abolghasem yaghoobi; sarveh mohammadzadeh
Abstract
the aim of this research was Construction and validation of the educational protocol of Social Perspective-taking and analyzes of its efficacy on couple’s conflict resolutions styles. Social Perspective-taking training program based on “knowledge-skills-abilities” Gelbach (2008) developed ...
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the aim of this research was Construction and validation of the educational protocol of Social Perspective-taking and analyzes of its efficacy on couple’s conflict resolutions styles. Social Perspective-taking training program based on “knowledge-skills-abilities” Gelbach (2008) developed and its validity measured by assessors rating which Kappa coefficient was 0/838. The study population for Social Perspective-taking training consisted of self-referral couples experiencing marital conflict, referring to Sanandaj Counseling Centers. 73 couples gained the initial conditions study. Of these, 60 couples were selected on the basis of marital conflict test score clustered in two groups of 30 patients (each group consisted of 10 patients with moderate conflict, 10 people with severe conflict, and 10 people with profound conflict) initially Social Perspective-taking Scale, and Conflict Resolution Styles Scale completed by two groups. Experimental group received social perspective- taking training program at the end of ten sessions, re-assessment done. A month later, for the follow up stage, the groups completed the scales. Repeated measure analyzes of variance showed that social perspective-taking training changed the couple's conflict resolution styles. This change was sustainable over time. Scores of integrity style and compromise style increased but scores of avoidant and competitive style reduced significantly. Also training process increased Social Perspective taking Scale. Overall, the results suggested that social perspective-taking training program leaded to change in conflict resolution styles.