Comparing the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Reduction of Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms in University Students

Yabandeh, Mohammad Reza; Bagholi, Hossein; Sarvghad, Siros; Koroshnia, Maryam

doi:10.4172/2469-9837.1000208

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“…The results supporting the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in improving quality of life align with the prior studies (Babapoor et al, 2019;Butler et al, 2021;Khazaei et al, 2023;Yabandeh et al, 2019). The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in enhancing the quality of life in adolescents with social anxiety disorder can be attributed to the use of exposure and cognitive restructuring techniques, which have had a significant impact (Butler et al, 2021).…”

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Comparison of the Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on the Quality of Life in Adolescents with Social Anxiety Disorder

Moghbeli,

Bahrami,

Jafari

2024

JAYPS

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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on quality of life in adolescents diagnosed with social anxiety disorder in Karaj. Methods and Materials: The research methodology was a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group and a one-month follow-up. The sample included all adolescents visiting the Cultural Clinic in Karaj from February 2021 to May 2021, who were definitively diagnosed with social anxiety disorder by a psychiatrist. Fifty-one individuals were purposively selected and randomly assigned into two experimental groups and one control group (each group consisting of 17 participants). The first and second experimental groups underwent 12 and 8 sessions of CBT and EMDR respectively. The World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHO-QOL-BREF, 1996) questionnaire was used as the measurement tool. Data analysis was conducted using repeated measures analysis of variance and Bonferroni tests. Findings: Results indicated that both CBT and EMDR interventions significantly improved quality of life scores compared to the control group (p < 0.001), and this effectiveness was maintained during the one-month follow-up period. There was no significant difference between the effectiveness of the two intervention methods in improving quality of life scores (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Therefore, using CBT and EMDR can significantly enhance the quality of life in adolescents suffering from social anxiety disorder.

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Comparison of the Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on the Quality of Life in Adolescents with Social Anxiety Disorder

Moghbeli,

Bahrami,

Jafari

2024

JAYPS

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“…In this method, mindfulness means consciously bringing awareness to the experience of the here and now with openness, interest, acceptance, and not being distracted by thoughts. During the research, Yabandeh et al (2019) showed that conscious attention to the present moment and the ability to control attention effectively prevent rumination. In general, the main goal of the ACT approach is for the person to create a productive and meaningful life by achieving psychological flexibility and effectively controlling the pains, sufferings, and tensions that life has inevitably caused him, which will reduce rumination.…”

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“…In general, the main goal of the ACT approach is for the person to create a productive and meaningful life by achieving psychological flexibility and effectively controlling the pains, sufferings, and tensions that life has inevitably caused him, which will reduce rumination. People who are cognitively inflexible turn to rumination when upset and focus their energy and thoughts on rumination, which brings a repetitive and unhelpful response to the person (Yabandeh et al, 2019).…”

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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Cognitive-behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Cognitive Distortions and Rumination in Adolescents With Social Anxiety Disorder

