Evaluation of efficacy of relationship enhancement and McMaster approach on adjustment of couples

Concept of marital adjustment has the main role in a couple’s relationship enhancement. This research aimed to compare psycho-education (relationship enhancement) approach and McMaster approach to improve marital adjustment. Of 60 couples from 85 volunteer couples who had the criteria for research, finally, 24 couples were randomly selected and assigned in 3 groups (16 persons in each group; 8 men and 8 women). 10 sessions of psycho-education programs and McMaster approach were done in interventional groups. Control group didn’t receive any intervention. Group were evaluated in three stages: pre-test, post-test and follow up through Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance test. Both psycho-education and McMaster approaches had significant impact on marital adjustment compared to the control group (p<0.05). Marital adjustment among couples includes agreement, cohesion, satisfaction, kindness and level of stress. The agreement between the wives on important issues is critical for a good agreement and having a win-win relationship. The result of this study showed that both psycho-education programs and McMaster approach could be successful.