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The Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy on Rumination and Cognitive Avoidance in Teachers
Sponsor: Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj
Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training in reducing rumination and cognitive avoidance among middle-school teachers in Isfahan, Iran. Teachers often experience occupational stress that may contribute to maladaptive cognitive and emotional responses. DBT is a skills-based psychological intervention that aims to improve emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Thirty-four eligible teachers were randomly assigned to either a DBT intervention group or a control group. Participants in the intervention group attended ten group sessions, while the control group received no intervention during the study period. Levels of rumination and cognitive avoidance were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and two-month follow-up using standardized questionnaires. The study aimed to determine whether DBT skills training could reduce maladaptive cognitive processes and promote psychological well-being among teachers.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
35 Years - 52 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2024-09-15
Completion Date
2024-12-18
Last Updated
2026-06-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training
Participants assigned to the experimental group received a manualized Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training program delivered in a face-to-face group format. The intervention consisted of ten sessions conducted over a five-week period. The program was based on Linehan's DBT model and included training in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Sessions involved psychoeducation, group discussion, and practical exercises designed to improve cognitive and emotional self-regulation. Participants in the control group received no intervention during the study period.
Locations (1)
Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Mobarakeh Branch
Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran