Showing 3 results for Marital Satisfaction
Marzieh Shahsiah, Fatemeh Bahrami, Ozra Etemadi, Siamak Mohebi,
Volume 6, Issue 4 (3-2011)
Abstract
Background: Marital satisfaction is the most important and fundamental factor in stability and continuity of couples′ life. It exists when the situation in marital relationships is in agreement with its expectation. While couples can increase their satisfaction level in marital life, the family remains safe. Therefore the effect of sexual education on the growth of marital satisfaction and its dimensions such as adjustment in spouse__AWT_QUOTE__s personality, relationship improvement, sexual relationship, conflict solving, and equalitarian roles were the purpose of this research. Methods: In this quasi-experimental pre-post test study, 60 couples from cultural centers in Isfahan were selected and randomized in two of experimental and control groups. The data was collected by Enrich short questionnaire and demographic characteristics of studied subjects recorded. The data was analyzed with SPSS. Findings: Sex education had significant effect on the increase of marital satisfaction (P< 0.001, F=118.78), subscales of satisfaction with spouse__AWT_QUOTE__s Personality (P< 0.001, F=69.89), Relationship improvement (P< 0.001, F=90.98), sexual Relationship (P< 0.001, F=51.87) conflict solving (P< 0.001, F=74.46).It had no significant effect on the subscales such as Leisure time (P=0.28, F=7.54) and interests to relatives and friends (P=0.18, F=2.35) Conclusion: Sexual relationship is a key factor in marital life. Sex education could increase the overall marital satisfaction and happiness due to increases of sexual satisfaction
Mrs Mina Azarnik, Mr Amin Rafiepoor, Mr Mohammad Hatami, Mrs Mahsa Sadat Mousavi,
Volume 18, Issue 2 (7-2022)
Abstract
Background: Communication is a special skill to acquire high human values. Lack of this skill creates a serious crisis in the family foundation and doubles the necessity of special behavioral-psychological interventions. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of communication skills training on marital satisfaction of female students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up period with a control group. The statistical population included all female students of School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, from which 30 people were selected by convenience sampling method and were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent communication skills training for ten sessions twice a week and the control group did not receive any intervention. The data were obtained using the Enrich Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMS) (1989). Finally, repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) and SPSS software were used to analyze the data.
Findings: In the experimental group, the mean and standard deviation (SD) of marital satisfaction increased from 126.20 ± 8.76 before the intervention to 155.60 ± 9.47 after the intervention and to 162.60 ± 9.26 in the follow-up stage. Moreover, in the control group, the mean and SD of female marital satisfaction decreased from 126.26 ± 10.64 before the intervention to 124.46 ± 10.89 after the intervention and to 121.40 ± 8.74 during the follow-up period (P < 0.01). The difference in the experimental group in all three stages was statistically significant, except for the post-test and follow-up stages, which was not statistically significant (P > 0.01)
Conclusion: Communication skills training with respect to relative values in the face of couples' absolute perceptions reduces the amount of impulsive behaviors and increases the couple's intellectual problem-solving skills, and with this process, the couple's marital satisfaction increases and this effect will remain over time. As a result, this training strategy is recommended for all family specialists and counselors.
Samaneh Najafi, Ali Delshad-Noghabi, Fatemeh Rajabzadeh, Majid Daneshfar,
Volume 20, Issue 1 (4-2024)
Abstract
Background: Happiness, cheerfulness, and a positive attitude toward life events play a prominent role in marital satisfaction can significantly contribute to creating a sense of security and optimism for couples. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of happiness training on students' marital satisfaction.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 64 students at Gonabad University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Participants were selected using a systematic sampling method and were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups using permuted blocks of size 4. The happiness training intervention consisted of six 2-hour sessions, conducted once a week by a psychiatric nurse exclusive for the intervention group. A demographic form and the Enrich Scale were used before and after the intervention in both groups. The data were analyzed using SPSS software, including descriptive statistics and analytical statistical tests such as chi-square and paired t-tests. The significance level was determined to be less than 0.05.
Findings: The comparison of mean marital satisfaction between the two groups did not show a significant difference before the intervention (P = 0.630). However, the mean marital satisfaction after the intervention had a statistically significant difference (P < 0.001). Comparing the mean marital satisfaction before and after the intervention in the intervention group revealed a significant difference (P < 0.001), but this difference was not significant in the control group (P = 0.520).
Conclusion: The results indicate that happiness training has a practical impact on the marital satisfaction of married students. An important step to reduce marital conflicts and increase couple's satisfaction is to hold workshops focused on happiness training.
