The Effect of Training Solution-Focused Couples Therapy on Dimensions of Marital Intimacy Publisher



Hajian A¹ ; Mohammadi S²
Source: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences Published:2013

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effect of training solution-focused couples therapy on dimensions of marital intimacy in Isfahan, Iran. Methodology: This experimental study was conducted on a control and a case group using a pretest and a post-test. The case group and the control group both consisted of seven couples who were selected through convenience random sampling. The measurement instruments included a 32-item questionnaire with 8 dimensions on marital intimacy and a 44-item questionnaire with three dimensions on marital commitment. The data were analyzed using ANCOVA (analysis of covariance) method. In this respect, the pretest and the post-test were conducted on both the case and the control groups; however, the independent variable (the solution-focused therapy) was only performed on the case group. Results: The results showed that training the solution-focused couples therapy affected the emotional intimacy, intellectual intimacy, physical intimacy, psychological intimacy, relationship intimacy, and sexual intimacy. Conclusion: It is concluded that solution-focused therapy which leads to a positive attitude toward life can be applied for couples who suffer from marital conflicts and cannot achieve intimacy in their marriage.