Logotherapy Research Articles

Comparing the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Therapy and Logo Therapy in Reducing Death Anxiety in Students with Emotional Disturbance

Comparing the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Therapy and Logo Therapy in Reducing Death Anxiety in Students with Emotional Disturbance

LOGOTHERAPY AND COGNITIVE REFRAMING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BLAME ATTRIBUTION AMONG CANCER PATIENTS

This study ascertained how Cognitive Reframing (CR) and Logotherapy (LT) affected how recently diagnosed cancer patients managed their assigning of blame. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was used in the study. For screening, the Blame Attribution Questionnaire (α=0.81) was employed. Fifty-four cancer patients were chosen based on their high Blame Attribution Screening score. The subjects were divided into three groups at random: control (15), CR (21), and LT (18). Descriptive statistics, analysis of covariance, and multiple classification analysis post-hoc test at the 0.05 significance level were used to analyze the data. The average age of the participants was 53.85±7.89 years, with 88.9% being female. Breast cancer (53.7%), cervical cancer (33.3%), prostate cancer (9.3%), and skin cancer (3.7%) are the cancer types that participants suffer from. The participants' attribution of blame was significantly affected by the treatment (F(2;42) = 16.03; partial = 0.43). More people benefited from the CR (x ̅ = 42.91) than from the LT (x ̅ = 63.56) or the control (x ̅ = 66.87) groups. In newly diagnosed cancer patients, blame attribution was effectively managed with the help of logotherapy and cognitive reframing. These therapies should be used by clinical psychologists and counselors to manage blame attribution in newly diagnosed cancer patients.

Aphasia improvement without logotherapy during motor neurorehabilitation of post-stroke hemiparesis using virtual reality or modified constraint-induced movement therapy: A retrospective cohort.

Some research suggests that post-stroke aphasia can recover "on its own", however, there is evidence of a common neural substrate for motor and language systems. We hypothesize, that motor neurorehabilitation of hemiparesis could be related to simultaneous improvement in aphasia. To measure changes in post-stroke aphasia and its relation with hemiparesis treated with different therapies. Database information (n = 32) on post-stroke hemiparesis (Fugl-Meyer Scale evaluated) managed with virtual reality (VR) versus modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) or regular therapy (rPT/OT) was analyzed. None received logotherapy (LT) by appointment at four months. < 3 months after the stroke, aphasia severe (Boston Aphasia Intensity Scale), and all three evaluations. Twenty-one patient records met inclusion criteria (71,4% women and mean age 66,67±3,13 years) who received VR, mCIMT, or rPT/OT (n = 6, 8, and 7, respectively). There was continuous intra-groups improvement in aphasia (p < 0.05), but inter-groups the greater aphasia recovery (p = 0.05) and hemiparesis (p = 0.02) were in VR, with a high correlation in evolution between them (r = 0.73; p = 0.047). High clinical correlation between aphasia, without LT, and hemiparesis evolution during motor neurorehabilitation would support common neural connections stimulation. We will conduct a clinical trial, with a larger sample size to contrast our hypothesis.

Comparison of the effectiveness of logo therapy with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on the life expectancy and psychological well-being of patients with corona virus

Comparison of the effectiveness of logo therapy with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on the life expectancy and psychological well-being of patients with corona virus

DERVISH LODGES AND CONVENTS IN THE HISTORY OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Social services can trace its origin back to the idea of human goodwill and charity. Therefore, confining our study ofthis phenomenon to the modern era, and consequently ignoring its roots, would be a great error. However, forcenturies, charitable organizations of various sizes have been officially established. As a result of the incrediblediversity of such organizations in Islamic societies, conducting research in this field is also an easier task. There aremany examples of this institutional variety. For instance, the most notable examples would include the akhilik(fraternity) organisation, caravansary, almshouse, guilds, hospitals, charitable institutions, workhouses, Ottomanorphanages.Historically dervish lodges were mistakenly considered to be solely involved in mystic and esoteric activities.However, this Islamic religious order was fundamentally devoted to holy living through worldly deeds. Thisoriginates from the Sufi interpretation of religion, which revolved around serving; the creator, the lordly one trueGod, and his creations. As a result, the Sufis established Islamic monasteries (ribats), dervish lodge centres (hankah),small dervish lodges (zaviye), inns and bathhouses on deserted roads and mountain bases in order to provide freeaccommodation, to serve food and drink for cross border travellers and passers-by and generally to meet the needsof people. During the classical Ottoman period, they served as secondary cultural institutions, left vacant by thegovernment in city centres. They served as a meeting point between the political authorities and the people.Dervish lodges were sometimes a shelter for those seeking refuge from a state. We can also presume that theyreceived occupational therapy in the modern sense. This included training under the watchful eyes of the dhikr andcontemplation, for the purpose of serving humanity. As a result of their commitment to profession, diligence andthe use of logo therapy, they succeded in producing one of the most organised and effective historical instances ofsocial work. This study seeks to elucidate the historical role of dervish lodges in the provision of protective socialassistances, social aid and support from a social services stand point.

