Cognitive-behavioral Approach Research Articles

Harnessing Positive Thinking: A Cognitive Behavioural Approach to Stress Management

Harnessing Positive Thinking: A Cognitive Behavioural Approach to Stress Management

Analisis Efektivitas Teknik Pendekatan Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Zone Toxic Relationship

Counseling Cognitive Behavior Therapy is an emotional activity that perceives someone else's feelings about that person's point of view. of the person without knowing their identity. Behavior therapy also introduces group counseling with cognitive restructuring techniques. Not only is it that teenagers also experience developmental periods especially in the ability to choose careers for their future. Cognitive Behavior Therapy also helps to solve career problems of students.nThe role of guidance and counseling to help students is with a cognitive behavioral approach. Toxic Relationships have a negative impact on others well being of every individual. Toxic relationships affect adolescent mental health . Toxic relationships can be avoided through increased knowledge. Not a few teenagers engage in the environment of friendship, which causes teenagers to experience social life problems such as the negative impact of friends who socialize with others and people who are friendly with them. Cognitive behavior counseling is also an approach between counseling by focusing on unpleasant or adverse events. The aim of this study was to explain how counselor approaches in cognitive behavioral therapy wants to approach the counselor so that it can be more confident and focus on not having bad thoughts that make him uncomfortable. Such events occur so often that adolescents are not offended by the solutions given and help adolescents solve their individual problems.

Effectiveness of educational and psychological survivorship interventions to improve health-related quality of life outcomes for men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy: a systematic review

ObjectivesAndrogen deprivation therapy (ADT), a common treatment for prostate cancer, has debilitating impacts on physical and psychological quality of life. While some interventions focus on managing the physical side effects...

Social Group Work Practice in Coping with Problematic Technology Use in Adolescents: A Mixed Method Research

Problematic technology use is a growing concern among adolescents, with those aged 12-18 being particularly vulnerable. This study aims to investigate the technology usage habits of students, assess their addiction levels, and mitigate any problematic patterns. Conducted at a pilot high school in Ankara, Türkiye, the research involved 630 students aged 14-17. Quantitative data collection utilized the Personal Information Form, Technology Addiction Scale, and Technological Addiction Scale. Qualitative data collection included selecting 10 students for group social work sessions. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS, while NVIVO was used for qualitative analysis. The study identified high, medium, and low levels of technology addiction among students, highlighting psycho-social difficulties such as social exclusion, impaired functionality, difficulty in controlling technology use, and deprivation. Applying a cognitive-behavioral approach, group social work sessions in the form of psycho-educational groups proved effective in addressing problematic technology use in adolescents. The findings were contextualized within existing literature, with recommendations for future research including the inclusion of control groups and exploration of different therapeutic approaches in group studies.

Pain Education and Virtual Reality Improves Pain, Pain-related Fear of Movement, and Trunk Kinematics in Individuals with Persistent Low Back Pain.

To evaluate the effect of combining pain education and virtual reality exposure therapy using a cognitive behavioural therapy-informed approach (VR-CBT) on pain intensity, fear of movement, and trunk movement, in individuals with persistent low back pain. Thirty-seven participants were recruited in a single cohort repeated measures study, attending three sessions one week apart. The VR-CBT intervention included standardised pain education (Session 1), and virtual reality exposure therapy (Session 2) incorporating gameplay with mixed reality video capture and reflective feedback of performance. Outcome measures (Pain intensity, pain-related fear of movement (Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia), and trunk kinematics during functional movements (maximum amplitude, peak velocity) were collected at baseline (Session1), and one week following education (Session 2) and virtual reality exposure therapy (Session 3). One-way repeated measures ANOVAs evaluated change in outcomes from baseline to completion. Post-hoc contrasts evaluated effect sizes for the education and virtual reality components of VR-CBT. Thirty-four participants completed all sessions. Significant (P<0.001) reductions were observed in Mean(SD) pain (baseline 5.9(1.5); completion 4.3(2.1)) and fear of movement (baseline 42.6(6.4); completion 34.3(7.4)). Large effect sizes (Cohen's d) were observed for education (pain intensity 0.85; fear of movement 1.28) while the addition of virtual reality exposure therapy demonstrated very small insignificant effect sizes, (pain intensity 0.10; fear of movement 0.18). Peak trunk velocity, but not amplitude, increased significantly (P<0.05) across trunk movement tasks. A VR-CBT intervention improved pain, pain-related fear of movement, and trunk kinematics. Further research should explore increased VR-CBT dosage and mechanisms underlying improvement.

