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Maryam Abedin, Ziba Barghi Irani, Hamzeh Akbari,
Volume 22, Issue 130 (12-2023)
Abstract

 Background: Today, the survival of women with breast cancer after diagnosis has increased, but for this category of patients, not only survival is important, but adherence to treatment after the occurrence and diagnosis of the disease and increased concern about the quality of life are also important. The effectiveness of various psychological treatments on adherence to treatment and quality of life of these patients has been investigated, but there is a gap in research regarding the comparison of the effectiveness of compassion-based therapy and behavioral activation therapy on the studied variables.
Aims: The purpose of this research was to compare of the effecacy of compassion-based therapy and behavioral activation therapy on adherence to treatment and quality of life in women with breast cancer.
Method: The design of the current research was semi-experimental, of pre-test-post-test type with a control group and a two-month follow-up. 45 women with breast cancer in Gorgan during the years 2021 and 2022 were placed in three groups of compassion-based therapy, behavioral activation therapy and control group by simple random sampling method. To collect data, were used for Medication Adherence Scale (Morisky et al., 2008) and Quality of Life Questionnaire for cancer patients (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer). participants in the experimental groups underwent the interventions of compassion-based therapy (Gilbert, 2006) and behavioral activation therapy (Dimidchian et al. et al., 2008) were included in 8 sessions of 90 minutes. Also, the data were analyzed by repeated measurement variance analysis and LSD follow-up test with the help of SPSS19 software.
Results: The findings of the research showed that both compassion-based therapy and behavioral activation therapy were effective on the adherence to treatment and quality of life of women with breast cancer (p<0.05). Also, the results showed that behavioral activation therapy was more effective than compassion-based therapy, and this significant level was stable in the follow-up phase (p<0.05).
Conclusion: According to the obtained results, it seems that interventions based on compassion and behavioral activation can improve the quality of life of this group of patients, while increasing adherence to treatment in women with breast cancer. The findings of this study can help doctors, psychologists and policy makers in the field of health and mental health.

Mahboobe Hossein Alizadeh, Mohammad Ghamari, Marzieh Gholamitooranposhti,
Volume 24, Issue 149 (7-2025)
Abstract

Background: Considering the increase in the number of victims of domestic violence and their major problems in the field of spiritual health andalexithymia, it seems necessary that to use psychological interventions such as compassion-based therapy to reduce domestic violence.
Aims: His present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of compassion-based therapy on alexithymia and spiritual health in women victims of domestic violence.
Methods: The current study was applied in terms of purpose and semi-experimental in terms of nature and method with a pre-test, post-test and two-month follow-up plan with a control group. The statistical population of the research included all women victims of domestic violence who referred to social emergency centers in Tehran and family counseling clinics in the first half of 2024. The sample size was 34 people who were selected by purposive sampling and randomly replaced in the experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent compassion-based therapy during 8 sessions (90 minutes), while the control group did not receive any intervention. The data collection tools included violence against women questionnaires (Haj Yahya, 2001), alexithymia questionnaires (Bagbi et al, 1994) and spiritual health questionnaires (Polotzin and Ellison, 1982). The obtained information was analyzed based on covariance test with repeated measurement using SPSS27 software.
Results: Based on the findings of the research, compassion-based therapy has reduced alexithymia and increased spiritual health in the experimental group. Therefore, compassion-based therapy has an effect on alexithymia and spiritual health in women who are victims of domestic violence (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, To improve spiritual health and reduction of alexithymia in women victims of domestic violence, it is appropriate to use compassion-based therapy and it is recommended to psychologists and family specialists such findings should be used to improve the quality level of families


Fatemeh Homayoun, Hasan Rezaei Jamalouei, Mehdi Taheri, Hamidreza Nikyar,
Volume 24, Issue 156 (2-2026)
Abstract

Background: Although cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is recognized as an effective method for improving post-traumatic growth (PTG) in cardiac patients, the impact of compassion-based therapy (CFT) on this variable has been less explored. Existing studies have primarily focused on reducing psychological symptoms, while a direct comparison of these two approaches in enhancing PTG—particularly in cardiac patients—remains a research gap.
Aims: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of CBT and CFT on PTG in cardiac patients.
Methods: The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group and a three-month follow-up. The statistical population included all individuals with coronary artery disease referred to hospitals, clinics, and specialized cardiac centers in Shiraz during the third quarter of 2023. The sample consisted of three groups of 15 participants selected via convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 1996). CBT was administered based on the protocol by Rezaeian et al. (2014), and CFT was implemented using the self-compassion protocol (Gilbert, 2009). Data analysis was performed using repeated measures ANCOVA in SPSS-26.
Results: The results indicated a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the effectiveness of CBT and CFT on components of PTG—relationships with others, personal strength, appreciation of life, and spiritual change—in cardiac patients. In all four components, CFT demonstrated greater effectiveness than CBT (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: For enhancing psychological growth in cardiac patients, compassion-based therapy is recommended over cognitive-behavioral therapy, as it is more effective in strengthening interpersonal relationships, fostering personal empowerment, enriching life meaning, and facilitating spiritual transformation. Mental health professionals and cardiac rehabilitation teams should consider integrating this approach into treatment programs.

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