Transactional Analysis Therapy

  Objective : This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Transactional Analysis Therapy on the quality of life and anxiety in children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methods : A quasi-experimental design, utilizing a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up with a control group, was employed. The statistical population comprised students with ADHD in exceptional schools in Rasht during the 2023-2024 academic year. A total of 30 participants were selected using purposive sampling and randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. Research instruments included Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). The experimental group received 8 one-hour sessions of Transactional Analysis Therapy, while the control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and Tukey's post-hoc test via SPSS software, with a significance level set at p<.01. Results : The findings indicated that Transactional Analysis Therapy had a significant positive effect on improving both anxiety and quality of life in the experimental group (p<.01). These positive effects were maintained during the two-month follow-up phase. Conclusion : It can be concluded that Transactional Analysis Therapy is effective in enhancing the quality of life and reducing anxiety in children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.