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@article{191695,
        author = {Mithlesh Ratnakar},
        title = {Effectiveness of Intimacy Counseling in Improving Marital Satisfaction},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {7481-7482},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191695},
        abstract = {Marital satisfaction is a central indicator of relational stability and psychological well-being. In collectivistic societies such as India, marital relationships are shaped by cultural norms, gender roles, and extended family involvement, which may influence emotional intimacy between partners. The present study examined the effectiveness of intimacy counseling in improving marital satisfaction among Indian married couples. A quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test design was employed with 30 married couples (N = 60) recruited from urban counseling centers. Participants completed the Marital Satisfaction Scale and an Intimacy Assessment Questionnaire before and after an eight-week intimacy counseling intervention. Paired-sample t-tests revealed a significant increase in marital satisfaction, t(59) = 9.42, p < .001, with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.21). Emotional intimacy also improved significantly, t(59) = 10.18, p < .001. The findings support the effectiveness of intimacy counseling and highlight its applicability within non-Western cultural contexts.},
        keywords = {intimacy counseling; marital satisfaction; emotional intimacy; couples therapy; India},
        month = {January},
        }