The effect of integrated couple therapy based on self-regulation attachment on marital adjustment

This research was conducted to examine the efficacy of the integrated self regulation-attachment couple therpay on maritual adjustment.The research method was Semi experimental with Pretest, Posttest and a group cotrol.The statistical society were couples referred to counseling centers in Isfahan. For this purpose, 30 couples were selected on a voluntary basis from among couples who attended the counseling services centers in the City of Isfahan. Eight couples were then randomlly assigned to each of integrated self regulation-attachment couple therapy, and a control group. Before the programs began, the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (1976)was administered to all couples. Then couples of the experimental group participated in integrated self regulation-attachment couple therapy (8 sessions). Results of MANCOVA indicated that after the control of pretest effects, the difference between mean of groups in dependent variable and its dimentions(Marital satisfaction,Marital solidarity, Marital agreement, Expression of love)was significant in couples.Therfore, results of this research indicated the effect of integrated self regulation - attachment couple therapy on marital adjustment and its dimentions.