Effectofthe BONYAN-method experiential marathon group on the quality of life of non-clinical populations duringthe Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract

BONYAN theory and method indicate being committed, accepted, and responsible as effective and constructive for "how to be with what is," and is presented in the form of the experiential marathon group. This study investigates the effect of online participation in the BONYAN-method experiential marathon group (BMEMG) on the quality of life of the non-clinical populations.This study was a quasi-experimental design of two heterogeneous groups, the experimental group (N=50) and the control group (N=98), with pre-test and post-test. The program was held over three days with three weekly follow-up sessions. Before the start and after the third follow-up session, WHOQOL-100 was provided to the two groups. The physical, psychological, level of independence, social relationships, environment, personal beliefs, generality, and overall score in the experimental group's post-test significantly differed from the experimental group's pre-test and the control group's post-test. The effect size was significant for all indices, among which spirituality and independence showed the highest effect size.The BMEMG, by providing opportunities for awareness of "how to be with what is," confronts people with their internal and dynamic psychological patterns and improves their quality of life by increasing their capacity for acceptance and flexibility.