چکیده مقاله
Anorexia nervosa is one of the most common and serious eating disorders during adolescence, characterized by an excessive fear of weight gain, distorted body perception, and restrictive eating behaviors Cognitive behavioral therapy CBT , as an evidence based and well established approach, focuses on modifying maladaptive thoughts, restructuring negative beliefs about the body, and promoting healthy behavioral patterns The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in improving body image and reducing anorexia nervosa symptoms in adolescents The statistical population of the study consisted of female adolescents with anorexia nervosa who referred to psychotherapy centers in Tehran in 2024 Among them, 30 participants were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups The experimental group underwent ten 90 minute sessions of CBT based on Fairburn’s model, while the control group received no intervention Instruments used included the Body Image Questionnaire by Cash et al 1987 and the Eating Disorder Inventory EDI Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance MANCOVA Findings indicated that the mean body image scores in the experimental group significantly increased after the intervention indicating improved body image , and symptoms of anorexia nervosa significantly decreased p < 0 01 Results also demonstrated the persistence of the treatment effect at a one month follow up These findings support the effectiveness of CBT in improving cognitive and emotional components related to body image and eating behaviors in adolescents with anorexia nervosa Accordingly, it can be concluded that cognitive behavioral therapy, as a comprehensive approach, plays a significant role in reducing key symptoms of anorexia nervosa and enhancing positive body attitudes It is recommended that this approach be applied in group and family centered formats in counseling centers, schools, and psychological clinics for at risk adolescents
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نویسندگان
Mohammad Reza Yekta
Ph D Candidate, Counseling Department, Isfahan Khorasgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
Arsalan Barkat
Corresponding Author: Ph D Student in Health Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mazandaran, Iran
شیوه ارجاع
Yekta, Mohammad Reza and Barkat, Arsalan,1404,Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Improving Body Image and Reducing Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa in Adolescents,24th International Conference on Psychology,Counseling,and Educational Sciences.
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مجموعه مقالات بیست و چهارمین کنفرانس بین المللی روانشناسی، مشاوره و علوم تربیتی30 آبان 1404