چکیده مقاله
The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy CBT in improving sleep quality and reducing chronic insomnia in adults Chronic insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders in adults, associated with consequences such as decreased quality of life, impaired concentration, increased daytime fatigue, and damage to mental health This research is semi experimental, employing a pre test–post test design with a control group and a follow up stage The statistical population included all adults aged 30 to 55 suffering from chronic insomnia who referred to psychological service centers in Tehran in 2024 The sampling method was convenience sampling followed by random assignment to groups The sample size was 30 individuals, randomly assigned into two groups of 15 participants each experimental and control The experimental group underwent eight weekly 90 minute sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy Session content included stimulus control, sleep restriction, cognitive restructuring, sleep hygiene education, and relaxation exercises Data collection tools included the Sleep Quality Questionnaire and the Insomnia Severity Index, completed at three stages: pre test, post test, and follow up Data analysis was conducted using covariance analysis The findings indicated that cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved sleep quality, reduced sleep latency, decreased nighttime awakenings, and lowered insomnia severity Additionally, the follow up results demonstrated that the effects of the therapy remained stable after the intervention These findings suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy can be used as an effective and reliable non pharmacological intervention in managing chronic insomnia in adults and holds a special place in therapeutic planning for sleep disorders
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نویسندگان
Shima Sharafi
Master’s Student, Islamic Azad University, Tehran North Branch, Department of Psychology
Arsalan Barkat
Corresponding Author: PhD Student in Health Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mazandaran, Iran
شیوه ارجاع
Sharafi, Shima and Barkat, Arsalan,1404,Examining the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Improving Sleep Quality and Reducing Chronic Insomnia in Adults,24th International Conference on Psychology,Counseling,and Educational Sciences.
ارائهشده در
مجموعه مقالات بیست و چهارمین کنفرانس بین المللی روانشناسی، مشاوره و علوم تربیتی30 آبان 1404