Evaluation of the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy on emotion regulation, stress and frustration in patients with postpartum depression

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1 M.A of General Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran

2 M.A of General Psychology, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy on emotion regulation, stress and frustration in patients with postpartum depression. The experimental research method was pre-test-post-test with a control group. The statistical population includes all patients with postpartum depression referred to comprehensive health centers in Ferdis that 30 patients with postpartum depression based on sampling method. They were selected and divided into two experimental groups (n = 15) and a control group (n = 15) in 10 sessions, each session lasting 90 minutes during one and a half months of metacognitive therapy. Data collection tools were Beck Disappointment Scale (BHS), Emotion Regulation Questionnaire and Stress Questionnaire (DASS-22), the validity and reliability of which have been reviewed and approved at home and abroad. Data analysis method Using descriptive and inferential statistical methods, multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was analyzed using SPSS-19 software. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental group that were affected by metacognitive therapy and the control group that did not receive any training. Metacognitive therapy affects the regulation of emotion, stress and frustration in patients with postpartum depression.

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Journal of Applied Family Therapy
Volume 2, Issue 4 - Serial Number 8
December 2022
Pages 176-191

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  • Receive Date: 06 September 2021
  • Revise Date: 15 December 2021
  • Accept Date: 13 January 2022

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