The effect of training solution-focused couples therapy on dimensions of marital intimacy

Objective: to determine the effect of training solution-focused couples therapy on dimensions of marital intimacy in isfahan, iran. methodology: this experimental study was conducted on a control and a case group using a pretest and a post-test. the case group and the control group both consisted of seven couples who were selected through convenience random sampling. the measurement instruments included a 32-item questionnaire with 8 dimensions on marital intimacy and a 44-item questionnaire with three dimensions on marital commitment. the data were analyzed using ancova (analysis of covariance) method. in this respect, the pretest and the post-test were conducted on both the case and the control groups; however, the independent variable (the solution-focused therapy) was only performed on the case group. results: the results showed that training the solution-focused couples therapy affected the emotional intimacy, intellectual intimacy, physical intimacy, psychological intimacy, relationship intimacy, and sexual intimacy. conclusion: it is concluded that solution-focused therapy which leads to a positive attitude toward life can be applied for couples who suffer from marital conflicts and cannot achieve intimacy in their marriage.