Comparison of effectiveness of Enhanced Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy and Integrative-Behavioral Couple Therapy in Increasing Marital Satisfaction

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This research compared the efficacy of Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy and Integrative Behavioral Couple therapy based on single case design. 8 couples were selected and after matching allocated in two groups (4 couples in ECBCT and 4 couples in IBCT). Each couples received 16 sessions of Therapy separately. After determining baseline in first session, each couples responded to Dyadic adjustment scale (DAS) in sessions 4, 8, 12, 16. Analyzing the results showed that both methods increased marital satisfaction. But IBCT was more effective. There was no difference between men and women. There was no change in results in two months follow up.

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Journal of Modern Psychological Researches
Volume 6, Issue 22 - Serial Number 22
December 2011
Pages 143-169

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  • Receive Date: 16 December 2015
  • Accept Date: 16 December 2015

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