Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Couple Therapy on Communication Patterns and Marital Infidelity in Married Individuals

Sofia Khaneghahi; Mansoure Poorjanebollahi Firoozabadi; Mitra Koroghli; Masoomeh Karimi

doi:10.61838/kman.aftj.5.2.24

Authors

Sofia Khaneghahi Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran

Mansoure Poorjanebollahi Firoozabadi * PhD student, Department of Psychology, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran mansoure.poorjaneb@gmail.com

Mitra Koroghli M.A in General Psychology, Maybod branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran

Masoomeh Karimi M.A in General Psychology, Shahr-Quds Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.5.2.24

Keywords:

Couple Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment, Communication Patterns, Marital Infidelity

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Couple Therapy (ACT) on communication patterns and marital infidelity among married individuals in Yazd.

Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental. The population consisted of all married individuals attending psychological counseling and service centers in Meybod. Using questionnaires on communication patterns and marital infidelity, and employing purposive sampling, 20 couples with higher scores were selected from a pool of 50 couples. They were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (10 couples) or the control group (10 couples). The experimental group underwent Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while the control group received no treatment. Post-tests were administered to both groups. Results, analyzed using covariance analysis.

Findings: Findings showed that Acceptance and Commitment-Based Couple Therapy significantly impacts the communication patterns of married individuals. Additionally, it significantly affects marital infidelity among married individuals.

Conclusion: Thus, ACT can be used to enhance couple’s relationship and prevent infidelity and divorce.