Preventing emotional disorders in the elderly with programs based on cognitive-behavioral therapies

The cognitive-behavioral approach is particularly well-suited to older people who are looking for a short-term therapeutic solution to many emotional problems, without necessarily resorting to psychotropic drugs. One of the major advantages of this type of psychological treatment is that it helps seniors develop coping skills that can be beneficial in both the short and long term. However, some adjustments are sometimes necessary to achieve this goal.

The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioural Approach-Based Psychoeducation Program on Social Media Addiction

This study aims the examine of the effect of the psychoeducation program developed based on the Cognitive-Behavioural Approach (CBA) on the social media addiction levels of adolescents. The study involves the use of a quasi-experimental design with study group, in which pre-test, post-test, and follow-up studies were performed. The study group consists of 24 (12 experimental and 12 control) secondary school students selected from three different high schools and determined through random assignment. The experimental group received the psychoeducation program consisting of nine-seasons and no action was taken for the control group. Personal Information Form (PIF) and Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) were used in the study as data collection tools. A pre-test two weeks before the application of the psychoeducation program, a post-test at the end of the application, and a follow-up test three months after the end of the application were performed among adolescents in the experimental group. Statistical analyzes revealed that there was a significant decrease in the social media addiction scores of the adolescents in the experimental group. In line with these results obtained from the study, it is possible to say that the psychoeducation program applied to adolescents in reducing social media addiction is effective in obtaining successful results in this process.

Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Intervention in Improving Executive Function of Children with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-analysis

This meta-analysis examines the efficacy of the cognitive behavioral approach to interventions toward the improvement of executive function for children/adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HF-ASD). This meta-analysis paper has identified ten studies involving 437 participants with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder aged between 5 and 18. All the participants reported IQs were at or above 70. A random effect meta-analysis yielded a moderately significant effect (Hedge g = 0.72) with significant heterogeneity [Q(10) = 228.36, p &lt; .001]. There were considerable variations in the executive function domain, i.e., working memory (hedge g = 1.23) and inhibition (g = 0.47), showing significant treatment effects. On the other hand, cognitive flexibility (g = -0.51) and planning (g = -0.07) show non-significant effects toward cognitive behavioral interventions. The finding suggests that the cognitive behavioral approach to intervention demonstrates efficacy in improving executive function in children or adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. All the cognitive behavioral intervention studies were conducted in developed countries, so differences between the approaches between developed and developing countries were inconclusive. Future studies are needed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral techniques in intervention for low-functioning autism spectrum disorder children.

Increasing Older Adults' Social Connectedness: Development and Implementation of a Web-Assisted Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Intervention.

Abstract In this article, we will provide a rationale for a web-assisted acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) approach to loneliness among older adults, drawing upon theories from the literature on adult development and aging, emotion regulation, and loneliness. The intervention program was developed using the principles of ACT, which is a cognitive behavioral approach and unified model of human behavior change and psychological growth. The ACT intervention focuses on developing nonjudgmental present-focused awareness of internal experiences (thoughts, emotions, and memories) through strategies such as acceptance and mindfulness rather than directly modifying or removing them per se. The ACT intervention appears well-suited to assist older adults in coping with the challenges of aging, as the focus is on an individual’s willingness to sit with internal experiences out of one’s control (ie, acceptance), stepping back from negative or critical thoughts and developing greater kindness toward oneself (ie, defusion), discerning what is most important to one’s true self (ie, values), and building larger patterns of effective action based on such values (ie, committed action). The ACT intervention was developed as a resource for older adults who are socially isolated or having difficulty with social connectedness. Eight modules comprise the web-assisted ACT intervention program, which includes reading materials, video clips, and activities. Each module is followed by a summary, a homework assignment, a short quiz to assess learning, and a moderated discussion with a coach. The intervention program begins with reconnecting participants with their values. The goal of the ACT intervention program is to foster flexibility in a participant’s behavior so they can behave consistently with their chosen values, rather than becoming locked into a pattern of behavior that is driven by avoiding distress or discomfort. The ACT intervention approach is both novel and innovative, as it is based on ACT and leverages a behavioral health web platform that is flexible and inclusive in its design. The ACT intervention aims to help older adults become more socially connected, less lonely, and more satisfied with their relationships with other people. The emphasis that ACT places on values and living life in accordance with one’s values renders it an approach ideally suited to older adults. Finally, recommendations for future research regarding this approach to addressing loneliness among older adults is addressed.

