The effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on sexual satisfaction of couples in Shiraz
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Te present study aims at investigating the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on sexual satisfaction of couples in Shiraz.Methods: A pre-test, post-test methodology with one control group and one experimental group is used to examine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on sexual satisfaction of couples. 40 couples were chosen purposefully from the statistical population of all hurt couples who referred to psychological clinics in Shiraz. The sample size of 40 couples was put in to two groups consisting of a control group and experimental group. The required data was gathered through Larson Sexual satisfaction questionnaire and an acceptance and commitment therapeutic protocol of 12 therapy sessions. The data and hypothesis were analyzed via SPSS-22, using multivariable analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). Results: The results of the study show that acceptance and commitment therapy has a meaningful effect on increasing sexual satisfaction of couples.
Authors and Affiliations
Mehdi Saremi Nezhad| Department of Psychology, Bushehr Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, IranCorresponding e-mail: mmehdi.saremi@yahoo.com, Leila Shameli| Department of Psychology, Bushehr Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
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