Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Among Pakistan Couples With Marital Dissatisfaction

Abstract

Disturbed marital relationship is one of the major issues of the modem society. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of cognitive behavioral interventions on marital dissatisfaction in a sample of Pakistani couples. In Pakistan, more scientist practitioners, who practice evidence-based therapies, are needed. This model of practice is likely to bolster further research in evidence-based psychological interventions. It is within this scientist-practitioner model of clinical research and practice that the present study was planned. The study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral interventions with married couples experiencing marital dissatisfaction. The research method applied in the present study was quantitative in nature. The research design of the study was experimental. Fifty (50) married couples were randomly allocated into two equal groups: the experimental group (the couples received the treatment) and the control group (waited for behavioral interventions). Demographic information relating to age, gender, educational qualification, number of years married; number of children and socio-economic status was obtained from participants in experimental and control groups. Both groups were assessed for marital adjustment by completing the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) and the Kansas i Marital Satisfaction Scale (KMSS) before (pre-intervention) and after (post intervention) the cognitive behavioral interventions. The cognitive marital techniques