The Efficacy of Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy on Perceived Competence and Social Desirability in Bipolar Disorder Patients
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Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy, Bipolar Disorder, Perceived Competence, Social Desirability, Randomized Controlled Trial, Psychosocial InterventionAbstract
To evaluate the effectiveness of Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) on perceived competence and social desirability among individuals with bipolar disorder. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 30 participants diagnosed with bipolar disorder, recruited from Tehran. Participants were randomly assigned to the IPSRT intervention group (n = 15) or a control group (n = 15). The intervention group received ten 60-minute IPSRT sessions over three months, while the control group received no intervention. Assessments were conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measurements and the Bonferroni post-hoc test, utilizing SPSS-27. The IPSRT intervention group showed significant improvements in perceived competence and social desirability compared to the control group. At baseline, the mean perceived competence scores were 42.57 (SD = 5.23) for the intervention group and 41.92 (SD = 5.10) for the control group. Post-intervention, these scores increased to 47.86 (SD = 4.78) and 42.03 (SD = 5.34), respectively. At follow-up, the scores were 46.42 (SD = 5.12) for the intervention group and 41.85 (SD = 5.20) for the control group. Social desirability scores also improved significantly in the intervention group from 33.40 (SD = 4.12) at baseline to 37.92 (SD = 4.35) post-intervention and 36.65 (SD = 4.02) at follow-up, while the control group scores remained relatively stable. IPSRT significantly enhances perceived competence and social desirability in individuals with bipolar disorder, with sustained benefits observed at the three-month follow-up. These findings support the integration of IPSRT into clinical practice as a valuable intervention for improving psychological and social outcomes in this population.
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