Effects of positive psychology interventions in Arab countries: a protocol for a systematic review
Introduction Despite the growing volume of published studies on the effects of positive psychology interventions (PPIs), little is known about their effectiveness outside of Western countries, particularly in Arab countries. As the effectiveness of PPIs in this region remains unclear, a systematic r...
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| description | Introduction Despite the growing volume of published studies on the effects of positive psychology interventions (PPIs), little is known about their effectiveness outside of Western countries, particularly in Arab countries. As the effectiveness of PPIs in this region remains unclear, a systematic review focusing on this area of research can offer a valuable contribution. Here, we present a protocol for the first systematic review that aims to examine the effects of PPIs on increasing well-being, quality of life and resilience and decreasing depression, anxiety and stress for both health and clinical, child and adult populations in Arab countries.Methods and analysis This protocol is carried out in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols guidelines. A systematic literature search for studies up to 30 April 2021 will be conducted in the following electronic databases: PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Dar Al Mandumah and Al Manhal. Experimental/quasi-experimental quantitative studies evaluating the effects of PPIs on healthy and clinical participants of all ages in the 22 Arab countries will be included. Outcomes will include psychological effects of PPIs on dimensions related to well-being (eg, happiness), quality of life, resilience, depression, anxiety and stress. The risk of bias will be evaluated using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. A narrative synthesis with tables of study characteristics will be provided. A meta-analysis will be included if outcomes allow; in this instance, subgroups analysis will be conducted, depending on the data gathered, to examine differences in effect sizes based on age group, population type, duration of intervention and type of intervention.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval was not required for the performance of this systematic review. We intend to publish the study in a peer-reviewed journal and share the findings at relevant conferences.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020198092. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-07fd4913328e4ad587d4cf8f61fa829e2025-08-20T02:18:47ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Open2044-60552021-07-0111710.1136/bmjopen-2021-052477Effects of positive psychology interventions in Arab countries: a protocol for a systematic reviewMike Murphy0Asma Basurrah1Louise Lambert2Annalisa Setti3Meg Warren4Topaz Shrestha5Zelda di Blasi6School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSchool of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandPsychology Department, Canadian University of Dubai, Dubai, UAESchool of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandCollege of Business and Economics, Department of Management, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USASchool of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSchool of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandIntroduction Despite the growing volume of published studies on the effects of positive psychology interventions (PPIs), little is known about their effectiveness outside of Western countries, particularly in Arab countries. As the effectiveness of PPIs in this region remains unclear, a systematic review focusing on this area of research can offer a valuable contribution. Here, we present a protocol for the first systematic review that aims to examine the effects of PPIs on increasing well-being, quality of life and resilience and decreasing depression, anxiety and stress for both health and clinical, child and adult populations in Arab countries.Methods and analysis This protocol is carried out in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols guidelines. A systematic literature search for studies up to 30 April 2021 will be conducted in the following electronic databases: PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Dar Al Mandumah and Al Manhal. Experimental/quasi-experimental quantitative studies evaluating the effects of PPIs on healthy and clinical participants of all ages in the 22 Arab countries will be included. Outcomes will include psychological effects of PPIs on dimensions related to well-being (eg, happiness), quality of life, resilience, depression, anxiety and stress. The risk of bias will be evaluated using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. A narrative synthesis with tables of study characteristics will be provided. A meta-analysis will be included if outcomes allow; in this instance, subgroups analysis will be conducted, depending on the data gathered, to examine differences in effect sizes based on age group, population type, duration of intervention and type of intervention.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval was not required for the performance of this systematic review. We intend to publish the study in a peer-reviewed journal and share the findings at relevant conferences.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020198092.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/7/e052477.full |
| spellingShingle | Mike Murphy Asma Basurrah Louise Lambert Annalisa Setti Meg Warren Topaz Shrestha Zelda di Blasi Effects of positive psychology interventions in Arab countries: a protocol for a systematic review BMJ Open |
| title | Effects of positive psychology interventions in Arab countries: a protocol for a systematic review |
| title_full | Effects of positive psychology interventions in Arab countries: a protocol for a systematic review |
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| title_short | Effects of positive psychology interventions in Arab countries: a protocol for a systematic review |
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