Helia Behrouznia, Dr. Keyvan Salehi, Dr. Yaser Madani, Dr. Somayeh Shahmoradi,
Volume 24, Issue 93 (3-2025)
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Aim: Single-session therapy is a method designed to address the client's issues in the shortest possible time and emphasizes efficiency and maximum use of time. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of single-session therapy on marital intimacy.
Method: This research employed a mixed-methods explanatory design. The statistical population included all couples who visited to the Behzist Clinic in Tehran in 2023 with marital problems with marital problems. A total of 30 couples were selected through convenience sampling and assigned to experimental and control groups. In the quantitative phase, the effect of this intervention was assessed using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group, and using and the Walker and Thompson Marital Intimacy Scale (1983). In the qualitative phase, data from semi-structured interviews were collected with the same participants from the experimental group and analyzed by descriptive phenomenology method following the Colaizzi method.
Findings: The quantitative results indicated that single-session therapy significantly improves marital intimacy (P ≤ 0.05). The qualitative findings also revealed improvements in marital intimacy, aligning with the subscales and questions of the Marital Intimacy Scale and supporting the quantitative results.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that single-session therapy can be used as a practical, short-term, and effective approach to improve marital intimacy, and its results can be useful for therapists and future researchers and encourage couples to use this method to enhance intimacy in their marital life.
Elahe Pakseresht, Dr Kosar Dehdast,
Volume 24, Issue 93 (3-2025)
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Aim: Due to the necessity of explaining the criteria for choosing a spouse, taking into account the needs of Iranian society, this research has focused on studying the lived experiences of young girls regarding the criteria for choosing a spouse based on the approach of Sahmgozari model based on Islamic ontology. Method: The research method is based on phenomenology. In the sampling process, interviews were conducted with 16 married young girls who had the indicators of Sahmgozari lifestyle such as feelings of tranquility and growth, agency, formative relationships, etc. in their lives. Targeted semi-structured interviews were conducted. Interviews continued until theoretical saturation and coding was done. Findings: Three main criteria for choosing a spouse, before marriage, to achieve the "desired self as a Sahmgozar in marital life after marriage" were obtained. The first criteria were "development-oriented and tranquility-inducing attitudes in spouses", the second criterion was "awareness and preparedness regarding similarity-inducing and difference-inducing criteria", and the third criterion was "awareness of paths of personal growth and maturity". Conclusion: Criteria for choosing a spouse based on the model of Sahmgozari can expand the girls' intellectual horizon regarding marriage and help them make a rational choice of spouse.
Mr Sadegh Kasir, Dr Abbas Amanelahi, Dr Gholamreza Rajabi, Dr Zabihollah Abbaspoor,
Volume 24, Issue 93 (3-2025)
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Aim: Although infertility is not classified as a life-threatening condition, But it is a crisis in life that has consequences in psychological, family, social and cultural fields. Therefore, the current research was conducted with the aim of investigating and explaining the consequences of infertility on male spouses of infertile couples with an emphasis on sexual function.
Methods: The current research was conducted qualitatively and with the grounded theory method. Therefore, a semi-structured interview was conducted with 14 male spouses of infertile couples who sought treatment for their infertility during the year 1402 with the Purposive sampling method, and its findings were analyzed with the method of Strauss and Corbin (1999) and three methds of open coding, axial and was selectively analyzed.
Findings:The findings showed that infertility has a negative effect on the sexual function of male spouses of infertile couples and this negative effect brings different individual and couple consequences for these people. The marital effects of infertility on male spouses of infertile couples included sufferings and emotional-relational difficulties affected by childless life and helplessness in managing marital sexual conflicts. Also, individual results included sexual difficulties and problems that affected by childless life and sadness caused by sexual dissatisfaction.
Conclusion: The findings of the present study can be used as a suggestions for referring infertile people or couples to sexual health and sexual relations specialists. These findings should be taken into consideration by sex professionals to provide sex-related information to infertile individuals or couples.
Dr Maryam Sayad Shirazi, Mr Naemeh Nouri,
Volume 24, Issue 93 (3-2025)
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Objective: Marriage, as a fundamental social institution, faces significant challenges in the modern era, underscoring the critical importance of premarital counseling. This study aims to identify the existing gaps in premarital counseling from the perspective of experts, offering insights into its weaknesses and proposing actionable strategies to enhance the quality and effectiveness of these services.
Method: Utilizing a qualitative research design with a thematic analysis approach, this study explored the perspectives and experiences of experts regarding the shortcomings of premarital counseling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 participants (10 women and 5 men), continuing until theoretical saturation was achieved.
Findings: The analysis of the data revealed meaningful statements that were categorized into basic, organizing, and global themes. Five organizing themes emerged, encompassing the essential requirements of premarital counseling, conducive contexts for its improvement, existing challenges and gaps, necessary strategies, and the outcomes of premarital counseling, all structured within three overarching global themes.
Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that premarital counseling plays a vital role in reducing marital conflicts and enhancing marital satisfaction. However, it is confronted with challenges such as a shortage of specialized counselors and insufficient educational programs. To improve the quality of these services, it is imperative to develop comprehensive educational programs, increase public awareness, and implement standardized assessment tools.
