Comparing the Effectiveness of Pre-Marriage Training Package and SYMBIS Training on Self-Differentiation in Marriage Applicants

Objective: The objective of the current investigation is to evaluate the relative efficacy of a premarital training program in comparison to the SYMBIS training on the self-differentiation among prospective marriage participants. Methods: This research employed a quasi-experimental design incorporating pre-test and post-test assessments alongside a control group and a follow-up phase. The statistical population for this study comprised all individuals seeking marriage in Khomein County. The sample consisted of 48 participants (24 couples) who were allocated into three groups of 16 participants each (two experimental groups and one control group). The initial sampling was conducted through a process of availability and ensured complete satisfaction of all members involved. The allocation of participants to either the experimental or control groups was executed through a random process. The instrument utilized for data collection was the differentiation questionnaire developed by Skorn and Freelander (1998). Data analysis was conducted using the covariance test with repeated measures within the SPSS version 26 software environment. Results: The results indicated that there was no statistically significant difference between the developed intervention and the SYMBIS approach; however, a significant difference was observed between both interventions and the control group. Conclusions: The findings derived from this study are anticipated to assist numerous educational and therapeutic institutions in formulating essential programs related to premarital education, taking into consideration the identified factors.