Document Type : Original Articles
Authors
1 Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
2 Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Abstract
Background: Marital infidelity is one of the most challenging issues in married life, resulting in consequences such as depression and low self-esteem. This study aimed to investigate the impact of Glaser group reality therapy on self-esteem and depression in betrayed women.
Methods: The present study was an experimental study with control group using a pre-test and post-test design. Thirty-six women referred to social welfare-supervised counseling centers were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups. The experimental group received ten 90-minute sessions of a reality therapy intervention. The data collection instruments were the Marital Adjustment Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem, and Beck Depression Questionnaires. The data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 22 with a significance level of 0.05.
Results: There was no significant difference between the demographic variables in the two groups. The mean scores of self-esteem (p=0.756) and depression (P=0.875) also did not differ significantly in the two groups before the intervention. The mean scores for depression and self-esteem after group reality therapy training using the Glaser method in the intervention group showed a significant difference from the control group (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Group reality therapy improves self-esteem and reduces depression in women affected by marital infidelity. Therefore, it is recommended that relevant authorities consider a program for couples during their married life.
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