Improving Family Functioning with Social Skills Training: Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental Study

Authors

    Nadereh Saadati * Department of Psychology and Counseling, KMAN Research Institute, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada nsaadati@kmanresce.ca
    Zahra Yousefi Department of Psychology and Counseling, KMAN Research Institute, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada | Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jprfc.1.2.5

Keywords:

Social Skills Training, Family Functioning, Quasi-Experimental Study, Marital Counseling, Communication Skills, Emotional Regulation, Problem-Solving

Abstract

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of social skills training on enhancing family functioning among married individuals.

Methods and Materials: Employing a quasi-experimental design, this study involved 30 married individuals visiting a private counseling center, divided equally into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received an 8-week social skills training program focused on improving communication, problem-solving, and emotional regulation within marital relationships.

Findings: Results indicated significant improvements in family functioning scores for the experimental group, as compared to the control group, both immediately following the intervention and at a 3-month follow-up. The analysis of variance with repeated measurements underscored the positive impact of social skills training on enhancing family dynamics.

Conclusion: Social skills training emerges as a viable intervention for improving family functioning among married couples, suggesting its potential inclusion in marital counseling services to foster healthier family relationships.

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2023-04-01

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Saadati, N., & Yousefi, . Z. (2023). Improving Family Functioning with Social Skills Training: Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental Study. Journal of Psychosociological Research in Family and Culture, 1(2), 33-39. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jprfc.1.2.5