The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Marital Control and Emotional Regulation Difficulties in Married Women with Family Problems

Authors

    Sara Karimi Panah * Master of Clinical Psychology, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran Sarakarimi4412@yahoo.com
    Mari Pahlavani Master of Clinical Psychology, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran
    Maryam Ehsanfar Master of General psychology, Borujerd branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran
    Nastaran Anbardar Master of General psychology, Eyvanakey Nonprofit University, Tehran, Iran
    Zohre Rajabzade Dezfouli Master of Clinical Psychology, Andimeshk Branch, Islamic Azad University, Andimeshk, Iran
https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.pwj.4.3.17

Keywords:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, marital control, emotional regulation difficulties, married women, family problems

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on marital control and emotional regulation difficulties in married women with family problems.

Methods and Materials: This research employed a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The statistical population of this study included married women with family problems who visited counseling centers in Tehran in 2022. Subsequently, 30 married women with family problems were selected through convenience sampling and were randomly assigned to the experimental group (15 participants) and the control group (15 participants). Data collection tools included questionnaires on marital control and emotional regulation difficulties. The experimental group underwent eight sessions (two sessions per week), with each session lasting two hours, while the control group did not receive any intervention. After the completion of the intervention period, both groups were re-evaluated (post-test). Data were analysed via SPSS-25 and analysis of covariance method.

Findings: The findings indicated that the mean scores of marital control and emotional regulation difficulties in the post-test of the experimental group were significantly different from those of the control group.

Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy affects marital control and emotional regulation difficulties in married women with family problems.

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Published

2023-07-01

How to Cite

Karimi Panah, S. ., Pahlavani, M. ., Ehsanfar, M. ., Anbardar, N. ., & Rajabzade Dezfouli, Z. . (2023). The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Marital Control and Emotional Regulation Difficulties in Married Women with Family Problems. Psychology of Woman Journal, 4(3), 132-138. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.pwj.4.3.17

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