Family Psychology
Atefeh Zaker Esfahani; Mokhtar Arefi; Keivan Kakabaraee; Azita Chehri
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Emotional divorce is a kind of separation, couples live together under the same roof but do not have love and tolerate each other. This research was conducted with the aim of modeling emotional divorce based on metacognitive beliefs in divorce applicants with the mediation of emotional processing and ...
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Emotional divorce is a kind of separation, couples live together under the same roof but do not have love and tolerate each other. This research was conducted with the aim of modeling emotional divorce based on metacognitive beliefs in divorce applicants with the mediation of emotional processing and ineffective communication beliefs. The research method of this study is descriptive-correlation type; The statistical population of the research included all women and men applying for divorce who referred to clinics and family counseling centers in Isfahan city in 2021. In order to determine the sample size, based on Klein's (2010) point of view, in structural models, the sample size is at least 200 people and 226 men and women who referred were selected using available sampling method, and responded to the metacognitive beliefs questionnaires of Wells (1997) Gutman's emotional divorce (2008) Bakker et al.'s emotional processing (2010) Idelson and Epstein's dysfunctional communication beliefs(1981), and path analysis was used in the analyzed structural equations. The results showed that direct paths of metacognitive beliefs and relational beliefs to emotional divorce are 0.22 and 0.21, respectively, which is significant at the 0.01 level (P<0.01), while the direct path of processing Emotion is not significant to emotional divorce (P>0.05). Also, the direct paths of metacognitive beliefs to emotional processing and communication beliefs are equal to 0.61 and 0.53, respectively, and are significant at the 0.01 level (P<0.01). The total coefficient of the path of metacognitive beliefs to emotional divorce is equal to 0.34, of which 0.10 is the contribution of the indirect coefficient and is significant at the 0.05 level (P<0.05). The results of direct paths showed that metacognitive beliefs and relational beliefs are significant to emotional divorce (P<0.01), while the direct path of emotional processing to emotional divorce is not significant (P>0.05). Also, the indirect paths showed that marital communication beliefs and emotional processing could play a mediating role in the relationship between metacognitive beliefs and emotional divorce. The fit indices of the assumed model are at the optimal and good level, which indicates the good fit of the model. The normalized chi-square value (CMIN/DF) is equal to 3.44 and since it is less than 5, it indicates the desirability of the proposed model. In this way, the proposed model fits with the desired model and ineffective communication and emotional processing beliefs have been able to play a mediating role in the relationship between metacognitive beliefs and emotional divorce. It can be concluded that metacognitive beliefs can predict the emotional divorce of divorce applicants through marital communication beliefs and emotional processing.
Family Psychology
Mahbobeh Abbasi Ghomi; Hasan Heydari; Mojtaba Mahamodi
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The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of emotion-oriented schema therapy and combined behavioral therapy on sexual self-esteem, quality of marital relationship, communication patterns and emotional narcissism in conflicting couples referred to counseling centers in Qom. The family is ...
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The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of emotion-oriented schema therapy and combined behavioral therapy on sexual self-esteem, quality of marital relationship, communication patterns and emotional narcissism in conflicting couples referred to counseling centers in Qom. The family is the main core of every society and the center of maintaining people's health and mental health, and it is not the only place to meet the emotional, material, developmental and spiritual needs of its members, but the origin of human emotions and the center of the most intimate relationships and interactions. It is also interpersonal. The concept of family and the value of this social institution is considered as the basic work for every government and society, and every society, according to its values, first goes to the family to help its society from within. For this reason, the family is one of the first institutions that must change in society. Therefore, the foundation of the family is formed based on the marriage contract between the husband and wife so that they can experience a peaceful and happy life together, but unfortunately, abundant evidence indicates that couples in today's society Establishing and maintaining intimate and friendly relationships have severe and difficult problems. One of the common problems in couples' relationships that has attracted the attention of therapists is couples' conflicts. Conflict in relationships occurs when a person's behavior does not match the other person's expectations. All over the world, there is an increasing concern about increasing the level of marital conflict and its serious effect on the functioning and stability of the family. MethodSemi-experimental research method with pretest design - Post-test with two experimental groups and a control group and the statistical population, including all women with marital conflicts referred to counseling centers in Qom province in 2021. From this population, 21 couples were selected by sampling method and randomly divided into three groups: emotion-oriented schema therapy (7 couples), integrated behavior (7 couples) and control (7 couples). Both experimental groups received ten 60-minute training sessions. Subjects were examined before the intervention, at the end of the intervention, and at the follow-up stage for three months using the Toronto Alexithymia Questionnaire (1986), Schwartz (1996) Sexual Self-Esteem Questionnaire, the quality of subsequent marital relationships, et al. (1995), and Christ's age and relationship patterns. Salavi (1984) Assessing Assistance. The data were analyzed with the help of SPSS software and multivariate covariance analysis method. ResultsThe