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IRCT20250703066359N1 IRCT 2025-08-25 Islamic Azad University The effectiveness of counseling based on Glasser's choice theory on reducing marital instability and marital dissatisfaction among married women. The effectiveness of counseling based on Glasser's choice theory on reducing marital instability and marital dissatisfaction among married women. 2025-09-15 anticipated 30 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/85224 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: In this study, a block randomization method was used using statistical software. The randomization unit was the individual and participants were stratified based on age and duration of marriage. Randomization sequences were generated using SPSS software and allocation concealment was performed using sealed envelopes. Allocation details were kept hidden from participants and evaluators until the end of the intervention, Blinding description: In this study, single-sided blinding will be applied. The outcome assessor and data analyst will not be aware of the assigned group of each participant. Information about the intervention will be visible only to the intervention administrator. The blinding process will be maintained until the end of the data analysis. N/A Marital instability and marital dissatisfaction in married women. Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group receives educational and counseling sessions designed to increase marital satisfaction. These sessions focus on improving couples' communication skills, resolving conflicts, and increasing intimacy. Information about birth control and family planning methods is also provided. The goal is to empower couples to make informed and responsible decisions about family planning and increase satisfaction with their lives together. Intervention 2: Control group: The control group is a group of couples who do not receive any intervention or special training and continue their normal lives. These individuals are considered as a control group to compare the effect of the interventions on the intervention group with normal conditions. The control group couples are similar to the intervention group couples in terms of demographic characteristics and other relevant factors. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is No further information available.
public Reza Sadeghi
Islamic Azad University Ahvaz Branch، Farhangshahr، Golestan Highway
Ahvaz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3733361349 +98 61 3334 8420 Sadeghi_199@ yahoo.com Islamic Azad University scientific Reza Sadeghi
Islamic Azad University Ahvaz Branch، Farhangshahr، Golestan Highway
Ahvaz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3733361349 +98 61 3334 8420 Sadeghi_199@ yahoo.com Islamic Azad University Iran (Islamic Republic of) Not suffering from other mental disorders such as psychosis, paranoid disorders, suicidal thoughts, etc. Not receiving any other treatment until the end of the treatment sessions Married woman Referring to one of the counseling centers in Ahvaz Informed consent to participate in the research 20 years 50 years Female Receiving similar marital counseling at the same time Diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders Absence of marital problems Z63.0 Problems in relationship with spouse or partner N/A N/A Intervention group: The intervention group receives educational and counseling sessions designed to increase marital satisfaction. These sessions focus on improving couples' communication skills, resolving conflicts, and increasing intimacy. Information about birth control and family planning methods is also provided. The goal is to empower couples to make informed and responsible decisions about family planning and increase satisfaction with their lives together. Control group: The control group is a group of couples who do not receive any intervention or special training and continue their normal lives. These individuals are considered as a control group to compare the effect of the interventions on the intervention group with normal conditions. The control group couples are similar to the intervention group couples in terms of demographic characteristics and other relevant factors. Marital satisfaction. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention began) and two months later (when the intervention ended). Method of measurement: Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire. Marital satisfaction. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention began) and two months later (when the intervention ended). Method of measurement: (Marital Instability Index (MLL)). Islamic Azad University Approved 2025-08-02 Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch Islamic Azad University Ahvaz Branch، Farhangshahr، Golestan Highway Ahvaz Khouzestan Iran (Islamic Republic of)