Effect of systemic- constructive couple therapy on mutuality in distressed couples

Document Type : Original

Authors

1 Professor of Consultative Group, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch,Iran

3 Assistant Professor of Consulting, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.

Abstract

The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of systemic-constructivist couple therapy on mutuality in distressed couples. The method of sampling was purposive-voluntary, then among couples referring to private and governmental clinics in Ahwaz, 4 couples were selected using include and exclude criteria, and the cut of point in the Spanier dyadic adjustment questionnaire. The study was a Single‐Case Experimental method called non-concurrent multiple baseline design. Then, in several times, couples filled out mutuality questionnaire in treatment and following stages. The data were analyzed using visual analysis, reliable change index, percent improvement formula, and normative comparison. The results showed that the couples experienced improvement in mutuality in treatment (29.22%) and follow-up (30/62%) stages. In addition, normative comparison showed that there was not any different between treatment group and normal group. The systemic-constructivist couple therapy could increase mutuality and decrease distress in the couples referring to clinics.

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