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The present research has studied Bonyan-Method Experiential Marathon Structured Groups' efficacy on the nonclinical populations' ego functions. This study was a quasi-experimental trial with a control group. The trial group participated in the marathon group on three consecutive days (36 hours) and weekly sessions for three weeks. Then the ego function evaluation questionnaire was simultaneously given to both groups. All ego functions in the trial group showed significant growth compared to the control group. Among these, the most remarkable statistical effect size was related to "Adaptive Regression in Service of the Ego" and "Stimulus barrier." The relationship between improving ego functions and mental health can be anticipated, and steps can be taken to promote the community's mental health by using these groups.

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ego function experiential group large experiential group Marathon Structured Groups

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Nejatian, A., Khaksar, M., Zahiroddin, A., & Azimi, L. (2021). The effect of Bonyan-Method Experiential Marathon Structured Groups (BEMSG) on ego functions. INSPIRA: Indonesian Journal of Psychological Research, 2(2), 94-104. https://doi.org/10.32505/inspira.v2i2.3566

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