World J Psychiatry Ment Health Res | Volume 2, Issue 1 | Research Article | Open Access

The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques (CBT) on Emotional Intelligence in Cannabis Users (3 Months Follow-Up)

Shahrbanoo Ghahari1, Mohammad Kazem Atefvahid2*, Ali Asghar2 and Asgharnejad Farid2

1Department of Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
2Department of Psychology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

*Correspondance to: Mohammad Kazem Atefvahid 

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Abstract

Object: Low emotional intelligence can affect coping strategy of individuals and is one of the risk factors of addiction. This study has been conducted to investigate effect of cognitive-behavioral techniques to on emotional intelligence cannabis users.
Method: Among Drug Addiction Centers of Tehran, several centers were selected using random sampling method. All Cannabis users interested in participating in this study who have inclusion criteria fulfilled emotional intelligence questionnaire and those with low score of emotional intelligence were selected as sample. In next step, these individuals were screened through fulfilling The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis II Disorders (SCID-II) in terms of personality disorders. Hence, 36 people were selected using random sampling and were placed in two 18-member groups. Experimental group was under cognitive-behavioral techniques for 12 sessions and control group was in waiting list. Both groups were evaluated in baseline, session 6, end of treatment and 3 months follow up. The data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA, two-factor ANOVA and PAIRED t-test in SPSS-20.
Results: Experimental group has demonstrated significant improvement compared to control group during 4 times measurement in scales including Interpersonal, intrapersonal, general mood, adaptability and stress tolerance scales (p <0.01).
Conclusion: Cognitive-behavioral approach can affect promotion of emotional intelligence of Cannabis users.

Keywords:

Cognitive-behavioral techniques; Emotional intelligence; Cannabis users

Citation:

Ghahari S, Atefvahid MK, Asghar A, Farid A. The Effectiveness of CognitiveBehavioral Techniques (CBT) on Emotional Intelligence in Cannabis Users (3 Months Follow-Up). World J Psychiatry Ment Health Res. 2018; 2(1): 1010.

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