Research in Positive Psychotherapy
Positive Psychotherapy (PPT after Peseschkian, since 1977)™ is a recognized psychodynamic and humanistic method, widely validated through empirical research and clinical applications. Developed by Nossrat Peseschkian, PPT integrates transcultural perspectives and evidence-based techniques, emphasizing the balance between intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts. The method is acknowledged by international psychotherapy organizations, including the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP), and is implemented in numerous academic and healthcare institutions worldwide. Research studies, meta-analyses, and clinical trials confirm its effectiveness in treating a range of psychological disorders, including anxiety, depression, and psychosomatic conditions. PPT’s structured training and accreditation system further support its credibility and global recognition.
Quality Assurance and Effectiveness Study of PPT
Importance on PPT research
Dear colleagues, academics and practitioners of Positive Psychotherapy,
Research and publications play a crucial role in the recognition and establishment of Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) as an evidence-based method. The number of studies and articles published about PPT – directly impacts how the method is perceived, cited, and ultimately recognized by local governments and regulatory bodies. The trend globally is moving toward evidence-based validation, and as a community, we have a shared responsibility to strengthen PPT’s position within the scientific and professional landscape.
This effort is not just for academics or researchers – it is relevant for all practitioners of PPT. Here are eight ways you can contribute to this common goal:
1. Conduct Research
Contact research WG
If you have access to clinical settings or institutions but lack experience in organizing a study or are unsure about a research topic, reach out to us. Our dedicated Research WG (working group) can help connect you with a co-author or research partner who will assist in study design, data collection, and eventual publication.
2. Practice-Based Research
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If you work in private practice and frequently work with specific clinical issues and disorders using PPT, you can conduct research within your practice. This could involve administering questionnaires before and after therapy, tracking outcomes, and documenting findings for publication. If you need guidance, our advisors can assist you in structuring your study.
3. Write and Publish Articles
JGP Guidelines
If you have already formulated a case study, research findings, or theoretical insights, consider publishing an article. You can submit your work to The Global Psychotherapist (JGP). Alternatively, you can submit to national or other international journals to further disseminate knowledge about PPT.
4. High-Indexed Journals
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If you have high-quality research related to PPT, you may aim to publish in highly impact factor journals included in Scopus, Web of Science or PubMed. If you have never submitted to such journals, where acceptance is highly competitive, contact us. We can connect you with a co-author who will help format and submit your article to these publications.
5. PhD and master thesis on PPT
If you are pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, consider writing your thesis or dissertation on a topic related to PPT. Even undergraduate research focused on PPT is a valuable contribution to the field.
6. Cite PPT works
List of published articles
If you are writing an academic paper, dissertation, or any professional publication, reference existing PPT research. To make this easier, we have compiled a document listing all published articles by topic and keywords, along with links to full texts and ready-made APA citations for direct use.
7. Inform us about your article
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If you have published an article related to Positive Psychotherapy that is not listed in our database, please send us the details. Especially if your article has been published in Scopus or Web of Science, we would appreciate receiving the reference or a direct link so we can add it to our records.
8. Promote PPT Research
Encourage your students, colleagues, and professional networks to read The Global Psychotherapist and other PPT-related literature. Share research articles, books, and resources on social media (LinkedIn, personal blogs, etc.). The wider the reach, the stronger the presence of PPT in the academic and professional community
WAPP Grants for Research
To further support research and publications, WAPP offers grants for studies dedicated to Positive Psychotherapy. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact the WAPP office. Research, academic writing, and publishing require effort and sometimes financial investment, and WAPP acknowledges this by offering funding opportunities for researchers and practitioners.
.Large-scale cross-cultural research from WAPP
“PPT & Psychological Well-Being”
We are pleased to announce that the World Association for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy has initiated, and colleagues from the WAPP Research Group have organized, an important cross-cultural study of the relationship between positive psychotherapy frameworks and psychological well-being. This is a study of unprecedented scale: we plan to collect data in 7 countries: Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Kosovo and Albania, Turkey, Russia, Bulgaria and Romania.
The research study is currently in the data analysis stage, and the forthcoming publication of research findings is imminent.
You can find all the scientific articles and publications in our Library:
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