findings showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in sexual self-esteem, marital relationship quality, constructive communication patterns, and emotional ataxia in the post-test phase. The results showed that emotional schema therapy increased the results of three variables: self-esteem, quality of marital relationship, and mutual constructive communication, and decreased the three variables of withdrawal expectation, mutual communication, and emotional dyslexia. Emotional-centered couple therapy is effective on emotional apathy, relationship quality, sexual self-esteem, and communication patterns among conflicting couples. In explaining the above results, it can be said: the goal of couple therapy based on schema-emotional therapy is to change emotional patterns that are linked to communication problems.DiscussionTherefore, according to the research, it can be concluded that emotion-oriented schema therapy can increase sexual self-esteem, the quality of relationships and communication patterns, and reduce Alexithymia. In the model of emotional schemas, people differ from each other in terms of the interpretation and evaluations they make of their emotional experience, and they may try to deal with their emotions with different strategies such as experiential avoidance, ineffective cognitive strategies, social support, or other strategies. to deal with, which causes mental disorders and on the one hand, the formation of high conflicts between couples, but during the process of treatment with various techniques, including cognitive reconstruction, couples with problems are changed or adjusted, and this model is based on this principle. It is established that emotional disorders are caused by beliefs, interpretations and strategies used to deal with emotions. Therefore, interventions related to emotional schemas can be effective on marital satisfaction and marital problems, and subsequently reduce conflicts in couples.
Family Psychology
Sahar Dehghani; Marieh Dehghan Manshadi; Najmeh Sedrpoushan; Ali Nazari
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The purpose of the present study was to develop and validate a native counseling package before remarriage for divorced women. During the past decades, divorce in Iran had an upward trend. Following the increasing number of divorces in societies and the transformation of families, remarriage is gaining ...
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The purpose of the present study was to develop and validate a native counseling package before remarriage for divorced women. During the past decades, divorce in Iran had an upward trend. Following the increasing number of divorces in societies and the transformation of families, remarriage is gaining meaning and meaning as a justified and logical method, and the rate of remarriage will increase in accordance with the increase in the rate of divorce and widowhood. The remarriage ratio of divorced Iranian men is 6% higher than western men, and the remarriage ratio of divorced Iranian women is 25% lower than western women. In Iran, research have reported a high level of willingness to remarry among female heads of households. But this statistic shows the fact that a significant part of women after divorce and the death of their spouse, despite their desire to remarry, are less likely to remarry compared to men, and we see a gender difference in remarrying. The number of unmarried women who are left alone due to the death of their spouses is 6 times more than men whose spouses died, and the number of divorced women is 2 times more than separated men. MethodThe current research plan is applied in terms of its purpose and in terms of the method of data collection, it is a mixed method research. The stage of developing the model is the qualitative part of the research and is of the type of "lived experience of experts" and "thematic analysis" and "contextual". The statistical population of the qualitative part includes all divorced women from Yazd or living in Yazd who have a history of remarriage for at least 6 months, among which a number of people who had rich information about the studied phenomenon were selected by purposeful sampling method and The semi-structured interview answered the researcher's questions, the number of participants was selected based on the saturation criterion, and after interviewing 15 people, we reached the saturation stage. ResultsThe texts of the interviews were extracted using the analysis coding method, 27 codes, 4 main themes (themes) and 14 sub-themes (categories) were extracted from the lived experiences of divorced women with a history of remarriage. Also, psychological theories, theories related to marriage and divorce, counseling methods used by domestic and foreign counselors and experts, and religious teachings related to marriage were examined, and a pre-remarriage counseling model was developed in 11 sessions (45 to 60 minutes). To validate the pre-remarriage counseling package designed, the package was given to 10 professors and psychology experts in the field of marriage and family and with Delphi validation technique and using quantitative methods (Wilcoxon coefficient), content validity (CVR) and validity.DiscussionThe results confirmed the validity of the compiled consultation package. One of the vulnerable sections of the society are women heads of households who are responsible for their lives and children due to divorce or the death of their husbands. No matter how much social support is provided to this group, there remains an unfulfilled need that can only be solved through successful remarriage. In this research, an attempt was made to investigate the lived experience of divorced women regarding remarriage. According to the results obtained from the interviews with women with a history of remarriage, cases related to remarriage fall into 4 general categories of remarriage challenges, remarriage obstacles, remarriage success factors, and remarriage motivation. Raising and maintaining children, different financial perspectives, re-parenting and one of the most important challenges of remarriage, stereotypical views of married women and previous marriage background are among the most important obstacles to remarriage and marital skills and during the time of getting to know one of the most important the most important success factors in remarriage are economic security, satisfying emotional-sexual needs and reducing social vulnerability.
