1- Department of Counseling, Ahv.C., Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
2- Department of Counseling, Ahv.C., Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran ,maryam.jofreh@iau.ac.ir
3- Department of Psychology, Dez.C., Islamic Azad University, Dezful, Iran
2- Department of Counseling, Ahv.C., Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran ,
3- Department of Psychology, Dez.C., Islamic Azad University, Dezful, Iran
Abstract: (82 Views)
Objective: Abortion can be accompanied by profound emotional and existential consequences and may lead to grief disorder. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a culturally adapted Existential–Spiritual Reconstruction Protocol for Abortion (ESR A) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in reducing grief disorder.
Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group. The statistical population consisted of women with a history of abortion, from whom 45 participants were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to three groups: two experimental groups (ESR A and EFT) and one control group (15 participants per group). Data were collected using the Quality-of-Life Questionnaire and the Grief Experience Questionnaire (Barrett & Scott). Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 25.
Results: The findings indicated that both experimental groups showed a significant reduction in grief disorder compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Furthermore, a direct comparison between the two experimental groups revealed a significant difference in effectiveness (p < 0.05), with the Existential–Spiritual Reconstruction Protocol demonstrating a greater reduction in grief disorder.
Conclusions: Both ESR A and EFT were effective in reducing grief disorder following abortion; however, the Existential–Spiritual Reconstruction Protocol showed greater effectiveness than Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group. The statistical population consisted of women with a history of abortion, from whom 45 participants were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to three groups: two experimental groups (ESR A and EFT) and one control group (15 participants per group). Data were collected using the Quality-of-Life Questionnaire and the Grief Experience Questionnaire (Barrett & Scott). Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 25.
Results: The findings indicated that both experimental groups showed a significant reduction in grief disorder compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Furthermore, a direct comparison between the two experimental groups revealed a significant difference in effectiveness (p < 0.05), with the Existential–Spiritual Reconstruction Protocol demonstrating a greater reduction in grief disorder.
Conclusions: Both ESR A and EFT were effective in reducing grief disorder following abortion; however, the Existential–Spiritual Reconstruction Protocol showed greater effectiveness than Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Keywords: Abortion, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Existential–Spiritual Reconstruction, Grief Disorder
Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Educational Psychology
Received: 2025/10/20 | Accepted: 2026/01/25
Received: 2025/10/20 | Accepted: 2026/01/25
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