceptance and commitment on love schemas and emotional schemas in couples with extramarital relationships with a two-month follow-up period. Methods and Materials: This research used a single-case quasi-experimental design of multiple baseline types. The statistical population of this research included all couples with experience in extramarital relations who were referred to the family courts and prevention unit of the Dezful city welfare department in 2021-22. After the diagnostic interview and specifying the couples who met the entry criteria, four couples (8 persons) were selected based on purposive sampling. The protocol of the couples therapy method was implemented in the form of three baseline stages and, eight 90-minute sessions and a two-month follow-up. The participants responded to Yaarmohammadi Vasel et al.'s Love Schema Questionnaire (2021) and Leahy Emotional Schema Scale (LESS). The data were analyzed using a visual drawing method, reliable change index (RCI), and recovery percentage formula. Findings: The results showed that couple therapy based on acceptance and commitment increased adaptive emotional schemas and decreased maladaptive emotional schemas of couples with extramarital relationships (p<0.05). Couple therapy based on acceptance and commitment significantly affects the secure love schema, unstable love schema, clingy love schema, avoidant love schema, and non-serious love schema (p<0.05) and its results continued until the follow-up stage. Conclusion: Therefore, couple therapy based on acceptance and commitment as a stable intervention to increase love and emotional schemas can be used in health and treatment centers for couples with extramarital relationships.
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Bahrami Moqadam, Mehdi. "The effectiveness of emotion-focused couple therapy on decrease of marital burnout and depression of couples". Journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies 4, n. 9 (2023): 32–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.jayps.4.9.4.
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Background and Aim: Couples always face very serious challenges as marital burnout and depression in their married lifein life. These problems can affect different aspects of their lives. The purpose of this study was to effectiveness of emotion-focused couple therapy on decrease of marital burnout and depression of couples. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design with control group and follow-up 2 month. The statistical population of this research was all the couples who referred to counseling centers and psychological services in Kermanshah city in 2021. In the first stage, using convenience sampling method, 30 couples were selected and then randomly divided into 1 experimental group (15 couples) and 1 control group (15 couples) were replaced and experimental group underwent emotion-focused couple therapy (10 sessions 90 minutes), but the control group received no training and remained in the waiting list. To collect data marital burnout questionnaire of Pines (2003) and depression inventory (BDI-II) of Beck and et al (1996). Data analysis was performed using SPSS-24 software in two sections: descriptive and inferential (analysis of variance with repeated measures and Bonferroni). Results: The results of the study showed that of emotion-focused couple therapy in post-test and follow up had a significant effect on decrease of marital burnout and depression of couples (P<0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, it can be said that emotion-focused couple therapy can be used as a treatment method to on decrease of marital burnout and depression of couples in counseling centers and family psychological services.
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Vaslehchi, Tahmineh, Arezo Alizade Moghaddam, Maryam Ehsanfar, Elnaz Hajiyousefi e Niloufar Abbasi. "The Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy on Communication Beliefs and Marital Burnout among Couples on the Verge of Divorce". Journal of Assessment and Research in Applied Counseling 6, n. 1 (2024): 64–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.jarac.6.1.7.
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Objective: The purpose of the current research was to determine the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy on communication beliefs and marital burnout among couples on the verge of divorce. Methods and Materials: The study employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group. The population consisted of couples seeking divorce who visited counseling clinics in Tehran in the year 2022, with 32 individuals being conveniently selected and randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group, each comprising 16 members. Data were collected using the Communication Beliefs Questionnaire and the Marital Burnout Questionnaire. The cognitive-behavioral couple therapy intervention for the couples in the experimental group was conducted over eight weekly sessions, each lasting an hour and a half, while the control group was placed on a waiting list. Findings: The findings indicated that there were significant differences in post-test scores between the experimental and control groups in terms of communication beliefs and marital burnout. Conclusion: Therefore, cognitive-behavioral couple therapy has an effect on communication beliefs and marital burnout among couples on the verge of divorce.
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Rady, Ahmed, Tarek Molokhia, Nehal Elkholy e Ahmed Abdelkarim. "The Effect of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy on Emotion Dysregulation in Couples". Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health 17, n. 1 (16 settembre 2021): 121–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1745017902117010121.
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Background: Divorce rates have increased during the last decade, leading to a greater focus of marital scholars on the importance of understanding couple-maintaining strategies within marital life. Distresses in couples are attributable to difficulties controlling felt, experienced, and expressed emotions; thus, emotion dysregulation is a core stressor in couples with maladaptive responses. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) on outpatient couples to treat emotion dysregulation. Methods: We recruited 20 couples with marital distress in which partners presented emotion dysregulation. We offered the couples the opportunity to join a couple DBT group at their convenience and based on the immediate availability of treatment slots. We measured the treatment efficacy using psychometric tools (the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) and the Dyadic Adjustment Ccale (DAS) at baseline and after DBT therapy. Results: Both male and female partners presented significant improvements in marital adjustment DAS and emotion regulation scores. Female partners showed significantly greater amplitude changes in both scales. Female partners showed significant improvement in most DERS subscales (except the GOALS subscale); on the other hand, male partners showed significant improvements in impulse, awareness, strategies, and clarity subscales. We found significant improvements in most DAS subscales in both sexes; only affectional expression remained unchanged before and after therapy. Conclusion: DBT for couples is an effective approach to treat emotion dysregulation.
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Luca, G., S. Parrettini, A. Sansone, R. Calafiore e E. A. Jannini. "The Inferto-Sex Syndrome (ISS): sexual dysfunction in fertility care setting and assisted reproduction". Journal of Endocrinological Investigation 44, n. 10 (6 maggio 2021): 2071–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40618-021-01581-w.
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Abstract Purpose Infertility represents a peculiar social burden affecting more than 15% of couples, provoking it a real threat to the general quality of life and to the sexual health. The medicalization (diagnosis, therapy and follow up) of the lack of fertility is frequently a challenge in term of personal and couple’s involvement. In particular, while the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has allowed many infertile couples to achieve pregnancy, the therapeutic process faced by the couple bears a strong psychological stress that can affect the couple's quality of life, relationship and sexuality. Despite infertility affects both female and male sexual health, only recently the interest in the effects of ART on the couple's sexuality has grown, especially for women. Methods A literature research on the sexual dysfunction in fertility care and particularly in ART setting was performed. Results Literature largely found that intimacy and sexuality appear specifically impaired by intrusiveness of treatments and medical prescriptions. Moreover, there is a close relationship between emotional, psychological and sexual aspects, which can be integrated in the new concept of Inferto-Sex Syndrome (ISS) that can impair the ART treatment outcomes. Evidence demonstrates that the assessment of sexual function is necessary in couples undergoing diagnosis of infertility and ART. Conclusion A close relationship between infertility and sexuality, both in the female and male partners, was detected. ART treatments may heavily impact on the couple's psychosexual health. A couple-centred program for the integrated management of psychological and sexual dysfunction should be considered in the context of ART programs.
