Showing papers on "Logotherapy published in 2011"
Journal Article•
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors use the lens of Viktor Frankl's logotherapy to offer one explanation for autoethnographic writing's perceived therapeutic impact, which is based on an awareness of the meaning of one's life as an avenue to mental health.
Abstract: Autoethnographic writing has often been described by its practitioners as being a therapeutic exercise. However, its public nature and ontological status as social science inquiry distinguish it from private forms of therapeutic writing. This paper uses the lens of Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy to offer one explanation for its perceived therapeutic impact. Logotherapy is an existential psychotherapy that fo- cuses on an awareness of the meaning of one’s life as an avenue to mental health. This sense of meaning is derived through the realization of three types of “values:†(a) creative values (what the individual gives to the world), (b), experiential values (what the individual receives from the world), and (c) attitudinal values (the ability to change one’s attitude toward unchangeable circumstances). Autoethnographic writing offers abundant opportunities to realize creative, experiential and attitudinal values simultaneously. Specific examples from autoethnographic publications are analyzed from within the logotherapy framework.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report on participants' meaning-centred experiences and perspectives after attending a logotherapy-based student development and support program, and suggest that a meaning-centered approach may prove to be beneficial for first year university students.
Abstract: This study reports on participants' meaning-centred experiences and perspectives after attending a logotherapy-based student development and support programme. Thirteen students who were enrolled in the first year of the academic programme, in health science programme at a South Africa university, were participants. Qualitative inquiry was used for the data collection and analysis. Findings suggest that a meaning-centred approach may prove to be beneficial for first year university students.
10 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors developed a finding meaning in life CD program about life-esteemed education and identified the effect of the program on elementary school students' academic performance using a content validity test.
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a finding meaning in life CD program about life-esteemed education and to identify the effect of the program. Methods: The life-esteemed education philosophy and the concepts of logotherapy were applied as a theoretical framework for this program. This program was developed through the process of planning, designing, developing, and evaluating with a content validity test. To identify the effect of the program, one experimental group design was applied to 54 students. Data were collected before the program started and one week and five weeks after the program finished. Results: The program was developed based on the students` needs and evaluation of the CD`s content and consists of five periods: Dinosaur Park of Promise, Hill of Fragrance, Garden of Love, Forest of Acceptance, and My Lake. Each post-test score of knowledge, attitude, and practice on meaning of life was significantly higher than pretest scores. Conclusion: This program can be effective for life-esteemed education in elementary school students. Moreover, it is encouraged that the program will be utilized in more life-esteemed education for elementary school students.
10 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a model for the making of a spiritual existential analysis was proposed in order to detect the impact of the Christian spiritual schema of interpretation on the dynamics of existential networking.
Abstract: The practice of pastoral counselling was dominated for several decades by the Rogerian techniques of empathetic listening. To a large extent, healing was predominately related to the realm of feelings (the affective dimension). Rational Emotive Therapy opened up other avenues. However, besides Logotherapy, the realm of meaning and its connectedness to world views and ideas (Plato: forms) remained uncharted in many theories for pastoral care and counselling. In this article it was argued that philosophical counselling opens up new avenues for pastoral care and counselling. Philosophical counselling probes into the realm of different schemata of interpretation. A model for the making of a spiritual existential analysis was proposed in order to detect the impact of the Christian spiritual schema of interpretation on the dynamics of existential networking.
9 citations
Journal Article•
TL;DR: A recent review by Emmons and Paloutzian as mentioned in this paper noted the upsurge in interest in these constructs in the previous 15 years by both applied and basic researchers, and the vast amount of data in this field in terms of theoretical insights, empirical facts and practical applications led to the publication of the Handbook of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality.
