Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Differentiation of Self and Irrational Beliefs of Women Experiencing Marital Conflicts

This study aims to investigate the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on differentiation of self and irrational beliefs of women with marital conflicts. This study is a pre-test-post-test of applied purpose and methodologically in terms of semi-experimental research. The statistical population included all women with marital conflicts in Tehran, which 30 participant (15 in experimental group) And 15 participant in the control group were selected. Self-Differentiation (DSI), Marital Conflict(R-MCQ) and Jones Irrational Beliefs (IBT) Questionnaire, were used to collect data. After collecting data, they were analyzed using SPSS-23 statistical software and Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA). The results showed that among the components of Emotional Reactivity; “I” Position; Emotional Cutof and Fusion with others, as well as expecting approval from others; high self-expectations; blame proneness; frustration reaction; Emotional irresponsibility; anxious over concern, problem avoidance; Dependency; Helplessness for change and perfectionism, There is a difference between the experimental and control groups, which is also statistically significant. Findings show that ACT has been effective in differentiating of self and irrational thoughts in women with marital conflicts.