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Salehi, Mohadeseh, Bita Nikoo Abkenar e Tahereh Rashidi. "The Effectiveness of Gottman's Systemic Cognitive Couple Therapy on Marital Conflicts, Communication Patterns, and Alexithymia in Couples with Marital Conflict". Journal of Assessment and Research in Applied Counseling 6, n. 3 (2024): 145–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.jarac.6.3.16.
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Objective: The increasing prevalence of marital conflicts in contemporary society, the risk of separation, and its negative impact on the mental health of couples and their children is one of the most significant issues, sometimes affecting even three generations of a family. The effectiveness of Gottman's Systemic Cognitive Couple Therapy on marital conflicts, communication patterns, and alexithymia in couples with marital conflict was examined. Methods and Materials: This study utilized an applied and quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up, accompanied by a control group. The statistical population of this study included all couples who referred to counseling clinics in District 1 of Tehran from June to September 2023. Among them, 30 couples were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The interventions included seven sessions of Gottman's Systemic Cognitive Couple Therapy (2008) administered to the experimental group. Data were collected using the Christensen and Sullaway (1984) Communication Patterns Questionnaire, the Bagby, Parker, and Taylor (1994) Alexithymia Scale, and the Barati and Sanai (1996) Marital Conflict Questionnaire. The data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and SPSS-22 software. Findings: The results of data analysis indicated that systemic cognitive couple therapy was effective on marital conflicts (F=40.30, P<0.001), communication patterns (F=13.53, P<0.001), and alexithymia (F=3.59, P=0.036) in couples with marital conflict (P<0.01). Conclusion: It can be concluded that couple therapy can be utilized to improve marital conflicts, communication patterns, and alexithymia in couples experiencing marital conflict.
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Vahidi Farashah, Mohammad, Abdollah Shafieabadi e Anahita Khodabakhshi Koolaee. "Comparing the effectiveness of positive couple therapy group training and integrated behavioral approach on empathy and intimacy of infertile couples". Applied Family Therapy Journal 4, n. 4 (2023): 153–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.4.4.31.
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Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of positive couple couple therapy group training and integrated behavioral approach on empathy and intimacy of infertile couples. Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental or pre-test, post-test and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population of the study includes all infertile couples who referred to counseling and treatment centers in Shiraz in 2019, among whom 45 were selected by purposive sampling method and based on the convenience sampling method from the referring couples. Were randomly assigned to three groups of 15 individuals. Christensen et al.'s (2010) behavioral-integrated couple therapy program was performed in 8 sessions of 90 minutes and the positive couple therapy program of Rashid and Seligman (2013) was performed in 8 sessions of 90 minutes weekly but the control group did not receive any intervention. All three groups answered the Juliet and Farrington (2006) empathy questionnaires and Walker and Thompson (1983) marital intimacy questionnaires in pre-test, post-test and follow-up. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance using SPSS.22 software. Results: The results showed that both therapies could improve empathy (F= 107.92, P<0.001), and marital intimacy (F= 116.81, P<0.001), but Positive group education had a greater effect on research variables (P<0.01). Conclusion: It can be concluded that group training of positive couple therapy and integrated behavioral approach is effective on empathy and intimacy of infertile couples and can be effective in improving the problems of infertile couples.
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Fals-Stewart, William, Timothy J. O'Farrell e Gary R. Birchler. "Behavioral Couples Therapy for Substance Abuse: Rationale, Methods, and Findings". Science & Practice Perspectives 2, n. 2 (agosto 2004): 30–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1151/spp042230.
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Birak, Fatemeh, Farideh Dokanehi Fard e Pantea Jahangir. "The Effectiveness of Teaching Emotion Management Strategies Based on the Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy Approach in Improving Family Functioning and Marital Satisfaction". Applied Family Therapy Journal 3, n. 2 (2022): 206–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.3.2.10.
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Aim: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of teaching emotion management strategies based on the emotionally-focused couple therapy approach in improving family functioning and marital satisfaction. Methods: The research was semi-experimental and had a pretest-posttest design with a control group and a two-month follow-up. Its statistical population consisted of 47 conflicting couples who visited counseling centers in Tehran in 2021. After screening by the McMaster Model of Family Functioning (1950) and ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMS) (1998), 32 couples were selected by the convenience sampling method and were randomly assigned to the experimental group (16 couples) and the control group (16 couples). The experimental group received the intervention of emotion management strategies based on Johnson's Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) (2004) approach for eight 90-minute sessions, but the control group did not receive any intervention. Data were analyzed using the repeated-measures mixed-model analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: The results indicated the effect of the emotion management strategies intervention based on the emotionally-focused couple therapy approach on the family functioning score (F=15.78, P=0.001) and marital satisfaction (F=15.16, P=0.001), and the stability of this effect was at the follow-up stage. Conclusion: The research results suggested evidence that the emotion management strategies intervention based on the emotionally-focused couple therapy approach was a suitable method to increase marital satisfaction and improve family functioning in couples with marital conflict.
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Vazirnia, Fatemeh, Javad Karimi, Kourosh Goodarzi e Masoud Sadeghi. "Effects of Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy on Infertility Self-efficacy, Dyadic Adjustment, and Sexual Satisfaction in Infertile Couples". Journal of Client-Centered Nursing Care 7, n. 1 (1 febbraio 2121): 43–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/jccnc.7.1.354.1.
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Background: Given the rising rate of infertility, the prevalence of mental health disorders in infertile couples is undeniable. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) on infertility self-efficacy, dyadic adjustment, and sexual satisfaction in infertile couples. Methods: The present single-case experimental study used a multiple-baseline design. The statistical population of the study included all infertile couples referring to infertility centers in Ahvaz City, Iran, in 2019. The research instruments included the Infertility Self-Efficacy Scale (ISE), the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS), and the Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (SSQ). Following a diagnostic interview, 3 couples were selected using the convenience sampling technique. Integrative behavioral couple therapy was conducted in twelve 120-minute sessions for the intervention group. The second couple entered the study in the second session of the first couple; the third couple enrolled the treatment plan in the third session of the first couple and the second session of the second couple. All questionnaires were completed in the first, third, sixth, eighth, and tenth sessions; the study participants were followed up and re-assessed two months later. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS using chart analysis, reliable change index, and significance statistics. Results: The provided IBCT increased infertility self-efficacy (39.04%), dyadic adjustment (25.91%), and sexual satisfaction (55.01%) in infertile couples. Besides, the improvement lasted throughout the follow-up which indicated the effectiveness of IBCT on infertility self-efficiency, dyadic adjustment, and sexual satisfaction in the study subjects. Conclusion: IBCT can be effective in improving personal and marital variables in infertile couples with infertility problems in addition to their marital problems.
