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

The purpose of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of group logo therapy on depression and quality of life of women with addicted spouses.

The present research method was semi-experimental with pre-test-post-test with control group. The statistical population of the study included women with addicted spouses in Tehran in 2018. Considering the semi-experimental nature of the design, a sample of 30 people was selected among the statistical population based on the study criteria using convenience method. The sample individuals were randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. Participants in the experimental group participated in 10 (90-minute) group logo therapy sessions (Frankel, 2001). Data collection instrument included the World Health Organization's Quality of Life Questionnaire and Beck’s Depression Inventory (1994).

The results showed that group logo therapy improved depression and quality of life for women with addicted spouses.

Logo therapy can be used as an effective intervention method. This intervention seems to be useful for women with addicted spouses