Appearance Schemas Inventory–Revised: Validation on a Polish Sample

The aim of this study (N = 713) was to adapt the Appearance Schemas Inventory–Revised into Polish and evaluate its psychometric properties. The ASI-R is a widely used tool for measuring appearance schemas, but it is currently not available in Polish. The adaptation of the ASI-R has the potential to fill this gap and encourage research in the Polish community. The validation of the scale was conducted on two separate samples of healthy adults. Although the results indicate that the Polish version of the scale, in contrast to the original one, exhibits a one-factor structure, its psychometric properties are robust. The scale demonstrates high internal consistency and sound construct validity, established through correlations with various aspects of psychosocial functioning, along with body image and sociocultural attitudes toward appearance. The scale seems to be gender-invariant and can be utilized in future studies that adopt a cognitive-behavioral approach to appearance schemas.

아동기 사회불안장애의 상담효과 연구에 대한 체계적 문헌고찰

Objectives: This study was conducted to identify research trends and effect sizes of counseling for childhood social anxiety disorder. Methods: A systematic review was conducted by selecting 19 out of 7,169 articles on childhood social anxiety disorder in Korea applying the PICOTS framework. Results: First, the number of studies on the effectiveness of counseling for childhood social anxiety disorder has gradually increased since 2008, with the most published in the fields of psychology and counseling. Most studies were quasi-experimental designs, and the duration and frequency of counseling tended to be short, depending on the child's characteristics. Cognitive-behavioral approaches were the most common counseling intervention. Further, among studies with large effect sizes (Cohen's d), cognitive-behavioral therapy was the most common (50%), video feedback, gestalt, mindfulness, and self-compassion programs also had large effect sizes. Conclusions: This study concludes with suggestions for further research on counseling for childhood social anxiety disorder.

Development of an interdisciplinary training program about chronic pain management with a cognitive behavioural approach for healthcare professionals: part of a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study

BackgroundMany applied postgraduate pain training programs are monodisciplinary, whereas interdisciplinary training programs potentially improve interdisciplinary collaboration, which is favourable for managing patients with chronic pain. However, limited research exists on the development and impact of interdisciplinary training programs, particularly in the context of chronic pain.MethodsThis study aimed to describe the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary training program regarding the management of patients with chronic pain, which is part of a type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation study. The targeted groups included medical doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dentists and pharmacists. An interdisciplinary expert panel was organised to provide its perception of the importance of formulated competencies for integrating biopsychosocial pain management with a cognitive behavioural approach into clinical practice. They were also asked to provide their perception of the extent to which healthcare professionals already possess the competencies in their clinical practice. Additionally, the expert panel was asked to formulate the barriers and needs relating to training content and the implementation of biopsychosocial chronic pain management with a cognitive behavioural approach in clinical practice, which was complemented with a literature search. This was used to develop and adapt the training program to the barriers and needs of stakeholders.ResultsThe interdisciplinary expert panel considered the competencies as very important. Additionally, they perceived a relatively low level of healthcare professionals’ possession of the competencies in their clinical practice. A wide variety of barriers and needs for stakeholders were formulated and organized within the Theoretical Domain Framework linked to the COM-B domains; ‘capability’, ‘opportunity’, and ‘motivation’. The developed interdisciplinary training program, including two workshops of seven hours each and two e-learning modules, aimed to improve HCP’s competencies for integrating biopsychosocial chronic pain management with a cognitive behavioural approach into clinical practice.ConclusionWe designed an interdisciplinary training program, based on formulated barriers regarding the management of patients with chronic pain that can be used as a foundation for developing and enhancing the quality of future training programs.

A Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Improving Performance and Satisfaction in Meaningful Occupations in the Outpatient Mental Health Occupational Therapy Setting

This retrospective study explored the efficacy of integrating a cognitive behavioral frame of reference into outpatient occupational therapy treatment to improve performance and satisfaction in meaningful occupations in patients living with a mental health condition. Forty-eight medical records of patients aged eight to 78 years old were included in the study. The records included first and second administrations of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). This study strongly demonstrates that the incorporation of a cognitive behavioral approach into treatment for those living with a mental health condition creates positive, clinically significant change over time.

Low-intensity mindfulness and cognitive–behavioral therapy for social anxiety: a pilot randomized controlled trial

BackgroundCognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) effectively improves the clinical symptoms of social anxiety disorder. However, there are non-responders who cannot decrease their cost/probability bias significantly; hence, their social anxiety symptoms remain unaddressed. Mindfulness training and cognitive–behavioral approaches promote a reduction in cost/probability bias and social anxiety symptoms. This study examines the effectiveness of a four-session program of mindfulness and CBT (M-CBT) in a non-clinical sample of individuals with high social anxiety.MethodsParticipants were 50 Japanese undergraduate students (37 women and 13 men) randomly allocated to an intervention group (n = 27) and a control group (n = 23). The intervention group underwent a four-session M-CBT program, while the control group did not receive any treatment.ResultsA group × time analysis of covariances showed significant interactions in the negative cognition generated when paying attention to others in probability bias, fear of negative evaluation by others, dispositional mindfulness, depressive symptoms, and subjective happiness. M-CBT also produced significant pre-post improvements in the above outcomes with moderate to high effect sizes (ds = .51–1.55). Conversely, there were no interactions in social anxiety symptoms and self-focused attention.ConclusionsThese results indicate that M-CBT was effective for the negative cognition generated when paying attention to others in probability bias, fear of negative evaluation by others, dispositional mindfulness, depressive symptoms, and subjective happiness. The combination of mindfulness training with cognitive restructuring is proposed as potentially helpful for individuals with probability bias, leading to negative cognition from paying attention to others.Trial registrationUniversity Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN CTR) UMIN000036763. Registered May 16, 2019.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Brief Review

Treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has drastically improved since behavioral models emerged over 60 years ago. Exposure and response prevention (ERP), the “gold standard” psychotherapy for OCD, is highly efficacious, yet a significant portion of patients either cannot access it or continue to experience residual symptoms following treatment. A growing body of research suggests other cognitive-behavioral approaches, particularly cognitive therapy, demonstrate comparable treatment effects to ERP. This brief review outlines research-supported cognitive-behavioral therapies for OCD including behavioral, cognitive, and “third wave” approaches such as metacognitive therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. The theoretical foundations as well as an overview of research findings for each therapy are summarized. Recommendations for improving outcomes and access to treatment are also provided. [ Psychiatr Ann . 2024;54(3):e75–e79.]

The unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders for misophonia: a pilot trial exploring acceptability and efficacy.

Misophonia is a recently defined disorder characterized by distressing responses to everyday sounds, such as chewing or sniffling. Individuals with misophonia experience significant functional impairment but have limited options for evidenced-based behavioral treatment. To address this gap in the literature, the current pilot trial explored the acceptability and efficacy of a transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral approach to treating symptoms of misophonia. This trial was conducted in two studies: In Study 1, the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP) was delivered to eight patients in order to receive feedback to guide revisions to the treatment to suit this population. In Study 2, ten patients received the revised UP treatment to explore its acceptability and preliminary efficacy. This study used a single-case experimental design with multiple baselines, randomizing patients to either a 2-week baseline or 4-week baseline prior to the 16 weeks of treatment, followed by four weeks of follow-up. The findings from these studies suggested that patients found both the original and adapted versions of the UP to be acceptable and taught them skills for how to manage their misophonia symptoms. Importantly, the findings also suggested that the UP can help remediate symptoms of misophonia, particularly the emotional and behavioral responses. These findings provide preliminary evidence that this transdiagnostic treatment for emotional disorders can improve symptoms of misophonia in adults.