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Park, Jong-Hwan, e Nam-Soon Choi. "A Study on the Effect of Using Art Therapy Programs to Promote Couples' Relationship and Communication, on Couples' Conflict and Happiness". Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction 22, n. 23 (15 dicembre 2022): 89–113. http://dx.doi.org/10.22251/jlcci.2022.22.23.89.
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Objectives Purpose This study attempted to investigate the effect of art therapy programs to promote marital relationships and communication, marital conflict resolution, and happiness. The purpose of the art therapy program was to naturally express one's inner feelings, understand and accept oneself and others, and to verify the effect on enhancing marital relations and communication by making positive changes. Methods Data were collected from January 1 to June 30, 2021 for the couple of members of the Cultural Center in N city. After confirming the research purpose and program composition, 16 couples who expressed their willingness to participate voluntarily were selected, and 8 pairs were wirelessly composed of experimental groups and 8 pairs were composed of control groups. For this study, a couple interaction scale, a couple communication scale, a couple conflict scale, and a happiness scale were used, and a dynamic house-tree-person picture test was conducted. The independent sample t-test and the corresponding sample t-test were statistically analyzed using SPSSWIN 25.0, and 22-verification and covariance verification (ANCOVA) were performed. In addition, the qualitative research method was introduced, and the interviews with participants and activity memo information were used to analyze them with Colaizzi's phenomenological research method. Results As a result of the study, it was verified that the couple art therapy program was effective in enhancing marital relations and communication. In the process of couples exploring themselves, expressing their thoughts, and expressing their suppressed feelings through art activities, their understanding of themselves and their spouses increased, and sincere communication served as an opportunity to resolve conflicts between couples and realize their willingness to change for each other. As a result, it was found that the improvement of the relationship and satisfaction between couples can be the basis for determining the happiness of couples. Conclusions This study is a study that introduced qualitative research after focusing on quantitative research. For this study, the reconstructed art therapy program was operated, and the marital interaction scale, marital communication scale, marital conflict scale, and happiness scale were conducted before and after the marital art therapy program. As a result, it was found to be significant in the effectiveness test of the couple art therapy program, and it was statistically significant in marital interaction, marital communication, marital conflict, and marital happiness scale. In this regard, it was also found to be high satisfaction in program satisfaction. These significant results showed that even in the analysis of the introduced qualitative research, sincere communication between couples was the willingness to increase understanding between couples, resolve conflicts, and change between couples.
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Safavi, Sahereh, Shahrokh Makvand Hosseini, Parvaneh Mohammadkhani e Parviz Sabahi. "Impact of Object Relations Couple Therapy on Marital Intimacy of Divorce Applicant Couples With High-leveL Borderline Personality Organization: A Pilot Study Considering the Moderating Role of Executive Functions". Practice in Clinical Psychology 10, n. 2 (1 aprile 2022): 141–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/jpcp.10.2.799.1.
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Objective: Recently, the stability of marriages and the proper communication between couples has become more difficult. Therefore, exploring the impacts of relevant clinical interventions in resolving marital conflicts seems crucial. This study investigates the effectiveness of object relations couple therapy on marital intimacy of divorce applicant couples with high-level borderline personality organization while considering the moderating role of executive functioning. Methods: Using a quasi-experimental design, a sample of 90 volunteers was selected from all couples seeking a divorce and referred to counseling centers in Tehran City, Iran. All participants were screened by Structured Interview of Personality Organization (STIPO). A final sample of 38 individuals with high-level personality organization was randomly divided into control and experimental groups. After dropping the sample, 11 couples remained in the experimental group and 8 in the control group. Participants in the experimental group received 14 sessions of object relations couple therapy, while the control group remained on the waiting list. The Wisconsin Card Classification Test (WCST) and Thompson and Walker’s marital intimacy scale were administered on pre- and post-intervention occasions as well. The data were analyzed by a multivariate analysis of covariance. Results: Significant positive effects were found on marital intimacy in the post-intervention stage (P<0.001). Significantly, better results were also evident for couples with higher executive function scores (P<0.001). Conclusion: It could be concluded that object relation couple therapy could promote the marital intimacy of couples with high-level borderline personality organization, and executive functioning could moderate the therapeutic effects.
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Javaheri, Mohammad Hossein, Alireza Aghayousefi e Naser Sobhi Gharamaleki. "Comparison of the Effectiveness of Therapist-Assisted Couple Therapy and Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy on Psychological Well-Being, Negotiation Enhancement, and Aggression Reduction in Women Victims of Spousal Violence". Applied Family Therapy Journal 5, n. 2 (2024): 190–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.5.2.21.
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Objective: This research aimed to compare the effectiveness of therapist-assisted couple therapy and emotion-focused couple therapy on psychological well-being, negotiation enhancement, and aggression reduction in women victims of spousal violence. Methods: The study was applied, field-based, and quasi-experimental, employing a pre-test, post-test design with a control group. The sample consisted of couples attending counseling and psychotherapy centers in Qom during the second half of 2021. Out of these, 45 couples were randomly assigned after entry criteria control into three groups: emotion-focused treatment group (15 couples), therapist-assisted treatment group (15 couples), and a control group (15 couples). The research tools included the Strauss et al. (1979) Conflict Tactics Scales and the Ryff (1989) Psychological Well-Being Scales, which were administered to the female victims in three phases: pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. The emotion-focused group received Johnson’s (2003) training package over nine sessions, and the therapist-assisted group received Aghayousefi et al.’s (2020) training package over eight sessions. The control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and SPSS software version 26. Findings: Results showed that both emotion-focused and therapist-assisted couple therapies significantly reduced aggression (F = 90.30, p < .001), increased negotiation (F = 64.47, p < .001), and enhanced psychological well-being (F = 103.81, p < .001) in the female victims of spousal violence, with these effects maintained at follow-up. However, the emotion-focused therapy package was more successful in improving psychological well-being, negotiation, and reducing aggression than the therapist-assisted therapy package. Conclusion: The findings suggest that both emotion-focused and therapist-assisted couple therapies are effective interventions for resolving conflicts and improving psychological well-being.