Family Psychology
Sara Ebrahimi; Seyedeh Elham Mousavian Khatir
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Introduction Although research findings indicated the adverse and negative effect of parenting stress on mothers' marital satisfaction, the internal mechanism of this relationship and the effect of father's behavior on marital problems have not been investigated. The importance of studying the father's ...
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Introduction Although research findings indicated the adverse and negative effect of parenting stress on mothers' marital satisfaction, the internal mechanism of this relationship and the effect of father's behavior on marital problems have not been investigated. The importance of studying the father's behavior is because the problems of married life are related not only to the mother's behavior but also to the father's behavior. Also, considering that high levels of stress in raising children harms the mother's physical and mental health and endangers the normal functioning of the family, the present study aims to: First, provide research support for family studies by examining the relationship between mother's parenting stress and her marital satisfaction. Second, provide a model to investigate the mechanism of depression and marital conflict in the relationship between parenting stress and marital satisfaction. Third, past studies of couple relationships have ignored the possible effects of empathy. In this study, father's tendency instead of empathy ability was used as a moderator in the relationship between mother's parenting stress and marital satisfaction with the mediation of depression and marital conflict.MethodThe research method was descriptive and correlation type. The studied population included all the employed couples with children from Tehran in 1401, and 212 couples were selected as a sample using convenience sampling method. Mothers responded to the Parenting Stress Scale (Berry & Jones, 1995), Self-Rating Depression Scale (Zung, 1965), Conflict Behavior Scales (Rusbult et al., 1986 and Strauss, 1979) and Marital Satisfaction Scale (Olson et al., 1982) and fathers responded to the Basic Empathy Scale (Jolliffe & Farrington, 2006). In order to analyze the data, Pearson's correlation and multiple regression (models 6 and 85) were used in Hayes Process in SPSS24 software.ResultsThe findings indicated that mother’s parenting stress has a negative correlation with their marital satisfaction, depression and marital conflict play a mediating role in the relationship between mother’s parenting stress and their marital satisfaction, and fathers' empathy tendency also moderates this relationship. This means that fathers can with empathy for mothers, reduce depression and marital conflicts caused by parenting stress and finally their low levels of marital satisfaction.ConclusionIn sum, these findings highlighted the serious impact of mother’s parenting stress of in keeping and caring for their children on their mental health and quality of life together, as well as the important role of fathers' empathy in reducing these consequences. The results can be used to design an intervention and a comprehensive approach to improve the mental well-being of mothers.
Family Psychology
Reza Khojaste Mehr; Morteza Najimi; Kelly. M roberts; Mansour Sodani
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The Role of Others in the Decision to Leave or Stay in the Marital Relationship After Filing for DivorceIntroductionDivorce is a multifaceted phenomenon, and many factors play a role in the decision-making process regarding leaving or staying in the marital life. Despite the complexities of the decision ...
