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Zebhi Zarchi M H, Jalayer F, Gholamzadeh Bafghi T, Hajiyousefi E, Hatamikia B, Amirmahmoudi F. (2023). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on the Marital Satisfaction and Sexual Performance in Couples with Emotional Divorce. IJER. 2(4), 47-57. doi:10.22034/2.4.47
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Mohammad Hossein Zebhi Zarchi1 
, Fatemeh Jalayer2 , Tayebeh Gholamzadeh Bafghi3 , Elnaz Hajiyousefi4 , Behnaz Hatamikia5 , Fattaneh Amirmahmoudi6
, Fatemeh Jalayer2 , Tayebeh Gholamzadeh Bafghi3 , Elnaz Hajiyousefi4 , Behnaz Hatamikia5 , Fattaneh Amirmahmoudi6
1- Master's degree in clinical psychology, Yazd University of Science and Arts. Yazd, Iran
2- PhD in Health Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
3- Instructor, Department of Educational Sciences, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran
4- PhD in clinical psychology, Rodhan University, Tehran, Iran
5- Master's degree in family counseling, Allameh Tabatabai, Tehran, Iran
6- Master of Clinical Psychology, Anar Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran ,f.amirmahmoudi148@gmail.com
2- PhD in Health Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
3- Instructor, Department of Educational Sciences, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran
4- PhD in clinical psychology, Rodhan University, Tehran, Iran
5- Master's degree in family counseling, Allameh Tabatabai, Tehran, Iran
6- Master of Clinical Psychology, Anar Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran ,
Abstract: (821 Views)
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of acceptance and commitment therapy on marital satisfaction and sexual performance in couples experiencing emotional divorce.
Methods: The participants in this research consisted of couples seeking medical assistance in Yazd city. A sample of 30 individuals was selected using an accessible sampling method and divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group underwent eight treatment sessions based on acceptance and commitment therapy. Data were collected using a questionnaire that measured marital satisfaction and sexual performance.
Results: Analysis of the data using covariance analysis revealed that therapy based on acceptance and commitment had a significant impact on reducing marital dissatisfaction and enhancing sexual performance in couples experiencing emotional divorce.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that third wave treatments, such as acceptance and commitment therapy, can positively influence emotional well-being and relationship dynamics due to their educational and experiential nature.
Methods: The participants in this research consisted of couples seeking medical assistance in Yazd city. A sample of 30 individuals was selected using an accessible sampling method and divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group underwent eight treatment sessions based on acceptance and commitment therapy. Data were collected using a questionnaire that measured marital satisfaction and sexual performance.
Results: Analysis of the data using covariance analysis revealed that therapy based on acceptance and commitment had a significant impact on reducing marital dissatisfaction and enhancing sexual performance in couples experiencing emotional divorce.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that third wave treatments, such as acceptance and commitment therapy, can positively influence emotional well-being and relationship dynamics due to their educational and experiential nature.
Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Educational Psychology
Received: 2023/03/2 | Accepted: 2023/09/8 | Published: 2023/12/1
Received: 2023/03/2 | Accepted: 2023/09/8 | Published: 2023/12/1
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