The effectiveness of intimacy training with cognitive-behavioral approach on couples’ life quality and happiness

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Objective: Current research aimed to study the effectiveness of intimacy training on couples’ quality of life and happiness. Method: The research method was semi experimental namely: pretest-posttest and follow up with witness group. The population was Kerman couples aged 18-26, and 50 couples with consideration of entrance criterion were selected and divided randomly. Oxford happiness and quality of life questionnaire were administered among selected sample. Results: The results showed intimacy training enhanced physical health, mental health, and social relationship of components of quality of life. Also, intimacy training enhanced life satisfaction, self-esteem, and mind satisfaction of components of happiness. Conclusion: With consideration of results it can be said intimacy training could be used in counseling clinics.

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Pourmousa, H., Mohammadifar, M. A., Pesand, S. T., & Rezaei, A. M. (2018). The effectiveness of intimacy training with cognitive-behavioral approach on couples’ life quality and happiness. Electronic Journal of General Medicine, 15(6). https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/93461

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