Effectiveness of Group Reality Therapy in Rumination and Self-Esteem of Women with Experience of Betrayal from Their Husbands

Background: Betrayal in marriage is a moving issue for couples and families. Objectives: The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of group reality therapy in rumination and self-esteem of women with the experience of betrayal from their husbands. Methods: Research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test post-test design. The statistical population of the research consisted of women who had visited consultation centers in Tehran and had requested for consultation services. Using a convenience non-random sampling method, 30 individuals were selected and divided into two groups: experimental group (15 individuals) and control group (15 individuals). Data collection was done based on the rumination questionnaire designed by Nolan Hoksma as well as Maro and Rozenberg’s self-esteem questionnaire. Results: Findings showed the average of rumination in women with the experience of betrayal from their husbands has changed, leading to a decrease in rumination. Moreover, teaching reality therapy helps increase in women’s self-esteem (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Based on the findings of this research, it can be concluded that group reality therapy has a positive effect on rumination and self-esteem in women with the experience of betrayal.