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Comparing the effects of two types of couples therapy on improving relationships and marital quality in women with addicted spouses.

The effect of integrative behavioral couple therapy and Gottman couple therapy on marital quality, emotional abuse, and frustration in women with addicted spouses.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20251013067612N1
Enrollment
45
Registered
2025-12-20
Start date
2026-01-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

Psychological consequences of spouse addiction on women. Other stressful life events affecting family and household

Interventions

Intervention 1: First intervention group: Integrated behavioral couple therapy Duration of each session: 90 minutes
Main therapeutic tools: This intervention focuses on creating a balance between acceptance and change in the relationship. Main tools include: analysis of problematic interactions
acceptance exercises
commitment and behavioral change exercises
guided conversations
emotional reflection skills
need expression.Session content: First session: Conducting a pre-test to introduce the three-part model (acceptance, change, and commitment). Setting common goals to increase marital quality and reduc
Third session: Teaching situational separation skills and focusing on the strengths of the relationship before conflict. Using emotional reflection skills to accept the suffering of the partner.Sessio
Couples commit to mutually supportive and reinforcing behaviors throughout the week. Session 6: Pathologizing factors that cause resistance to acceptance and change. Examining deeper reasons for resis

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women with an addicted spouse At least 3 years of cohabitation Women aged 20 to 50 years Having a minimum level of literacy to understand educational materials

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to participate in research Concurrent participation in other psychotherapy sessions

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Marital quality. Timepoint: 1. Pre-test (before the start of the intervention) 2. Post-test (immediately after the end of the intervention period) 3. One-month follow-up after the intervention. Method of measurement: The variable will be measured using the Marital Quality Questionnaire by Busby et al. (1995).;Emotional abuse. Timepoint: 1. Pre-test (before the start of the intervention) 2. Post-test (immediately after the end of the intervention period) 3. One-month follow-up after the intervention. Method of measurement: The measurement method will be using the Ebrahimi (2008) Emotional Abuse Questionnaire.;Marital frustration. Timepoint: 1. Pre-test (before the start of the intervention) 2. Post-test (immediately after the end of the intervention period) 3. One-month follow-up after the intervention. Method of measurement: The measurement method will be the Pines (1996) Marital Disappointment Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactLena taee

Islamic Azad University

Lenataee4@gmail.com+98 61 3371 1819

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026