Investigating the effect of emotion-oriented approach training on improving family functioning in couples in the province of divorce

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of emotion-oriented approach training on the improvement of family functioning in couples undergoing divorce. The research method was quantitative and semi-experimental (pre-test-post-test design with control group).   The statistical population of this research includes couples on the verge of divorce in Tehran province. who are between 25 and 35 years old. The number of the research sample was 20 couples on the verge of divorce, which were selected by non-random sampling. The data collection tools included: Family Functioning Questionnaire (FAD-60) and subscales of the McMaster Family Functioning Questionnaire to test research hypotheses from multivariate covariance analysis in compliance with the assumptions (homogeneity of regression coefficients, linearity of the relationship between variables, normal distribution of the investigated feature, homogeneity of variances) were used.The results of the research indicate that the dimensions of family functioning (problem solving, communication or interaction, roles, emotional intercourse, emotional responsiveness, behavioral control and overall family functioning) have improved in couples on the verge of divorce after training in the emotion-oriented approach. Also, the dimensions of family functioning in couples on the verge of divorce who received emotion-oriented approach training are more than couples who did not receive this training. As a result, it can be said that the emotion-oriented approach training program has a significant effect on improving family functioning in couples on the verge of divorce and can be of interest to psychologists and counselors as