Elham Ebrahimi; Majid Zargham hajebi; Shokouh Navabinejad
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Marital infidelity is one of the most important injuries and causes of family breakdown that has increased in recent years. Understanding the variables that affect the reduction of psychological problems of people affected by infidelity is very important because it can improve the emotional relationship ...
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Marital infidelity is one of the most important injuries and causes of family breakdown that has increased in recent years. Understanding the variables that affect the reduction of psychological problems of people affected by infidelity is very important because it can improve the emotional relationship between couples and reduce the risk of family breakdown. The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of forgiveness in the relationship between loneliness and sexual satisfaction with depression and feelings of inferiority in women affected by infidelity. 250 women affected by infidelity in Tehran were selected using purposive sampling method and participated in this study. Participants completed the Russell & Pilva & Cortona (1980) Loneliness Questionnaire, Larson et al. (1998), Ray et al. (2001), Beck Depression (1996), and Yao et al. (1997). Findings showed that the direct effects of loneliness, sexual satisfaction and forgiveness on depression and feelings of inferiority are significant. The results of path analysis showed that forgiveness has a mediating role in the relationship between loneliness and sexual satisfaction with depression and feelings of inferiority. Based on the research findings, the role of forgiveness in the occurrence and exacerbation of depression and feelings of inferiority can be confirmed. As a result, by providing the necessary training to women affected by infidelity in order to improve forgiveness skills, the harm caused by infidelity can be reduced.
Mehdi Rostami; Shokouh Navabinejad; Valiyolah Farzad
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The nomination period is an intermediate period that prepares a person to choose the right one and to enter a common life. Accordingly, the aim of the present study was to investigate the pathology of couples' problems in the stage of engagement. The study was conducted in a qualitative method using ...
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The nomination period is an intermediate period that prepares a person to choose the right one and to enter a common life. Accordingly, the aim of the present study was to investigate the pathology of couples' problems in the stage of engagement. The study was conducted in a qualitative method using a phenomenological approach. theoretical saturation criterion, 13 couple’s engagement participated in this study. The semi-structured interview method was used to collect information. Then the data was collected, recorded, coded and categorized as main and sub themes. Analysis of the experiences of the interview with the candidate's couples resulted in the identification of 243 primary codes, 19 sub-themes and 5 main themes including ineffective communication patterns, patterns of inefficiency in relationship management, value system of couples, schematic mentality, and the destructive effects of the main family. The results showed that factors such as lack of understanding and interaction, communication problems, lack of originality, inability to encourage and reassure, inability to manage conflicts, lack of transparency of roles, inability to manage personal and personal boundaries, disability in social network management, attitude towards religion and spirituality, culture and traditions, beliefs, needs, traps, self-knowledge, emotional mood, dependency, negative family modeling, unsuccessful experiences in the family, and negative role of the family in problems and injuries. The nomination period for married couples plays an important role on the verge of marriage. Therefore, it is imperative to pay special attention to these important factors in pre-marital enrichment programs for young people.
Bahar Hajrezaei; Shokouh Navabinejad; Alireza Kiamanesh
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Increasing the age of marriage may cause major damages to unmarried young people, especially girls, their families and the society . Economic, social, and cultural factors have changed the marriage pattern in societies. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of an integrated ...
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Increasing the age of marriage may cause major damages to unmarried young people, especially girls, their families and the society . Economic, social, and cultural factors have changed the marriage pattern in societies. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of an integrated approach of Acceptance Commitment Therapy(ACT) and Olson's preparation approach in enhancing marriage expectations and responsibility in unmarried girls. This study was experimental with pretest-posttest and control group. 40 unmarried girls in Tehran participated in the research and were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received eight 120- minute sessions of training based on an integrated approach of (ACT) and Olson's. Marriage expectation was measured by the Marriage Expectation Scale (MES) and responsibility by the California Psychological Inventory (CPI).Results showed that the integrated approach was effective in reducing pessimistic and idealistic marriage expectations . They also revealed that the integrated approach had been effective in increasing the realistic expectations of marriage and the responsibility of the girls. It is suggested that this approach be used by marriage counselors and family therapists as an interventional procedure.
