The Positive Role Of Structured Group Therapy On Post-Traumatic Growth Of Positive Psychological Components (PTG) In Women With Breast Cancer
Seyed Mehdi Hashemi*1 and Mahvash Raghibi21Hematologist and Medical Oncologist, Internal Ward-Hematology and Medical Oncology Part-Ali-Ebne-Abitaleb Hospital, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
2Psychologist, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran.
Abstract: This study examined the effectiveness of a structured group therapy of Park and Seligman (Version 2) (2007) on the rate of post-traumatic growth of positive psychological variables in women with breast cancer who completed their courses of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Totally, 11 cancer patients were examined in this study. Using a questionnaire, PTG, post-traumatic growth of positive psychological factors were measured before therapy sessions. Then, an 8-session structured group therapy was held for 8 weeks; at the end, PTGI was recompleted by members of the group. For data analysis, t-test was used to compare dependent and independent samples. Results indicate that positive treatment structured approach of Park and Seligman has a positive effect on increased participants’ positive components (new possibilities, personal strength, appreciation of life and relationships with others), while it does not influence Spiritual changes. Two variables (Surgery and education) as moderating variables are effective on effectiveness of the treatment.
Keywords: cancer; post-traumatic growth; positive group therapy; Parks and Seligman; positive components Back to TOC