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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Improving Couple Dyadic Relationships in Iran: A Systematic Review
Mitra Naseh1, Sahar Badiezadeh1,2, Maryam Rafieifar3
1Initiative on Social Work and Forced Migration, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
|December 31, 2024
Summary
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) shows significant benefits for marital outcomes in Iran. This review synthesizes studies to confirm SFBT
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Family Therapy
Background:
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is popular in Iran, but existing literature reviews are limited.
- A comprehensive synthesis of SFBT's effectiveness on marital outcomes in Iran is needed, incorporating diverse language sources.
Approach:
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of 26 randomized controlled trials.
- Included studies were sourced from both Farsi and English literature.
- Analyzed data from 1110 participants, primarily married women and couples with marital discord.
Key Points:
- SFBT, often in group settings, yielded medium to large effect sizes for improving dyadic adjustment, marital satisfaction, and intimacy.
- Participants represented diverse educational backgrounds across various Iranian cities.
- The review identified potential biases in study design and reporting.
Conclusions:
- SFBT demonstrates considerable potential for enhancing marital relationships within the Iranian cultural context.
- Further high-quality research is recommended to mitigate identified biases and strengthen findings.
- This review provides a robust evidence base for SFBT's application in Iranian marital therapy.
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