|
The Effectiveness of Group Schema Therapy on Marital Intimacy in Married Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study
|
Sara Iranmanesh *   |
| Faculty of Humanities, Islamic Azad University, West Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran |
|
|
Abstract: (31 Views) |
Introduction: Marital intimacy is a key component of the quality of a couple's relationship, emerging within the context of emotional interaction, mutual understanding, self-disclosure, empathetic responsiveness, and a sense of security. Early maladaptive schemas can influence this process by biasing the interpretation of a spouse's behavior, triggering negative emotions, and fostering the use of maladaptive coping styles. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of group schema therapy on the marital intimacy of married women.
Method: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and control group. The statistical population consisted of married women employed at the Reyhaneh-ol-Nabi School in the city of Qom in 2022–2023 (1401 SH). From the eligible candidates, 30 individuals were selected via convenience sampling and randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group (15 participants in each). The Marital Intimacy Scale (MIS) was used for assessment. The experimental group participated in group schema therapy sessions, while the control group received no intervention during the study period. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).
Findings: Based on the statistical report provided in the initial draft, a significant difference in marital intimacy was observed between the two groups after controlling for pre-test scores, with the adjusted mean for the experimental group showing a greater increase. However, due to inconsistencies in the text and discrepancies among certain figures in the statistical tables of the initial draft, the precise statistical values and effect sizes should be verified against the original output from the statistical software. Conclusion: The reported findings suggest that group schema therapy may be beneficial for enhancing marital intimacy; however, the limited sample size, reliance on convenience sampling, lack of follow-up, and ambiguity regarding the number of sessions and certain statistical indicators constrain the generalizability of the results. Further controlled research with larger samples and more transparent data reporting is warranted. |
|
| Keywords: Group schema therapy, marital intimacy, married women, early maladaptive schemas, psychological intervention |
|
|
Full-Text [PDF 764 kb]
(10 Downloads)
|
|
Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
Research in Medical Science Education
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Add your comments about this article |
|
|
|
