Effectiveness of Schema therapy on dysfunctional attitudes mate selection in Female students

The present study has been done to investigate the effectiveness of Schema therapy on dysfunctional attitudes mate selection in Female students. Research type was semi- experimental with pre- test, post- test design with control group. Population of this study was all female students of Razi University in academic years 2016. 30 students were selected through cluster sampling method and assigned in 2 groups (experimental and control) randomly. The experimental group received schema therapy intervention in 8 sessions. Instruments include Attitude toward mate selection questionnaire (Cobb, Larson & Watson, 1992). The gathered data were analyzed through MANCOVA. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups in term of mate selection dysfunctional attitudes (Ease of effort, Love is enough, Idealization and Opposite complement). Based on the results it can be said that the schema therapy is an effective approach on Decrease dysfunctional attitudes mate selection in female students.