Effect of Group Counseling based on Cognitive-Behavior Therapy on Depression and Self-Efficacy in Addicts with Successful Withdraw

Bahadorzade M¹ (MSc), Jajarmi M² (PhD), Jalalabadiravari M³ (MSc), Eydi-Baygi M⁴* (PhD)

¹ Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Torbat Jam, Iran

² Departments of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Bojnord, Iran

³ Departments of Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Ghochan, Iran

⁴ Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

Original Article

Received: 15 Feb 2015, Accepted: 7 May 2015

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of group counseling based on cognitive-behavior therapy on depression and self-efficacy in male addicts with successful withdraw.

Methods: This was an experimental study. The study population consisted of male addicts with successful withdraw who were referred to the residential Kowsar institute for psychological rehabilitation. Forty participants were selected using the random sampling method. The participants were divided and assigned randomly into two equal groups. The participants completed the Sherer self-efficacy scale and Zung self assessment Depression Scale. The experiment group received 12 sessions of cognitive– behavioral therapy. The control group received usual care. Data were analyzed in the SPSS-16 using the multivariate variance analysis method and the independent t-test.

Results: After the intervention, the means (standard deviations) of the depression scale were 60.70 (6.44) and 63.35 (35.5) in the experiment and control groups, respectively. After the intervention, the means (standard deviations) of the self-efficacy were 57.60 (4.13) and 42.40 (4.88) in the experiment and control groups, respectively. The results of this study showed that cognitive - behavioral therapy significantly affected the depression and self-efficacy of male addicts (p<0.001).

Conclusion: The cognitive - behavioral therapy was effective in depression and self-efficacy among male addicts with successful withdraw.

Key words: group counseling, cognitive-behavior therapy, depression, self-efficacy, addicts with successful withdraw

Please cite this article as follows:

Bahadorzade M, Jajarmi M, Jalalabadiravari M, Eydi-Baygi M. Effect of Group Counseling based on Cognitive-Behavior Therapy on Depression and Self-Efficacy in Addicts with Successful Withdraw. Hakim Health Sys Res 2015; 18(2): 114- 120.