The Effectiveness of Cognitive Group Therapy on Self-efficacy and Depression Among Divorced Women

Abstract

This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of cognitive group therapy on self-efficacy and depression among divorced women. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design with control group. In this study, all divorced women referring to Hazrate Zeinab Charity Institution in Varamin City, Iran were considered as the statistical population with a sample size of 30 subjects who were selected via purposive sampling and randomly assigned to the experimental (n=15) and control groups (n=15). A weekly cognitive group therapy was applied to the experimental group for 12 sessions, but the control group was placed on the waiting list. Assessment instruments consisted of general self-efficacy scale and Beck depression questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed using multivariable analysis of covariance. Results: Cognitive group therapy led to significant increase in self-efficacy (df=1, P<0.05, F=66.05) and significant decrease in depression (df=1, P<0.05, F=108.65) among divorced women. Conclusion: According to the results, cognitive group therapy is an effective way of decreasing depression and increasing self-efficiency in divorced women.

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“…Also, in the research by Najafi and Fouladchang, its reliability was reported as .80. In Iran, the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed by Barati Bakhtiari at 79% and also in the research by Malek Shahi and colleagues at 73% (Asadpour & Sadat Hosseini, 2018;Azimi, 2012).…”

“…Selfefficacy is an individual's cognitive state regarding whether they can perform the necessary behaviors to achieve a desired outcome (Bandura, 1977(Bandura, , 1982. Self-efficacy can also be considered as an individual's confidence in their capability within a specific domain (Asadpour & Sadat Hosseini, 2018;Parsakia et al, 2023). Self-efficacy applied to marital relationships is a way to conceptualize an individual's confidence in their ability to perform relationship-affirming behaviors such as open communication with a spouse, providing support and care, and/or controlling emotions and anger (Mashal pour fard et al, 2016).…”

The Effectiveness of Narrative Therapy on the Psychological Capital of Mothers of Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disability

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“…This protocol is based on Lopez et al, studies of 2014, which was used by Jafari et al [24] (Table 1). Data were collected using the Luthans psychological capital questionnaire.…”

Effectiveness of Positive Psychotherapy on Depression and Alexithymia in Women Applying for a Divorce

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