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The Role of Others in the Decision to Leave or Stay in the Marital Relationship After Filing for DivorceIntroductionDivorce is a multifaceted phenomenon, and many factors play a role in the decision-making process regarding leaving or staying in the marital life. Despite the complexities of the decision to divorce and the impact of various variables on this decision, a clear picture regarding the impact of factors such as the social dimension and the role of others on this decision has not been provided. Therefore, the present study sought to investigate how others influence the decision to divorce or stay in the marital relationship after filing for divorce.Method The inductive qualitative content analysis was used to conduct the present study. Potential participants were individuals who had experience in filing divorce petitions in court and either proceeded with the divorce or withdrew their petitions. Twenty-one participants (11 Divorced and 10 withdrawn) participated in the present study using the convenience sampling method. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. The data was analyzed using inductive content analysis; the general meaning of the data was understood by reading the text several times. Then, open coding was used to record the dimensions of the content under study accurately. Then, comparing similarities and differences, similar codes were categorized under a broader heading. When the coding process categories were reorganized, each interview was reanalyzed using the extracted codes (Crabtree et al., 2018). ResultsThe data analysis using the inductive qualitative content analysis showed that the effect of others on the decision to divorce or stay included the ten categories of agreement/disagreement, support/non-support, modeling and social contagion, self-sacrifice, social image and leaking/non-leaking problem, avoiding being called a divorcee, alternative relationships, attachment to spouse’s family, interference, and mediation. ConclusionSupporting the reports of past studies regarding the effect of the social dimension on the decision to divorce, the current research study tried to present a clear picture of the various dimensions of this effect. The findings showed that others could directly (e.g., support and agreement) and indirectly (e.g., social contagion and social leakage of the problem) affect an individual’s decision to leave or stay in a marital relationship (i.e., the final decision regarding the future of the marital life).
Family Psychology
Maryam Moshtaghi; Mohammad Javad Asghari Ebrahimabad; Mohammad Reza Saffarian Toosi; Hamid Nejat
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The family is the main institution of a society and the relations of its members, especially couples, are of special importance. A good relationship between couples will bring more satisfaction fewer conflicts and a higher quality of married life (Hoseini Beheshtian & Attar, 2020). Various factors, ...
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The family is the main institution of a society and the relations of its members, especially couples, are of special importance. A good relationship between couples will bring more satisfaction fewer conflicts and a higher quality of married life (Hoseini Beheshtian & Attar, 2020). Various factors, including the lack of internal cohesion, affect the spouses' relationship and cause much damage to the family (Akbari et al. 2022). The sense of coherence helps manage marital conflicts and improves the marital relationship (Oei et al. 2021). Another factor that can affect couples' relationships is self-control. There is evidence that high levels of self-control are associated with constructive interpersonal behaviors that improve relationship quality and reduce conflict (Cheung et al. 2022).One treatment approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has been evaluated in more than 900 randomized trials (Hayes, 2022). In Iran, few studies conducted on the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on the sense of coherence (Derakhshanjan et al. 2023; Rostami et al. 2023), and self-control (Babakhani, 2020). Also, Solution-Oriented Therapy is another psychological therapy that emphasizes the capabilities and abilities of people to create solutions (Ayar & Sabancioğullari, 2022) Few studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of solution therapy conducted in terms of the sense of coherence (Pourdel et al. 2021; Ismakhani Akbarinejad & Ebrahimi Sadr, 2022), and self-control (Mir Hashemi & Najafi, 2014). Also, it should be noted that there has been no research on the effectiveness and comparison of acceptance and commitment-based therapy and solution-oriented therapy, specifically on self-control and internal cohesion in the subject of women with marital conflict. Considering the negative consequences of conflicts on the individual lives of couples and their children, the necessity of dealing with treatments that target marital conflicts is felt. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment and solution-oriented therapy on the self-control and internal cohesion of women with marital conflicts.Method:The present study was a semi-experimental method and a pre-test-post-test-one-month follow-up design was used with the control group. The statistical population of this research included women with marital conflict referring to Ravan Plus Clinic in Mashhad in 2023. Among them, 45 women were selected purposefully and voluntarily and then randomly assigned into two experimental groups and one control group (15 subjects per group). To collect the data, the Internal Coherence Questionnaire (ICQ), Self-Control Tangney Questionnaire (SCQ), and Marital Conflict Questionnaire (MCQ). After explanations were given to the participants about the conditions of the research and the objectives of the study, the first group received the solution-focused therapy the second group received acceptance and commitment-based therapy (ACT), and the third group as a control group received no treatment during this time. Each group meeting was held once a week for 90 minutes in two months. Questionnaires were completed in three phases: pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up by three groups. To analyze the data, repeated measures analysis was used.Results:Findings showed that Acceptance and commitment therapy and Solution-focused (brief) therapy were effective as compared with the control group in terms of self-control and internal cohesion (P<0.001). The results also showed that there was no significant difference between the two experimental groups in terms of self-control and internal cohesion (P>0.05).Discussion:In sum, Acceptance and commitment therapy and Solution-focused (brief) therapy were effective in increasing the internal coherence and self-control of women with marital conflicts. It is suggested that future researches be conducted on couples to investigate the effectiveness of treatment on men as well. To increase the generalizability of the results, it is suggested that this research be carried out in different populations (divorced women, etc.).