Abstract: INTRODUCTIONRecently psychologists have shown a good deal of interest in the study of spirituality, spiritual behavior, religiosity and related constructs. Gorsuch (1988) presented an excellent review in this area in the Annual Review of Psychology. A recent review by Emmons and Paloutzian (2003) noted the upsurge in interest in these constructs in the previous 15 years by both applied and basic researchers. The vast amount of data in this field in terms of theoretical insights, empirical facts and practical applications led to the publication of the Handbook of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality (Paloutzian & Park, 2005). In this Handbook, in addition to the basic issues, different researchers have examined the role of religion/religiosity and spirituality in diverse applied areas like health (Oman & Thoresen, 2005), mental health and psychopathology (Miller & Kelley, 2005), clinical and counseling psychology (Shafranske, 2005), workplace behavior (Giacalone, Jurkiewicz, & Fry, 2005) etc. In 2008, the American Psychological Association published a special volume of a journal, Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, which assumed regular publication from February, 2009.Modern psychology, as a scientific and empirical discipline, has comparatively a short history of one and a half century. The well known German physicist, G. T. Fechner, who laid down the foundations of experimental psychology and mathematical psychophysics, with his monumental publication 'Elemente der Psychophysik' in 1860, was greatly interested in the scientific study of soul. Although he could not realize this dream, his work led to the emergence of a new discipline of psychophysics and the well known Fechner's law. In the early generation, the distinguished psychologists like William James, G. Stanley Hall, and Carl Jung took enough interest in the study of spirituality. Abraham Maslow, in his study of self-actualized people and peak experiences, addressed to some issues related to spirituality. Viktor Frankl's 'logotherapy' also catalyzed the emergence of interest in spiritual behavior. Nevertheless, scientific psychology, by and large, did not take enough interest in the study of spirituality. However, as noted above, the trend is changing to some extent in the past 20 years.The issues related to the validity or 'truth' of the concepts like God, life after death, rebirth, the doctrine of karma etc. are controversial, questionable and beyond the scope of this paper. Nevertheless, the believers in God, rebirth, karma etc and the non-believers behave differently in day to day life. As such psychology, as a scientific discipline of human behavior, should also study this behavioral field. Interestingly Suneetha (1997), from clinical perspective, observed that "the concept of God may serve as a psychological defence because of the various functions attributed to it" (pp. 54) in the emotional, motivational, cognitive, moral, social, and physiological aspects.Spirituality: Multiplicity of Definitions and MeasuresUnfortunately, the concepts of spirituality and spiritual behavior are vague. Even a cursory review of this field reveals a large number of disparate definitions. Thus McGinn (1993) identified 35 different definitions of spirituality. Zinnbauer and Pargament (2005) presented nine definitions of spirituality and eight definitions of religion. Scott (as reported by Piedmont, 2005, 2007) identified 31 different definitions of religiousness and 40 definitions of spirituality. She classified the spirituality definitions into nine content areas - experiences of connectedness, processes leading to increased connectedness, system of thought or beliefs, behavioral responses to something sacred, traditional institutional or organizational structures, pleasurable states of being, beliefs in the sacred or transcendent, capacities for transcendence, and concern with existential questions. The analysis of these definitions reveals that spirituality is a multidimensional construct. …
5 citations
22 Dec 2011
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of group logotherapy on depression, anxiety and quality of life in cancer patients in Ahvaz Big Oil Hospital was investigated, which revealed that there were significant differences between two groupe on variables (p < 0.001).
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of group logotherapy on depression, anxiety and quality of life in cancer patients in Ahvaz Big Oil Hospital. The original sample included 60 patients who were selected by matching method. Then 30 patients who scored one standard deviation above the mean in Anxiety Inventory (ANQ), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) & Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ–C30) were selected randomly and divided into two groups (experimental and control). Then 10 sessions of group logotherapy were held for experimental group, but the control group received no intervention. Also MANCOVA was used for analyzing the data. The results revealed that there were significant differences between two groupe on variables (p < 0.001). The depression and anxiety of experimental group were significantly decreased comparing to control group. Also, the quality of life was significantly increased in experimental group in comparison to control group. So, using logotherapy for cancer patients is recommended.
4 citations
Dissertation•
01 Jun 2011
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored the relationship between meaning and physical health hypothesising that purpose affects physical health using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), ANOVAs and stepwise regression.
