Comparison of the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment-based therapy on emotion regulation and Psychological flexibility in depressed individuals

Since cognitive emotion regulation and psychological resilience play an important role in dealing effectively with life problems, disturbing them can lead to emotional disturbances, including major depression; Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy and therapy based on acceptance and commitment on emotion regulation and psychological resilience of depressed people.

The present study is applied in terms of purpose and semi-experimental in terms of method with pre-test and post-test design with control group. The statistical population of this study included all people with major depressive disorder who referred to the counseling center of Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch. A total of 40 people were selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (20 people in each group). Each group underwent cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment-based therapy in 8 sessions of 90 minutes. Using clinical diagnostic interview, Garnfsky and Legerstimord Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire and Dennis and Vanderwall Psychological Flexibility Questionnaire. Were evaluated. Data were analyzed using independent t-test.

The results showed that cognitive-behavioral therapy and therapy based on acceptance and commitment are effective on emotion regulation and psychological resilience of depressed people in the post-test.

Acceptance and commitment therapy is more effective than cognitive-behavioral therapy on emotion regulation and psychological resilience of depressed people in post-test and follow-up.