Problem Solving Skills Training On Women Victims of Domestic Violence: D'Zurilla and Nezu Methods

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of problem solving skills training on women victims of domestic violence through D’Zurilla and Nezu (2010) method. This quasi-experimental research was carried out with pre-test and post-test as well as two experimental and control groups. The statistical population was young couples who are covered by the relief foundation. 91 women were selected volunteered as samples after public announcement and recall. Initially, the domestic violence questionnaire was conducted for screening and 37 women were selected from women with the highest degree of domestic violence and randomly divided into two experimental (n = 19) or control (n = 18) groups. Subjects also responded to the quality of life questionnaire (SF-36). The group training was performed in eight 90-minute sessions for the experimental group and the control group did not receive any intervention. The research results showed that the group training of problem solving skills through D’Zurilla and Nezu (2010) methods affected the quality of life of women victims of domestic violence. Since this training was effective and desirable on the quality of life of women victims of domestic violence, the implementation of this intervention is recommended to improve couples' relationships and family functions.