Comparison of the effectiveness of schema-based couple therapy and cognitive behavioral couple therapy on the initial maladaptive schemas of divorce-seeking women

The current study compared the ffectiveness of schema-based couple therapy and cognitive behavioral couple therapy on the main maladaptive schemas of Kermanshah divorce seeking women. The current study had a semi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design and control group. The statistical population consists of Kermanshah city residents who visited counseling services in the second half of 1400 and were divorcing. 45 individuals who voluntarily signed up to take part in this course were chosen at random and divided into two experimental and control groups depending on the requirements for entering and leaving the study. The research instrument featured Young's Primary Maladaptive Schemas Questionnaire (YSQ-SF). The interventions of the two groups were carried out in groups for 8 sessions of 90 minutes and twice a week. Data were analyzed with SPSS-26 software and statistical tests of univariate analysis of covariance and Benferoni post hoc test with a probability value of 0.05. The results showed that schema-based couple therapy and cognitive-behavioral couple therapy were significantly effective on the initial incompatible schemas of women applying for divorce compared to the control group (P<0.05). Also, no significant difference was observed between the two treatments (P=1). According to the research results, it can be said that these treatment methods can be used in counseling and family psychotherapy environments.