fficacy of the Education Based on the Integration of Transactional-cognitive Analysis on Marital Satisfaction

Backgrounds and one of the most important aspects of every marital system is the satisfaction experienced by both sides. With respect to the importance of applying integrative approaches in such an issue، this study was conducted in order to investigate the effect of mentaleducational method of interactive-cognitive analysis on marital satisfaction. The present interventional study was conducted based on the method of in access sampling with random replacement (2007-2008) with ten couples in experimental group and 10 couples in control group. Examinees were randomly picked out of couples referred to consulting centers of Yazd Wellbeing Organization. Experimental group underwent education based on the integration of Transactional-cognitive analysis، while control group did not receive any treatment. Marital satisfaction was evaluated by means of Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire، beforeand after intervention. Mental-educational method of interactive-cognitive analysis، significantly (P<0. 05) increased marital satisfaction in terms of sub-scales of personal traits، leisure activities، and roles related to man-woman equality. It can be concluded that Transactional-cognitive analysis with an education on relation setting، as well as verifying malfunctioning cognitions resulted from or escalated due to destructive marital relations، leads to an increase in marital satisfaction، with altering inter and intrapersonal factors.