The?aim of the?study was to compare the?effectiveness of group therapy based on meaning in life, self-efficacy, body image or the?combination of the?three factors in improving the?quality of life in menopausal women. Material and methods : The?research sample consisted of 54 menopausal women (45-55 years) selected from women’s associations at cultural centers in Tehran. There were four experimental groups (group therapy based on meaning in life, self-efficacy, body image and a?combination of the?three factors) and a?control group. A?quality of life questionnaire (sf-36) was used as a?pre-test, post-test and follow-up test (3 months after group therapy) measure in each of the?five groups. The?group therapy sessions for the?experimental groups were held 12 times (for 3 months). Statistical analysis was performed using variance analysis tests, Schefe follow-up tests and covariance analysis. Results: Results of covariance analysis showed a?significant increase in quality of life as a?result of group therapy based on meaning in life (p Conclusions: Group therapy based on a?combination of meaning in life, self-efficacy and body image offers a?higher and more durable increase in quality of life.
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