Effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy on the Management of Internet Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Nursing Students in Morocco

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Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Pub Date : 2023-09-05 DOI:10.5812/ijpbs-136425

Jamal Ksiksou, Lhoussaine Maskour, Smail Alaoui

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Abstract

Background: Internet addiction (IA) has emerged as a serious threat to the mental health of young individuals. Objectives: The present study aimed to test the effects of cognitive-behavioral group therapy (CBGT) on controlling Internet addictive behaviors and improving levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among nursing students in Morocco. Methods: A total of 60 nursing students participated in the study based on convenience sampling and were then randomly assigned to the intervention group (n = 30) and control group (n = 30). The intervention group received 8 sessions of CBGT, unlike the control group. The Internet Addiction Test and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale were used as the pretest, posttest, and 3-month follow-up tests to determine participants’ levels of IA, depression, anxiety, and stress. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was applied to assess the effects of this therapeutic intervention. Results: The results showed that following the CBGT program, the intervention group showed a reduction in IA (P < 0.05), depression (P < 0.05), anxiety (P < 0.05), and stress (P < 0.05) scores. Conclusions: Cognitive-behavioral group therapy was observed to be more effective in improving the cognitive, psychological, and behavioral skills of Internet-dependent nursing students, thereby reducing levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. This outcome opens up important perspectives in the field of health sciences education by considering this approach as a preferred way to promote students’ mental health in this context.

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认知行为团体治疗对摩洛哥护生网瘾、抑郁、焦虑和压力管理的影响

背景:网络成瘾已成为青少年心理健康的严重威胁。目的:本研究旨在测试认知行为团体治疗(CBGT)在控制摩洛哥护生网络成瘾行为和改善抑郁、焦虑和压力水平方面的效果。方法:采用方便抽样的方法，将60名护生随机分为干预组(n = 30)和对照组(n = 30)。与对照组不同，干预组接受8次CBGT。使用网络成瘾测试和抑郁、焦虑和压力量表作为前测、后测和3个月的随访测试来确定参与者的IA、抑郁、焦虑和压力水平。采用协方差分析(ANCOVA)来评估这种治疗干预的效果。结果:CBGT方案实施后，干预组在IA (P < 0.05)、抑郁(P < 0.05)、焦虑(P < 0.05)、应激(P < 0.05)评分上均有降低。结论:认知行为团体治疗在改善网络依赖护生的认知、心理和行为技能方面更为有效，从而降低抑郁、焦虑和压力水平。这一结果开辟了健康科学教育领域的重要观点，认为这种方法是在这种情况下促进学生心理健康的首选方法。

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Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences PSYCHIATRY-

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