Pahlevani A, Amirkhani J. The effectiveness of reality therapy on coping strategies and mental rumination of couples. JNIP 2022; 12 (16) :1-13
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M.Sc., Family Counseling, Islamic Azad University, West Tehran Branch
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Background & Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of reality therapy on coping strategies and rumination of couples.
Materials & Methods: The research design was quasi-experimental and included a pre-test and post-test that was performed in both experimental and control groups. The statistical population of this study included all couples who referred to the counseling office of neighborhoods in districts 2 and 9 of Tehran. Among the eligible individuals, 30 people were selected as the sample using the available sampling method and randomly divided into two The control and experimental groups were assigned and then the experimental group received 10 sessions of 90 minutes. The data collection tool in the present study was Yousefi Ruminant Questionnaire (2005) and Billings and Moss (1981) coping strategies questionnaire. The research method was pre-test-post-test with a control group. The statistical method of data analysis was analysis of covariance.
Results: The results showed that reality therapy reduces rumination and improves coping strategies in couples (p <0.005).
Discussion and Conclusion: As a result, according to the obtained results, counselors and psychologists can use reality therapy to improve coping strategies and reduce rumination.
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Special Received: 2022/06/1 | Accepted: 2022/05/31 | Published: 2022/05/31