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Nurlu, Merve. "Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Spirituality". Spiritual Psychology and Counseling 5, n. 2 (15 giugno 2020): 237–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.37898/spc.2020.5.2.97.
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Emotionally focused therapy was created as a couples therapy approach and has become a frequently used therapeutic approach these days. This approach, theoretically based on the understanding that the attachment relationship observed between mother and child characterized by proximity seeking and separation anxiety resembles the relationship observed between couples, aims to turn unhealthy attachment relationships between couples into healthy ones. This process is realized by revealing the implicit and hidden emotions that cause problem situations to occur and gaining awareness about these emotions. Different studies have shown spirituality to be a major factor both in forming and solving problem situations in therapy for couples who care about spiritual values. In particular, the meanings couples who attach importance to religious values attribute to marriage and the quality of the relations developed within this meaning can be handled within the framework of emotionally focused couples therapy. The purpose of this article is to explain how the therapy process proceeds when emotionally focused couples therapy is combined with spiritual values and to show which methods and techniques are used in the light of sample cases. In addition, the article aims to raise awareness on how to use this therapy approach, as it can be combined with Islamic elements, and investigates how to set an example in this regard. This study, which briefly introduces emotionally focused couples therapy, provides short examples of how to perform interventions while working with couples who seek counseling using religious or spiritual matters.
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Javaheri, Mohammad Hossein, Alireza Aghayousefi e Naser Sobhi Gharamaleki. "Effectiveness of Therapist-Assisted Couple Therapy on Psychological Well-being, Negotiation Increase, and Aggression Reduction in Women Victims of Partner Violence". Journal of Assessment and Research in Applied Counseling 6, n. 1 (2024): 133–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.jarac.6.1.15.
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Objective: The current study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of therapist-assisted couple therapy on psychological well-being, negotiation increase, and aggression reduction in women victims of partner violence. Methods and Materials: This research was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test, post-test design with a control group. The study population included couples visiting counseling and psychotherapy centers in Qom city during the second half of the year 2021, among whom 30 couples were randomly assigned to two groups after controlling for entry criteria: the therapist-assisted intervention (15 couples) and the control group (15 couples). Research instruments included the Conflict Tactics Scale by Straus et al. (1979) and the Psychological Well-being Scale by Ryff (1989), administered to the female victims of violence in three stages: pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. The intervention group received an educational package by Aghayousefi et al. (2020) over eight sessions, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance. Findings: Results indicated that therapist-assisted couple therapy was effective in reducing aggression, increasing negotiation, and enhancing the psychological well-being of women victims of violence (P<0.05), with these effects being stable at the follow-up stage. Conclusion: The findings suggest that therapist-assisted couple therapy is an appropriate method for resolving conflicts and improving psychological well-being.
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Fatih Kocyigit, Burhan. "CAN MANUAL THERAPY AND MASSAGE BE USED AS COMPLEMENTARY METHODS FOR FEMALE INFERTILITY IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS?" Anti-Aging Eastern Europe 1, n. 2 (28 dicembre 2022): 118–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.56543/aaeeu.2022.1.2.06.
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Infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse, and about one in six couples deal with this issue. Nearly half of the factors contributing to a couple’s infertility are female-related, and the underlying cause is variable. Many treatment options can be used depending on the underlying cause of infertility. The available treatments often include in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, and fertility-inducing drugs. Numerous couples favor complementary medicine alongside conventional treatments to enhance treatment efficacy and reduce side effects. Manual therapy and massage are among these complementary treatment approaches. Manual therapy is defined in various ways. One of them is manipulating and mobilizing soft tissue structures and related joints using the hands. Manual therapy can alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, prevent contracture formation, manage existing contractures, increase range of motion, aid mobilization, and improve overall health. It contains a variety of massage treatments, stretching, and mobilization applications. Manual therapy and massage can be administered to manage various disorders, from pediatric to geriatric populations. These are safe interventions. Manual therapy and massage have beneficial effects on the management of female infertility. These methods reduce adhesions and mobilize organs in the pelvic region. They have positive effects on circulatory system disorders, including lymphatic drainage abnormalities. Overcoming reproductive system lymphatic drainage and circulation difficulties can result in balanced hormone levels, regular menstrual cycles, and pregnancies. In addition, manual therapy and massage improve the psychological state of individuals in a way that will benefit the management of female infertility.
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Behrang, Khosro, Amin Koraei, Masoud Shahbazi e Zabihollah Abbaspour. "Effects of Emotionally Focused Therapy on Sexual Assertiveness, Marital Forgiveness, and Marital Harmony in Maladjusted Couples". Journal of Research & Health 12, n. 3 (1 maggio 2022): 177–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/jrh.12.3.1986.1.
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Background: Marital maladjustment can have negative consequences for couples’ health and relationships. The present study aims to determine the effect of emotionally focused couple therapy (EFT) on sexual assertiveness, marital forgiveness, and marital harmony in maladjusted couples. Methods: This was an experimental study based on a pretest-posttest design with control and experimental groups. The statistical population consisted of all maladjusted couples visiting the counseling centers of Behbahan City, Iran in 2020. A total of 30 couples were selected from this population as the sample through convenience sampling and were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (15 couples in each group). The participants in the experimental group received eight 120-minute sessions of Greenberg’s EFT. The research instruments included the sexual assertiveness questionnaire, trait forgiveness scale, and marital harmony scale. The data were statistically analyzed using the one-way and multivariate analyses of variance via the SPSS software, version 25. Results: The results showed a significant difference between the experimental and the control group in terms of sexual assertiveness, marital forgiveness, and marital harmony (P<0.001). EFT significantly increased the sexual assertiveness, marital forgiveness, and marital harmony of couples in the experimental group. Conclusion: The findings demonstrated the positive effects of EFT on sexual assertiveness, marital forgiveness, and marital harmony of maladjusted couples. Therefore, the EFT can be recommended as an effective intervention to improve sexual assertiveness, marital forgiveness, and marital harmony in couples with marital conflict.
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Stedje, Kristi, Tone Sæther Kvamme, Kjersti Johansson, Tanara Vieira Sousa, Helen Odell-Miller, Karette Annie Stensæth, Anna A. Bukowska, Jeanette Tamplin, Thomas Wosch e Felicity Anne Baker. "The Influence of Home-Based Music Therapy Interventions on Relationship Quality in Couples Living with Dementia—An Adapted Convergent Mixed Methods Study". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, n. 4 (6 febbraio 2023): 2863. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20042863.
