The Effect of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy on Reduction of Depression and Dysfunctional Attitudes of Divorced Women
A. Zebarjadi, D. Ghasemian, R. Hassanzadeh
International Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry 2014 DOI: 10.5958/j.2320-6233.2.1.011 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Experimental study with pre-test-post-test design and control group Peer reviewed |
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| Sample size | 20 |
| Population | Divorced women in Tehran |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) |
| Duration | 8 sessions |
| Measures | depression questionnaire, dysfunctional attitudes questionnaire |
| Topics | Depression Meditation |
| Key findings | MBCT was significantly effective in reducing depression symptoms and dysfunctional attitudes among divorced women, with dependent t-tests reported as significant at P < 0.05. The authors conclude these results can be applied in clinical and treatment interventions. |
Abstract
The present study was conducted on the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on reduction of depression and Dysfunctional attitudes of divorced women in Tehran. It was an experimental study with pre-test-post-test design and control group. The population consists (100) individuals who answered the depression and dysfunctional attitudes questionnaires and 20 samples were chosen based on random sampling method and were randomly divided into 2 groups (experimental and control).Both groups answered the questionnaires before the starting the process and in the last session as well. For the experimental group a MBCT was implemented in 8 sessions, while the control group did not receive any interference. Data were analysed by use of T dependent test. The results (P <0.05) indicate that MBCT is significantly effective on reduction of depression symptoms and dysfunctional attitudes. The findings indicate that MBCT is effective on reduction of depression and dysfunctional attitudes of divorced women and these results can be used in clinical and treatment interferences.
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