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The effects of logotherapy on meaning in life, depression, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation, in patients with depression: An intervention study

  • Fan Ko Sun
  • , Nien Mu Chiu
  • , Yu Chun Yao
  • , Ming Kung Wu
  • , Chi Fa Hung
  • , Chien Chih Chen
  • , Yung Hsuan Lee
  • , Chun Ying Chiang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • I-Shou University
  • Chang Gung University
  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of logotherapy on meaning in life, depression, hopelessness, and suicide ideation in patients with depression. Design and Methods: A quasi-experimental approach was used and 86 participants were recruited from a psychiatric department in Taiwan. The experimental group received logotherapy for 12 weeks. The control group received depression education as usual. Findings: The results revealed significant differences between and within the groups for meaning in life, depression, hopelessness, and suicide ideation. Practice Implications: Logotherapy was an effective method for increasing meaning in life, reducing the degree of depression, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation for patients with depression.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1891-1899
Number of pages9
JournalPerspectives in Psychiatric Care
Volume58
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 2022

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • depression
  • hopelessness
  • logotherapy
  • meaning in life
  • suicidal ideation

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