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IRCT20151107024923N2 IRCT 2023-01-18 The University of Science and Culture Efficiency of Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) on communication patterns and marital adjustment and analysis of effective factors on the outcomes of this intervention Efficiency of Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) on communication patterns and marital adjustment and analysis of effective factors on the outcomes of this intervention 2022-09-06 anticipated 76 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/65771 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: Simple randomization has been done using a table of random numbers. First, a code was assigned to each of the participants, and to select the people of the test group, it was done randomly from the table of random numbers by closing the eyes and putting a finger on the table. 3 Marital adjustment. Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants in the intervention group: attended eleven 90-minute sessions of IBCT. An overview of the IBCT-based intervention: 1.Greeting (the therapist and couples identified themselves); the principles of the intervention sessions were explained; the eligibility of couples for entering the intervention was reassessed; the current problems and development history of couples were reviewed; the relationship strengths were explained through behavioral examples; the intervention goals were set; the perspectives of couples therapy were outlined. 2.Couples participated in individual sessions; couples were briefed on the principles of confidentiality; couples were asked to go beyond the current problems based on the initial assessment and interviews; violence-related issues were addressed; couples were asked to express their commitment to the intervention; extramarital affairs were discussed; the history of their relationship was reviewed; the family conflict pattern and its origin were explained; emotional sensitivities and external tension were discussed. 3.Previous sessions were reviewed; previous content was summarized; the therapist provided feedback to couples; couples were encouraged to engage in the formulation of their problems; problematic areas were identified; the strengths of the spousal relationships were identified; the therapist provided his/her formulation and compared it with that of couples. 4.Previous sessions were reviewed, communication patterns were discussed; couples were asked to create a safe environment for each other to express their discomforts and frustrations; couples were trained in interventions to stop; limit or redirect problematic patterns of communication; spouses were assigned tasks based on a mutual alliance. 5.Previous sessions were reviewed; couples were trained in talking about problems without blaming; couples were trained in emotion-based interventions (empathic connection and united neutrality); communication patterns leading to marriage failure were discussed; spouses were asked to engage in a situation of persistent conflict; problems of couples were reformulated case by case based on the main themes identified in the feedback session. 6.Previous sessions were reviewed; previous content was summarized; couples were encouraged to use acceptance-based techniques to somewhat distance themselves from their problems emotionally; couples were asked to reduce their sensitivity to negative behaviors because some negative behaviors might produce positive results. 7.Couples’ completed assignments were reviewed; couples were trained in interventions for increasing tolerance such as identifying negative behaviors and pretending to negative behaviors at home, and then the spouses’ feedback was analyzed; couples were asked to increase their tolerance through self-monitoring and listing self-care practices. 8.Previous sessions were reviewed; previous content was summarized; spousal needs were identified; couples were motivated to choose activities that would suit their needs; spouses were encouraged to respect each other’s independence and autonomy. 9.Previous sessions were reviewed, couples were trained in change-based interventions such as practicing communication patterns and skills in the intervention sessions, identifying the behaviors that spouses could show to each other to improve relationship satisfaction, behavioral exchange, and recognition of positive behaviors in a retrospective manner. 10.Couples were trained in holding conversations without destructive methods, speaking and listening skills, constructive conversation for solving problems, problem diagnosis skills, and problem-solving skills. 11.Previous content was summarized and concluded; couples were provided with necessary support and assistance to cope with stressors; the intervention achievements and couples' decisions about the future were discussed; the follow-up session was planned and scheduled. Intervention 2: Control group: whereas those in the control group received no interventions in this period. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is For personal reasons
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Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1461968151 +98 21 4423 8175 ChimanSalimi@stu.usc.ac The University of science and Culture scientific Chiman Salimi
