The Effectiveness of Cognitive Group Therapy Based on Schema-Focused Approach on Self-Esteem and Emotion Regulation in Drug Addicted Prisoners Under the Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT)

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study's purpose is to determine the effectiveness of cognitive group therapy based on schema-focused approach on self-esteem and emotion regulation in drug-addicted prisoners under methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). The research population comprised addicted male prisoners under the MMT in Chenaran Prison. The experimental group received cognitive group therapy based on schema-focused approach, whereas the control group received no treatment. The instruments used for measurement in this research were the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory and the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Results revealed that cognitive group therapy based on schema-focused approach increase self-esteem and regulate emotions in addicted prisoners who are under the MMT.