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Mousavi Ara S A, Molazadeh A, Heydari H. (2026). The Effectiveness of Integrated Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Intimacy and the Forgiveness Process in Couples Involved in Extramarital Relationships. IEEPJ. 8(1),
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1- Ph.D Student of Counseling, Department of psychology, Khomein Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khomein, Iran , akmousavi.ara@gmail.com
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Ashtian Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ashtian, Iran
3- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Ashtian Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khomein, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Ashtian Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ashtian, Iran
3- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Ashtian Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khomein, Iran
Abstract: (53 Views)
Objective: The aim of the present study is to examine the effectiveness of an integrative couple’s therapy based on schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on intimacy and the forgiveness process among couples involved in extramarital relationships.
Methods: The present research is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest, posttest, and follow-up design including a control group. In terms of purpose, it is applied research; in terms of method, it is quasi-experimental; and in terms of type, it is considered a repeated-measures study with a control group. The statistical population consisted of all women applying for divorce who referred to counseling and social work centers in District 11 of Tehran in 2025. From this population, 60 participants were selected through purposive sampling from a population of 100 individuals and were randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group and a control group (30 participants in each group). Then, the couples completed two standardized questionnaires: the Rye Forgiveness Scale (1988) and the Walker and Thompson Intimacy Scale (IS). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, and the statistical indices of mean and standard deviation were used at the pretest and posttest stages.
Results: The results indicated that the integrative couples therapy based on schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy improved intimacy and forgiveness in couples involved in extramarital relationships (p < 0.01).
Conclusions: By modifying maladaptive schemas and strengthening acceptance and commitment, this intervention showed lasting effects and is recommended as an effective approach for improving marital relationships.
Methods: The present research is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest, posttest, and follow-up design including a control group. In terms of purpose, it is applied research; in terms of method, it is quasi-experimental; and in terms of type, it is considered a repeated-measures study with a control group. The statistical population consisted of all women applying for divorce who referred to counseling and social work centers in District 11 of Tehran in 2025. From this population, 60 participants were selected through purposive sampling from a population of 100 individuals and were randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group and a control group (30 participants in each group). Then, the couples completed two standardized questionnaires: the Rye Forgiveness Scale (1988) and the Walker and Thompson Intimacy Scale (IS). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, and the statistical indices of mean and standard deviation were used at the pretest and posttest stages.
Results: The results indicated that the integrative couples therapy based on schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy improved intimacy and forgiveness in couples involved in extramarital relationships (p < 0.01).
Conclusions: By modifying maladaptive schemas and strengthening acceptance and commitment, this intervention showed lasting effects and is recommended as an effective approach for improving marital relationships.
Keywords: Couples therapy, Schema therapy, Acceptance and commitment, Forgiveness, Couples’ intimacy
Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Evolutionary Psychology
Received: 2025/07/22 | Accepted: 2025/10/18 | Published: 2026/03/1
Received: 2025/07/22 | Accepted: 2025/10/18 | Published: 2026/03/1
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