The Effectiveness of Family Therapy in Hope Therapy Method on Reducing Marital Conflict and Couple Marital Disturbance

Elaheh Amiri; Farhad  Jomehri; Fariborz  Bagheri

Authors

Elaheh Amiri PhD Candidate in General Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran Author https://orcid.org/0031-9475-3284-6002
Farhad Jomehri Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Educational Science, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran Author https://orcid.org/0031-9475-3284-6002
Fariborz Bagheri Associate Professor, Psychology and Educational Science, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran Author https://orcid.org/0031-9475-3284-6002

Keywords:

Family Therapy, Hope Therapy, Marital Conflicts

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 pre-test variable (P<0.01). Discussion: Hoping-paired enrichment interventions have led to clinical changes in couple relationships and increasing the level of positive interactions.