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Relationship quality is important for well-being and quality of life in couples living with dementia. Home-based music therapy interventions may be conducted with the aim of enhancing relationship quality. However, the effects or influences of such interventions are only briefly investigated in previous studies. This study’s aim was to identify how a 12-week home-based music therapy intervention may influence relationship quality in couples living with dementia, through an adapted convergent mixed methods design. In this case, 68 participating couples from the HOMESIDE RCT study, and four individually recruited couples, received the music therapy intervention. Relationship quality for all participants was measured by the standardized Quality of Caregiver-Patient Relationship scale, and qualitative interviews were conducted with the four individually recruited participants at baseline and post intervention. Quantitative analysis indicated no statistically significant intervention effect. However, relationship quality remained stable over the intervention period. The qualitative analysis identified that the music therapy interventions primarily led to positive emotions, closeness, intimacy, and communication between the persons with dementia and their care partners. Intervention influences could also be ambiguous, as sharing music experiences might involve a risk of evoking vulnerabilities or negative emotional responses.
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Poulton, James, e Sefi Hassin. "Hate in the service of love: the negative therapeutic reaction revisited in couple therapy". Couple and Family Psychoanalysis 12, n. 2 (15 ottobre 2022): 149–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.33212/cfp.v12n2.2022.149.
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For many years, the negative therapeutic reaction (NTR) was regarded as a form of resistance arising solely in individual psychoanalytic treatment. The possibility, however, that the NTR may also appear in couples has recently emerged as worthy of exploration. After presenting a case in which NTR dynamics predominate, and reviewing analytic literature about the NTR, the authors propose a conceptualisation of a couple-based form of the NTR that relies upon both paradoxical motivations and paradoxical uses of projective and introjective identification. The countertransference reactions these couples tend to induce in therapists will also be explored, and methods for their management will be suggested.
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LaTaillade, Jaslean J., Norman B. Epstein e Carol A. Werlinich. "Conjoint Treatment of Intimate Partner Violence: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach". Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy 20, n. 4 (dicembre 2006): 393–410. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/jcpiq-v20i4a005.
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The purpose of this article is to describe the rationale and methods of couple-based interventions designed to treat and prevent intimate partner violence. Cognitive, affective, and behavioral individual and couple risk factors for violence are reviewed, as are therapeutic concerns regarding the use of conjoint treatment. Current conjoint treatments that are intended to reduce the incidence of abusive behavior among couples in which one or both partners have engaged in forms of psychological and/or mild to moderate physical aggression, do not engage in battering or severe violence, and desire to improve their relationships and stay together are described. We focus on our Couples Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP) that compares the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy procedures and treatment as usual at a university-based couple and family therapy clinic. Outcomes from the CAPP project and evaluations of the other programs demonstrate the potential of judiciously applied conjoint interventions for aggressive behavior in couple relationships.
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Langari, Mohammad Reza, Abdollah Mafakheri e Abolfazl Bakhshipour. "Comparing the effectiveness of schema therapy and solution-oriented therapy on marital satisfaction of couples applying for divorce". Journal of Assessment and Research in Applied Counseling 5, n. 3 (2023): 8–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.jarac.5.3.2.
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Considering the increase in the rate of divorce, identifying its factors and helping to improve couples' relationships to reduce dissatisfaction and divorce; This research was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of schema therapy and solution-oriented therapy on reducing the dissatisfaction of couples applying for divorce. In this research, a semi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test and follow-up was used. The statistical population included all divorce applicants in Bojnord city in 1400 who had applied to the court of justice of this city. The statistical sample consisted of 48 people who were selected through convenience sampling and then randomly divided into 3 schema therapy groups (8 couples) who participated in the protocol of ten 90-minute sessions of Yang (2003), the solution-oriented therapy group (8 couples) participated in the protocol of seven 90-minute sessions of Zimmerman et al. (1997) and were replaced by the control group (8 couples). The data collection tool was Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire (1989). Data were analyzed by repeated measure analysis in SPSS. The results of the research showed that there is a significant difference between the average pre-test and post-test scores of the experimental and control groups (P<0.01). That is, both treatment methods had a significant effect in reducing couples' dissatisfaction. Also, the comparison of treatment groups indicated that there was no significant difference between schema therapy and solution-oriented therapy in the reduction of couples' dissatisfaction (P<0.05). Also, in the follow-up period, compared to pre-test and post-test, the effect of reducing dissatisfaction was significant. Based on the obtained results, it can be said that schema therapy and solution-oriented therapy can reduce dissatisfaction and improve the relationship of couples seeking divorce.
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Jafari, Fateme, Mah Sima Pourshahriari, Fateme Fayyaz e Abass Abdollahi. "The Effectiveness of Couple Therapy Model from the Perspective of Quran and Islamic Narrations on Family Efficiency and Jealousy of Couples". Applied Family Therapy Journal 4, n. 1 (2023): 238–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.4.1.13.
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Aim: The current research was conducted with the aim of the effectiveness of the couple therapy package of de-jealousy with an Islamic approach on family efficiency and jealousy in incompatible couples. Methods: The research method was experimental and within the framework of a quasi-experimental design of pre-test-post-test type with a control group with follow-up after two months. The statistical population of the present study included all couples in Tehran in 1400 who announced their readiness to participate in the training course for improving marital relations. After conducting the tests, the researcher selected the couples in which the women had a score lower than the average score in Safurai Parisi's Family Efficiency Questionnaire (2008) and a score higher than the average score in the researcher's Marital Jealousy Questionnaire and randomly placed them in the groups. 32 couples were selected from among the statistical population of the study by purposeful sampling and randomly replaced in two experimental and control groups. The participants of the educational group were subjected to the intervention of the couple therapy model from the perspective of the Qur'an and hadiths in 9 sessions of 90 minutes (Jaafari, Fayaz, Pourshahriari, and Abdulahi, 2021) and the control group did not receive any treatment. For data analysis, repeated measurement variance analysis was used with SPSS-25 statistical software. Results: The results of the analysis showed that the average scores of family efficiency in the experimental group compared to the control group increased (F=553.05, P=0.001) and the average scores of jealousy in the experimental group compared to the control group decreased (F=337/ 29, P=0.001). Conclusion: As a result, it can be said that the package of couples therapy to eliminate jealousy with an Islamic approach has been effective on family efficiency and jealousy in incompatible couples.
