The Effectiveness of Integrated Behavioral Couple Therapy in Improving Couples Positive Communication Styles In the Qassim Region

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1 Master of Education Master's researcher, specializing in education in psychological counseling - Department of Psychology - College of Languages and Humanities - Qassim University - Saudi Arabia

2 Professor of psychological counseling in the Department of Psychology - College of Languages and Humanities - Qassim University - Saudi Arabia

10.12816/ijches.2024.310560.1036

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Abstract: The purpose of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of integrated behavioral couple therapy in improving couples positive communication styles in the Qassim region by using quasi-experimental approach. The sample of the study consisted of (8)couples from Qassim region. To achieve the aims of the study the researcher designed a counseling program and administrated positive communication styles scale on the sample. The findings were processed statistically using Wilcoxon to verify the differences between the pre, post- and follow-up tests. The findings of the study showed that, that there were significant statistical differences on the scale of positive communication styles between couples on all domains: (mental communication styles, emotional communication styles) in favor of the post-measurement, and it There are no significant differences statistical between the post and follow-up measurements on the study scale and its domains. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended several recommendations such as. adopting the guidance program in dealing with couples who suffer from difficulties in positive communication or lack its skills due to its proven effectiveness.
Key Words: integrated behavioral couple therapy. Positive communication styles. Marriage. Psychological counseling.

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