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Developing a Character Strengths-Based Intervention Program for Recovered Addicts and Its Effectiveness on Experiential Avoidance, Happiness, and Marital Intimacy
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Reza Ghasemi Jobaneh1   , Mansour Sodani2 , Mahnaz Mehrabizadeh Honarmand3 |
1- Department of counseling, faculty of education & psychology, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz
2- Department of counseling, faculty of education & psychology, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz , sodani_m@scu.ac.ir
3- Department of psychology, faculty of education & psychology, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz |
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Abstract: (508 Views) |
Introduction: Addiction negatively impacts a person's life, and due to its chronic nature, relapses are common. Therefore, it is essential to cultivate positive and constructive characteristics that enhance the resilience of individuals in recovery. Character strengths, a concept emerging from positive psychology, can contribute to empowering recovered addicts. The purpose of this study was to develop a character strengths-based intervention program for recovered addicts and to assess its effectiveness on experiential avoidance, happiness, and marital intimacy.
Methods: The study was conducted in two parts. The first part focused on the development and validation of the character strengths-based intervention through several stages. The second part employed a multiple baseline design to evaluate the intervention's effectiveness. The study population comprised recovered addicts in Ahvaz, Iran. Five individuals who had recovered from opioid addiction and five who had recovered from stimulant addiction were selected through a voluntary sampling method. Participants completed an experiential avoidance questionnaire, the Happiness Inventory, and an Intimacy Scale. Data were analyzed using the Content Validity Ratio (CVR), Content Validity Index (CVI), Reliable Change Index (RCI), percentage improvement, Conservative Dual Criterion (CDC), and six criteria for evaluating effectiveness.
Results: The character strengths-based intervention was found to be valid and significantly reduced experiential avoidance while increasing happiness and marital intimacy among recovered addicts (P> 0.01).
Conclusions: These findings have important implications for family and rehabilitation counselors. This intervention can be an effective tool for empowering recovered addicts. |
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| Keywords: Character Strengths, Addiction, Experiential Avoidance, Happiness, Marital Intimacy |
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Received: 2024/01/10 | Accepted: 2024/03/19 | Published: 2024/03/19
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