Investigating the effectiveness of trainings based on Gottman theory on reducing marital conflicts

Laleh Ajeli Lahiji¹ Nazfar Moghtaderi²

1) Department of Psychology, Fars Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University of Shiraz, Shiraz, Iran
2) Young Researchers and Elite Club, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran

IOI Code : XYCH-AECCB
Publication : 3rd International conference on Management , Economics and Humanities(icmeh.org)
Abstract :
    The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of training based on Gottman theory on reducing marital conflicts among couples. The research method was quasi-experimental using pretest-posttest research design. The research population included all couples of Shiraz city selected through convenience sampling. The sample was selected through interviews and were randomly assigned into two control and experimental groups. To collect data, marital conflict questionnaire proposed by Sanai, Barati and Boostanipoor (2008) was implemented. Then, the experimental group underwent the required trainings during seventh session and in the end, the questionnaire was again completed by both experimental and control groups. The collected data was analyzed using covariance analysis and then, the research hypothesis was tested and the results showed that trainings based on Gottman theory significantly affect reduction of martial conflicts. According to the results of this study, interventions based on Gottman theory could significantly reduce the marital conflicts of the experimental group.

Keywords : systemic behavioral approach gottman theory marital conflicts