Developing a choice theory-based family resilience intervention program

Abstract

This study aims to determine the impact of an online family resilience program based on the choice theory. Data collection was conducted using the Relational Resilience Scale, the Relationship Satisfaction Scale, a subscale of the Relationship Stability Scale, and the Demographic Form. After data recruitment and screening, 24 married women were randomly assigned to the experimental, placebo, and control groups, with eight participants in each group. The Choice Theory-based online family resilience program consisted of eight sessions developed within the Choice Theory and Reality Therapy frameworks. The placebo group watched movies during the eight sessions, while the control group received no intervention as part of the experimental process. The Relational Resilience Scale was used to administer the pretest before the program began, the posttest after the program ended, and the follow-up test 8 weeks after the posttest measurement. Data were analyzed using a two-factor analysis of variance. Results showed that the choice theory-based online family resilience program significantly increased participants' family resilience and that this effect persisted for eight weeks. The results were discussed in the context of previous studies, and suggestions were made for future studies and implications.