The Effectiveness of Sexual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Psychological Functioning and Self-Control in Married Women

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of sexual cognitive-behavioral therapy on psychological functioning and self-control in married women. Methods and Materials: The research method was a quasi-experimental design (pre-test and post-test with a control group). The statistical population included all married female students of the Islamic Azad University, Garmsar branch, in the year 2023. Considering the statistical population, 30 participants (15 in the experimental group and 15 in the control group) were selected purposefully and assigned randomly. Data collection instruments included the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS), the Tangney Self-Control Scale (2004), and the sexual cognitive-behavioral therapy protocol. Findings: The results indicated that sexual cognitive-behavioral therapy had a significant effect on psychological functioning (P < 0.001) and self-control (P < 0.001) in married women. Conclusion: It can be concluded that sexual cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective in improving psychological functioning and self-control in women, and thus, it can be used to enhance psychological functioning and self-control in women.