Effectiveness of Marital Conflict Management Training on Strengthening Conflict Avoider Style of Marriage among Couples with Marital Conflicts: Examining the Moderation of Couples' Sexual Dissatisfaction and Controlling the Marriage Elapsed Time

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Authors

1 Department of Psychology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Alborz, Iran

2 Department of Psychology, Mysore University, India

3 Department of Psychology, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran

4 Department of Counseling, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

5 Department of Psychology, Qods Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background: Marriage requires a lasting commitment between a man and a woman, and it is crucial for both spouses to be content and happy in their relationship. This research examines how training in managing marital conflicts can improve conflict-avoidance in marriages with conflicts.
 
Methods: The current research is a randomized clinical trial design, including pre-test, post-test and follow-up stages, and control and experimental groups. The statistical population included couples experiencing marital conflicts who referred to counseling in Tehran during the summer and fall of 2013. The sample consisted of 60 people who were selected by purposive sampling. Training sessions were held for 90 minutes in six sessions. Once a week, the evaluation tools used included Marital Conflicts Questionnaire (MCQ), Sexual Satisfaction Index (ISS) and Conflict Avoidance Marital Style Scale (CASMS-29). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27 software, including multivariate analysis of variance tests.
 
Results: According to the study's findings, the p-value for the analysis of between-subjects’ effects in the conflict avoider style of marriage variable was significant for the group (P<0.001). Furthermore, significant interaction effects were observed between time and sexual satisfaction (P=0.009) in the study.
 
Conclusion: The findings of the present study support the effectiveness of marital conflict management training in increasing the conflict-avoider style of marriage, and the use of this training is recommended to improve the relationships of couples with marital conflicts.

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Acknowledgments: The author extends thanks to everyone who participated in the study.   The content of this article is derived from the author's research under the Ethics Code: IR. IAU. QODS. REC1403.211.  

 

Availability of data and materials: Upon request, the corresponding author can provide access to the information during the submission process or after the article has been published.  

 

Conflicts of interests: There is no conflict of interest.

 

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Ethics approval and consent to participate: The content of this article is derived from the author's research under the Ethics Code: IR. IAU. QODS. REC1403.211.The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.

 

Financial disclosure: This study did not receive any financial support. 

 

Author contributions: N. A.: Contributed to the conception of the work, revising the draft, approving the final version of the manuscript, and agreeing on all aspects of the work; H. O. and S.N.: Contributed to the data analysis and interpretation, critical revision, and approval of the final version of the manuscript; N. A. ; F. J. and Z. S.: Contributed to acquiring data, drafting the manuscript, and approving the final version; H. O. ; S. N and . S.: Contributed to the conception and design of the study, critical revision, and approval of the manuscript's final version; N. A.;F. J.: Contributed to the conception and design of the study, data interpretation, drafting of the manuscript and critical revision, and approval of final version.

 

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Razavi International Journal of Medicine
Volume 13, Issue 1
special issue; Psychology in Health
March 2025
Pages 163-175

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