نقش درمان شناختی رفتاری (CBT) بر تعهد زناشویی و مدیریت تعارضات بین فردی زوج‌ها

المیرا شفقی; بهناز  اصفهانی; نرجس   شکارچی; مریم  زرین آرا

doi:10.61838/jcbl.1.2.10

Authors

Elmira Shafaghi Master's Degree in Family Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Al-Zahra University, Tehran, Iran Corresponding author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9804-4268
Behnaz Esfahani Master's degree, Department of Psychology, Neyshabur Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neyshabur, Iran. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7232-0850
Narjes Shkarchi Master's degree, Department of Psychology, Tafresh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tafresh, Iran. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7232-0850
Maryam Zarrin Ara Master's degree, Department of Psychology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7624-9467

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61838/jcbl.1.2.10

Keywords:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Marital Commitment , Interpersonal Conflicts , Couples Therapy

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on marital commitment and the management of interpersonal conflicts among couples. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The sample included 30 couples (15 couples in the experimental group and 15 couples in the control group) who were selected through convenience sampling. Data collection instruments consisted of standardized questionnaires on marital commitment and marital conflicts. The experimental group participated in 10 CBT sessions, while the control group received no intervention. In this study, marital commitment was assessed based on personal, moral, and structural commitment indicators. Additionally, marital conflicts were examined using indicators such as decreased cooperation, increased emotional reactions, reduced sexual relations, increased seeking of external support, decreased effective communication, increased violence, and heightened irrational beliefs. The findings indicated a significant increase in marital commitment in the experimental group (p < 0.001) and a reduction in marital conflicts, whereas no significant change was observed in the control group. The results of covariance analysis demonstrated that CBT had a substantial impact on improving the quality of couples’ relationships. The findings of this study suggest that Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy significantly contributes to enhancing marital commitment and reducing interpersonal conflicts among couples. Moreover, the results indicate that CBT can strengthen communication and conflict resolution skills, fostering more stable and satisfying relationships for couples. Consequently, the application of CBT in psychological interventions for couples is recommended.

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