Comparison of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and SCBC Interventions for Freshman Mental Health: A Randomized Trial

IF 1.7 4区社会学 Q1 SOCIAL WORK

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI:10.1177/10497315251318422

Linjing Cheng, HaoChong Liu, Xiuxia Liu, Huahui Qin

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Abstract

Objective: This study examines the effectiveness of character strength-based cognitive (SCBC) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in improving college freshmen's mental health and positive traits. Methods: Freshmen were randomly assigned to SCBC, CBT or a PC group. Interventions included a 90-min session and a 7-day self-guided task. Assessments occurred at five time points: Preintervention (T1), postclass (T2), postintervention (T3), and at one-month (T4) and three-month (T5) follow-ups. Results: Both SCBC and CBT improved mental health. SCBC showed significantly greater self-efficacy gains at T4, while CBT demonstrated greater adjustability improvement at T2. Other differences were nonsignificant. Conclusion: SCBC and CBT positively impacted freshmen's mental health. The observed differences may stem from the distinct characteristics of SCBC and CBT. These findings can inform social workers in designing targeted mental health programs for college students.

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认知行为疗法和SCBC干预对新生心理健康的比较：一项随机试验

目的：探讨基于人格力量的认知疗法（SCBC）和认知行为疗法（CBT）在改善大学新生心理健康和积极特质方面的效果。方法：新生随机分为SCBC组、CBT组和PC组。干预措施包括90分钟的会议和7天的自我指导任务。评估在五个时间点进行：干预前（T1）、课后（T2）、干预后（T3）以及1个月（T4）和3个月（T5）随访。结果：SCBC和CBT均能改善心理健康。SCBC在T4时表现出更大的自我效能感，而CBT在T2时表现出更大的适应性改善。其他差异不显著。结论：SCBC和CBT对新生心理健康有积极影响。观察到的差异可能源于SCBC和CBT的不同特征。这些发现可以帮助社会工作者为大学生设计有针对性的心理健康项目。

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Research on Social Work Practice SOCIAL WORK-

CiteScore

3.50

自引率

11.10%

发文量

105

期刊介绍： Research on Social Work Practice, sponsored by the Society for Social Work and Research, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the methods and outcomes of social work practice. Social work practice is broadly interpreted to refer to the application of intentionally designed social work intervention programs to problems of societal and/or interpersonal importance, including behavior analysis or psychotherapy involving individuals; case management; practice involving couples, families, and small groups; community practice education; and the development, implementation, and evaluation of social policies.