The Effectiveness of Existential Group Therapy on Psychological Well-Being of Students Residing in Ahvaz Azad University Dormitory

Background and Aim : The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of existential group therapy on psychological well-being of students residing in Ahvaz Azad University dormitory.Methods : This study is a quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with control group and applied type. Statistical population was all students of Ahvaz Azad University. The experimental group received existential therapy and the control group did not receive any intervention. Data collection tool was Reif s Psychological Well-being Questionnaire (1995). Data were analyzed by SPSS software.Results : The results showed that existential group therapy significantly increased students psychological well-being. Practical theoretical perspectives will therefore be discussed.Conclusion : Conclusion: Considering the efficacy of existential group therapy on students psychological well-being, it can be concluded that in order to enhance psychological well-being among students, especially students living in dormitories, they experience different conditions than other students. Existential group therapy classes can be used as a workshop in universities and centers.

کلیدواژه ها:

Ahvaz Azad University Students ، Existential Group Therapy ، Psychological Well-being