Gerafar, Amir, Pouryahya, Seyed Mostafa, Zahrakar, Kianoush, Shakarami, Mohammad, Davarniya, Reza. (1395). The Effect of Educational Assemble Program of Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) on Marital Commitment. , 1(4), 239-249. doi: 10.22038/jhl.2017.10956
Amir Gerafar; Seyed Mostafa Pouryahya; Kianoush Zahrakar; Mohammad Shakarami; Reza Davarniya. "The Effect of Educational Assemble Program of Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) on Marital Commitment". , 1, 4, 1395, 239-249. doi: 10.22038/jhl.2017.10956
Gerafar, Amir, Pouryahya, Seyed Mostafa, Zahrakar, Kianoush, Shakarami, Mohammad, Davarniya, Reza. (1395). 'The Effect of Educational Assemble Program of Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) on Marital Commitment', , 1(4), pp. 239-249. doi: 10.22038/jhl.2017.10956
Gerafar, Amir, Pouryahya, Seyed Mostafa, Zahrakar, Kianoush, Shakarami, Mohammad, Davarniya, Reza. The Effect of Educational Assemble Program of Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) on Marital Commitment. , 1395; 1(4): 239-249. doi: 10.22038/jhl.2017.10956
The Effect of Educational Assemble Program of Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) on Marital Commitment
1MSc Student in Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
2MSc Student in Counseling and Guidance, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Slamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
3Associate Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
4Ph.D Student of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
5. Ph.D Student in Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
چکیده
Background and objective: Commitment is one of the most important components of a successful marriage that without it, the marital commitment will be superficial, apparent and without direction. In this case, the couples are not able to experience the depth of love and intimacy which create because of loyalty, commitment, and marriage. The Study had done the impact of the effect of educational assemble program of practical application of intimate relationship skills (PAIRS) on marital commitment. Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental study that was conducted in a pretest-posttest control group method. The study population was couples that referred to Aram counseling and psychological services center in Gorgan were in the second quarter of 2016. Sample study was 20 couples who were selected and replaced in the experimental and control groups. Evaluation of using Adams and Jones’s standard questionnaire marital commitment took place. Couples of experimental group received the training based on the practical application of intimate relationship skills in 13 weekly sessions of group therapy. Data Analysis with SPSS 20 software and analysis of covariance was performed. Results: The results showed that the practical application of skills intimate relationship, the couple's marital commitment in the experimental group has improved. Conclusion: Due to the results of this study recommended to marriage and family counselors that operate of this marriage enrichment program in marital counseling centers and workshops to improve a couple's intimate relationships and increase satisfaction. Paper Type: Research Article.
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