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Taghipour Tekmedash, Zeinab, e Amir Panahali. "Effectiveness of Spiritual Therapy based on Conscientiousness in Increasing Marrital Satisfaction and Intimacy of Couples of Tabriz City". Spirituality Research in Health Sciences 1, n. 2 (29 dicembre 2023): 120–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.34172/srhs.2023.011.
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Background: the aim of present study was to investigate the effectiveness of spiritual therapy based on conscientiousness in increasing marital satisfaction and intimacy among couples of Tabriz city. Methods: The research method used was a semi-experimental type of pre-test and post-test with a control group. For this purpose, among the couples of Tabriz city, 20 couples were selected by purposeful sampling and randomly replaced in two experimental groups of ten couples and control group of ten couples. Both groups responded to ENRICH marital satisfaction questionnaire and marital intimacy questionnaire by Bagarozzi before and after the intervention. The experimental group participated in eight sessions of 60 minutes, two sessions per week, in the spiritual therapy course based on conscientiousness, but the control group did not receive any intervention. Results: Results of Mancova analysis indicated that spiritual therapy based on conscientiousness is effective in increasing marital satisfaction and intimacy. Conclusions: According to the results, it can be concluded that by teaching spiritual therapy based on conscientiousness, marital satisfaction and intimacy can be increased in couples. Practical Implications: In order to improve marital satisfaction and marital intimacy of couples, spiritual therapy based on conscientiousness can be used.
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Jalili, Massoumeh, Zahra Eftekhar Saadi, Reza Pasha, Parviz Asgari e Fariba Hafezi. "Effectiveness of Imago Therapy-Based Couples Therapy on the Improvement of Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, and Sensitivity to Rejection among Couples". Applied Family Therapy Journal 5, n. 3 (2024): 141–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.5.3.15.
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Imago therapy-based couples therapy on improving communication skills, conflict resolution, and sensitivity to rejection among couples attending counseling centers in Masjed Soleyman. Methods: This quasi-experimental research was conducted with a pre-test, post-test, control group design, and follow-up. The population of this study included all couples visiting counseling centers in Masjed Soleyman in 2019, with twenty couples (40 individuals) randomly divided into experimental and control groups (10 couples per group). Participants in the experimental group underwent ten two-hour training sessions, while the control group did not receive any training. Participants were assessed using the Quinndom Communication Skills questionnaire, the Sanayi Zaker et al.'s Standard Sensitivity to Rejection, and the Downey and Feldman Marital Conflict questionnaire. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance via SPSS software version 22. Findings: The results showed that training based on Imago therapy significantly altered the experimental group's communication skills, conflict resolution, and sensitivity to rejection compared to the control group. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, Imago therapy training can be considered an effective method for improving communication skills, conflict resolution, and sensitivity to rejection among couples.
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Torajizade, Marjan, Mojtaba Mohammadi Jalai Farahani e Davood Taghvaei. "Comparison impact functional analysis psychotherapy (FAP) and schema therapy on emotional experience towards spouse, communication patterns and rumination of couples referring to counseling centers in Isfahan city". Applied Family Therapy Journal 4, n. 5 (2023): 173–1791. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.4.5.10.
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Aim: The purpose of the present study was to compare functional analysis psychotherapy (FAP) and schema therapy on emotional experience towards spouse, communication patterns and rumination of couples referring to counseling centers in Isfahan city. Method: The research method was semi-experimental and pre-test, post-test, and follow-up with two experimental and control groups. The statistical population includes all couples in the age group of 25 to 45 years old in Isfahan city, who were selected by available sampling method, 30 couples (10 couples in the first test group, 10 couples in the second test group, and 10 couples in the control group) And for the first group, the performance analysis therapy experiment was presented during 12 sessions, and for the second group, the schema therapy experiment was also presented during 8 sessions. Data collection tools included Brashaw's 6-question emotional experience questionnaire (2009), Christensen and Salawi's (1984) 35-question communication patterns questionnaire, Nolen-Hoeksma and Morrow's (2008) 22-question rumination questionnaire. To analyze the data, the statistical method of analysis of variance with repeated measurements was used. Results: The results showed that there is a difference between the effect of the two psychotherapy methods, performance analysis and schema therapy, on the emotional experience towards the spouse (f=0.33 and p=0.71) and couples' communication patterns (f=0.004 and p=0.97) There was no significant difference, but there was a significant difference between the two psychotherapy methods, performance analysis and schema therapy, on rumination (f=4.40 and p=0.03). Conclusion: Therefore, the schema therapy method in the treatment of rumination and reducing marital conflicts has been a more effective method than performance analysis psychotherapy.
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Deldadeh Mehraban, Mina, Ramezan Hasanzadeh e Bahram Mirzaian. "The effectiveness of emotion-focused couple therapy on coping strategies and internalized shame in nurses with marital conflicts". Journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies 4, n. 1 (2023): 158–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.jayps.4.1.16.
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Background and Aim: Family is the first and most important social institution, and a healthy society depends on having a healthy couple who strive to achieve their goals with a suitable level of marital satisfaction. The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of emotion-oriented couple therapy on coping strategies and internalized shame in nurses with marital conflicts. Methods: The current research method is a quasi-experimental one with a pre-test-post-test design and a one-month follow-up with the control group. The statistical population included all nurses working in Imam Sajjad State Hospital in Ramsar City in 2020. Among these, 30 couples (90 people) were selected by the non-random sampling method available and replaced in the experimental group (emotion-oriented couple therapy) and a control group in a simple random manner (15 couples in each group). Then, 10 sessions of 90 minutes (2 sessions per week) of emotion-oriented couple therapy (Johnson, 2017) were conducted in experimental groups. Data were collected using the internalized shame and coping strategies questionnaire. The data was analyzed using SPSS-24 software and through the analysis of variance test with repeated measurements. Results: The research results showed that emotion-oriented couple therapy is effective on coping strategies (P<0.001) and internalized shame (P<0.001) in nurses with marital conflicts. Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of emotion-oriented couple therapy in nurses with marital conflicts, it is suggested that therapists use this therapeutic and educational approach.
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Keyhan, Firoozeh, Mohammad Hassan Ghanifar e Qasem Ahi. "Comparison of the effectiven ess of emotion-oriented couple therapy and couple therapy based on acceptance and commitment on spiritual indicators (patience and forgiveness) in couples affected by extramarital relationships". Applied Family Therapy Journal 3, n. 3 (2022): 20–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.3.3.2.