Abstract: Research in Logotherapy substantiates the influence of meaning on psychological health and Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) corroborates the effects of psychological health on physical health. This dissertation explores the relationship between meaning and physical health hypothesising that purpose affects physical health. Methodology Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), ANOVAs and stepwise regression were used to explore three possible models.
4 citations
01 Dec 2011
TL;DR: The Dimensional Scale of Sense of Life (DSLI) as mentioned in this paper is a measure of existential coherence and purpose in life, defined as the coherence of a person's thought process and the meaning of life.
Abstract: In recent years, the interest for identifying specific factors that may influence our health has greatly increased, especially issues like meaning of life, happiness and pursuit of goals. From the humanistic and logotherapeutic approaches, the meaning of life is, in general, a key factor for a healthy life. In Latin America, very few tests have been developed and validated to measure the meaning of life. The purpose of this research was to develop the Dimensional Scale of Sense of Life, understood as existential coherence and purpose in life. The development of the scale was performed by constructing the instrument to assess its structure and psychometric characteristics. 820 people, women and men, participated, aged 20 and 70 years. Results suggest that the test has high internal consistency and a two-dimensional structure, one that assesses the existential coherence, and the other, the life purpose of people.
2 citations
01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: In this article, the correspondence between the concept of Resilience and the Logotherapy of Viktor Frankl was analyzed, and it was concluded that values of sense are proved to have a great preventive potential and a capacity to rehabilitate destructive and auto destructive behaviors.
Abstract: This study analyzes the correspondence between the concept of Resilience and the Logotherapy of Viktor Frankl. Both concepts constitute a new paradigm in the understanding and treatment of anti social behaviors, because they propose to work from a positive anthropology and from the construction of the sense of life and suffering. After our review of specialized literature and previous researches in this topic, we can conclude that values of sense are proved to have a great preventive potential and a capacity to rehabilitate destructive and auto destructive behaviors.
2 citations
01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: The authors discusses the experience of existential vacuum as a psychological phenomenon, with cognitive, emotional and motivational components of this experience being examined, and suggests some speculations of psychotherapy on the process of experiencing an existential vacuum.
Abstract: Th e article discusses the experience of existential vacuum as a psychological phenomenon, with cognitive, emotional and motivational components of this experience being examined. Th e article fo cuses on the connection between the meaninglessness and the time perspective of the individual and suggests some speculations of psychotherapy infl uence on the process of experiencing an existential vacuum.
Journal Article•
TL;DR: In this article, a model for the making of a spiritual existential analysis was proposed in order to detect the impact of the Christian spiritual schema of interpretation on the dynamics of existential networking.
Abstract: The practice of pastoral counselling was dominated for several decades by the Rogerian techniques of empathetic listening. To a large extent, healing was predominately related to the realm of feelings (the affective dimension). Rational Emotive Therapy opened up other avenues. However, besides Logotherapy, the realm of meaning and its connectedness to world views and ideas (Plato: forms) remained uncharted in many theories for pastoral care and counselling. In this article it was argued that philosophical counselling opens up new avenues for pastoral care and counselling. Philosophical counselling probes into the realm of different schemata of interpretation. A model for the making of a spiritual existential analysis was proposed in order to detect the impact of the Christian spiritual schema of interpretation on the dynamics of existential networking.
01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore retrospectively how a father's strong sense of coherence helps him in not only accepting his children with ASD but also becoming actively involved to make a positive difference, revealing the potential of Logotherapy as a therapy and salutogenesis as an approach for fathers to move them from negativity (pathogenesis) to positivity (salutogenesis).
