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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2013, Vol. 4(4) 58-62

Reducing Depression among Iranian Girl Pupils: Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Cbt)

Abbas Madandar ARANI, Lida KAKIA

pp. 58 - 62

Publish Date: October 31, 2013  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

Depression is one of the most common psychological disorders. In recent years, cognitive-behavioral group therapy has received more attention for treating depression. The main purpose of present study is to examine the effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on reducing depression among girl pupils of Junior high schools of Tehran city. The method of research is quasi-experimental. Multiple Cluster Sampling technique was employed to select 16 pupils and then they were randomly divided to each of control and case groups. After participation of experimental group at CBT meetings, all of the participants took pre-test and post- test. Data were analyzed using dependent t- student test. The findings revealed that there is significant difference between two groups at pre- post test results regarding Back Depression Inventory. The findings of present study provide empirical supports for the effects of CBT on girl pupils' depression reduction at junior high schools.

Keywords: Group counseling, cognitive-behavioral approach, depression


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
ARANI, A.M., & KAKIA, Â. (2013). Reducing Depression among Iranian Girl Pupils: Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Cbt). International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 4(4), 58-62.

Harvard
ARANI, A. and KAKIA, Â. (2013). Reducing Depression among Iranian Girl Pupils: Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Cbt). International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 4(4), pp. 58-62.

Chicago 16th edition
ARANI, Abbas Madandar and  Lida KAKIA (2013). "Reducing Depression among Iranian Girl Pupils: Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Cbt)". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 4 (4):58-62.