جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه « reality therapy » در نشریات گروه « روانشناسی »

The purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of treatment based on the acceptance and commitment approach (ACT) with reality therapy on marital cohesion in conflicted couples in the post-corona era. The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group with a two-month follow-up period. The statistical population of the present study was all conflicted couples who were referred to clinics and counseling centers in the 20th district of Tehran in 2022. 45 people were selected purposefully and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group. The research tool was Samani Marital Coherence (MCQ, 2002). Treatment intervention based on acceptance and commitment approach (ACT) and reality therapy was implemented in 8 sessions of 90 minutes, twice a week as a group for the first and second experimental groups. The data were analyzed using mixed analysis of variance. The results showed that there is a significant difference between the post-test and the follow-up groups of the test and evidence of marital cohesion (P<0.05) and acceptance and commitment therapy was significantly more effective than reality therapy on the marital cohesion of conflicted couples in the post-corona period and between the two treatments, A significant difference was observed (P<0.05). Therefore, it can be said that the acceptance and commitment approach (ACT) was more effective than reality therapy in increasing marital cohesion in conflicted couples.

The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of spiritual care and choice theory on the academic vitality and prosperity of female high school students in Tabriz. This study was experimental in the design pre-test and post-test with a control group. Forty-five students with inclusion criteria were selected after screening through a cluster sampling method, of seventh and eighth-grade female high school students in the first district of Tabriz, and 15 students were randomly divided into two experimental and one control groups. The experimental groups received their specific intervention in 12 sessions of 70 minutes and the control group did not receive any treatment. The data were collected using the academic vitality questionnaire and the psychological flourishing scale (HPFS). Data analysis was done through the multivariate covariance analysis test using SPSS software. The findings showed that spiritual care has an effect on the academic vitality (0.241) and flourishing (0.425) of female students, and Choice theory has an effect on the flourishing (0.386) of female students and the effect of spiritual care on the satisfaction and happiness, and social participation was greater than the effect of choice theory. The results showed the importance of spiritual care education and choice theory on academic vitality and prosperity. According to the results of the research, it can be said that spiritual care and choice theory with the application of their special techniques and methods have probably led to the acceptance of problems and conscious exposure to them, and as a result, increased academic vitality and prosperity. Therefore, the findings of this research can be used in developing the content of the curriculum for teenagers.

The aim of the present research endeavor was to compare the effectiveness of reality therapy and positive thinking training in promoting emotional regulation and cognitive avoidance among blind second-secondary students in Ardabil city. Gender was also considered as a moderating factor in this comparison. During the 2019 academic year, the research community comprised male and female secondary school pupils from Ardabil city who were blind. Through random sampling, 66 qualified volunteers (33 girls and 33 boys) were selected. The research methodology was applied and quantitative data collection was conducted in a semi-experimental fashion using a pre-test-post-test and follow-up design. The participants were divided into two independent groups, each receiving one of two intervention trainings(reality therapy training and positive thinking training), and a control group comprised of 22 individuals, 11 of whom were girls and 11 of whom were boys. The research employed the Cognitive Avoidance Questionnaire (CAQ) and the Emotion Regulation Strategies Questionnaire (CERQ). Ten sessions of positive thinking training and eight sessions of reality therapy training (each lasting sixty minutes) were completed. Using the spss21 software, the data were analyzed using multivariate covariance analysis and Benferoni's post hoc test. The studies showed that the therapeutic interventions of the two experimental groups differ from those of the control group. Furthermore, in comparison to boys, the efficacy of the therapeutic intervention program in addressing cognitive avoidance and emotional regulation was found to be greater in girls (P<0.05). The results of the follow-up test showed the stability of therapeutic interventions in blind students after one month. The efficacy of reality therapy and positive thinking instruction in ameliorating the emotional regulation and cognitive avoidance difficulties of both male and female students is underscored; consequently, its application is concentrated on blind students. After one month, the results of a follow-up evaluation demonstrated that therapeutic interventions for blind students remained stable. The efficacy of reality therapy and positive thinking training in ameliorating the emotional regulation and cognitive avoidance difficulties of both male and female students is underscored, thus justifying its application to blind students.

