Comparting the effectiveness of combined cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and integrated behavioral couple therapy in improving family functioning in couples with extramarital affairs

Introduction: Extramarital affairs disrupt family functioning and have serious negative consequences for the members. Aim: The present study aimed to compare effectiveness of combined cognitive-behavioral couple therapy integrated behavioral in improving couples with extramarital affairs. Method: In this quasi-experimental study, a pretest-posttest control group design, statistical population consisted all couples, referred counseling centers Mashhad, Iran 2021. Thirty nine were selected using convenience sampling method among people relationships randomly assigned three groups: (13 couples), integrative couples). experimental groups completed Family Functioning Scale by Epstein et al. (1983) before after interventions. order data analysis covariance was performed SPSS version 20. Results: Results indicated that scores components significantly decreased intervention compared (P<0.05). Combined more effective dimensions problem-solving communication, while emotional companionship Conclusion: According results, both had positive effects on functioning. Therefore, depending conditions type marital problems, therapists are suggested use combination these two methods improve relationships.