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Volume 13, Issue 51 (10-2014)
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The aim of this study was to investigating the effectiveness of communication skills training on self-differentiation among referring couples coming to registered offices in Masjed Soleiman city to get married. In this study, four couples (eight men and women) were selected using voluntary-purposive sampling method. The research design was single-case experimental of multiple baseline type. In ten sessions, couples were trained communication skills, and completed the Self-differentiation Questionnaire after training stages. The data were analysed by visual drawing method, Reliable Change Index (RCI), and recovery rate formula. The findings showed that communication skills training led to increase of self-differentiation (26.43%) in general, 27.37% in the first, 20% in second, 28.18% in third, and 30.23% in fourth couples. These were maintained percentages in follow-up stage. The Reliable change indices showed a meaningful change and increases in self-differentiation in during training and follow-up stages. The training led to relative increasing of couple's differentiation, and separated feeling of logic.
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Volume 14, Issue 53 (4-2015)
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Seyyedeh Faeze Sajjadi - Rasool Rowshan The purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of communication skills on improving the perspective on love and marital disenchantment. The current research was semi-experiential and involved pretest and posttest with control group. The target population included all female marriage students at Mashad Medical University who were present at campus dormitory at the beginning of summer 2014. Forty individuals were selected through purposeful sampling. Selected individuals participated in ten 90-minute (twice weekly) supervised training. Research tools included Paynz Marital Disenchantment and Hendrik and Hendrik attitutes towards love. Data from single-variable and multi-variable covariance analysis were analyzed. Results showed a meaningful difference between the behavior of the two groups (p<0.0001). Additionally, communication skills seemed to improve perspective towards love and marital disenchantment.
Massoumeh Jalili, Zahra Eftekhar Saadi, Reza Pasha, Parviz Askary, Fariba Hafezi,
Volume 21, Issue 81 (5-2022)
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Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Imago-Therapy and Transactional Analysis in improving communication skills, conflict resolution, and rejection sensitivity of couples referred to Masjed Soleiman counseling centers. Methods: The method of this experimental study was pre-test and post-test, with follow-up, on an experimental and control groups. The statistical population of this study included all couples who referred to Masjed Soleiman counseling centers in 2019. Four counseling centers were selected randomly from the statistical population, and then 20 couples (40 persons) were randomly assigned into two experimental groups (10 couples for each group). Experimental groups were trained for ten 1.5 hour sessions. To collect the data, Quinn Dam Communication Skills Questionnaire, Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire (RSQ), and Marital Conflict Questionnaire (MCQ) were used. Multivariate repeated measures analysis of variance was used to analyze the data. Findings: The results of the analysis showed that Transactional Analysis was more effective on the variables of communication skills, conflict resolution and rejection sensitivity than imago-therapy (P<0.05). Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, it can be said that imago-therapy and transactional analysis effective on communication skills, conflict resolution, and rejection sensitivity of couples, but transactional analysis was more effective than imago-therapy.
Mrs Arefeh Kiani, Mr Esmaeil Sadri Damirchi, Mr Ali Sheikholeslamy,
Volume 25, Issue 98 (9-2026)
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Aim: This research aimed to investigate the mediating role of communication skills in the relationship between phubbing and romantic relationships among couples in the city of Neka.
Method: The research method was descriptive, correlational, with a structural equation modeling approach. The statistical population included all couples in the city of Neka, of whom 150 couples were selected as the sample using convenience sampling. To collect the research data, the Communication Skills Questionnaire by Barton (1998), the Phubbing Questionnaire by Chotpitayasoontorn and Douglas (2018), and the Romantic Relationships Questionnaire by Attree et al. (1998) were used. SPSS software was used for data analysis, and SmartPLS software was used to examine the model fit.
Findings: The results of the data analysis showed that the conceptual model of the research has a good and desirable fit. Phubbing has a significant negative effect on romantic relationships, phubbing has a significant negative effect on communication skills, and communication skills have a significant positive effect on romantic relationships. Furthermore, communication skills mediate the relationship between phubbing and romantic relationships.
Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that communication skills and phubbing are effective factors in couples’ relationships, and it is necessary for family researchers to pay serious attention to these two variables.
Zahra Amanollahi,
Volume 25, Issue 98 (9-2026)
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The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of communication skills training based on the Share-Giving approach on problem‑solving skills and family intimacy. This research was applied in purpose and employed a quasi‑experimental design with a pretest–posttest and control group. The statistical population consisted of married employees in Tehran, and the sample included 40 employees of Tehran Water Organization who were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups (20 participants in each group). Research instruments included the Family Intimacy Questionnaire developed by Walker and Thompson (1983), the Problem‑Solving Inventory by Heppner and Petersen (1982), and the Share‑Giving Lifestyle Questionnaire developed by Esmaeili et al. (2023). The experimental group received a ten‑session training program on communication skills based on the Share‑Giving approach, while the control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) in SPSS‑27. The results indicated that, after controlling for pretest scores, Share‑Giving‑based communication skills training led to a significant improvement in problem‑solving skills and family intimacy in the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0.001). The obtained effect size also demonstrated a strong impact of the intervention. Overall, the findings suggest that the Share‑Giving approach—beyond teaching surface‑level communication techniques—enhances problem‑solving and intimacy by redefining individuals’ roles in relationships and strengthening responsibility and agency. It is recommended that this approach be incorporated into family education and counseling programs, and be considered by policymakers and professionals in the field of family health.
