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IRCT20260105068554N1 IRCT 2026-01-10 Islamic Azad University Investigating the effect of self-discipline on mental health and meaning in life of anxious individuals Investigating the Effect of a Self-working Therapeutic Training Program on Self-Perception, Meaning of Life, and Existential Anxiety Among Visitors of Clinics 2026-01-25 anticipated 30 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/88587 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: The statistical population of the present study includes all volunteer clients (male and female, aged between 18 and 50 years) to the psychology clinic in the period of February 1404 who have problems in the field of anxiety, meaning-seeking or issues related to identity and self-knowledge and are interested in participating in educational-therapeutic courses. In the sample selection stage, the available sampling method is used. After selecting the samples based on the study's entry and exit criteria, the participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: "self-training educational therapy" (intervention group) and "waiting list" (control group). Randomization is performed using the random block method with variable sizes (4 and 6 people) by an independent statistician who is not involved in the implementation process. The random allocation list is generated using the RAND function in Excel software and then placed in opaque, sealed, and numbered envelopes so that the researcher and participants are not aware of the allocation sequence (allocation concealment). Opening the envelope and informing the allocation group will only be done when each participant enters the study. N/A People with anxiety disorder with symptoms of existential anxiety. Intervention 1: Intervention group: Self-discipline training therapy program; Duration of each session: 90 minutes; Total number of sessions: 8 sessions; Sequence of sessions: Twice a week; Therapeutic tools used: This intervention emphasizes strengthening the individual's internal resources, including self-awareness, self-compassion, and discovery of personal meaning. The main therapeutic tools include: guided group discussion; mindfulness exercises to increase self-awareness; guided imagery exercises to enhance self-compassion; self-reflection and internal review exercises to recognize personal values ​​and goals; anxiety management and relaxation techniques. The content of the various sessions is summarized as follows: Session 1: Conducting a pre-test; Introducing and explaining the concept of "self-discipline" and the goals of the program. Session 2: Examining self-perception; Identifying negative thought patterns and inner critics. Session 3: Teaching the principles and exercises of mindfulness to reduce anxiety. Session 4: Introducing and strengthening self-compassion; self-compassion imagery exercises. Session 5: Discovering the meaning and personal values ​​of life; Aligning actions with values. Session 6: Discussion and confrontation with existential anxiety; meaningful solutions for it. Session 7: Review of skills, teaching relaxation techniques and planning for sustainable self-discipline. Session 8: Summarizing the discussions; conducting a post-test and planning for follow-up. Intervention 2: Control group: The control group will not receive any intervention during the research, but will receive the intervention after data collection to prevent factors that threaten the internal validity of the research, such as compensatory competition from the control group or demoralization. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is Due to the lack of completion of the research work and, as a result, the lack of writing the article, which is a prerequisite for publishing the data, the data will be published as soon as the aforementioned problems are resolved.
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Ahvaz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 6155794345 +98 61 3333 3333 Atefesarkhe@gmail.com Islamic Azad University Iran (Islamic Republic of) Participants aged between 18 and 50 years old scored below average on the self-perception questionnaire. 18 years 50 years Both Unwillingness to cooperate and participate in the research Receiving concurrent psychological or pharmacological treatment F41.1 Generalized anxiety disorder Treatment - Other Treatment - Other Intervention group: Self-discipline training therapy program; Duration of each session: 90 minutes; Total number of sessions: 8 sessions; Sequence of sessions: Twice a week; Therapeutic tools used: This intervention emphasizes strengthening the individual's internal resources, including self-awareness, self-compassion, and discovery of personal meaning. The main therapeutic tools include: guided group discussion; mindfulness exercises to increase self-awareness; guided imagery exercises to enhance self-compassion; self-reflection and internal review exercises to recognize personal values ​​and goals; anxiety management and relaxation techniques. The content of the various sessions is summarized as follows: Session 1: Conducting a pre-test; Introducing and explaining the concept of "self-discipline" and the goals of the program. Session 2: Examining self-perception; Identifying negative thought patterns and inner critics. Session 3: Teaching the principles and exercises of mindfulness to reduce anxiety. Session 4: Introducing and strengthening self-compassion; self-compassion imagery exercises. Session 5: Discovering the meaning and personal values ​​of life; Aligning actions with values. Session 6: Discussion and confrontation with existential anxiety; meaningful solutions for it. Session 7: Review of skills, teaching relaxation techniques and planning for sustainable self-discipline. Session 8: Summarizing the discussions; conducting a post-test and planning for follow-up. Control group: The control group will not receive any intervention during the research, but will receive the intervention after data collection to prevent factors that threaten the internal validity of the research, such as compensatory competition from the control group or demoralization. Self-perception. Timepoint: 1. Pre-test (before the start of the intervention)2. Post-test (immediately after the end of the intervention period)3. One-month follow-up after the intervention. Method of measurement: The method of measurement will be through a self-perception questionnaire. The meaning of life. Timepoint: 1. Pre-test (before the start of the intervention)2. Post-test (immediately after the end of the intervention period)3. One-month follow-up after the intervention. Method of measurement: The measurement method will be the Stagger Meaning of Life Questionnaire (MLQ). Existential anxiety. Timepoint: 1. Pre-test (before the start of the intervention)2. Post-test (immediately after the end of the intervention period)3. One-month follow-up after the intervention. Method of measurement: The method of measurement will be through the existential anxiety questionnaire (Persian version of the Yalom Existential Scale). Islamic Azad University Approved 2025-12-17 Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University of Ahvaz Branch Opposite Keshavarz Street, Farhang Shahr, Golestan Highway Ahvaz Khouzestan Iran (Islamic Republic of)