Author/Authors :
Amiri, Elaheh Department of Psychology and Educational Science - Islamic Azad University, Tehran , Jomehri, Farhad Department of Psychology and Educational Science - Islamic Azad University, Tehran , Bagheri, Fariborz Department of Psychology and Educational Science - Islamic Azad University, Tehran
Abstract :
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to study the effect of
family therapy in hope therapy method on the reduction of marital
conflicts in couples. Methodology: The statistical population of
the study included all incompatible couples referring to Pishro
counseling center. The sample consisted of 30 couples who were
selected based on entry and exit criteria and were randomly
divided into two groups (each one consisted of 15 couples). They
were evaluated using research tools before and after interventions.
The research tools included Marital Conflict Questionnaire
(MCQ) and Penis Marital Disturbance Scale. Data were analyzed
using multivariate covariance analysis. Findings: The results of
the data analysis indicated that there is a significant difference in
variables of marital conflicts and marital disturbance of hope
therapy group and the control group by removing the effect of pretest
variable (P<0.01). Discussion: family therapy is one of the
most effective strategies in producing and increasing hope in
family contexts and also the role of this method is inevitable in
reduction of marital conflicts
