Psychological consequences of spouse addiction on women. Other stressful life events affecting family and household
Conditions
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
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
| Measure | Time 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
Outcome results
None listed