Effectiveness of Group Reality Therapy in Rumination and Self-Esteem of Women with Experience of Betrayal from Their Husbands

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1 Master (M.A), Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Education and Consultation, Roodehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roodehen, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Education and Consultation, Roodehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roodehen, Iran

Abstract

Background: Betrayal in marriage is a moving issue for couples and families.
Objectives: The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of group reality therapy in rumination and self-esteem of women with the experience of betrayal from their husbands.

Methods: Research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test post-test design. The statistical population of the research consisted of women who had visited consultation centers in Tehran and had requested for consultation services. Using a convenience non-random sampling method, 30 individuals were selected and divided into two groups: experimental group (15 individuals) and control group (15 individuals). Data collection was done based on the rumination questionnaire designed by Nolan Hoksma as well as Maro and Rozenberg’s self-esteem questionnaire.

Results: Findings showed the average of rumination in women with the experience of betrayal from their husbands has changed,leading to a decrease in rumination. Moreover, teaching reality therapy helps increase in women’s self-esteem (P < 0.05).

Conclusion: Basedonthe findings of this research, it can be concluded thatgroupreality therapy has a positive effectonrumination and self-esteem in women with the experience of betrayal.

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Razavi International Journal of Medicine
Volume 6, Issue 1
January 2018
Pages 36-41

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