Effectiveness of Marital Conflict Management Training on Strengthening Conflict Avoider Style of Marriage among Couples with Marital Conflicts: Examining the Moderation of Couples' Sexual Dissatisfaction and Controlling the Marriage Elapsed Time

Background: Marriage requires a lasting commitment between a man and a woman, and it is crucial for both spouses to be content and happy in their relationship. This research examines how training in managing marital conflicts can improve conflict-avoidance in marriages with conflicts. Methods: The current research is a randomized clinical trial design, including pre-test, post-test and follow-up stages, and control and experimental groups. The statistical population included couples experiencing marital conflicts who referred to counseling in Tehran during the summer and fall of 2013. The sample consisted of 60 people who were selected by purposive sampling. Training sessions were held for 90 minutes in six sessions. Once a week, the evaluation tools used included Marital Conflicts Questionnaire (MCQ), Sexual Satisfaction Index (ISS) and Conflict Avoidance Marital Style Scale (CASMS-29). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27 software, including multivariate analysis of variance tests. Results: According to the study's findings, the p-value for the analysis of between-subjects’ effects in the conflict avoider style of marriage variable was significant for the group (P<0.001). Furthermore, significant interaction effects were observed between time and sexual satisfaction (P=0.009) in the study. Conclusion: The findings of the present study support the effectiveness of marital conflict management training in increasing the conflict-avoider style of marriage, and the use of this training is recommended to improve the relationships of couples with marital conflicts.

Effectiveness of Marital Conflict Management Training on Strengthening Conflict Avoider Style of Marriage among Couples with Marital Conflicts: Examining the Moderation of Couples' Sexual Dissatisfaction and Controlling the Marriage Elapsed Time Keywords:

Marital Conflict Management Training , Conflict Avoidance , Marriage Styles , Couples' Sexual Dissatisfaction , Duration of Marriage