The effectiveness of cognitive- behavioral based art therapy approach on the self-concept, body image in adolescent girls with body dysmorphic disorder in Ahvaz city
Journal Title: Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Body dysmorphic disorder is one of the common adolescence disorders which is characterized by mental occupation with bodily deficits. Aim: The overall aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral art therapy on the self-concept, body image in adolescent girls suffering from body dysmorphic disorder in Ahvaz city. Method: The sample consisted of 30 students (15 in the experimental group and 15 in the control group) from the students who were selected by convenience sampling. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up and with the control group. For data collection, Yale-Brown obssesive compulsive scale and Self-concept questionnaire, multidimensional body- self relashionship questionnaire were used. Results: To analyze data, multivariate covariance analysis and SPSS16 software were used. Data results analysis indicated that cognitive-behavioral based art therapy in the experimental group compared with the control increased self-concept and body image and this effect continued during the follow-up phase. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that principles of art therapy based on cognitive-behavioral therapy can be used in the treatment of people with abdominal disorder.
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Ahlam Jassemi Zargan, Reza Johari Fard
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