The Effectiveness Of Behavioral Therapy & Metacognitive Therapy To Alleviate Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Among University Students

Document Type : Original Article

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Assistant Professor of Mental Health College of Education - Kafr El Sheikh University

Abstract

The objective of the study: The aim of current research to identify the effectiveness of behavioral therapy (BT) and Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) in reduction of obsessive compulsive disorder in a sample of students at King Abdul Aziz University, as well as to assess the continuing effectiveness of treatment after follow-up period which reached a month.
Sample study: Consisted of (24) students at King Abdul Aziz aged (20-27 years) with an average 22.5 years  and  Standard deviation of  2.28, the core sample was split randomly into three experimental groups, each group strength (6) students, as well as for the control group also  its strength (6) students who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder.
Study tools: Obsessive compulsive disorder scale test (OCDS) and diagnostic interview preparation/researcher, Behavioural programme and metacognitive programme  preparation/researcher.
The results of the study: The results confirm the effectiveness of Behavior therapy (BT) and metacognitive  therapy (MCT) In reducing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)  of King Abdul Aziz University students and continued effectiveness of both behavioral therapy (BT) and metacognitive  therapy (MCT) in Alleviating  obsessive-compulsive disorder in a sample of King Abdul Aziz University students after the follow-up period that had reached just one month. Combinning behavioral therapy (BT) and metacognitive  therapy (MCT) was more efficient and effective than using separately after follow-up period.

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Volume 46, Issue 46 - Serial Number 46
مناهج وطرق التدریس ( اللغة العربیة- الإنجلیزیة – الفرنسیة – الریاضیات – العلوم- الفنون- الاقتصاد المنزلی- التجاری ... )
October 2016
Pages 219-299
  • Receive Date: 12 July 2016
  • Revise Date: 26 July 2016
  • Accept Date: 16 August 2016