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Sayad shirazi M, Nouri N. Analyzing the Gaps in Pre-marital Counseling from the Perspective of Experts. QJCR 2025; 24 (93) : 4
URL: http://irancounseling.ir/journal/article-1-2188-en.html
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. (Corresponding Author). Ph. D General Psychology، Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Women Research Center, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran. ma.sayad@alzahra.ac.ir
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Aim: Marriage, as a key social institution, is increasingly confronted by the challenges of modern life, underscoring the importance of premarital counseling. This study seeks to examine existing gaps in premarital counseling from the perspectives of experts, identify its shortcomings, and propose strategies to enhance the quality and effectiveness of these services. Methods: This qualitative, exploratory research utilized thematic analysis. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 participants (10 women and 5 men) and continued until theoretical saturation was reached. Thematic analysis was applied to interpret the data. Results: Following the analysis, meaningful statements were categorized into 120 basic themes, 5 organizing themes, and 16 overarching themes. The five organizing themes included: (1) essential components of premarital counseling, (2) enabling contexts for its development, (3) current challenges and deficiencies, (4) necessary strategies and interventions, and (5) the outcomes of premarital counseling. Conclusion: The findings suggest that enhancing the effectiveness of premarital counseling in Iran requires adapting validated international models to local cultural contexts, standardizing counseling services, engaging systemic institutions, leveraging purposeful technology, and addressing cultural and structural barriers. These improvements can help reduce divorce rates and foster more stable and healthy marital relationships in society.
Article number: 4
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Family Counseling
Received: 2025/03/15 | Accepted: 2025/05/21 | Published: 2025/07/19
Received: 2025/03/15 | Accepted: 2025/05/21 | Published: 2025/07/19
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