Family Psychology
Bamdad Shadi Zavareh; Masoumeh Azmoudeh; Babak Kashefimehr; Javad Mesrabadi
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IntroductionParent-child interaction plays a crucial role in child development, particularly among children with intellectual disabilities. Effective interventions targeting parent-child interactions can have significant implications for the well-being and development of both parents and children in ...
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IntroductionParent-child interaction plays a crucial role in child development, particularly among children with intellectual disabilities. Effective interventions targeting parent-child interactions can have significant implications for the well-being and development of both parents and children in these families. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two distinct training approaches—positive resilience training and mentalization-based training—in enhancing parent-child interaction components among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities.MethodThis research employed a quasi-experimental design, incorporating pre-test and post-test assessments along with a control group. The study population consisted of mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Tabriz, totaling 4,500 individuals. Initially, a cluster sampling method was used to select one of the five welfare centers in Tabriz. To improve data quality and select mothers whose children with intellectual disabilities aligned most closely with the research objectives, purposive sampling was employed. In this stage, 45 mothers were selected based on specific criteria (inclusion and exclusion criteria) and were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group.The data collection instrument utilized in this study was the Pianta Parent-Child Interaction Questionnaire (1994), a well-established tool for evaluating various dimensions of parent-child relationships, including closeness, dependence, and conflict. Statistical analyses, including multivariate covariance analysis (MANCOVA) and Bonferroni post-hoc tests, were conducted using SPSS software version 26 to assess the specific impact of the training interventions on parent-child interaction components.ResultsBoth positive resilience training and mentalization-based training demonstrated significant effectiveness in improving parent-child interaction components, specifically in enhancing closeness, dependence, and reducing conflict within the parent-child relationship. The results indicated that both interventions significantly impacted these components (p < 0.01). However, notable differences were observed in the effectiveness of the two interventions, with mentalization-based training showing superior effectiveness in enhancing closeness and reducing conflict compared to positive resilience training (p < 0.001 vs. p < 0.01 in both comparisons).DiscussionThe findings highlight the importance of tailored interventions in supporting parent-child interactions among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. Both positive resilience training and mentalization-based training offer valuable approaches for fostering positive parent-child dynamics, with mentalization-based training showing particular promise in enhancing closeness and reducing conflict within the relationship. These results underscore the potential of incorporating mentalization-based approaches into intervention programs aimed at improving parent-child interactions in challenging contexts, such as those involving children with intellectual disabilities.
Family Psychology
Kowsar Hosseinian Langouri Sorkhi; Abbas Bakhshipour Rodsari; Mohammad Shadbafi; Mahsa Pishkar Ahrab
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IntroductionDuring adolescence, individuals experience significant changes in behaviors related to eating and body weight, often accompanied by concerns about weight, body shape, and dissatisfaction with body image. These changes, which commonly manifest during puberty, may indicate the onset of eating ...
