Married Individuals' Attitudes Toward Family and Couple Therapy: A Qualitative Study in the Turkish Context.

This qualitative study explored married individuals' attitudes and perceptions toward family and couple therapy. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 participants of varying ages, occupations, and marriage durations, and the data were analyzed thematically. Findings indicated generally...

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Publicado en:American Journal of Family Therapy Vol. 54; no. 4; pp. 506 - 528
Autores principales: Kaya, Nurevşah, Yavuz Güler, Çiğdem
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2026
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          Educational Sciences Faculty, Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkiye
          Educational Sciences Faculty, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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        Qualitative research
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        Social theory
        Family relations
        Help-seeking behavior
        Age distribution
        Married men
        Couples counseling
        Sound recordings
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        Religion
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      ab: This qualitative study explored married individuals' attitudes and perceptions toward family and couple therapy. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 participants of varying ages, occupations, and marriage durations, and the data were analyzed thematically. Findings indicated generally positive attitudes toward couples therapy, alongside significant barriers to seeking help, including privacy concerns, social stigma, traditional coping strategies, financial difficulties, lack of information, and misconceptions about therapy. Younger, more educated, and relationally open participants viewed therapy more favorably, whereas older individuals showed greater resistance. Identifying personal, cultural, and social factors influencing help-seeking may reduce barriers and promote professional support for couples.
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