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The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy on Social Anxiety in Female Dormitory Residents in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Publisher



Toghiani Z1 ; Ghasemi F2 ; Samouei R3
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Source: Journal of Education and Health Promotion Published:2019


Abstract

Social anxiety can interfere with performance and academic success in students. One of the third-generation treatments for social anxiety is acceptance and commitment therapy. Therefore, the current study aims to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment group therapy on social anxiety of female dormitory residents of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. METHODS: This was a semiempirical study with pre- and posttest conducted on 71 female students living in the dormitory of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. The study was carried out in five training sessions using the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale and second version of acceptance and commitment scale whose validity and reliability were confirmed. Data were analyzed using Student's t-test. RESULTS: The findings showed that acceptance and commitment group therapy has affected the social anxiety in female dormitory residents of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (P < 0.0001). CONCLUTIONS: The findings of this study can be used by student deputies of universities, consultation centers, as well as counselors and psychologists to improve the conditions for students. © 2019 Journal of Education and Health Promotion Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow.
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