Positive Psychotherapy

The effect of positive psychotherapy on happiness and character strength in cancer patients

“…The results of the present study are in line with those of similar studies which indicate that the commitment dimension of life is enhanced by psychological trainings such as positive psychotherapy. [ 10 19 31 ] The fifth hypothesis of the study, “Positive therapy has a high effect on increasing the semantic dimension level of life of people with cancer,” was confirmed according to the results. The results of the present study are consistent with the previous studies.…”

“…The results of the current study are consistent with past researches, that is, several studies mentioned that positive therapy is effective on increasing the pleasure dimension of living of people with cancer. [ 10 19 20 23 31 ] The fourth hypothesis of the study indicated, “Positive therapy has a high effect on increasing commitment dimension of life of people with cancer,” which was confirmed based on participants’ responses. The results of the present study are in line with those of similar studies which indicate that the commitment dimension of life is enhanced by psychological trainings such as positive psychotherapy.…”

“…Findings of many similar studies indicate that positive therapy increases the happiness of cancer patients. [ 10 19 20 21 23 24 25 29 31 ] In other words, one of the most important ways to increase happiness in people with cancer is positive psychotherapy. The second hypothesis of the study, i.e., “Positive therapy increases the character strengths of patients with cancer,” was confirmed by the study.…”

“…Many studies verified the effectiveness of positive psychotherapy on increasing the character strengths of patients with cancer. [ 10 23 24 25 29 ] In other words, there is a positive and significant relationship between increasing the individual abilities and positive psychotherapy. Based on the results, the third hypothesis of the study, i.e., “Positive therapy has a high effect on increasing the pleasure dimension of living of people with cancer,” was confirmed.…”

“…[ 9 ] This approach enhances meaning in the lives of clients to alleviate psychopathology and increase happiness. [ 10 ] According to Fredrickson The theoretical infrastructure of positive psychotherapy is rooted in the works of Seligman who believes that happiness is made up of a happy, committed, and meaningful life. [ 11 ] In people with cancer, positive changes are needed to encounter with the disease, and these changes are possible through the strategies available in positive psychotherapy.…”