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Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1461968151 009844238173 chimansalimi@stu.usc.ac The University of Science and Culture Iran (Islamic Republic of) The presence of compatibility problems in couples based on interviews and scores less than 109 in the Spanier Marital Compatibility Questionnaire (extremely severe incompatibilities that the couple is in the process of legal divorce will not be included in). Diploma and higher education level Age range between 20 and 45 At least 1 and at most 7 years of living together Having enough time to participate in meetings 20 years 45 years Both suffering from severe psychiatric disorders (according to the initial interview) currently receiving other psychological or psychiatric treatment (due to interference with treatment outcomes) abusing drugs, alcohol and gambling (currently or in the last three months) experiencing another relationship at the same time (current experience of betrayal) severe domestic violence (currently) Behavior Behavior Intervention group: Participants in the intervention group: attended eleven 90-minute sessions of IBCT. An overview of the IBCT-based intervention: 1.Greeting (the therapist and couples identified themselves); the principles of the intervention sessions were explained; the eligibility of couples for entering the intervention was reassessed; the current problems and development history of couples were reviewed; the relationship strengths were explained through behavioral examples; the intervention goals were set; the perspectives of couples therapy were outlined. 2.Couples participated in individual sessions; couples were briefed on the principles of confidentiality; couples were asked to go beyond the current problems based on the initial assessment and interviews; violence-related issues were addressed; couples were asked to express their commitment to the intervention; extramarital affairs were discussed; the history of their relationship was reviewed; the family conflict pattern and its origin were explained; emotional sensitivities and external tension were discussed. 3.Previous sessions were reviewed; previous content was summarized; the therapist provided feedback to couples; couples were encouraged to engage in the formulation of their problems; problematic areas were identified; the strengths of the spousal relationships were identified; the therapist provided his/her formulation and compared it with that of couples. 4.Previous sessions were reviewed, communication patterns were discussed; couples were asked to create a safe environment for each other to express their discomforts and frustrations; couples were trained in interventions to stop; limit or redirect problematic patterns of communication; spouses were assigned tasks based on a mutual alliance. 5.Previous sessions were reviewed; couples were trained in talking about problems without blaming; couples were trained in emotion-based interventions (empathic connection and united neutrality); communication patterns leading to marriage failure were discussed; spouses were asked to engage in a situation of persistent conflict; problems of couples were reformulated case by case based on the main themes identified in the feedback session. 6.Previous sessions were reviewed; previous content was summarized; couples were encouraged to use acceptance-based techniques to somewhat distance themselves from their problems emotionally; couples were asked to reduce their sensitivity to negative behaviors because some negative behaviors might produce positive results. 7.Couples’ completed assignments were reviewed; couples were trained in interventions for increasing tolerance such as identifying negative behaviors and pretending to negative behaviors at home, and then the spouses’ feedback was analyzed; couples were asked to increase their tolerance through self-monitoring and listing self-care practices. 8.Previous sessions were reviewed; previous content was summarized; spousal needs were identified; couples were motivated to choose activities that would suit their needs; spouses were encouraged to respect each other’s independence and autonomy. 9.Previous sessions were reviewed, couples were trained in change-based interventions such as practicing communication patterns and skills in the intervention sessions, identifying the behaviors that spouses could show to each other to improve relationship satisfaction, behavioral exchange, and recognition of positive behaviors in a retrospective manner. 10.Couples were trained in holding conversations without destructive methods, speaking and listening skills, constructive conversation for solving problems, problem diagnosis skills, and problem-solving skills. 11.Previous content was summarized and concluded; couples were provided with necessary support and assistance to cope with stressors; the intervention achievements and couples' decisions about the future were discussed; the follow-up session was planned and scheduled. Control group: whereas those in the control group received no interventions in this period. Marital adjustment. Timepoint: 11 weeks. Method of measurement: depth interview, Spanier Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Communication patterns. Timepoint: One week before the start of treatment and one week after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: communication pattern questionnaire. The University of Science and Culture Approved 2022-09-03 Royan Institute, research ethics committee No. 12, Royan Alley., Hafez St., Banihashem St., Qasem Soleimani Expressway (Resalat Ave)., Tehran, Iran Tehran Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of)