Ebrahimi,

Moheb,

Alivani Vafa

2024

PCP

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Social anxiety disorder is a prevalent and persistent psychological disorder that is characterized by an intense fear of negative judgment from others, leading to avoidance of social interactions. This study compared the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in reducing social anxiety disorder (SAD) symptoms, including cognitive distortions, rumination, and anxiety sensitivity, in adolescents diagnosed with SAD. Methods:The study was semi-experimental, with a pre-test and post-test design featuring a control group. The research sample comprised 45 adolescents diagnosed with SAD, who were recruited from psychological service offices in Bukan City, Iran, between April 4 th , 2022, and September 6 th , 2022. Fifteen adolescents were assigned to the first experimental group, 15 to the second experimental group, and 15 to the control group. The subjects were selected using the purposive sampling method and were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. CBT (12 sessions) and ACT (8 sessions) were implemented in two sessions per week for the experimental groups. Each session lasted for an hour. The control group did not receive any intervention. The participants completed the social phobia inventory (SPIN) (2000), the ruminative response scale (RRS) (2003), and the dysfunctional attitude scale (DAS) (1978). The data of the research were analyzed using the analysis of variance test using SPSS software, version 23 and a significance level of 0.05. Results:The results of the analysis of variance showed that CBT and ACT have a significant effect on cognitive distortions and rumination in adolescents (P<0.001). Also, there is no significant difference between the effectiveness of CBT and ACT on cognitive distortions and rumination in adolescents (P>0.05). The Mean±SD difference before (54.76±13.88) and after (49.51±13.42) the rumination in the CBT group was significant (P<0.001). The Mean±SD difference before (98.32±7.44) and after (83.90±7.77) the cognitive distortions in the CBT group was significant (P<0.001). The Mean±SD difference before (52.33±14.78) and after (47.73±14.23) the rumination in the ACT group was significant (P<0.001). Also, the Mean±SD difference before (98.70±7.02) and after (85.13±6.83) the cognitive distortion in the ACT group was significant (P<0.001). Conclusion:Based on the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that CBT and ACT can be considered in cognitive distortions and rumination in adolescents with SAD.

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“…However, a remarkable difference could not be detected between the two treatment methods. The researchers suggested that the significant impacts of the two approaches might be because of their common elements, like coping with stressful notions rather than overcoming or limiting them [17]. Rickardsson et al showed that the technique of psychodrama had a significant effect on the reduction of the chronic mental problem of patients since this therapy approach by confirming the subconscious played an important role in patients' sentimental discharge and their relief [15].…”

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Assessing the Effects of Acceptance-commitment and Psychodrama Therapies in Nurses With Social Anxiety Disorder

Kabusi,

Razavi Nasab,

Saber

et al. 2023

IRJ

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Objectives: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is one the most prevalent psychiatric disorders and generates severe negative effects on patients' mental, individual, and social health. Decreased responsibility, absenteeism, and poor life quality can be the consequences of this disorder. Considering the effective empirical background of both therapeutic approaches in reducing social anxiety symptoms and the lack of research on combining both interventions to reduce anxiety, this study was performed to determine the effects of acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT) and psychodrama therapy on nurses' social anxiety. Methods: This randomized trial research was conducted at Torbat Heydarieh University of Medical Sciences in 2017 with a pre-test-post-test design. A total of 48 nurses with SAD who were referred to the university counseling center were chosen at random and entered into 4 equal groups (12 subjects) (an intervention group and 3 control groups). The intervention group received a combination of psychodrama and ACT therapies in twelve 90-minute treatment sessions (2 meetings every week). The control groups were provided with psychodrama therapy, ACT, and no treatment. The study data were collected by Connor's social anxiety questionnaire (2000). The collected data were analyzed by analyses of variance and covariance. Results: A decrease was observed in the social anxiety scores in the four groups of the study after psychological therapies. The Mean±SD of the social anxiety score in the treatment group based on psychodrama was 64.75±13.37 before the study period and 49.08±6.71 after that. While in the ACT group, it was 59.65±12.21 and 42.66±8.05 before and after the study, respectively, and in the group provided with a combination of both therapies, it was 62.75±13.49 before the study period and 35.75±7.19 after that. A lack of significant difference (P=0.86) could be detected in the mean anxiety score in the group of control. However, the social anxiety score of the group with a combination of both therapies significantly decreased (P<0.001) compared to other studied control groups. Discussion: The data analysis showed that a combination of ACT and psychodrama therapies significantly reduced the social anxiety of nurses.

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Comparing the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Reduction of Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms in University Students

Cited by 4 publications

References 36 publications

Comparison of the Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on the Quality of Life in Adolescents with Social Anxiety Disorder

Comparison of the Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on the Quality of Life in Adolescents with Social Anxiety Disorder

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Cognitive-behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Cognitive Distortions and Rumination in Adolescents With Social Anxiety Disorder

Assessing the Effects of Acceptance-commitment and Psychodrama Therapies in Nurses With Social Anxiety Disorder

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