The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy on Marital Attributions, Sexual Assertiveness, and Gender Stereotypes with Insecure Attachment Styles in Rasht

Authors

    Zahra Foroughi Kaldareh Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran
    Masoumeh Rahimibashar * Master of nursing education, Department of Nursing, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran haman_138428@yahoo.com
    Soheila Mazloum Vajari Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran
    Seideh Madineh Ghasemnegad PhD in Health Psychology, Department of Nursing, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran
https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.5.1.27

Keywords:

marital attributions, sexual assertiveness, gender stereotypes, insecure attachment style

Abstract

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral family therapy on marital attributions, sexual assertiveness, and gender stereotypes with insecure attachment styles in Rasht.

Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental research with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design including a control group. The statistical population consisted of all student couples with insecure attachment styles in Rasht in 2023. A total sample of 30 couples (15 couples per experimental and control group, each group consisting of an equal number of couples with insecure attachment styles) was selected through purposive sampling after meeting the inclusion criteria. The questionnaires used to collect data from the sample group included: Griffin and Bartholomew's Relationship Scales Questionnaire (1994), Fincham and Bradbury's Marital Attributions Questionnaire (1992), Bem's Gender Stereotypes Questionnaire (1974), and Halbert's Sexual Assertiveness Questionnaire (1992). Statistical data analysis was performed using repeated measures analysis of variance with SPSS software.

Findings: The results showed a significant difference in the mean scores of marital attributions, sexual assertiveness, and gender stereotypes based on group membership (experimental and control) at the post-test stage (P<0.01).

Conclusion: It can be concluded that cognitive-behavioral family therapy is an effective method for addressing marital attributions, sexual assertiveness, and gender stereotypes in individuals with insecure attachment styles.

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Published

2024-03-01

Submitted

2024-01-13

Revised

2024-02-24

Accepted

2024-02-28

How to Cite

Foroughi Kaldareh, Z., Rahimibashar, M., Mazloum Vajari, S., & Ghasemnegad, S. M. (2024). The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy on Marital Attributions, Sexual Assertiveness, and Gender Stereotypes with Insecure Attachment Styles in Rasht. Applied Family Therapy Journal (AFTJ) , 5(1), 247-255. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.5.1.27

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