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Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of emotion-oriented couple therapy and couple therapy based on acceptance and commitment on spiritual indicators (patience and forgiveness) in couples affected by extramarital relationships. Methods: The present study was a pre-test-post-test and follow-up field with applied and experimental designs. The statistical population studied in this study included all couples affected by extramarital affairs who referred to counseling centers in Tehran in 2021, from which 60 people were selected by available sampling method and in three groups. Emotion-based couple therapy, acceptance and commitment-based couple therapy, and a control group (20 people in each group) were assigned. Data were obtained using the Forgiveness Questionnaire Ray, Loyaduno, Flock, Alzieowski, Him and Madia (2001), and the Patience Questionnaire Khormai (2009). Acceptance and commitment therapy based on the McKay et al. (2012) package and the emotion-based couple therapy protocol Johnson (2004) were administered in ten 90-minute sessions weekly. The control group did not receive treatment and was placed on a waiting list. For inferential analysis, repeated measures analysis of variance and SPSS.22 software were used. Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the three groups of emotion-oriented couple therapy, couple therapy based on acceptance and commitment and the control group on the spiritual indices of patience (F=71.59, P<0.001) and forgiveness (F= 136.80, P<0.001). There is a statistical opinion and forgiveness and patience in the acceptance and commitment treatment group at the end of the post-test were higher than the excited couple therapy group and the control group (p<0.01). Conclusion: It can be concluded that in terms of effectiveness, acceptance and commitment treatment had the greatest impact on improving the variables of forgiveness and patience.
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Mousavi Haghighi, Seyed Esmaeil, Ali Pooladi Rishehri e Seyed Asghar Mousavi. "Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Integrated Behavioral Couples Therapy on Intimacy and Family Functioning in Divorce-seeking Couples". Journal of Research & Health 12, n. 3 (1 maggio 2022): 167–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/jrh.12.3.1972.1.
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Background: Dysfunctional families suffer from poor communication, negative relationships, and countless conflicts. Achieving goals is challenging in such families and requires significant energy. The present study aims to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and integrated behavioral couples therapy (IBCT) in improving intimacy and family functioning in divorce-seeking couples in Bushehr City, Iran in 2020. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study based on a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The study population consisted of all married couples applying for a divorce in Bushehr City, Iran. A total of 45 couples were selected as the sample through convenience sampling and were randomly and equally assigned to three groups. The research instruments included, Walker and Thompson intimacy scale, and the McMaster family assessment device. The data were statistically analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis of covariance via SPSS software. The Bonferroni post hoc test was used to determine the mean difference between the groups. Results: The results showed a significant difference between ACT and IBCT groups with the control group in the posttest scores for intimacy and family functioning (P<0.001). Moreover, there was no significant difference between ACT and IBCT in improving intimacy and family functioning in divorce-seeking couples. Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, both ACT and IBCT can be used for improving intimacy and family functioning between divorce-seeking couples.
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Rosa, Debora, Elisa Perger, Giulia Villa, Loris Bonetti, Valeria Storti, Elisa Cartabia, Giuseppina Ledonne et al. "Pharmacotherapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Coupled Life: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study of a Complex Interaction". Healthcare 10, n. 10 (24 settembre 2022): 1859. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10101859.
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Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a common chronic sleep-related breathing disorder. Drug therapy is a recent approach to treating OSA, and no data is available regarding its effects on a couple’s life. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact on couples’ lives of a novel drug treatment for OSA. Methods: Participants of a trial on new drug therapy (reboxetine plus oxybutynin) for OSA were interviewed. The study was conducted using a descriptive phenomenological approach by Sundler et al. Results: Ten patients and six of their partners were recruited through a purposive sampling between February and April 2021. The results indicate that drug treatment of OSA had a favourable impact on the couples’ lives. Pharmacotherapy improved self-reported sleep quality, as the absence of CPAP allows people to sleep closer to the bed partner and because the patient does not have to sleep in a forced position. Moreover, the couples developed teamwork from the beginning which appeared to be crucial during the trial, especially when some difficulties and adverse events occurred. Conclusions: This study presents the presence of a positive closed loop that could be considered a predictor of adherence to drug therapy.
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Jafari Nasab, Reza, Mohammad Reza Saffarian Toosi, Nazia Sadat Naseri e Hossein Akbari Amarghan. "Comparing the effectiveness of reality therapy couple therapy with imago-based couple therapy on improving the quality of life and increasing marital intimacy in women affected by marital infidelity". Journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies 3, n. 1 (2022): 161–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.jayps.3.1.13.
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Background and purpose: One of the most important factors that can disrupt the health of the family is breaking the commitment and exclusiveness of emotional and sexual relationships and creating relationships outside the family, or marital infidelity. The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of reality therapy couple therapy with imago-based couple therapy on improving the quality of life and increasing intimacy in women affected by marital infidelity. Methods: The current research was applied research and in terms of the research method, it was a semi-experimental type of pre-test-post-test and follow-up research with a control group. The statistical population of the research was all the couples who were affected by marital infidelity who referred to the educational counseling and psychological services complex of Sabzevar city in 2018-19, out of which there were 21 couples (42 people) by sampling method. were selected as available. The data were obtained using the quality of life questionnaire (World Health Organization, 1996) and the marital intimacy scale (Thompson-Walker, 1993). The reality therapy couple therapy protocol (Glaser et al., 2005) was implemented in seven 90-minute sessions on the experimental group, but the control group remained on the waiting list. Analysis of variance with repeated measurements and spss software were used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that there is a difference between the effectiveness of reality therapy couple therapy and imago-based couple therapy on improving quality of life (P<0.001) and increasing marital intimacy (P<0.001) in women affected by infidelity. There is a significant difference in marriage. Conclusion: It can be concluded that couple therapy based on reality therapy and couple therapy based on imago was effective in improving the quality of life and increasing marital intimacy in women affected by marital infidelity and this effect continued until the follow-up period.
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Azandaryani, Mehri, Gholamreza Khajoei-Nejad e Hossein Akbari Amarghan. "A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Improving Emotional Self-Regulation and Psychological Well-Being in Couples". Applied Family Therapy Journal 3, n. 1 (2022): 223–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.3.1.12.
