An Investigation Of The Effectiveness Of Self-Regulation Couple Therapy On IncreasingMarital Intimacy

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of self-regulation couple therapy on increasing marital intimacy. The research procedure was quasi experimental with mixed subjects design (3 * 2). research group were couples refered to counseling centers in Tehran. Sample group consisted of 32 subjects (16 couples) that were randomly selected and allocated into experimental and control groups. measurement tool consisted of Intimacy questionnaire. The Experimental group participated in 12 sessions of self-regulation couple therapy. the results were analyzed with covariance repeated measures. the results indicated that self-regulation couple therapy increased couples intimacy (emotional, intellectual, sexual, physical, relational, social and recreational, psychological, religious intimacy).