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IntroductionDuring adolescence, individuals experience significant changes in behaviors related to eating and body weight, often accompanied by concerns about weight, body shape, and dissatisfaction with body image. These changes, which commonly manifest during puberty, may indicate the onset of eating disorders. Eating disorders encompass a complex category of clinical conditions characterized by abnormal eating patterns, excessive concerns about body shape, and distorted perceptions of body image, significantly impairing both physical and psychological functioning. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) categorizes these disorders into three diagnostic classifications: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, providing a deeper description and understanding of each. These disorders primarily affect adolescent girls and young women, typically impacting individuals aged 13 to approximately 25-30 years. Non-clinical samples indicate that eating disorders affect 7.5% of adolescent girls and 2.1% of adolescent boys. Therefore, examining risk factors associated with eating disorders, particularly during the sensitive adolescent period, is of paramount importance for preventive interventions. Among these, parent-child relationships play a crucial role, influencing the psychological and social well-being of adolescents, often explored through attachment theory or parental bonding framework. The aim of the current study was to investigate the mediating role of body image in the relationship between parental bonding and eating disorders among female students.MethodThe present research was descriptive and correlational in nature. For this purpose, a sample of 215 female second-year high school students was selected from Babolsar city in the winter of the academic year 1403-02 using a multi-stage cluster random sampling method. To measure the variables, the following questionnaires were employed: Parker Parental Bonding Instrument (Parker et al., 1979), Body Image Questionnaire (Littleton et al., 2005), and Eating Disorder Diagnosis Scale (Stice et al., 2000). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 24 and AMOS version 24 software.ResultsThe findings of the research indicated that maternal bonding can predict eating disorders both directly (β = -0.19, p < 0.05) and through the mediating role of body image (β = -0.11, p < 0.01). No direct effect was found for paternal bonding on eating disorders; however, paternal bonding can indirectly predict eating disorders (β = -0.09, p < 0.01).DiscussionBased on the research findings, it appears that weak maternal bonding can independently predict eating disorders. Additionally, weak bonding with both mother and father can create vulnerabilities in body image development, thereby setting the stage for the onset of eating disorders. Therefore, from a practical standpoint, intervention and empowerment programs can be designed for parents and at-risk individuals to improve body image and prevent eating disorders.DiscussionBased on the research findings, it appears that weak maternal bonding can independently predict eating disorders. Additionally, weak bonding with both mother and father can create vulnerabilities in body image development, thereby setting the stage for the onset of eating disorders. Therefore, from a practical standpoint, intervention and empowerment programs can be designed for parents and at-risk individuals to improve body image and prevent eating disorders.
Family Psychology
parisa karshenas najafabadi; hamid kazemi zahrani
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IntroductionAs the smallest social institution, the family is effective in improving the mental health of the society. Husband and wife are the main cores in the formation, advancement and improvement of family goals, and the way they interact is effective in achieving these goals. Women are half of ...
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IntroductionAs the smallest social institution, the family is effective in improving the mental health of the society. Husband and wife are the main cores in the formation, advancement and improvement of family goals, and the way they interact is effective in achieving these goals. Women are half of the society's population and as one of the important members of the family system and society. A woman as a wife provides a warm and loving environment for the health and growth of other family members. Therefore, it is necessary to have mental health to play such a role.Therefore, the present study was conducted in order to investigate the prediction model of emotional blackmail based on the difficulty of emotion regulation and cognitive fusion with the mediation of authenticity in relationship in married women. This research is one of the structural equation modeling correlation researches.MethodThis research is one of the structural equation modeling correlation researches. The statistical population of the research is the married women of Najaf Abad city in 1402. A sample of 220 people was selected using the accessible method and the questionnaires of emotional blackmail (Rahmat, sodagar, gamhari, 2018), difficulty in regulating emotions (Gratz and Roemer, 2004), cognitive fusion (Gillanders et al, 2014) and Authenticity in the relationship (Lopez and Rice, 2006) were completed. The obtained data were analyzed with SPSS26 and AMOS24 software using the structural equation model with the maximum likelihood method.ResultsThe results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between the difficulty of emotion regulation and cognitive fusion with emotional blackmail (P<0.05). There is a negative and significant relationship between the difficulty of emotion regulation and cognitive fusion with authenticity in the relationship (P<0.05). Authenticity mediates the relationship between emotion regulation difficulty and cognitive fusion with emotional blackmail (P<0.05).DiscussionBased on the study, it seems that in order to overcome the trap of emotional blackmail, it is necessary to pay attention to the authenticity in the relationship as a mediator of the relationship between emotional blackmail with the difficulty of emotion regulation and cognitive fusion.
