A theory-based educational intervention impact on reduction of divorce intention in Iran
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A theory-based educational intervention impact on reduction of divorce intention in Iran Seyed Alireza Afshani 1 & Nahid Ardian 2 & Mohammad Hossein Sorbi 3 & Seyed Saeed Mazloomy-Mahmoodabad 2 & Mohammad Ali Morowati-Sharifabad 2 & Masoomeh Goodarzi-Khoigani 4
# The Author(s) 2020
Abstract This randomized controlled trial (RCT) with pretest-posttest design addressed the effect of a theory of planned behavior (TPB) based educational intervention on divorce petition withdrawal. The study population consisted of 140 couples applying for divorce in a judiciary counseling center in Yazd, Iran. Participants were assigned to two groups with 70 individuals in each. The intervention included four educational sessions in which TPB based contents were presented. The data were analyzed by using chi-squared test and covariance analysis. There was no significant difference in demographic characteristics between the two groups. The mean behavioral intention scores after the intervention decreased among the intervention group whereas no significant changes were detected among the control group. Posttest differences were significant.19.3% of the covariance in posttest scores was explained by the educational intervention (p < 0.01). Subjective norms and attitude toward divorce decreased only among the intervention group whereas perceived behavioral control scores did not change among both groups. However, no significant difference at the posttest was observed in mean attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control scores between the two groups. Education can affect the intention of couples toward divorce petition. More appropriate educational protocols can be developed for couples in counseling centers by planning for and making necessary coordination with the judiciary; TPB can provide more opportunities for divorce applicants to help them make more informed decisions. Keywords Educational intervention . Theory of planned behavior . Divorce petition
Introduction Available evidence suggests that the high prevalence of disrupted marital relationships across the world adversely affects both physical and mental health in families (Halford and Snyder 2012). Divorce can cause different types of difficulties and psychological traumas among the affected families (Hahlweg and Richter 2010). Instead of exhibiting positive
behaviors such as active listening and empathy, they are more likely to display negative attitudes and behaviors like criticism, contempt, and disrespect (Revenson et al. 2005). In marital conflicts, the desire to divorce is not usually equal, and one partner may decide to divorce while the other one hopes for reconciliation. This difference may persist in marital life and after divorce (Bradbury et al. 2000). Studies have shown that couples’ positive interactions lead to
* Nahid Ardian [email protected] Seyed Alireza Afshani [email protected]
Masoomeh Goodarzi-Khoigani [email protected] 1
Faculty of Social Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
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Social Determinants of Health Resea
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