The Effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Depression, Anger, and Self-Control for Korean Soldiers

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study examined the effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to control depression, anger, and self-control in soldiers from South Korea. Using a pretest-posttest design, the sample was composed of an experimental group (n = 16) and a control group (n = 12). The experimental group participated in four sessions of CBT. No significant differences were found between the groups with regard to demographic characteristics. Changes in the variables after the intervention were analyzed using Wilcoxon's signed-rank sum test. The depression scores decreased significantly after the intervention (z = -3.05, p = 0.002); whereas, the scores of state-trait anger and self-control did not change. In the control group, none of the outcome variable scores changed significantly. The results indicate that the developed CBT program might be an effective modality to decrease the depression of soldiers who are in military service.

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“…Other studies have reported similar results that are in line with this study findings (4,(10)(11)(12)(22)(23)(24)(25). For example, Hyun et al showed that CBT is an effective treatment for depression in soldiers (22). Karlin et al showed CBT is an effective and acceptable treatment for older veterans in real environments with high depression level (23).…”

“…Only one study examined the effectiveness of CBT in soldiers (22). The number of CBT sessions and sample size were higher in the present study than in other studies.…”

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A randomized controlled trial of a nursing psychotherapeutic intervention for anxiety in adult psychiatric outpatients

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