People were not involved in any specific disease or disorder..
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: This group was subjected to Emotionally Focused therapy for five months, in twenty sessions. In Emotionally Focused Therapy, the couple's negative interaction cycle
Sponsors
Shiraz University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants live together one year at least. The absence of addiction, violence and affiliation in their current relationship. They both have motivation to participate in the therapy sessions. they don't suffer a serious mental or personality disorder. They have reading and writing literacy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: They don't desire to continue the cooperation for therapy sessions in the current study. They do not participate in more than one meeting per month.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The treatment increased emotional and sexual intimacy. It also reduced avoidance behaviors due to shame. Timepoint: One week after the end of treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Experience of Shame Scale and Personal Assessment of Intimate Relationships. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra Mirzazade
Shiraz University
Outcome results
None listed