Communication patterns of married women with a shared incompatible schema

This study aimed to study the communication patterns of married women with maladaptive schemas in Isfahan. The research method was performed qualitatively using the content analysis method. Data were obtained from 10 married women with a shared maladaptive schema and relatively low marital satisfaction. The sampling method was purposeful and somewhat saturated. The semi-structured interview method was used for data collection, and the collateral analysis method was used for data analysis. Findings show that after analyzing the content of the data, five main categories were obtained: secrecy, withdrawal and unwillingness to communicate, aggressive behavior, independent behavior, and relieving dependence and begging for love (loving behavior). The present study results show that maladaptive schemas lead to inappropriate communication patterns in married women. Decreased efficiency in individual and couple relationships is one of its consequences.