Abstract This study examined the effectiveness of couple therapy based on the Gottman method in decreasing emotional divorce and improving verbal-nonverbal communication skills among Iranian couples dealing with conflicts. The design of the study was quasi-experimental with pretest and posttest, and a wait list control group. The sample for the study consisted of 14 voluntary couples who sought therapy at a mental health clinic in Iran. Participants were assessed using the Emotional Divorce Scale and Primary Communication Inventory questionnaires. Analysis of covariance models were used. Results of the study showed that the Gottman method reduced emotional divorce and improved their verbal-nonverbal communication skills (P < .05).

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基于 Gottman 方法的伊朗夫妻冲突夫妻治疗的有效性：一项准实验研究

摘要 本研究检验了基于 Gottman 方法的夫妻治疗在减少伊朗夫妻处理冲突的情感离婚和提高语言-非语言沟通技巧方面的有效性。该研究的设计是准实验性的，包括前测和后测，以及一个等待名单对照组。该研究的样本包括 14 对在伊朗一家心理健康诊所寻求治疗的自愿夫妇。参与者使用情感离婚量表和主要沟通调查问卷进行评估。使用协方差模型分析。研究结果表明，戈特曼方法减少了情感离婚并提高了他们的语言-非语言沟通技巧（P < .05）。