The Impact of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Enhancing Self-Control and Reducing Anger among Individuals Recovered from COVID-19

Sahar Khanjani Veshki; Mehdi  molaei yasavoli; Parisa  Saghebi

doi:10.61838/kman.jarac.3036

Authors

Sahar Khanjani Veshki Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Humanities, Arak University, Arak, Iran. | Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. Corresponding Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6074-4421
Mehdi molaei yasavoli PhD in Measurement and Assesment (Psychometric), Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0488-7126
Parisa Saghebi Master of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Arak University, Arak, Iran. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6074-4421

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jarac.3036

Keywords:

cognitive-behavioral therapy, self-control, anger, COVID-19

Abstract

Abstract

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic not only poses physical health challenges but also has significant psychological implications. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in enhancing self-control and reducing anger among individuals recovered from COVID-19.

Method: A quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments and a control group was used. The study population included individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 who sought treatment at [MASKED FOR REVIEW], Iran. A total of 30 participants were selected through convenient sampling and randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 15) or a control group (n = 15). The experimental group received nine sessions of CBT, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using Tanji's (1999) Self-Control Questionnaire and Buss and Perry's (1992) Aggression Questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and repeated measures ANOVA to evaluate treatment sustainability.

Findings: The results indicated that CBT significantly improved self-control and reduced anger among individuals recovered from COVID-19.

Conclusion: CBT appears to be an effective intervention for enhancing self-control and reducing anger in individuals who have recovered from COVID-19.

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