Abstract
BackgroundSocial anxiety often poses challenges for students majoring in marketing, as social interaction is a requirement for marketing majors. Understanding the potential effectiveness of cognitive behavioral group counseling in addressing social anxiety disorders is crucial for developing appropriate intervention measures.Subjects and MethodsThe study comprised a sample of 120 marketing major students aged 20 to 25 from a university. Participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n=60) or the control group (n=60). The experimental group received cognitive-behavioral group counseling sessions, focusing on cognitive restructuring and social skills training, while the control group did not receive any specific intervention. Standardized psychological measures were used to assess anxiety levels in both groups. The intervention period lasted for three months, with weekly group counseling sessions designed for the experimental group.ResultsThe data analysis indicated that the experimental group, which received cognitive-behavioral group counseling, showed a significant reduction in social anxiety levels compared to the control group (P<0.001). This finding suggests that cognitive-behavioral group counseling has a positive impact on reducing social anxiety disorders among marketing major students.ConclusionsCognitive behavior group counseling is an effective intervention measure to address social anxiety disorders among marketing students. Combining cognitive restructuring and social skills training in counseling courses to provide students with skills to manage and overcome social anxiety symptoms. Implementing cognitive behavior group counseling as a positive measure can enhance the psychological health of marketing students and enhance their ability to handle social interactions.AcknowledgementThe research is supported by: the Guangxi First-class Discipline Statistics Construction Project Fund.
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