Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine Effectiveness Life Review on Life Satisfaction among Adolescents under the Supervision of Qazvin Well-being Center 2012-2013. Method: This study was a quasi-experimental research including experimental and control groups with a pretest-posttest design. The statistical population consisted of all 12 - 18 years old male students who were nurtured in Qazvin Well-being Center, among whom 16 individuals were selected through applying purposive sampling method and were randomly divided into experimental and control groups with equal number of subjects. The investigation was done using Diener’s (1985) Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) Questionnaire. The experimental group received life review therapy in 6 sessions (90 minutes per session). Data were analyzed by using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), using SPSS software. Results: Results indicated that life review therapy was effective in increasing male adolescents’ life satisfaction living in the welfare center. Conclusion: Life review therapy improves quality of life and life satisfaction; therefore, this treatment can be used as an effective method to improve the living conditions of young people.
Highlights
Life satisfaction is a common variable in statistical studies and is a determinant of the level of individuals’ health
This study was quasi-experimental research with experimental and control groups and a pretest-posttest design, in which life review was considered as the independent variable and life satisfaction as the dependent variable
The results of the present study revealed that life review therapy is effective and useful in increasing the level of life satisfaction it in the level of 0/05
Summary
Life satisfaction is a common variable in statistical studies and is a determinant of the level of individuals’ health. Regarding the importance of this issue, it should be pointed out that human being is a purposeful creature and always seeks to assess his/her life status and does not feel satisfaction until he/she reaches what he/she. How to cite this paper: Esmaeili, M. and Usefynezhad, A. Due to the central role of life satisfaction in individuals’ health and well-being, this issue has been extensively psychologically discussed and psychology has greatly attempted to identify factors affecting life satisfaction in order to improve it. The main focus of the recent and past points of view in this field has been the treatment of diseases, rescuing human from mental illnesses and reduction of deleterious factors and less attention has been paid to positive health indicators [2]
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