Journal of Family Research

Journal of Family Research

the effectiveness of Basson's sexual model, Satir's family therapy and the combined model of these two treatments on marital conflicts and couples' sexual performance

Document Type : علمی - پژوهشی

Authors
Fariba salehi 1
Zabih Pirani 1
Hasan Heydari 2
1 Department of Psychology and Counseling, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran.
2 Department of Psychology and Counseling, Khomein Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khomein, Iran.
10.48308/jfr.2025.238575.1915
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of Basson's sexual model, Satir's family therapy, and the combined model of these two treatments on marital conflicts and sexual performance of couples. Method: This study was a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test study with a three-month follow-up. The statistical population was 60 couples referring to Sari counseling centers, and the sampling method was available with random replacement. The measurement tools were Sanaei and Barati's marital conflict questionnaire (1996), and Rosen's questionnaire for sexual performance of women and men (2000). Findings: The results of multivariate analysis of covariance showed that combined therapy and Basson's sexual model had a significant effect on reducing marital conflicts and improving sexual performance of couples (p≤0.05), but in the Satir's family therapy group, the results were not significant in the area of sexual performance (P>0.05). The three-month follow-up indicated the stability of the results. Conclusion: According to the results of the study, it seems that the combined treatment model and Basson's sexual model have a greater impact on solving couples' problems because they examine and challenge broader dimensions of marital problems. It is suggested that combined models and Basson's treatment model be used more.
Keywords
combined model
Satir'
s family therapy
marital conflicts
sexual function
Basson'
s sexual model
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