Showing 4 results for Marital Relationships
Nafise Soufy, Yaser Madani, Somaye Shaahmoradi,
Volume 20, Issue 78 (8-2021)
Abstract
Aim: The present study was conducted to study the lived experiences of graduate students in the field of counseling and to examine the influence of their education process on their views on marriage and marital relationships. Methods: The method of this research was qualitative and phenomenological in type. Participants in this study were 16 graduate students, selected through purposeful sampling. Data collection was done through semi-structured interviews. Findings: In the dimension of positive experiences, 4 main themes were obtained that included raising awareness, growing awareness of personal abilities, improving interpersonal communication skills, and experiences around marriage. Finally, the following themes of the main categories are understood: self-awareness, increasing awareness of other people's personality traits, growing self-confidence, feeling beneficial, improvement of family and social relationships, achieving a systemic view in the family, increasing empathy, control emotions, changes in attitudes toward premarital acquaintance and emphasis on premarital counseling, new attitudes about marriage, importance of awareness about premarital counseling, and changes in gender stereotypes (in male participants). In the dimension of negative experiences, the main themes included experiences related to the phenomenon of marriage and negative effects on relationships. The following themes were extracted: decreased emotional excitement about the partner, increased sensitivity and obsession in relationships, change in attitudes toward men (on the part of female participants), creating a sense misunderstanding in family and social relationships due to differences in the level of knowledge, and existence of some level of irrational expectations from graduates in this field. Conclusion: According to the findings, the lived experience of participants showed that studying counseling can influence the personal life and perspective about marriage and marital relationships from different aspects.
Zahra Ahmadiardakani, Hassan Zareimahmodabadi, Ahmad Kalatesadati,
Volume 20, Issue 80 (3-2022)
Abstract
Aim: The goal of this study was to qualitatively analyze the factors underlying extramarital relationships in women with extramarital relationships. Methods: The goal of the present study is applied, and in terms of the methodology is a qualitative research. The target population are women referring to counseling centers in city of Yazd witha history of marital infidelity, from which 15 people were selected as a sample through convenient sampling and a semi-structured interview was used. Decoding was performed using thematic analysis method. Findings: The results showed that the underlying factors of extramarital relationships can be identified in three dimensions. In the dimension of family and culture, two main themes were obtained, which included family and parenting style and gender-cultural schemas. Also, in the dimension of interpersonal issues, three main themes including self-esteem, feelings of inferiority and cohesion of personality and behavior were obtained.In the dimension of interpersonal issues, the main themes included relationship challenges and outward looks criteria. Conclusion: Extramarital relationships from the perspective of women are influenced by cultural, educational, and early years’ schemas experiences. Results also showed that extramarital relationships is a multidimentional construct that cannot be only related to psychological factors. So, for knowing the the underlying factors attention must also be given to cultural diversity in Iran.
Sajjad Sheykh, Abolghasem Khosh Konesh, Taghi Ebrahim Poor, Mojgan Pourdel,
Volume 21, Issue 81 (5-2022)
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Aim: The aim of this study was to compare attitudes and tendencies towards premarital relationships and irrational beliefs with self-restraint in male and female students. Methods: The research method was descriptive causal-comparative. The statistical population consisted of all students of Shahid Beheshti University in 2015-2016, from which 365 people (170 boys and 195 girls) were selected as a sample by stratified random sampling method. Tools for data collection included the following questionnaires: Irrational Beliefs (Jones, 1980), Premarital Relationship (Cordlow, 2001), and the Self-Determent Questionnaire (Weinberger and Schwartz, 1990). Results: Data analysis by independent t-test showed that there is a significant difference between attitudes and tendencies towards premarital relationship, irrational beliefs and self-restraint in male and female students (P<0.01). Conclusion: The results showed that gender is a factor influencing attitudes and tendencies towards premarital relationships, irrational beliefs and self-restraint. As such, males had greater attitudes and tendencies toward premarital relationships, and lower irrational and slef-restrait, compared with female students.
Dr Maryam Sayad Shirazi, Mr Naemeh Nouri,
Volume 24, Issue 93 (3-2025)
Abstract
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.
