The effect of couple therapy based on the schema on improving psychological flexibility, cognitive emotion regulation, and communication patterns of couples in Shiraz
Subject Areas : Psychology of couplesnajmeh Abdollahi 1 , Naser Amini 2 , Nazanin Honarparvaran 3
1 - PhD student in general psychology, Department of Psychology, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
2 - (Corresponding author), Assistant Professor of General Psychology, Department of Psychology, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran, abdelahi.az@gmial.com, tell: 09307204199
3 - Assistant Professor of Counseling, Department of Counseling, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran
Keywords: cognitive emotion regulation, couples' communication patterns, psychological flexibility, Schema-based couple therapy,
Abstract :
Abstract Introduction: The challenges of married life are significant and endless. This research aimed to examine the impact of schema-based couple therapy on enhancing psychological flexibility, cognitive regulation of emotions, and communication patterns of couples in Shiraz. Research Method: The research method used in this study was semi-experimental with a design. First, a pre-test was conducted using research tools on both groups. Then, a therapeutic intervention was carried out on the two experimental groups. Finally, a post-test was completed by both groups and three months later, the test results were compared. The statistical population consisted of couples in Shiraz city during the spring quarter of 1400. The statistical sample for the research included 30 individuals who were selected using the available sampling method and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group. The research tools used in this study included a questionnaire on the cognitive regulation of emotion, cognitive flexibility, and communication patterns of couples. The obtained data were analyzed using covariance analysis and SPSS22 software. Results: The results showed that couple therapy based on schema affected the couple's psychological flexibility and its components, positive emotion regulation (a further increase of positive emotion regulation scores), negative emotion regulation (further decrease of negative emotion regulation scores), and psychological flexibility in the post-test and follow-up test. (P <0.01). Conclusion: According to the findings, it can be concluded that schema-based couple therapy is effective in improving psychological flexibility, cognitive regulation of emotions, and communication patterns of couples in Shiraz.
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