The present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of compassion therapy training and reality therapy on psychosomatic symptoms, perceived stress and quality of life in health workers. The research method was a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test type with a control group. The research community consisted of all male and female personnel working in educational/therapeutic hospitals in the city of Isfahan. Sampling was done in an available manner. For this purpose, 45 employees of Khursheed, Isa bin Maryam, Amin, and Ghori hospitals, who volunteered to participate in the research, were randomly selected in 3 experimental groups 1, 2, and control (15 people in each group) were assigned. Reality therapy sessions (Glasser, 1998) were applied during 8 sessions of 60 minutes for experimental group 1 and Gilbert (1996) compassion therapy sessions were applied during 8 sessions of 90 minutes for experimental group 2. while the control group did not receive any intervention. The research tools included Takata and Sakata (2004) Psychosomatic Complaint Scale, Cohen et al.'s (1983) Perceived Stress Questionnaire, and World Health Organization's Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF), which were completed by all 3 groups in the pre-test and post-test stages.  Data analysis was performed at two descriptive levels (mean and standard deviation) and inferential (analysis of covariance(. The research findings showed that compassion therapy and reality therapy were effective on psychosomatic symptoms, perceived stress and quality of life of health workers (p<0.05(. These two treatments (compassion therapy and reality therapy) have the same effectiveness on psychosomatic symptoms, perceived stress and quality of life of health workers.  Therefore, it can be concluded that compassion therapy and reality therapy can have an important effect in increasing the quality of life, reducing psychosomatic symptoms and the perceived stress of health workers

This study aimed to ascertain the effectiveness of reality therapy in psychological capital and loneliness among girl adolescents within single-parent families. Employing a semi-experimental design encompassing pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments, the research focused on adolescent girls aged 16 to 18 from single-parent families in the Farsan district during the years 2021-2022. Through a availble sampling approach, one school was chosen from the district, followed by the random assignment of 20 out of 31 single-parent student participants to two groups of 10 based on predefined criteria. Data were collected using Luthans et al.'s (2007) Psychological Capital Questionnaire and Russell et al.'s (1980) Loneliness Questionnaire. These instruments were administered to adolescents in three stages. The experimental group participated in eight 90-minute sessions of reality therapy, while the control group did not receive any training. Collected data were analyzed by using repeated measure analysis of variance. according to the results reality therapy training impacted psychological capital, encompassing dimensions of self-efficacy, hope, and optimism. Furthermore, it effectively led to the reduction of loneliness, and this positive influence persisted upto the follow-up phase. The findings of this study can be used to support single-parent adolescents, aiming to enhance their psychological capital and to alleviate the experience of loneliness.Keywords: Reality Therapy, Psychological Capital, Loneliness, Single-Parent

The purpose of this research was to assess the effectiveness of reality therapy on rational behavior and psychological well-being in married women aged 30 to 45 years in the city of Kerman. This was a quasi-experimental study, utilizing a pre-test, post-test design with a control group. The population consisted of married women aged 30 to 45 years who attended the Damoon Counseling Center in Kerman. The sampling method was accessible, and the study sample included one control group and one experimental group, each consisting of 20 individuals. The tools used in the study included the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire (1989), the Rational Behavior Questionnaire by Whitman (1997). Data analysis was conducted in two parts: descriptive and inferential statistics. In the descriptive part, the characteristics of the sample were described using central tendency and dispersion indices such as mean, variance, and standard deviation. In the inferential statistics section, considering the research design, parametric tests and the normal distribution of data, Shapiro's test, and univariate analysis of covariance were used for the main hypothesis and sub-hypotheses, respectively. SPSS software version 24 was utilized for data analysis. The findings indicated that reality therapy had a significant effect on the rational behavior of married women aged 30 to 45 years in Kerman at a level below 0.05, with an effect size of 0.46. Reality therapy also had a significant impact on both rational behavior and psychological well-being of these women, with an effect size of 0.43 on psychological well-being. Therefore, reality therapy can be used to improve psychological well-being and enhance rational behavior in married women.

Today, human resources is considered the most vital strategic element and the most fundamental way to increase the effectiveness of the organization. Therefore, increasing citizenship education is an inevitable necessity for any organization. The purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of the new group reality therapy approach and the approach based on acceptance and commitment on citizenship education among the employees of Bushehr city.The current research method is a semi-experimental type with a pre-test, post-test and control group design. The statistical population was all the employees of Bushehr city in 1400. The sample of the research was 45 employees who were selected by the available sampling method and were randomly placed in experimental groups (acceptance and commitment and reality therapy) and control. The citizenship education questionnaire (Tabesh, 2013) was used to collect data. The collected data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). The results of multivariate covariance analysis showed that reality therapy and an approach based on acceptance and commitment increased the citizenship education of the experimental groups compared to the control group (P<0.001). The results of the Bonferroni post hoc test showed that the effect of the approach based on acceptance and commitment on seeking participation, responsibility, self-confidence and citizenship education was significantly more than the education based on reality therapy. It is concluded that both reality therapy methods and acceptance and commitment are effective for improving employee citizenship education and these interventions can be used to increase organizational productivity.

