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Effectiveness of Group-based Positive Psychotherapy and Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Improving Psychological Distress, Coping Strategies, and Well-being Among Incarcerated Individuals.
Sponsor: Bahria University
Summary
The foremost idea of the proposed research is to highlight the impact of psychological distress and coping strategies on the wellbeing of individuals in incarceration. In Pakistan, there is limited literature available to support the psychological wellbeing of individuals in incarceration. The current research will not only explore the impact of psychological distress and coping strategies on the wellbeing of inmates. In addition, the research will also aim to investigate the effectiveness of group-based interventions, which includes Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) and Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PCBT) in improving psychological distress, coping strategies, and wellbeing of Incarcerated Individuals.
Official title: Effectiveness of Group-based Positive Psychotherapy and Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Improving Psychological Distress, Coping Strategies, and Well-being Among Incarcerated Individuals
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
13 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2025-12-16
Completion Date
2027-04
Last Updated
2026-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Positive Psychotherapy (PPT)
The participants in this experimental group will receive intervention; treatment plan based on a strong foundation of positive psychology for enhancing positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment by building up individuals' inner skill sets, including strengths and achievements, to manage their psychological distress to improve their quality of life. The intervention plan is designed to employ 8 PPT exercises, including a positive introduction, three good things, using character strengths in a way, positive cognitive reappraisal, active constructive responding, savouring, gratitude letters and forgiveness letters.
Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PCBT)
In this experimental group, the participants will receive an intervention plan based on incorporating positive psychology and solution-focused brief therapy (Bannink \& Geschwind, 2021) within the model of cognitive behavioral therapy. The 8-week session plan emphasizes on what is better, exploring the existing resources and self-monitoring to improve wellbeing and quality of life.
Waitlist Control Group
Participants allocated to this group will be considered as on the waitlist during the active data collection period. This group will serve as a comparison group to see the effectiveness of PPT and PCBT.
Locations (4)
Central Prison and Correctional Facility for Women Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Central Prison and Correctional Facility Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
District Prison & Correctional Facility Malir Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Youthful Offenders Industrial School (YOIS)
Karachi East, Sindh, Pakistan