Investigating the effectiveness of group training based on solution-based approach on cognitive flexibility and marital satisfaction of married women

Cognitive flexibility is one of the most important variables related to marital relationships The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group training based on the solution-oriented approach to flexibility, cognition and marital satisfaction of married women.

This study was a quasi-experimental design of pre-test and post-test that was performed by bilateral and random sampling in experimental and control groups. The statistical population included women referring to counseling centers in District 3 of Tehran, from which 30 volunteers were selected. They were divided into two experimental groups (15 people) and a control group (15 people). The solution-based protocol was used to apply the independent variable, which was run for 90 minutes per week for eight weeks. Dennis and Fenderval Cognitive Flexibility Questionnaire and Enrich's Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire were used. Data in SPPS26 software were used in two sections of descriptive findings using standard mean standard deviation and linear graph statistical indices and in inferential findings and hypothesis tests using ANCOVA and MANCOVA tests.

Solution-based group training had an effect on cognitive flexibility and marital satisfaction of married women referring to counselling centers in Tehran Region 3 and the relationship was significant (p <0.50).

Due to the effectiveness of solution-oriented group training on marital satisfaction and cognitive flexibility, solution-oriented treatment is expected to be introduced to therapists and family counsellors at the university, municipal, municipal cultural centers and justice counseling centers to use this treatment for Take practical steps to improve marital satisfaction and self-efficacy.