Abstract: It appears that there are many fathers of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to be in a state of denial. The current paper explores retrospectively how a father's strong sense of coherence helps him in not only accepting his children with ASD but also becoming actively involved to make a positive difference. The lessons learnt should provide a potential framework to empower fathers to be overcomers. The study also reveals the potential of Logotherapy as a therapy and salutogenesis as an approach for fathers to move them from negativity (pathogenesis) to positivity (salutogenesis). Prelude Both first and second authors are fathers who have faced challenging circumstances. The former has three children with autism, while the latter has journeyed through an extended time of unsuccessful efforts to save his son from a birth condition. Currently, the first author is working on parent training for his PhD, while his colleague, an assistant professor with Nanyang Technological University, is actively researching how best to help children with challenging learning and behavioural needs. The current paper is a joint effort of both authors in their attempt to share what works according to their findings from the perspective of a father's sense of coherence and from a counselor's perspective of a therapy that is promising for parents who may be still in a state of denial.
01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: The Personal Sense of Meaning and Purpose curriculum is a proven mechanism for intervention, prevention, and provention in the quest to reduce and reverse the trend of juvenile delinquency, addiction, depression, aggression and the symptomatic risk factors as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: This update focuses on the transformative impact of Personal Sense of Meaning and Purpose as a critical principle in the juvenile delinquency intervention (and provention) programs and curricula. Recent benefits identified in evidenced based programs, those proven and promising, omit this powerful dynamic in their effort to promote and produce constructive behavior change. This dynamic is the principle of Personal Sense of Meaning and Purpose. The issue of life meaning is the focus of such theories and curricula as Logotherapy by Dr. Victor Frankl and Life Path to Destiny by Dr. A. Wayne Jones based on his theory of the Megascheme TM (Learning Styles Inherent in the Adult Megascheme TM , [Dissertation] Jones, 2006), and elementary, secondary, and under/graduate courses Sociology of Life (1989) and Life Path to Destiny (1989). The Personal Sense of Meaning and Purpose curriculum is a proven mechanism for intervention, prevention, and provention in the quest to reduce and reverse the trend of juvenile delinquency, addiction, depression, aggression and the symptomatic risk factors. Through its application in therapeutic, academic, community, and professional/avocational settings since 1985 (Logotherapy, Frankl) and 1989 (Sociology of Life/Life Path to Destiny, Jones) individuals from diverse cross cultures have experienced discovery of meaning and purpose in life, inherently leaving behind lives caught in the labyrinth of defeating life qualities. The author recommends this evidence based curriculum, as a program corroborated through international and domestic application, as a priority to prevent juvenile delinquency and reduce recidivism, on the negative side, and promote heightened quality of life and constructive social engagement on the positive side of its juvenile justice reform efforts. While this principle has not been specifically identified or studied by the juvenile services system among the “evidence based matrix” of programs, we are confident that its proven effectiveness among academic, psychological, and social arenas warrants actionable consideration.
01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present some central propositions of logotherapy, such as the meaning of life and its realization through values, and compare them with other systems such as psychoanalysis, individual psychology and ex- istentialism.
Abstract: This paper presents some central propositions of logotherapy, such as the meaning of life and its realization through values. Some comparisons are made of logotherapy with other systems, such as psychoanalysis, individual psychology and ex- istentialism. It examines its evolution, from an initial claim to be an additive to psychotherapy, evolving to present itself as one of the schools of psychotherapy, and a specific therapy in the case of noogenic neurosis, and finally, also, as a supplement to
01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: The author makes some epistemological considerations on the urge to spread psychosomatics, concluding that Psychosomatic Medicine has to find its way by getting rid of the outdated cartesian dualism.
Abstract: FThe author makes some epistemological considerations on the urge to spread psychosomatics. To begin with, the heavy burden of mental disturbs in health care systems today lead to an absolute need for a proper psychosomatic training of general practitioners. Then the 50 years of increasing psycopharmacological treatments available account for the mainstream split-care model; as the number of psychiatrists who focus on logotherapy decreased systematically while the professional body of nonmedical therapists has grown. Hence the impending need of psychosomatics as a counterbalance to adequately deal with the bio-psychosocial aspects involved both in heath and in disease. Finally concluding that, between physicalism and panpsychism, Psychosomatic Medicine has to find its way by getting rid of the outdated cartesian dualism.