Interventions
To conduct the research, informed consent was obtained from the participants by creating an online informed consent form and sending the relevant link. After obtaining consent and explaining the research objectives, demographic information forms and sexual quality of life questionnaires were also provided online to all participants. After completing the questionnaires, the participants of the intervention group were added to a group in WhatsApp application to receive information and guidance related to the intervention process and participation in counseling sessions. In the process of implementing the intervention sessions, to better interact and provide the possibility of questions and answers between the participants and the consultant, the participants of the intervention group were divided into two blocks of 20 and entered in two separate rooms in the Skyroom space. The sessions of each block were held at two separate times every other day. The intervention consisted of eight 90-min counseling sessions with a solution-focused approach, which were held online once a week. A survey was conducted among the participants in the WhatsApp group regarding the day and time of holding the sessions. The sessions were held online using the Skyroom space. In each session, the researcher presented solutions to solve the problems based on the solution-focused approach protocol using the common tools of the approach. At the end of each session, assignments were determined for the participants wherein they were required to present them at the beginning of the next session. The last 15 min of each session were devoted to questions and answers and clarifying the doubts of the participants. In the time between the sessions, the participants could raise their questions in the group and receive answers. If a person was absent from a session, the contents of that session would be provided to the person. Participants not taking part in more than one session or not doing the assignment in more than two sessions were rendered as refusing to continue cooperation (details of the content of the sessions, Table Details of the content presented in the sessions with a solution-focused approachGetting to knowStatement of rulesVisionGetting to know the group members with each otherExplaining the goals and vision of the groupStating the rules, norms and duties of the members.Who should I ask? Determining the order of introduction of members by each other.A statement of preferred goals for each memberReview the assignment of the previous sessionExamining people’s highest hopesFocus on small changes.Group exercise determining the highest hopes of the members.Examining the changes that people have experienced recently.DiscoveryExceptionsGeneralize new solutions to other situationsFocusing on the mastery and strength of each memberFocusing on application situations of new solutionsIdentify unused abilities and skillsReview the benefits of using solutionsThanks for the changesAppreciate each other for mutual influence and help.Write a loving letter to yourself.