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Volume 23, Issue 134 (4-2024)
Journal of Psychological Science 2024, 23(134): 273-288 |
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Mahmoudiyan Dastnaee T, Alizadeh Z. (2024). The efficacy of group meaning-centered therapy on resilience and life expectancy in individuals with spinal cord injury resulting from accidents referred to rehabilitation centers in Tehran city. Journal of Psychological Science. 23(134), 273-288. doi:10.52547/JPS.23.134.273
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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Behshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Behshahr, Iran , mina.mahmoudian60@gmail.com
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Background: Spinal cord injury is one of the most dangerous and costly conditions with unpredictable consequences for individuals, families, friends, and society. Numerous studies have reported outcomes of various treatments, but there is a limited background on studies examining the impact of group therapy using meaning-centered approaches on resilience and life hope in individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Aims: The aim of the current research was to investigate the effectiveness of group therapy using meaning-centered approaches in enhancing resilience and hope for life in patients with spinal cord injuries.
Methods: The research method employed in this study was a semi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population of this research comprised all patients with spinal cord injuries resulting from accidents who attended daily rehabilitation centers for spinal cord injuries in Tehran. Sampling was conducted purposively, with 30 participants selected and allocated into two groups of 15 individuals each based on entry and exit criteria. The intervention utilized a protocol based on the Houtz therapy design (2002). Both groups were assessed using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2003) and the Snyder Hope Scale (1991). Statistical data were analyzed using univariate covariance analysis in SPSS version 22 software.
Results: The results indicated that group therapy using meaning-centered approaches significantly enhanced the resilience of individuals with disabilities, with an F coefficient of 6.78 and P value of 0.001 (<0.05), demonstrating a 20% effective rate. Moreover, the effectiveness of this therapeutic approach on life hope was evidenced by an F coefficient of 6.30 and a P value of 0.001 (<0.05), with an estimated 18% effective rate.
Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, it appears that employing group therapy with meaning-centered approaches is effective in improving resilience and hope for life in individuals with spinal cord injuries resulting from accidents. Therefore, it is recommended to integrate group therapy methods based on life meaning into empowerment programs for individuals with spinal cord injuries and to develop educational and therapeutic packages based on this approach.
Aims: The aim of the current research was to investigate the effectiveness of group therapy using meaning-centered approaches in enhancing resilience and hope for life in patients with spinal cord injuries.
Methods: The research method employed in this study was a semi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population of this research comprised all patients with spinal cord injuries resulting from accidents who attended daily rehabilitation centers for spinal cord injuries in Tehran. Sampling was conducted purposively, with 30 participants selected and allocated into two groups of 15 individuals each based on entry and exit criteria. The intervention utilized a protocol based on the Houtz therapy design (2002). Both groups were assessed using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2003) and the Snyder Hope Scale (1991). Statistical data were analyzed using univariate covariance analysis in SPSS version 22 software.
Results: The results indicated that group therapy using meaning-centered approaches significantly enhanced the resilience of individuals with disabilities, with an F coefficient of 6.78 and P value of 0.001 (<0.05), demonstrating a 20% effective rate. Moreover, the effectiveness of this therapeutic approach on life hope was evidenced by an F coefficient of 6.30 and a P value of 0.001 (<0.05), with an estimated 18% effective rate.
Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, it appears that employing group therapy with meaning-centered approaches is effective in improving resilience and hope for life in individuals with spinal cord injuries resulting from accidents. Therefore, it is recommended to integrate group therapy methods based on life meaning into empowerment programs for individuals with spinal cord injuries and to develop educational and therapeutic packages based on this approach.
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Received: 2024/02/1 | Accepted: 2024/04/3 | Published: 2024/04/20
Received: 2024/02/1 | Accepted: 2024/04/3 | Published: 2024/04/20
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