The effectiveness of happiness training on resiliency in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)

Pages: 237-238
Anahita Ali Esmaili, Farshad Bahari and Malakeh Mashhadi Farahani (Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran)

The aim of present study is effectiveness of happiness training by group practices on resilience of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Method of this study was quasi- experimental and population consists all of Multiple Sclerosis patients who referred to MS community in Tehran. Sample of 30 individuals (15 controls – 15 experi- ments) were randomly selected and after screening test and then were replaced in control-experimental groups. The research instrument was Connor-Davidson Resilience Questionnaire and Happiness training protocol. Intervention consisted of 8 sessions, each session lasting 60 minutes once a week, which was carried out after obtaining permis- sion from Centre. The results showed that happiness Seligman program was significantly effective in six areas of resiliency on problem solving skills, social competence, and optimism in MS patients.