Psychological approaches to obesity in young adults: state of the art.

Obesity has become a significant health concern among young adults aged 18-35 years. Addressing this issue is crucial, and exploring psychological treatments and perspectives specifically for this population is essential. This literature review examines psychological treatments for obesity in young adults over the past decade. It focuses on interventions and discussions particularly relevant to this age group. Research on obesity often overlooks young adults, with most interventions primarily focusing on weight loss and neglecting emotional aspects. Cognitive-behavioral approaches are commonly used for self-regulation and motivation, but psychodynamic perspectives remain underutilized. While group-based methods lack a detailed analysis of benefits, hybrid approaches demonstrate higher engagement compared to technology-only interventions. There is a notable gap in tailoring obesity interventions to meet the unique needs of young adults during this transitional life phase. It's imperative to shift the focus from merely weight loss to a broader consideration of psychological, emotional, and unconscious factors. Integrating group modalities with psychodynamic approaches might offer additional benefits. This review highlights the need for further research into the psychological well-being of young adults with obesity. A more comprehensive approach is required to address their distinct needs and psychological factors.

Psychologically-based interventions for adults with chronic neuropathic pain: A scoping review.

As psychologically-based interventions have been shown to have clinical utility for adults with chronic pain generally, a similar benefit might be expected in the management of chronic neuropathic pain (NeuP). However, to date this has not been established, with existing systematic reviews on this topic being hampered by the scarcity of Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs). This review aimed to identify the type of psychologically-based interventions studied for adults with chronic NeuP. It also aimed to assess whether there are enough RCTs to justify undertaking an updated systematic review. Seven databases and two clinical trial registries were searched for NeuP and psychologically-based interventions from database inception to December 2021, and the search was updated in February 2023. The search was broadened by reviewing the reference list of included studies and contacting field experts. Predetermined study characteristics were extracted. Of 4682 records screened, 33 (less than 1%) articles met the eligibility criteria. Four broad intervention approaches were observed, including cognitive-behavioural approaches (n = 16), mindfulness/meditation (n = 10), trauma focused therapy (n = 4), and hypnosis (n = 3). Thirteen RCTs were identified, and of these, nine retained 20 participants in each arm at post-treatment. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy was the most common therapeutic approach identified, whereas mindfulness/meditation was the most frequently used technique. Almost half to two-thirds of the studies reported significant improvements in either pain, disability, or distress, suggesting psychologically-based interventions are potentially beneficial for adults with chronic NeuP. An updated systematic review seems warranted.

Psychotherapeutic strategies to reduce dental phobia

Dental phobia should be considered a social challenge, as it is a dental public health problem, since about 5-15% of the adult population globally report severe dental anxiety or dental phobia. Dental phobia has severe consequences for both dental and general health, interfering with the professional and social functioning of people with dental phobia. Therefore, timely and effective management of dental phobia is essential for improving oral health and quality of life for people with dental phobia. In this article, different strategies and techniques for alleviating dental phobia are presented through three therapeutic approaches: the cognitive-behavioural approach, the psychoanalytic approach and the experiential approach.

Exploring Family Care Journeys to Inform Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and gastrointestinal (GI)-related somatic symptom and related disorders (SSRDs) commonly co-occur, and both are associated with confusion in the process of accessing treatment. Furthermore, health professionals report low confidence in providing care for these conditions. Using a life history methodology, we explored the journeys of children and their parents with the diagnosis and treatment of ARFID and/or SSRDs and examined themes in barriers and facilitators to care. Six families with children (4 boys and 2 girls; 8–14 years old) with a diagnosis of ARFID and/or GI-related SSRD were recruited from a pediatric tertiary-level hospital. Interviews were conducted with four parents alone, and two parent-child dyads. Participants provided rich histories of the child’s health journeys with variation in the development of ARFID and GI-related SSRDs and subsequent management. Diagnostic uncertainty, the emotional impact of this journey on families, and systemic barriers to accessing treatment were themes of the healthcare narratives. Validating the emotional impacts of the healthcare journey and building trust may be helpful to address the diagnostic uncertainty that families experience. Strategies to support adaptation of cognitive-behavioral approaches for with children with complex ARFID and/or SSRDs are discussed.