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Aim: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) in comparison with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in improving emotional self-regulation, psychological well-being, and resilience of couples. Methods: The research was quasi-experimental and applied with a pretest-posttest design, a control group, and quarterly follow-up. The statistical population consisted of all couples with marital non-adjustment living in District 4 of Qom who visited counseling and psychotherapy centers in the second half of 2020. The convenience sampling method was performed. After the random assignment of experimental and control groups, the first experimental group received the emotionally focused therapy by Johnson (2012), and the second experimental group received the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Hayes and Strosahl (2010) in eight one-hour sessions. The data collection tool included difficulties in emotion regulation scale (DERS) by Gratz and Roemer (2004), and Ryff's scale of the psychological well-being-short form (RSPWB) at three stages, pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance. Results: The results indicated the effects of emotionally focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on emotional self-regulation (F=10.90, P=0.009) and psychological well-being (F=31.10, P=0.001), and stability of the effect at the follow-up stage. The results of Tukey's post hoc test indicated that the difference between the two methods of couple therapy was not significant (P=0.31). Conclusion: The results suggest evidence that emotionally focused couple therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy were appropriate for improving and increasing emotional self-regulation and psychological well-being.
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Chasin, Richard, Sallyann Roth e Michele Bograd. "Action Methods in Systemic Therapy: Dramatizing Ideal Futures and Reformed Pasts with Couples". Family Process 28, n. 2 (giugno 1989): 121–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1545-5300.1989.00121.x.
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Brown, Joelle M., Serah Gitome, Bismark Mataveke, Thandiwe Chirenda, Allen Matubu, Gift Chareka, Charles Chasakara et al. "Preventing HIV and achieving pregnancy among HIV sero-different couples: Pilot study of a safer conception intervention in Zimbabwe". PLOS Global Public Health 3, n. 2 (24 febbraio 2023): e0000796. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000796.
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Safer conception services are needed to minimize HIV transmission among HIV sero-different couples desiring pregnancy. Few studies have evaluated the choices couples make when offered multiple safer conception methods or real-world method acceptability and effectiveness. We piloted a comprehensive safer conception program (Clintrials.gov identifier: NCT03049176) for HIV sero-different couples planning pregnancy in Zimbabwe to measure feasibility, method uptake, acceptability, pregnancy outcome, and HIV transmission. This study was not designed to compare rates of HIV transmission by safer conception method choice but rather to understand choices couples make when seeking to minimize risk of HIV transmission and maximize likelihood of pregnancy. Couples in this prospective, non-randomized study were given a choice of one or more currently available safer conception methods: antiretroviral therapy (ART) with monthly viral load (VL) monitoring for the HIV-positive partner (ART/VL), pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the HIV-negative partner, vaginal insemination (VI) for couples with an HIV-positive woman, and semen washing (SW) for couples with an HIV-positive man. Couples were followed monthly for up to 12 months of pregnancy attempts, quarterly during pregnancy, and 12 weeks post-partum. At each visit, data on method use, urine for pregnancy testing, and blood for HIV antibody testing, or viral load if HIV-positive, were obtained. Infants born to HIV-positive women were tested for HIV at 6 and 12 weeks. Between March 2017 and June 2019, 46 individuals from 23 HIV sero-different partnerships were enrolled and followed. At enrollment, all couples chose ART/VL, and all couples chose at least one additional method; 74% chose PrEP, 36% chose SW, and 25% chose VI. During pre-pregnancy follow-up visits, three couples discontinued SW, and one couple discontinued VI; all four of these couples opted for ART/VL plus PrEP. Satisfaction with safer conception methods was high among those who chose ART/VL and PrEP. Twelve couples achieved pregnancy. There were no cases of HIV transmission to partners, and no infants tested positive for HIV. This safer conception program is feasible and acceptable, allowing sero-different couples to safely achieve pregnancy. Sero-different couples in Zimbabwe seek a combination of HIV prevention methods, particularly ART/VL plus PrEP. Trial Registration: Clintrials.gov, NCT03049176.
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Sadat Rasti, Mahrokh, e Akbar Mohammadi. "Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Couples Therapy on Psychological Well-being and Distress Tolerance among Couples". Applied Family Therapy Journal 5, n. 2 (2024): 38–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.5.2.5.
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Objective: The current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of solution-focused couples therapy on psychological well-being and distress tolerance. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study using a pre-test and post-test design with a control group and a follow-up phase. The population consisted of all couples attending counseling centers in Tehran during the last two months of the year 2021. A sample of 30 couples was selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to an experimental group (15 couples) and a control group (15 couples). The research instruments included the Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale (1988) and the Simons and Gaher Distress Tolerance Scale (2005). The experimental group received eight sessions of McDonald's (2007) solution-focused training in a group setting, whereas the control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using covariance analysis with SPSS software version 21. Findings: The results showed that solution-focused couples therapy had a significant effect on the dimensions of psychological well-being (F = 15.78, p = .001) and distress tolerance (F = 12.00, p = .001); these effects were maintained during the follow-up phase (p < .001). Conclusion: Given the results, therapists can employ solution-focused couples therapy to enhance psychological well-being and distress tolerance among couples, which significantly affects the stability and strength of families.
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Mokhtari Sorkhani, Tayebeh, Katayoun Alidousti, Atefeh Ahmadi, Moghaddameh Mirzaee e Victoria Habibzadeh. "The Effect of Infertility Counseling on the Quality of Life Ofinfertile Couples With Couple Therapy Approach: A Randomized Clinical Trial". Journal of Arak University Medical Sciences 24, n. 6 (13 marzo 2022): 2. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/jams.24.6.6462.1.
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Background & Aim: Infertility is defined as inability to become pregnant with regular sexual intercourse for more than one year without using preventive methods. Infertility has negative effects on the quality of life of infertile couples. this thesis was done with the purpose of investigating the effecte of infertility counseling to improve the quality of life among infertile couples Materials and Methods: This randomized clinical trial was carried out on sixty infertile couples with primary infertility in2017. Samples were allocated to an intervention (30 couples) and a control group (30 couples) by simple randomization. Even days of the first week, the intervention group and in the odd days, control group samples were selected, and the opposite was done in the following week. The intervention group received infertility counseling for six forty-five-minute sessions twice a week. However, control group received routine care. FertiQoL questionnaire was completed before and after intervention. For data analysis SPSS 19 software and Paired T-Test statistical tests , Mann-Whitney and Chi-Square Test, were used. Ethical Considerations: Ethical code is IR.KMU.REC.1395.678 in Kerman University of Medical Sciences Findings: Comparison of the differences between the mean of quality of life in the intervention and control groups before counseling and after counseling indicated that infertility counseling increased Meaningful quality of life in the intervention group (p <0.0001) Conclusion: The results indicated infertility counseling can improve the quality of life among infertile couples. Therefore, it can lead to more satisfaction and cooperation in infertility treatment.