Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of Reality Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on the social adjustment of elderly individuals attending day rehabilitation centers in Tehran. Methods and Materials: This research was applied in purpose and quasi-experimental in nature, employing a pretest-posttest design with a control group and a follow-up period. The statistical population included all elderly individuals attending day rehabilitation centers in Tehran during the first half of 2024. A sample of 90 participants was selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned into two experimental groups and one control group (30 individuals per group). The instrument used for data collection was the Bell Adjustment Inventory (1962), specifically the social adjustment scale. Data weer analysed using analysis of covariance via SPSS. Findings: The findings indicated that both therapeutic approaches led to a significant increase in the social adjustment of the elderly. Furthermore, the results showed that Reality Therapy was more effective than Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in improving social adjustment among the elderly. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that both Reality Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can enhance social adjustment in elderly individuals.
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