The Effectiveness of Reality Therapy on the Psychological Hardiness of Female-Headed Households

Female heads of households, due to their high level of life responsibilities, are exposed to psychological damage. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of reality therapy on the psychological hardiness of female heads of households under the auspices of the Martyr Foundation and Veterans Affairs. This was an experimental study with a pre-test, post-test design and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population of this study consists of female-headed households under the auspices of the Martyr Foundation and Veterans Affairs of Bojnourd. Thirty participants were selected voluntarily and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Data were collected using the Ahvaz Hardiness Inventory. The intervention group received reality therapy in 8 sessions, and the control group was on the waiting list to receive the intervention. Data analysis was done in SPSS21 using the analysis of covariance. The results showed that reality therapy increased the total score of psychological hardiness (F=8.111, P=0.009) and control subscales (F=4.508, P=0.044) and championship (F= 15.721, P=0.001) was effective and remained constant over time, but was not effective on the commitment subscale (F=1.657, P=0.221). Reality therapy has played an effective role in increasing the psychological hardiness of female-headed households over time. It is recommended that this treatment be used in other similar situations.