Effectiveness Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Improvement Dimensions of Sexual Function and Increasing Sexual Self-Efficacy of Couples

The present research aimed to determine the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on improving sexual functioning and enhancing sexual self-efficacy in couples. This study employed a semi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The statistical population of the research included all couples attending clinics and counseling centers in Tehran in ۲۰۱۸. A total of ۱۶ couples were selected conveniently and randomly assigned to two groups: experimental (۸ couples) and control (۸ couples). Sexual functioning and sexual self-efficacy were measured before and after the intervention using the Sexual Self-Efficacy and Functioning Scale for Women (SSES-F) and the Sexual Self-Efficacy and Functioning Scale for Men (SSES-M). The intervention, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, was implemented in eight group sessions, each lasting ۹۰ minutes, over one month for the experimental group, while the control group received no educational intervention during this period. A follow-up assessment was conducted after one month. The results were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance. Findings indicated a significant difference between the two groups in terms of sexual functioning dimensions. The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy led to improvements in sexual functioning and sexual self-efficacy in couples. This research demonstrated that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an effective approach for enhancing sexual functioning and sexual self-efficacy dimensions.

کلیدواژه ها:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ، Sexual Functioning ، Sexual Self-Efficacy