The Effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Therapy in Improving Marital Satisfaction and Reducing Conflict among Couples

Marital satisfaction and couple conflicts are key determinants of family mental health and play a crucial role in the stability and quality of marital relationships. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, as one of the contemporary approaches in family psychotherapy, emphasizes emotions, emotional needs, and the reconstruction of emotional bonds between partners, aiming to reduce conflict and enhance marital satisfaction. The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Therapy in improving marital satisfaction and reducing marital conflict among couples. Findings revealed that Emotion-Focused Therapy had a significant effect on increasing marital satisfaction and reducing conflict. Specifically, couples who participated in EFT sessions demonstrated notable improvements in emotional skills, affective communication, and conflict resolution abilities. The results suggest that Emotion-Focused Therapy can serve as an effective intervention for improving relationship quality and decreasing marital conflicts.

Keywords:

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) , Marital Satisfaction , Marital Conflict , Couples , Emotional Skills