The effect of compassion-based therapy on social isolation, psychological flexibility and happiness of divorced women

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 PhD student, Department of General Psychology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Imam Hossein (a.s.) Comprehensive University, Tehran, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, East Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Divorce is one of the stressful experiences of the family, which can lead to conflicts and incompatibility among family members, especially women. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of compassion-based therapy on social isolation, psychological flexibility and happiness of divorced women.
Method: The present research is practical in terms of research purpose. This research was based on the semi-experimental data collection method with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group and a follow-up period. From the number of 5400 divorced women referring to counseling centers in the 2nd district of Tehran in 2013-2014, 30 women were selected purposefully and randomly replaced in two groups (treatment based on compassion and evidence). The research tools were Gilbert's compassion-based treatment model (2010), social isolation questionnaire by Chalabi and Amir Kafi (2013), cognitive flexibility questionnaire by Martin and Rubin (1995) and happiness questionnaire by Argyle Velo (1990). The data was analyzed using mixed variance analysis.
Results: The results of repeated measurement variance analysis showed that compassion-based therapy reduces social isolation and increases psychological flexibility and happiness of divorced women (p≤001) and this effect was sustained over time according to the follow-up test (p≤001).
Conclusion: In order to improve social isolation, psychological flexibility and happiness of divorced women, it is suggested to use compassion-based therapy.

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medical journal of mashhad university of medical sciences
Volume 67, Issue 2
March and April 2024

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