Author/Authors :
Kianinezhad, Sahar Department of Counselling - University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Iran , Sadaghifard, Maryam Department of Counselling - University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Iran , Esmaeeli, Masoume Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran , Zarei, Eghbal Department of Psychology - University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Iran , Forozanfar, Abdollah University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Iran
Abstract :
This research is conducted with the aim of comparing effectiveness of two models,
motivational interviewing and motivational interviewing with Islamic ontological orientation, in increasing
couple’s domestic violence motivation of change. Two couples have been selected with convenient and
purposeful sampling. To evaluate couples' motivation of change, URICA- DV questionnaire is administered
which is normalized by this researcher. Case study design (A- B) is used to measure the effectiveness of two
models. Data is analyzed with chart analysis, permanent change index and clinical significance using
percentage of recovery. Analysis results show that motivational interview with Islamic ontological
orientation is more effective than motivational interview.
