KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) Journal of Psychosociological Research in Family and Culture 3041-8550 1 Serial Number 2 2023 04 01 Improving Family Functioning with Social Skills Training: Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental Study Improving Family Functioning with Social Skills Training: Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental Study 33 39 10.61838/kman.jprfc.1.2.5 EN Journal Article <p><strong>Objective:</strong> To examine the effectiveness of social skills training on enhancing family functioning among married individuals.</p> <p><strong>Methods and Materials:</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> 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.</p> https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/jprfc/article/download/1957/2393