Marital Conflicts. Problems in relationship with spouse or partner
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The experimental group will undergo cognitive-behavioral couple therapy intervention based on acceptance and commitment, which will be held in 10 90-minute sessions
Sponsors
Islamic Azad University Semnan branch
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Couples must be on the verge of divorce and face serious challenges to continue their life together. A significant level of anxiety, aggression, or conflict in the couple's relationship. The willingness of both people to participate in couples therapy sessions and cooperate with the research process. At least one year has passed since their marriage. The age of the couple should be between 20 and 50 years. Reading and writing literacy to understand and complete questionnaires. Not receiving similar or parallel treatment during the study period.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: One of the spouses suffering from severe psychiatric diseases (such as psychotic disorders) that prevents effective participation in treatment. Severe drug or alcohol addiction that affects the ability to effectively attend therapy sessions. The definite decision of one of the couples to divorce, which shows the unwillingness to continue living together. Experience of similar treatment or participation in related research in the last six months. Presence of severe domestic violence or threats to life that endangers the safety of the couple or researchers. The presence of one of the spouses in an extramarital relationship that is recognized as the main cause of the conflict.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety. Timepoint: Before the beginning of the intervention and after the end of the intervention in each session. Method of measurement: Spielberg overt and covert anxiety questionnaire.;Aggression. Timepoint: Before the beginning of the intervention and after the end of the intervention in each session. Method of measurement: Bass and Perry Aggression Questionnaire.;Marital Conflict. Timepoint: Before the beginning of the intervention and after the end of the intervention in each session. Method of measurement: Kansas Marital Conflict Scale.;Psychological Flexibility. Timepoint: Before the beginning of the intervention and after the end of the intervention in each session. Method of measurement: Psychological flexibility questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMasoumeh Rezaei
Islamic Azad University Semnan branch
Outcome results
None listed