A study of the effect of group cognitive therapy on anxiety,intolerance of uncertainly,negative self-beliefs and self-esteem of people with social anxiety disorder

Hashemvand, Mina and Barahmand, Usha and Basharpoor, Sajjad (2014) A study of the effect of group cognitive therapy on anxiety,intolerance of uncertainly,negative self-beliefs and self-esteem of people with social anxiety disorder. Masters thesis, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili.

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of group cognitive therapy on anxiety, intolerance of uncertainty, negative self- beliefs and self-esteem of people with social anxiety disorder. An experimental research design with a single group and pre- and post-test method was used. The population in this study comprised all the students with social anxiety at the university of Mohaghegh Ardebili in 92-93 academic year. Using a purposive sampling procedure, the study sample consisting of 10 students with social anxiety disorder was selected through a Social Anxiety diagnostic questionnaire. Data were collected using the Social Anxiety scale, Interactive Anxiety Inventory, Intolerance of Uncertainty Inventory, Negative Self Beliefs and the Self-esteem Scale. The statistical analysis was performed using Wilcoxon Signed test. The results of this study showed no significant differences between pre-test and post-test scores on interactive anxiety, self-esteem and negative self beliefs variables. But there were significant differences between pre-test and post-test scores of social anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty variables, Findings imply that group cognitive therapy has had an effect on social anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty. Thus, has been impressive group cognitive therapy for social anxiety disorder.

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