Effectiveness of Group Training on Conflict Resolution for Marital Burnout and Adjustment Among Married Women Facing Conflict in Shiraz

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Msc, Departeman of psychology, sirjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sirjan, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor of Psychology Education, Departmen of psychology, Shiraz branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.

10.22098/jpc.2025.16790.1300

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of group conflict-solving skills training on marital burnout and adjustment among married women experiencing conflict in Shiraz.



Method: This semi-experimental study utilized a pre-test design with a control group. Thirty people from counseling centers in Shiraz 2021-2022, participated in this study with a convenience sampling method and allocated in two group (15 in each group) by simple random allocation. The treatment group received ten sessions of 90 minutes twice a week (5 weeks) therapy, while the control group had no intervention. Marital Burnout Questionnaire (MBQ; Pines, 1996) and Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS; Spanier, 1976) were used to measure pretest and post test scores. Data were analyzed with SPSS v24 using Multivariate analysis of covariance.



Results: The lower mean scores in the post-test for the intervention group indicate that group training in conflict resolution skills effectively decreased marital burnout among married women in Shiraz (P<0.01). Furthermore, the higher mean scores for this group also suggest an improvement in marital adjustment (P< 0.01).



Conclusion: The current study indicates that conflict resolution skills training effectively enhances marital adjustment and reduces burnout. Therefore, it is recommended that similar training be offered at counseling centers, schools, and welfare organizations to support these women.

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