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Participants were randomly assigned to the LMP group (8 sessions of meaning-oriented group therapy over 4 weeks) or a control group (no intervention). Outcome measures\u2014including the Meaning in Life Questionnaire, purpose in life (PIL) scale, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, Self-Efficacy Scale, and Quality of Life scale\u2014were administered at baseline, post-treatment (4 weeks), and follow-up (8 weeks). Between-group differences over time were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance.Results The LMP group showed significantly greater improvements than controls on all outcome measures at 4 and 8 weeks (p&lt;0.05). Specifically, participants receiving LMP reported increased meaning and PIL, higher self-efficacy, improved quality of life, and reduced depressive symptoms. These gains were maintained at 8 weeks. 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