Leila Salimi L. (2023). The effectiveness of emotion-oriented couple therapy on positive feelings towards the spouse and intolerance of uncertainty in infertile couples applying for divorce.
Rooyesh.
12(8), 201-210.
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http://frooyesh.ir/article-1-4612-en.html
Master of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran. , Leyla.salimi2023@gmail.com
Abstract: (863 Views)
The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of emotion-oriented couple therapy on positive feelings towards the spouse and intolerance of indecision in infertile couples. This research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group with a two-month follow-up period. The statistical population included all infertile couples applying for divorce who had been referred to psychological clinics and specialized marriage centers (under the welfare organization) in Tehran to use psychological services in the second half of 2023. The statistical sample included 24 couples who were selected purposefully. Then, 12 couples were randomly replaced in the control group and 12 in the experimental group. The intervention group received emotion-oriented couple therapy during 10 sessions of 90 minutes once a week. The data were collected using Ellery et al.'s Spouse Positive Feeling Scale (PEQ, 1983) and Friston et al.'s Uncertainty Intolerance Questionnaire (IUS, 1994) and analyzed by variance analysis with repeated measurements. The results showed that there is a difference between the pre-test and post-test stages (d=-7.91, p < 0.05), and the follow-up pre-test (p < 0.05, -5.74) = d) is significant. Also, in the uncertainty intolerance variable, the difference between the pre-test and post-test stage (p<0.05, d=-8.01) and pre-test and follow-up (p<0.05, d=-12.4) is meaningful. It is concluded that emotion-oriented couple therapy is effective in positive feelings and intolerance of uncertainty in infertile couples seeking divorce.
Type of Article:
Research |
Subject:
General Psychology Received: 2023/05/10 | Accepted: 2023/06/16 | ePublished: 2023/11/1