Positive Psychotherapy

Rashid, Tayyab; Howes, Ryan N.

doi:10.1002/9781118468197.ch22

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“…The results of the present study are in line with those of similar studies which indicate that the commitment dimension of life is enhanced by psychological trainings such as positive psychotherapy. [ 10 19 31 ] The fifth hypothesis of the study, “Positive therapy has a high effect on increasing the semantic dimension level of life of people with cancer,” was confirmed according to the results. The results of the present study are consistent with the previous studies.…”

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“…The results of the current study are consistent with past researches, that is, several studies mentioned that positive therapy is effective on increasing the pleasure dimension of living of people with cancer. [ 10 19 20 23 31 ] The fourth hypothesis of the study indicated, “Positive therapy has a high effect on increasing commitment dimension of life of people with cancer,” which was confirmed based on participants’ responses. The results of the present study are in line with those of similar studies which indicate that the commitment dimension of life is enhanced by psychological trainings such as positive psychotherapy.…”

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confidence: 80%

“…Findings of many similar studies indicate that positive therapy increases the happiness of cancer patients. [ 10 19 20 21 23 24 25 29 31 ] In other words, one of the most important ways to increase happiness in people with cancer is positive psychotherapy. The second hypothesis of the study, i.e., “Positive therapy increases the character strengths of patients with cancer,” was confirmed by the study.…”

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“…Many studies verified the effectiveness of positive psychotherapy on increasing the character strengths of patients with cancer. [ 10 23 24 25 29 ] In other words, there is a positive and significant relationship between increasing the individual abilities and positive psychotherapy. Based on the results, the third hypothesis of the study, i.e., “Positive therapy has a high effect on increasing the pleasure dimension of living of people with cancer,” was confirmed.…”

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“…[ 9 ] This approach enhances meaning in the lives of clients to alleviate psychopathology and increase happiness. [ 10 ] According to Fredrickson The theoretical infrastructure of positive psychotherapy is rooted in the works of Seligman who believes that happiness is made up of a happy, committed, and meaningful life. [ 11 ] In people with cancer, positive changes are needed to encounter with the disease, and these changes are possible through the strategies available in positive psychotherapy.…”

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The effect of positive psychotherapy on happiness and character strength in cancer patients

Meibodi

Meftagh

Shahangian

2021

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: Cancer is one of the major health problems across the world that poses a great threat to human health and active life in all age groups, causing numerous personal, familial, and social damages in physical, mental and spiritual dimensions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of positive psychotherapy on happiness, character strengths, pleasure, commitment, and semantic measures in the lives of people with cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Within the framework of a quasi-experimental design, 58 patients suffering from cancer meeting the inclusion criteria (disease history and married) were selected via purposeful sampling method. However, only 30 of the patients met the required criteria to participate in all psychotherapy sessions. The participants were then randomly assigned to two intervention and control groups (15 participants per group). The intervention group received eight 120-min sessions of positive psychotherapy on a weekly basis while the control group was put on the waiting list. Data collection tools included the Oxford Happiness-Depression Questionnaire and Values in Action-Inventory of Strengths. The participants completed the questionnaires before and after the intervention. Data analysis was conducted by analysis of covariance. RESULTS: The results of covariance analysis suggested that the use of positive psychotherapy has been effective on increasing happiness (F = 0.129, P = 0.005), increasing character strength (F = 27.55, P = 0.001), increasing the semantic measures (F = 15.23, P = 0.002), increasing pleasure (F = 8.51, P = 0.005), and commitment (F = 64.19, P = 0.001) among patients with cancer. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the present study indicated that positive psychotherapy has been effective on happiness, strengths, pleasure, commitment, and semantic measures of the life among people with cancer. Positive psychotherapy can be used to minimize the effects of cancer on patients.

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The effect of positive psychotherapy on happiness and character strength in cancer patients

Meibodi

Meftagh

Shahangian

2021

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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Wong

Tweed

2022

The International Handbook of Positive Psychology

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A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Group Positive Psychotherapy and Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Flourishing, Happiness and Satisfaction with Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Furchtlehner,

Fischer,

Schuster

et al. 2024

J Happiness Stud

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The present study examines the efficacy of Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) on psychological well-being, happiness, and satisfaction with life. We investigated people suffering from different kinds of depressive disorders, comparing it to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). PPT is an empirically validated intervention targeting positive resources and personal strengths. It aims at amplifying well-being while also ameliorating the impact of symptoms. In a controlled two-center-study, we randomly assigned 92 out-patient participants with a DSM-IV diagnosis of major depressive disorder and/or Dysthymia to 14 sessions of manualized PPT or CBT group therapy. We assessed outcomes related to well-being using the Flourishing Scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Positive Psychotherapy Inventory (PPTI). The PPTI represents the five components of Seligman’s PERMA-model of flourishing, encompassing positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. We took measurements before and after the intervention, and at a 6-months follow-up. Moreover, we considered a list of moderators that may impact the efficacy of PPT. PPT resulted in significant improvements in all measures, and these improvements remained stable for up to 6 months. Using 2 × 2 mixed-effects models (T1 vs. T2), we found significant interactions for all three main scales and two out of the five PPTI subscales. These interactions depicted significantly better outcomes for PPT at post-treatment. Regarding the follow-up (T1 vs. T3), we did not find significant interactions, and thus, there were no differences between the two therapies. No demographics or characteristics of the treatments were significant moderators. Summarized, these findings provide support for the effectiveness of PPT in increasing happiness, well-being, and quality of life. We can confirm that PPT is an additional tool for the enhancement of positive mental health.

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Positive Psychotherapy

Cited by 9 publications

References 129 publications

The effect of positive psychotherapy on happiness and character strength in cancer patients

The effect of positive psychotherapy on happiness and character strength in cancer patients

Region of Upper North America (United States and Canada)

A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Group Positive Psychotherapy and Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Flourishing, Happiness and Satisfaction with Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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