Rahavard Salamat Journal

Background and objectives: One of the common problems in the couple's relationship is marital conflict that can lead to depression, addiction, and spousal abuse, verbal or physical conflict between married couples. The aim of this study was survey of the effectiveness of problem-solving skills on marital conflict in couple referring to counseling Center of committee of Imam khomini of Ilam city, 1390.

Materials and Methods: This study was case control quasi-experimental. The participants were the Couples that had marital conflict and referring to committee Eimam Khomini of Ilam city. The sample was 12 couples that divided in case and control group by simple random sampling. The case group participated in 8 section problem solving skills program. The data gathering devise was questionnaire and the data performed by T test and ANOWA Test in SPSS software. A p-value Less than 0.05 was considered as significant.

Results: The results showed that the mean scores of case and control was significantly deference in cooperation increased, sex cooperation, reduce of emotional reactions, loss of personal relationships with his family, enhancing relationships with relatives and friends and spouse. Financial independency. (p <0.05).

Conclusion: The results shows the significant relationship between case and control group in controlling marital conflict so it seems having educational program based on problem solving skills is necessary for couple with marital conflict.