Logo Therapy due to COVID-19 A Case Study on Changes in Depression and Self-integration in Elderly Women

Logo Therapy due to COVID-19 A Case Study on Changes in Depression and Self-integration in Elderly Women

The Effectiveness of Logo Therapy on the Psychological Well-being, Communication Skill and Maternal Parenting Stress of Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability

Aim: The present article was done with the aim to investigate the effectiveness of the logo therapy on the psychological well-being, communication skills and maternal parenting stress of mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability. Method: The research method was quasi-experimental method with a pretest and posttest design plus control group. The statistical society of the study consisted of all the mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability in exceptional schools of Urmia city during 2021-2022; among them 30 students were selected in available sampling method as the sample case and categorized in experimental group (20 mothers) and control group (20 mothers). Data collection tools included Riff (1989) psychological well-being questionnaire, Matson (1983) scale to evaluate mothers` communication skills and Abidin (1983) maternal parenting stress. Prior to the study, pre-test of psychological well-being, communication skills and maternal parenting stress was implemented in both groups. The experimental group received Farahini’s (2019) logo therapy through the training package in 10 sessions, but the control group did not receive any training therapy. After the training course in the post-test stage, both of the groups answered to the same questionnaire of pre-test stage. Results: The research data was analyzed with one way and Multivariate Covariance Analysis. The results revealed that the logo therapy had a positive effect on the increase of psychological well-being and its four subscales, communication skills and maternal parenting stress and its` subscales (P=&lt;0.05). Conclusion: According to the effectiveness of the Logo therapy in the present research, it was suggested to the principles of exceptional schools to establish relations among school officials and mothers with intellectually disabled children, through training and counseling sessions to improve these mothers` psychological well-being and communication skills and also, to reduce their parenting stress.

The Comparison of the Effectiveness of Life Skills and Logo Therapy Training on Communication Skills and Maternal Parenting Stress of Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability

The Comparison of the Effectiveness of Life Skills and Logo Therapy Training on Communication Skills and Maternal Parenting Stress of Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability

Clinical Psychological Interventions for Children between 8 and 11 Years Old in Populations with Socioeconomic Vulnerability

The gradual increase of poverty rates in Latin America and its effects on children from socioeconomically vulnerable populations raises the need for innovative responses in the field of mental health. Faced with these needs, the present study aims at evaluating the efficacy of focused psychotherapy, where Viktor Frankl´s and Héctor Fiorini´s theoretical frameworks are integrated, in children from 8 to 11 years old who attend a Psychological Orientation Center located in a shanty town in Buenos Aires. The 50 records that make up this research are part of a sample that includes 330 medical records of patients of different ages who underwent treatment between 2014 and 2019. The issues to be addressed (foci) were identified at the beginning of each individual treatment. Participants were assessed before and after treatment with the House-Tree-Person (H-T-P) graphic projective technique and, in addition, a case study was analyzed by interviewing the patient and therapists to make a qualitative outcome assessment. The outcomes, measured using the Wilcoxon test, revealed that there were significant improvements in various issues raised throughout the treatments. The revision of the HTP technique revealed that patients presented favorable changes in issues such as interpersonal relationships, self-esteem and ego strength. The case study reinforced these results. The findings of this research suggest that the integration of Logo therapy and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy could be an effective and an innovative approach to address the current issues affecting children in socio-economically vulnerable populations.

The Effectiveness of Viktor Frankl's Logo therapy on the Mental Health of Pediatric Patients with Cystic Fibrosis

Background Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) are at high risk of clinically significant anxiety, which can be related to lower treatment adherence and poorer health outcomes. So, it is associated with poor psychosocial and quality of life outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Viktor Frankl's Logo therapy on the mental health of pediatric patients with CF. Materials and Methods: This research was a quasi-experimental based on pretest and posttest with a control group. The population under study includes pediatric patients with CF referring to Emam Khomeini hospital, Tehran, Iran, during 2018-19. The range of the participants’ age was between 12 and 16 years. The sample size was selected based on the convenience sampling method. The participants divided randomly into two groups: experimental, n=11 and control n=11. Participants in both experimental and control group completed questionnaires on The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) before and after training. Treatment process for 45 minutes a week was applied among experimental group. Results: The mean and standard deviation of the patient's age in this study were 15.83± 0.87 years old. The results of this research showed that the score of mental health in the experimental group (25±6.8) increased after the intervention training (p <0.01), compared the control group. Conclusion Based on the results of this study, the effectiveness of logo therapy in fostering mental health among pediatric cystic fibrosis patients with a mean age of 13-18 years was approved after nine sessions, 45 minutes once a week. According to the results, logo therapy helped children with cystic fibrosis improve their mental health.

