With the entry into the modern world, humans are rapidly moving towards industrialization, and in the meantime, it can be said that depression is the first characteristic of this technological age, because human relationships are decreasing and human needs are becoming more internalized. Depression is an issue that can seriously affect many life issues. In this study, considering the importance of the lives of depressed patients, the aim was to investigate the effectiveness of schema therapy on the life expectancy and happiness of depressed patients. The research method was semi-experimental. The study population was all patients diagnosed with depression who referred to counseling centers in Sirjan. The sample size in this study was 30 people, which was selected using the available sampling method. The data were obtained using life expectancy and happiness questionnaires. The data obtained were obtained using the statistical method of analysis of covariance. The results of the study showed that schema therapy has an effect on the life expectancy and happiness of depressed patients. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that for depressed patients, third-generation cognitive behavioral therapies such as schema therapy can be emphasized and used, and the main characteristic of depressed patients, namely decreased life expectancy and happiness, can be improved and strengthened.
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Depression, Happiness, Life Expectancy, Schema Therapy
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Javanbakhsh, F., Livari, F. F., Mahmoudabadi, M., Abedini, S. (2025). Studying the Effectiveness of Schema Therapy on Life Expectancy and Happiness of Depressed Patients. American Journal of Applied Psychology, 14(2), 52-59. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajap.20251402.11
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