abstract the aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of emotionally focused couple therapy in increasing marital intimacy. the research procedure was quasi experimental using mixed subjects design (3*2). the statistical population were couples who entered one of the counseling centers because of intimacy problems and marital conflict . sample group consisted of 32 subjects...

Objective: Many theorists agree that intimacy is a multidimensional concept and intimacy attitude components are different from intimate behavior components. This research aimed to determine the components of intimacy attitude in university students. Methods: Based on revised intimacy attitude scale (IAS-R) which was originally developed by Amidon et al. (1983), intimacy attitude components ...

Objectives: Intimacy is a construct that has received limited attention in the Chinese context. This study aimed to validate the Intimacy Scale among older adults in residential care homes in Hong Kong. Method: Seventy-eight Chinese older adults were invited to respond to the Chinese version of the scale and other measurements validating the scale. Results: The scale demonstrated good internal ...