M.A. Thesis:

the effect of logotherapy on gayness, optimism and mindfulness Mothers of child with mental retardation

This study aimed to determine the Effect of logotherapy on vitality, optimism and mindfulness Mothers of child with mental retardation sabzevar. Quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control group.The study population consisted of all mothers with children mentally retarded in Sabzevar. A total of 34 mothers of children with mental retardation sampling method selected and placed randomly in two groups (n =17) and control (n =17) were replaced. Then both groups were given pre-test. The experimental group logo therapy intervention to 10 sessions 90-minute per week of a session, while the control group received no intervention Both groups were then under test. Posttest was taken from both groups. The tools used include Ryan& Feredrik vitality Scale (1997), vitality Orientation Scale, Shyer et al. (1994), and Freiburg Mindfulness Questionnaire (14 items). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (multivariate covariance analysis) using SPSS version 24 software. The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between psychological education on life, optimism and mindfulness of mothers with mental retardation children (p <0.001).

Keywords: logotherapy, vitality, optimism, Mindfulness, mentally retarded child