Nazanin Sheydanfar; Shokouh Navabinejad; Valiyolah Farzad
Volume 4, Issue 2 , March 2018, , Pages 75-88
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In a family life, the beginning of the couple’s relationship is the time of adjustment and compatibility where they might experience the least amount of satisfaction from each other. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of Emotionally Focused ...
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In a family life, the beginning of the couple’s relationship is the time of adjustment and compatibility where they might experience the least amount of satisfaction from each other. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) and the Relationship-Imago Therapy (IRT) in increasing couples’ marital satisfaction during their early years of marriage. 24 couples participated in this research and were assigned to two groups – trial and control. These groups received training ten 90- minute sessions of emotionally-focused couple therapy and Imago relationship therapy respectively. Marital satisfaction was measured by the Enrich Couple Questionnaire (MSQ). Results showed that both EFCT and IRT were effective in enhancing the couples’ marital satisfaction. Results also revealed that the IRCT had been more effective in dimensions of marital satisfaction and the idealistic distortion than the EFCT. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded the IRT appeared to be more effective in couple’s marital satisfaction in their early years of marriage.
Nazak Hosseini Hajibekandeh; Shokouh Navabinejad; Alireza kiamanesh
Volume 3, Issue 1 , September 2016, , Pages 47-58
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Abstract: In many couples, the primary positive feelings are decreased by passing time and are replaced with acute conflicts. Using destructive conflict resolution styles increases the distance between the couples, while their ability to apply problem solving skills can be a factor to improve the couples’ ...
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Abstract: In many couples, the primary positive feelings are decreased by passing time and are replaced with acute conflicts. Using destructive conflict resolution styles increases the distance between the couples, while their ability to apply problem solving skills can be a factor to improve the couples’ relationships. The present study was conducted aiming at determining the effectiveness of Olson Circumference Model in the couples’ resiliency and marital conflicts. The present study was an experimental research of pretest-posttest type with a control group. Participants of the study were 20 couples assigned to the experimental and the control groups. The experimental group was then influenced by the Olson Circumplex Model during eight (90-120 minutes) instruction held once a week. The instruments of the study were Resiliency Scale (CD-RISC) and Marital Conflict Questionnaire (MCQ). The results demonstrated that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of the experimental group in resiliency and marital conflicts. It can be concluded that training in the Olson Circumplex Model has increased resiliency and decreased marital conflict in couples and this effect was durable over the time. Considering the findings of the present research, it can also be concluded that the Olson Circumplex Model can be used by specialists and family therapists.
Vahideh Babakhani; Shokouh Navabinejad; Abdullah Shafiabady; Alireza Kiamanesh
Volume 2, Issue 2 , November 2015, , Pages 79-92
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Among the factors causing conflicts between the couple are the subjects and underlying of their thoughts. In other words, when the couple has their own thoughts and special mental patterns, they may face conflicts in their communication with each other. On this basis, the present research was conducted ...
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Among the factors causing conflicts between the couple are the subjects and underlying of their thoughts. In other words, when the couple has their own thoughts and special mental patterns, they may face conflicts in their communication with each other. On this basis, the present research was conducted aiming at determining the effectiveness of training Feldman's integrated approach on the increase of mindfulness and decrease of marital conflicts of the couple. The research was an experimental research of pretest-posttest type with a control group. For this purpose, 10 couples who were eligible for the conditions intended by the researcher were selected and they were then placed in two groups, namely test and witness groups. The test group was then influenced by Feldman integrated approach during 8 sessions each for 90-120 minutes. Mindfulness scale (FFMQ) and Marital Conflict Questionnaire (MCQ) were executed as research instruments in both groups during three stages, namely pretest, posttest and follow-up). The findings obtained from data analysis indicated that there is a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores of test and control groups. It means that training Feldman's integrated approach has increased mindfulness and has decreased marital conflicts of the couples and this effect is durable over time. Considering the findings of the present research, it can be concluded that Feldman's integrated approach can be used by couple therapists and family therapists as one of the interventional procedures.
