A Meta-Analysis of Research into the Effectiveness of Premarital Education Programs onMarital Expectations

Ahmad Amani; Vida Hosseini

doi:10.18502/qjcr.v22i87.13984

Ahmad Amani PhD in Counseling, Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, iran.
Vida Hosseini Master of Family Counseling, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/qjcr.v22i87.13984

Keywords: Meta-analysis, training programs, premarital, marital expectations

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this meta-analysis study was to determine the effectiveness of premarital education programs on marital expectations. Methods: This study uses meta-analysis technique and integrates the results of different researches to determine the effect size of premarital education programs. A total of 8 methodologically acceptable studies were selected and meta-analysis was performed on them. Data search sources were Scientific Database, Iranian Journal Database and Comprehensive Humanities Portal. Data analysis and effect size calculation were performed using CMA3 software and hedge g index. Findings: The findings of this meta-analysis showed that the effect of premarital education programs on marital expectations is (1.55) (P <0.001) which is evaluated as a large effect according to Cohen's table. Conclusion: It seems that premarital education programs can be used as a suitable way to reduce marital expectations in medical and educational centers.