Comparison of the Effectiveness of Imago Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy on Sexual Satisfaction and Self-Perception in Working Couples
Keywords:
Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy, Employed Couples, Imago Therapy, Sexual Satisfaction, Self-PerceptionAbstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Imago Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy on sexual satisfaction and self-perception in employed couples.
Methodology: This experimental study used a pre-test, post-test design with control and follow-up groups. The statistical population consisted of all employed teachers in Tuyserkan, Hamadan Province, in 2021-2022. A total of 40 individuals were randomly selected and assigned to four groups (two experimental and two control groups). The experimental groups underwent 10 sessions of Imago Therapy and 10 sessions of Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy, with each session lasting 90 minutes. Data were collected using Larson’s Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (1998) and Beck’s Self-Perception Questionnaire (1978). The data were analyzed using multivariate repeated measures analysis of variance.
Findings: The results indicated that both Imago Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy had a significant effect on sexual satisfaction and self-perception in employed couples (p < 0.05). However, Imago Therapy was more effective in improving sexual satisfaction, while Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy showed better results in enhancing self-perception.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that both Imago Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy can be effective interventions for improving sexual satisfaction and self-perception in employed couples. However, the choice of therapy should be based on the specific needs of each couple.
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