Comparative effectiveness of psychotherapy approaches on Death Anxiety in Multiple Sclerosis Patients. A pilot randomized controlled trial

BackgroundDeath anxiety (DA) in chronic diseases has occupied the human mind more than other diseases. Therefore, multiple sclerosis (MS) patients are more prone to DA due to recurrence periods. ObjectiveAmong the psychological interventions the two approaches of logotherapy (LT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), They pay more attention and concentration on the subject of suffering. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of these two approaches on DA in MS patients. MethodsThe statistical population included 48 women who were diagnosed as MS patients and had medical records at Iran MS Society in Tehran, in terms of entry and exit criteria, which were selected by convenience sampling. Then they were randomly divided into two experimental groups and one control group. This plan has an independent variable at three levels including: LT, ACT and the control group. The dependent variables are the subjects' scores on the Death Attitude Profile-Revised (DAP-R) (Wong., Reker & Gesser, 1994). Therapeutic interventions included 12 sessions of 2 h per week. A 3-hour workshop was held for the control group. in which patients were provided with basic information about the psychological problems of MS, but no strategy was presented. In order to obtain the results, the analysis of covariance was used and in the follow-up study, repeated measures analysis of variance with an intergroup variable (mixed model) was used. ResultsIt showed that both LT and ACT groups were able to be effective and reduce DA in comparison with the control group and such a positive effect on the improvement of DA was evident both in the post-test and follow-up stages. However, no significant differences were observed in comparing the effectiveness of the two intervention methods, so both methods were effective in reducing DA due to the nature of suffering. ConclusionConsidering the effectiveness of LT and ACT in reducing DA in MS patients, the results of this study can be used in order to achieve therapeutic goals and reduce psychological problems in chronic diseases.

Effect of Logo Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in Breast Cancer Survivors Receiving Nutrition Counseling

Effect of Logo Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in Breast Cancer Survivors Receiving Nutrition Counseling

اثربخشی آموزش گروهی معنادرمانی بر کیفیت زندگی همسران جانبازان دچار اختلال استرس پس از سانحه

اثربخشی آموزش گروهی معنادرمانی بر کیفیت زندگی همسران جانبازان دچار اختلال استرس پس از سانحه

The effect of group logo therapy on the burden of hemodialysis patients’ caregivers

Introduction: The relationship between caregivers and patients plays a vital role in providing effective care. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of group logo therapy on the burden of hemodialysis patients’ caregivers. Patients and Methods: The present research was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design. The study population was all caregivers of hemodialysis patients in Qazvin. The sample of this study consisted of 100 caregivers (50 participants in the intervention group and 50 participants in the control group) who were selected according to the inclusion criteria and then randomly allocated in two groups. After the initial evaluation of burden in both groups, 10 sessions, (90 minutes for each session) logo therapy was conducted for intervention group. Immediately after the end of the course and one month later, the intensity of caregiver burden in both groups was measured. The data collection tools were demographic questionnaires for the patient and caregiver and the Zarit Burden Interview. Results: In this study we found, the intervention group with a mean score of 44.6±7.4 and the control group with a mean score of 44.8±5.38 experienced severe burden. Regarding the effect of logo therapy on caregiver burden, the results showed that the mean score of burden before the intervention was 44.6±7.4 and immediately after the intervention and one month later were 37.2±12.6 and 2.14±6.34, respectively (P&lt;0.001). Conclusion: The findings showed the positive effect of group logo therapy on reducing the burden of hemodialysis patients’ caregivers. Considering the high level of caregiver burden, it appears that the application of logo therapy in educational programs for dialysis centers is necessary to reduce the caregiver burden and improve the quality of life.

