EFFECT OF SELF-REGULATORY COUPLE THERAPY ON COUPLES' MENTAL HEALTH AND DEPRESSION

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MIRAHMADI S.L.; AHMADI S.A.; BAHRAMI F.

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Journal: Applied Psychology Year:2011 | Volume:5 | Issue:3 (19) Page(s): 99-111

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Title

EFFECT OF SELF-REGULATORY COUPLE THERAPY ON COUPLES' MENTAL HEALTH AND DEPRESSION

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MIRAHMADI S.L. | AHMADI S.A. | BAHRAMI F. | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

COUPLE THERAPYQ2

DEPRESSIONQ2

MENTAL HEALTHQ2

SELF-REGULATIONQ2

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of self-regulatory couples therapy (SRCT) on couples' MENTAL HEALTH and DEPRESSION.Method: The research procedure was quasi experimental with pre-test and post–test and a three month follow up with control group. Sample consisted of 30 couples selected from 60 couples who were referred to Cultural Centers in the Isfahan province in 2010. They were placed randomly in an experimental (15 couples) and a control group (15 couples). In both groups Goldberg’s (1972) General Health Questionnaire and Beck’s (1961) DEPRESSION Inventory were administered at pre and post test and after three months after the termination of the intervention. Intervention consisted of eight sessions of couples therapy twice weekly. Each session lasted for two hours.Results: Results showed that SRCT was effective in increasing scores of MENTAL HEALTH and decreasing scores of DEPRESSION at post terst and follow up. However, no significant gender differences were observed in scores of GHQ or BDI.Conclusion: SRCT can be effectively used as method in addition to other interventions in educational and counseling centers to increase MENTAL HEALTH and decrease DEPRESSION and enhance quality of life in couples.

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