The present research was conducted to compare the effectiveness of inner peace training and reality therapy on psychological capital in the winter of 1400. This research was part of the quasi-experimental designs with pre-test, post-test, and control group and two-month follow-up. The statistical population included: all married women who were referred toAbuzar health centers in Tehran, 45 people were selected using the voluntary targeted sampling method, 15 people were randomly assigned to the inner peace group, 15 people to the reality therapy group, and 15 people to the control group. A psychological capital questionnaire (Luthans, PCQ, 2007) was used to collect data. Both groups received Glasser's inner peace and reality therapy interventions for 10 90-minute sessions. First, using central and dispersion indices, the descriptive characteristics of the research variables were examined separately for each hypothesis. Finally, the data were analyzed using multivariate mixed analysis of variance and Bonferroni's post hoc test for pairwise comparison through SPSS-24 software. The results showed that compared to the control group, both treatment methods had a significant effect on the psychological capital of married women (p>0.05). Also, the findings indicated that: inner peace training had a greater effect on the dependent variable than the reality therapy approach (p>0.05). The results of the research suggest evidence that teaching inner peace and reality therapy is a suitable method for improving and increasing the psychological capital of married women.

This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of group counseling based on reality therapy on academic resilience and academic procrastination in students with visual impairment. The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the present study consisted of all visually impaired students in Tehran in the academic year 2020-2021, of which 30 people, 15 people in the control group, and 15 people in the experimental group were selected through available sampling. They were randomly placed in two groups. To collect data, Solomon and Rothblom's Procrastination Assessment Scale - Student (PASS, 1984), Samuels's academic resilience (ARI, 2004), and Glasser's reality therapy protocol (2010) were used during 8 sessions of 90 minutes in person. To analyze the data, the multivariate covariance test was used. The research findings showed that by controlling the effect of the pre-test, there was a significant difference at the level of 0.05 between the average of the post-test of academic resilience and academic procrastination in the two experimental and control groups. As a result, the educational method of reality therapy can be used as one of the new positive approaches to improve the academic performance of visually impaired students with relatively stable effects, to increase academic resilience.

The present study was conducted with the aim of assessing the rate of child abuse in the Covid-19 epidemic and its effect on students' psychological distress. This research was a descriptive correlational study that was conducted in the research community of Ardakan students in the academic year of 2022-2023. 412 people were selected voluntarily and answered the questionnaires of misbehaving with children and psychological distress. To analyze the data, Pearson correlation and multiple regression were used simultaneously. The results showed that there is a significant positive relationship between mistreatment of children (and psychological, physical and neglect dimensions) with psychological distress (P<0.001). The results of the regression test also showed that 49% of psychological distress is explained by the linear combination of psychological dimensions and parental neglect. The covid-19 epidemic has been accompanied by an increase in the psychological pressure of parents, the risk of misbehaving with children, and the psychological distress of children, which shows the need for effective intervention.

Social phobia is one of the most debilitating disorders that can disrupt many aspects of a person's life. The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of group reality therapy on the self-confidence and anxiety of students with social phobia. This study was a semi-experimental type of research with a pre-test, post-test design and a control group, which was conducted in the research community of second year primary school students of Meibod city in the academic year of 1400-1401. In this study, 26 people were selected in the available way and were replaced in two groups of 13 people, test and control. The participants answered Rosenberg's self-confidence and Beck's anxiety questionnaires during the research stages. The experimental group received reality therapy training in 12 one-hour sessions twice a week, while the control group did not receive training during this period. For data analysis, multivariate covariance analysis and spss26 software were used. The results showed that group reality therapy was effective and improved the self-confidence and anxiety of students with social phobia (P<0.001). According to the findings of the research, it can be said that reality therapy is an effective method for increasing self-confidence and reducing students' anxiety and it can be used in Madras.