Literature Review: Intervensi dalam Mengatasi Stigma-Diri pada Pasien HIV/AIDS

Introduction: Self stigma in people living with HIV/AIDS is a survival mechanism to protect themselves from external stigma. Stigma and discrimination in people living with HIV/AIDS can lead to inequality in sociallife. This inequality can cause inferiority complex, preoccupation, and denial of diagnosis, which correlates with the onset of depression.&#x0D; Objective: To review an intervention that can be use to reduce self stigma on people living with HIV.&#x0D; Methods: Researcher conducted a literature review of studies and reports that assessed the effectiveness of interventions to reduce HIV self-stigma. Databases searched from Science Direct, EBSCO Host, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Article criteria is article which published from 2010-2019.&#x0D; Results: Of 117 articles and reports identified, 3 were included in review representing 4 different interventions which used on reduce self-stigma on peple living with HIV. The interventions are logo therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family psycoeducation, Stigma Reduction Intervention (SRI).&#x0D; Conclusion: This literature review showed that stigma reduction intervention with workshop, logotherapy, ACT, FPE and stigma reduction intervention with video can reduce self stigma on HIV patients. There is a need for policies to be able to implement these interventions because through the reduction in selfstigma, the effect is in improving patient health and patient medicationadherence. All intervention are promising nterventions to reduces self- stigma because applicable and feasible to implement due to its flexibility, non-invasive and no side effects.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords: literature review, HIV, self stigma

The Effectiveness of Group Logo Therapy on Depression and Quality of Life of Women with Addicted Spouses

The Effectiveness of Group Logo Therapy on Depression and Quality of Life of Women with Addicted Spouses

The effectiveness of a group counseling program to deal with cultural identity crisis among a sample of female adolescents in the Sultanate of Oman: فاعلية برنامج إرشاد جمعي للتعامل مع أزمة الهوية الثقافية لدى عينة من المراهقات في سلطنة عمان

The aim of this study is to build a group counseling program and investigate its effectiveness to deal with the cultural identity crisis among a sample of adolescents in Dahira Province in the Sultanate of Oman. The researcher applied a scale of the cultural identity crisis designed to suit the purpose of selected sample of the study. This scale was applied on the applicants who participated in the counseling program. They were 60 female adolescents from Fatima bint Qais School for Basic Education, particularly from Post Education classes ( 11th and 12th ). The sample was divided randomly into two groups: the experimental group which consisted of 30 adolescents who received a counseling program which was designed to achieve the objectives of the study. The second group is the control group which equally consisted of 30 adolescents who didn't receive any treatment. The study used the group counseling program based on The Logo Therapy of Frankel (1967). This program consisted of 14 counseling sessions implemented during seven weeks with a maximum of two counseling sessions per week and for about 80 minutes for each session. Arithmetic means and standard deviations for all members of experimental and control group were computed for the cultural identity crisis scale and its five dimensions on the pre, post and follow- up measurements. A T- test analysis was used to examine the statistical significance of the differences in degrees of the cultural identity crisis between members of the experimental and control groups. The results of the study showed significant differences at (0.05≥α) in degrees of crisis between experimental and control groups members in both post and follow- up measurement in favor of the experimental group. This confirms the effectiveness of the group counseling program in reducing significantly the cultural identity crisis within members of experimental group. The results also showed significant differences at (0.05≥α) between members of experimental group in both pre and post measurements in favor of the post measurement. In addition, the result showed no significant differences in the degree of the cultural identity crisis among control group members by using both post and follow- up measurements. This demonstrates clearly the effectiveness of the group counseling program in dealing with the cultural identity crisis with adolescents in Oman. Moreover, the result showed significant differences at (0.05≥α) between the degrees the cultural identity crisis of the experimental group members due to their educational level in favor of the 12th grade.

Logotherapy to Increase Self Esteem of Patient With Paraparese Inferiors

Logotherapy to Increase Self Esteem of Patient With Paraparese Inferiors

The effectiveness of gestalt therapy and logo therapy on anger reduction and increase of mental health of teenagers of correction and rehabilitation center

Aim of this research has the effectiveness of gestalt therapy and logo therapy on anger reduction and Increase of mental health of teenager of correction and rehabilitation center of Khoram Abad city. In this quasi-experimental research by available method 24 teenagers which take high mark in SCL.90.R exam and state-traitangerexpression inventory-2 STAXI-2 were grouped randomly in three pilot groups as gestalt therapy (8 person) and logo therapy (8 person) and control without any therapeutic intervention (8 person). Members of gestalt therapy and logo therapy pilot groups participate in 8 group therapy 90 minutes sessions, twice in a week. Obtained results measured as pretest and posttest by STAXI-2 and SCL.90.R determination scales and resulting data analyzed to comparison means of three groups at three assessment cases by covariance analysis. Findings has supported the effectiveness of both approaches Logo therapy and Gestalt therapy on anger reduction and increased mental health. Mental health is a science for better life that its principles include all periods of life from the formation of sperm to death. Also is an art and technique that help peoples to adopting with their environment by adjusting proper psychological and emotional methods and finding better solutions to solve their problems.

The Effectiveness of Logo therapy in Improving Self-Compassion and Life Expectancy in Women with Depression

The Effectiveness of Logo therapy in Improving Self-Compassion and Life Expectancy in Women with Depression