The influence of c
The influence of cognitive restructuring training
on reducing Non organic sexual problems of couples
Department of Psychology,
PhD student Psychology Yerevan State University, Armenia
Abstract: The
aim of research is to determine the effect of cognitive restructuring training
on reducing nonorganic sexual problems of couples in Isfahan. And
increasing its dimensions (sexual satisfaction, sexual motivation, sexual
confidence, sexual pleasure, and sexual health). In this research
experimental methods with preparing pretest and posttest with case and control
group were used. The samples of this research were 120 couples that were
selected randomly from the research community and were classified in two groups
of test and control. The research instrument was Hooper sexual problems
and Cognitive Restructuring learning. In this study case group was
trained for 10 sessions, each session 2 hours, and at the end of this term,
again the questionnaire was completed by both groups. And by using analysis of
data covariance, were analyzed. Research results showed
that educating cognitive restructuring on reducingthe total
score of couples' sexual problems and all its
dimensions. (P < 05/0). By reducing sexual problems, marital andsexual satisfaction will
be increased and it will have a positive effect on couples' life
. Because the cause of manypsychological distress and marital conflicts is resulting
from lack of sexual satisfaction and years
of ignoring the sexualinstinct in humans has
had irreversible effects on social and marital
relationships and has collapsed many families,finding
some solutions for resolving sexual problems seems
necessary. This study showed that cognitive restructuring can be taught
alongside other methods of therapy for marital problems and disputes arising
from sexual problems.
[Mahshid Sasanpour. The influence of
cognitive restructuring training on reducing Non organic sexual
problems of couple. Life Sci J 2012;9(1):797-802 ].
(ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 115
Key words: Cognitive restructuring, sexual problems, sexual
satisfaction, couples. Full Text 115
