Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Ph.D. Student in Health psychology, Faculty of psychology Azad Tonekabon, Mazandaran, Iran
2 Associate Prof., Faculty of psychology Azad Tonekabon,Mazandaran, Iran
3 Cognitive and Neuroscience Research Center (CNRC), Faculty of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
4 Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: This study examines the impact of group emotional schema therapy on resilience and self-efficacy among cancer patients.
Materials and Methods: The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test follow-up alongside a control group. The statistical population comprised all cancer patients visiting Shariati Hospital in Tehran in 2020 (year 1399). Forty volunteer participants who met the inclusion criteria were selected through convenience sampling. After final screening, 20 individuals were randomly assigned to two experimental groups (emotion-focused schema therapy) and one control group. Participants were assessed before and after the intervention using Sherer's General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE-17) (1982) and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2003). The intervention consisted of 12 online group sessions (via Skype), each lasting two and a half hours. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 24, employing covariance analysis methods. This study is part of a doctoral thesis in health psychology, approved on 29/09/1399 (IR.IAU.TON.REC.1399.074) at the Islamic Azad University, Tonkabon Branch.
Results: The findings revealed that emotional schema therapy significantly improved resilience and self-efficacy in cancer patients (p < 0.01)..
Conclusion: Emotional schema-based therapy can serve as an effective psychological intervention to enhance resilience and self-efficacy in individuals with cancer.
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