The Effectiveness of Emotionally Focused couple Therapy on Marital Intimacy and Self- efficacy in Students
Subject Areas : Educational management
Keywords: Self-efficacy, Emotionally Focused couple Therapy, Marital Intimacy, Couples,
Abstract :
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of emotionally focused couple therapy on marital intimacy and self- efficacy in students .Method of research was quasi-experimental with pretest - posttest and control group design. The statistical population involved all referred student couples to university counseling centers in Tehran. The sample of study consisted of 28 subjects(14 couples)that were randomly selected and allocated into experimental and control group. The experimental group participated in 8 sessions of Emotionally Focused couple Therapy. The measurement instrument was Marital Intimacy Needs Questionnaire (MINQ) and Coping self–Efficacy Scale (CSE) and Demographic Data Questionnaire.The result were analyzed with covariate using SPSS software.The result indicated that, Emotionally Focused couple Therapy increased marital intimacy and self-efficacy. MANCOVA reveald that EFT enhancing sub- scales of Marital Intimacy and Self-efficacy .