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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral group interventions (CBT) on the self- esteem of students. In order to achieve this goal, a semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test between the experimental and control groups were used. Research statistical society consisted of all students’ graduate psy- chology Tehran Psychiatric Institute in 2013-2014. Sample in this study is based on objective non-random sampling of 120 volunteer students who test below the cut-off point Self Esteem (30.40) were acquired, Morgan, 60 stu- dents were selected based on a formula selected randomly in two groups tested were replaced. Coppersmith self- esteem Questionnaire to measure the dependent variable was analyzed with 58 questions. Independent variable cognitive - behavioral therapy, (CBT) techniques was done using cognitive-behavioral group sessions in 10 1.5 hours a day in the week. Before group meetings, participants completed a self-esteem questionnaire. After con- ducting the questionnaires and were transferred to the 20SPSS. For statistical analysis of the test scores of exper- imental and control groups, using analysis of covariance, there is significant differences between the two groups were studied. The results showed that the intervention group cognitive - behavioral causes a significant increase in self-esteem among the students in the experimental group (mean = 32.486) compared to the control group. (Mean = 25.181).

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-Esteem Semi-Testing Students

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Attar, S. S., Farahani, M. M., & Hidaji , M. B. (2015). Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Intervention (CBT) on Students’ Self-Esteem . International Journal of Review in Life Sciences, 5(4), 118-122. Retrieved from https://scienztech.org/index.php/ijrls/article/view/1041