Effectiveness of quality of life training on happiness among Isfahan blind girls

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of life quality training on happiness among Esfahan blind girls. Methods: Type study was quasi-experimental with a pretest, posttest, and follow-up with a control group. The community of this study consists of all the blind girl in the 1393 yearthat have formed in State Welfare Organization. The study sample was a convenience sample. The studysample consisted of 40 girls is blind that were selected and divided into two groups, experimental and control group randomly. Experimental group for 8 sessions have received training in the quality of lifeafter treatment and at the end of both groups were assessed with posttest. Measurement instrument consist of Oxford Happiness Inventory questionnaire (Argaile and etc., 1989). Data were analyzedby SPSS 16 software and statistical analysis of variance with repeated measures. Results: The results showed that the effect of time and interaction time with the happiness variable is significant. In otherwords, the pretest session to pursue happiness level has increased. The follow of happiness posttest experimental group than the control group (P < 0/01). Conclusion: According to result, can improvethe happiness in blind girls through life quality training

Keywords:

Blind , happiness , quality of life therapy