Belief in the wound causes people to feel anxious and insecure because they consider it out of their control. In this research, we will examine the effectiveness of reality therapy in reducing anxiety caused by believing in the injured eye. This study was quasi-experimental and was conducted using the pre-test and post-test method with the control group. 24 clients of Wafai Psychological Services and Counseling Office were selected by available sampling method and were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The measured instruments were the Beck-Rouan Anxiety Assessment Questionnaire. With this questionnaire, the level of anxiety of clients was measured. The results of the multivariate covariance analysis showed that the average anxiety scores of the experimental group in the post-test compared to the pre-test decreased significantly and also decreased significantly compared to the control group. In other words, reality therapy significantly reduced the level of anxiety of clients with superstitious beliefs about sore eyes.

The study of the factors affecting family communication patterns and alexithymia in children is of great importance because of their impact on children’s mental health. Hence, this research was undertaken to investigate the impact of reality therapy training on family communication patterns and alexithymia in male sixth graders. This quasi-experimental study had a pre-test, post-test control group design. The statistical population of the study was comprised of all male sixth graders in Tehran in 2018-19 school year. Due to the large size of the statistical population, in the first stage, cluster sampling method was utilized. In the second stage, 32 individuals were selected by random sampling method and were assigned to experimental and control groups. The subjects in the experimental group were trained in reality therapy for 8 one-hour sessions once a week. The Toronto Alexithymia Scale (2006) and the Fitzpatrick and Ritchie Family Communication Patterns Questionnaire (1994) were used to collect data. Analysis of covariance was utilized to analyze the data. Results revealed that reality therapy training improved family communication patterns and reduced alexithymia (p <0.01). Therefore, using educational methods based on reality therapy is recommended to increase positive family communication patterns and reduce students' alexithymia.

Autism spectrum disorders have adverse effects on family life. Based on this, this research was conducted with the aim of investigating the Effectiveness of Reality Therapy Based on Unconditional Positive Self-Acceptance on the Attitude towards Childbearing in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The present study was an experiment with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population of the research was made up of all mothers of children with autism in Sari City in 2021-2022, from which a sample of 30 people was selected using the available sampling method and randomly divided into two groups (15 people in the experimental group and 15 people were placed in the control group. The people in the experimental group received reality therapy intervention based on unconditional positive acceptance for two months in 8 sessions of 60 minutes. The questionnaire used in this research included Soderberg et al.'s (2013) attitude scale towards fertility and childbearing. The results of the test showed that reality therapy based on unconditional positive self-acceptance has a significant effect on the attitude towards fertility and childbearing of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders. Based on the findings of the present research, it can be concluded that reality therapy training based on unconditional positive self-acceptance, with the benefit of teaching appropriate methods for accepting reality and making moral and responsible choices, can be used as an efficient method to improve the attitude towards fertility and childbearing.

The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating cognitive-behavioral game therapy on alexithymia and reducing aggression in students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The current study was experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included all students with hyperactive/inattentive disorder in Kermanshah city, from which a sample of 30 people was selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. The tools of this research included cognitive behavioral game therapy protocol, Eysenck's Aggression Questionnaire (1975) and Toronto Alexithymia Questionnaire (1994). The treatment program was implemented for eight sessions of 30-45 minutes duration twice a week. The findings of covariance analysis showed that the cognitive-behavioral game therapy program significantly reduced emotional problems, alexithymia and aggression in children with hyperactivity/inattention disorder. Finally, the results showed that play therapy can be used as a suitable method to reduce children's emotional and behavioral problems.

The current research aimed to determine the effectiveness of reality therapy on post-traumatic growth and psychological distress in bereaved people during the Corona period. The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population in this research was all the people who lost at least one of their family members due to the COVID-19 disease in Tehran in the year 2021. Among them, 24 people, 12 people in the control group and 12 in the experimental group were selected through available sampling methods and randomly placed in two groups. To collect data from demographic characteristics questionnaires, Calhoun and Tedeschi (1996, PTGI), psychological distress questionnaire, Kessler et al. (2002, K-10), and Glaser's reality therapy protocol (2010) during 8 90-minute sessions. Used online. To analyze the data, the multivariate covariance test (MANCOVA) was used. The findings of the research showed that by controlling the effect of the pre-test, there was a significant difference at the level of 0.05 between the post-test average of post-traumatic growth and psychological distress in the two experimental and control groups. As a result, reality therapy can be considered an effective intervention for the bereaved during the Corona period.