Marital Conflicts. Problems in relationship with spouse or partner
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The experimental group undergoes an emotional schema therapy intervention, which is held in 12 weekly 90-minute sessions. This intervention is designed to reduce in
Sponsors
Islamic Azad University, Semnan branch
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The couple's age must be between 25 and 45 years old. The couple is on the verge of divorce and has a case pending in counseling centers or family court. Individuals must not have severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, which is determined through medical records or an initial interview. Both people must be willing to participate in intervention sessions and complete an informed consent form. Couples must be able to attend all scheduled intervention sessions and pre- and post-tests. Individuals must have the ability to understand and respond to questionnaires and related activities in Persian.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The occurrence of severe family or psychological problems during the study that make it difficult to continue participation will result in withdrawal from the study. If one or both partners refuse to continue participating in the research, they will be excluded from the study. Individuals will be withdrawn from the study if acute physical or psychological conditions arise that make continuation of the intervention inappropriate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Insecure Attachment Styles. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after completing 12 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Brennan et al.'s Close Relationship Experience Questionnaire (1998).;Emotion Regulation. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after completing 12 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Gross and John's Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (2003).;Cognitive flexibility. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after completing 12 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Dennis and Vanderwal Cognitive Flexibility Questionnaire (2010). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after completing 12 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Beck Depression Inventory - Second Edition (1996).;Anxiety. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after completing 12 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (1983).;Health-related Quality of Life – Mental Health. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after completing 12 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: En: World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire – Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF, 26 items). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAtiyeh Mazarei Sotoudeh
Islamic Azad University, Semnan Branch
Outcome results
None listed