Document Type : Original Article
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1 Ph.D Student, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Metacognitive Therapy on aggression and emotional expression in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design with a control group. The research sample consisted of 45 patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder that were divided into three groups: cognitive behavioral therapy, metacognitive therapy, and a control group. For the first experimental group, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy was implemented and for the second experimental group, Metacognitive Therapy was applied, and the control group did not receive any intervention during the research. The Aggression Questionnaire (AQ, Buus & Perry, 1992) and Emotional Expression Questionnaire (EEQ, King & Emmons, 1990) were used to collect data. The results of variance with repeated measures showed that Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Metacognitive Therapy were effective in reducing aggression and improving emotional expression in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. (p<0.05). Based on the findings, the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Metacognitive Therapy is recommended to reduce aggression and improve emotional expression in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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