The Effectiveness of Integrative Couple Therapy via Diamond Method on Psychological Well-Being and Marital Conflict after the Birth of First Child

Document Type : علمی - پژوهشی

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1 Assistant Professor, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

2 Department of psychology and exceptional children training , Allameh Tabataba'l University

Abstract

The aim of present study was the effectiveness of Integrative Couple Therapy via Diamond Method on psychological well-being and marital conflict after the birth of first child in couples of Ahvaz. Three couples were selected using purposeful sampling. Multiple baseline experimental single case study was used as the method of the present study. Integrative Couple Therapy via Diamond Method was carried out in three phase of baseline, intervention and follow-up and participants completed the Ryff`s Psychological Well-being Scale (PWB) and Kansas Marital Conflict Scale (KMCS). Data analyzed with visuals inspection, reliable change index (RCI) strategies and improvement percentage. The results showed that The Integrative Couple Therapy via Diamond Method had significant effect in decreasing of marital conflict but this therapy had not significant effect on psychological well-being. The Integrative Couple Therapy via Diamond Method can be effective in transition to parenthood and family therapist can use this intervention to improvement of marital relationship quality in Iranian`s couples.

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Journal of Family Research
Volume 16, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
September 2020
Pages 183-198

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