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 correcting dysfunctional thoughts, restructuring negative body related beliefs, and promoting healthy behavioral patterns The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of CBT in improving body image and reducing symptoms of anorexia nervosa among adolescents The statistical population included adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa who referred to psychotherapy centers in Tehran in 2024 Thirty participants were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups The experimental group received ten 90 minute CBT sessions based on Fairburn’s model, while the control group received no intervention The instruments used included the Body Image Questionnaire Cash et al , 1987 and the Eating Disorder Inventory EDI Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance MANCOVA The results indicated that post intervention mean scores of body image in the experimental group significantly increased improved body image , while symptoms of anorexia nervosa significantly decreased p < 0 01 The findings also revealed the persistence of treatment effects at one month follow up Overall, CBT proved effective in improving cognitive and emotional components of body image and eating related behaviors in adolescents with anorexia nervosa Therefore, it can be concluded that CBT, 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 implemented in group and family based formats in counseling centers, schools, and psychological clinics for at risk adolescents
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نویسندگان
Samira Jadidbaf Haghighi
M A in Child Psychology, Independent researcher
شیوه ارجاع
Jadidbaf Haghighi, Samira,1404,The 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.
ارائهشده در
مجموعه مقالات بیست و چهارمین کنفرانس بین المللی روانشناسی، مشاوره و علوم تربیتی30 آبان 1404