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The Impact of Enriching Relationships on the Quality of Life and Mental Health of Couples Seeking Divorce in Judicial Centers
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Hadi Tabatabayi1   , Eshrat Karimi afshar *2 , Mitra Kamyabi3 |
1- Department of Psychology, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran
2- Department of Psychology, Sirjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sirjan, Iran
3- Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran |
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Abstract: (720 Views) |
Introduction: Enhancing marital relations is the aim of numerous educational and therapeutic interventions for couples. By raising awareness, couples can improve their quality of life and mental health.
Objective: The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of relationship enrichment on the quality of life and mental health of couples facing divorce in Kerman.
Materials and Methods: The study employed a semi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test measures, including a control group. The statistical population comprised couples seeking psychological services at Kerman city’s counseling centers, who were referred to judicial centers for divorce in 2022. A total of 30 participants (15 in the experimental group and 15 in the control group) were selected through availability sampling. Data collection utilized quality of life and Goldberg mental health questionnaires, alongside an educational intervention. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and covariance analysis with SPSS version 24, considering a p-value of less than 0.05 as significant.
Results: In the test group, the mean and standard deviation of mental health scores were 36.62±6.98 in the pre-test and 52.25±7.36 in the post-test. Similarly, the mean and standard deviation of quality of life scores in the test group were 38.5±5.55 in the pre-test and 43.25±7.23 in the post-test (P<0.01). The results of the covariance analysis indicated that relationship enrichment positively affected both the mental health and
quality of life of couples facing divorce (P< 0.01).
Conclusion: The findings of this research indicate that relationship enrichment training is an effective intervention for enhancing both the quality of life and mental health of couples facing divorce.
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| Keywords: Couples, Divorce, Enrichment of Relationships, Mental health, Quality of Life |
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Received: 2023/07/19 | Revised: 2024/01/23 | Accepted: 2024/02/6 | Published: 2024/06/30
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