The Quasi-experimental in Mixed Method: Mindfulness-Based Acceptance Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Test Anxiety
Engin Büyüköksüz, Raşit Avci
Journal of Qualitative Research in Education October 30, 2023 DOI: 10.14689/enad.36.1810 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Mixed-methods quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test, control group, and qualitative case study Case report Peer reviewed |
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| Population | Students |
| Interventions | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Acceptance Intervention (MBA) |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Key findings | Both CBT and MBA significantly reduced anxiety compared to the control group, with no significant difference between them; MBA was effective in reducing test anxiety alongside CBT. |
Abstract
T The aim of our study is to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Acceptance Intervention (MBA) in decreasing the anxiety of students, which negatively impacts academic achievement. A mixed-methods design was employed in the study. The experimental part is a quasi-experimental one including the pre-test, post-test, and control group. Data were collected by through a semi-structured interview to reveal the effectiveness of the experimental part. According to the results of the study, it was concluded that the experimental group scores decreased significantly compared to the control group. However, no significant difference was found between the experimental groups. In the qualitative part of the study, a case study was employed to reveal the outcomes achieved by the participants in the group sessions. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results indicated that MBA was effective in recuing test anxiety along with CBT.
Comparable studies
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| Intensive mindfulness training-related changes in cognitive and emotional experience Community adults | 2009 | Quasi-experimental and longitudinal | n = 69 |
| Prospective examination of synthetic 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine inhalation: effects on salivary IL-6, cortisol levels, affect, and non-judgment Volunteers | 2019 | Within-subjects experimental study | n = 11 |
Citations in the library
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