The Effectiveness of training of reality therapy concepts on happiness of elder people in Ardebil

The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Reality therapy on the happiness of elderly people. This is an experimental study with a pre-test- post-test design and control group. Sample of the study selected from elderly members of Mandegaran Club in Ardebil city. 50 older were evaluated according to inclusion/ exclusion criteria and 30 participants selected and divided into 2 equal groups randomly. Oxford Happiness Scale was administered to both. Reality therapy sessions for the intervention group were administered in 80 minutes 2 session in any week for 4 successive weeks. The post-test data collected after the last session and also doing a follow up after the one month later. Data analyzed by using Analysis of variance with repeated measure for independent groups. Analysis of variance results showed that the mean difference between the two groups were significant (P<0.05) and Reality therapy increased the happiness of intervention group significantly. Happiness scores of intervention group in all sub-scales were also significantly higher in post-test compared to control group (p<0.001). The results showed that Reality therapy can be helpful in enhancing positive emotions and happiness in older people. Implementation of Reality therapy sessions in nursing homes, and retirement centers are recommended.