Title of article :
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotion-focused Therapy on Negative Emotions of Coronary Heart Disease
Author/Authors :
Heidari, Saeed Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University Tonekabon Branch, Iran , Khalatbari, Javad Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University Tonekabon Branch, Iran , Jalali, Mohammad Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Tizdast, Taher Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University Tonekabon Branch, Iran
Abstract :
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are among one of the most leading cause of mortality in the
world. In addition to physical problems, cardiovascular diseases may have a significant impact on
individuals’ psychological well-being. Psychological interventions along with medical
interventions can both help to the psychological and physiological improvement among
individuals. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and
commitment therapy and emotion-focused therapy on negative emotions of coronary heart disease
patients. Method: This was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design with control
group. The statistical population of the study included patients with coronary heart disease in the
city of Karaj. The age range was 30 to 60 years who referred to Shahid Rajaee hospital in Karaj.
Samples were selected using available sampling method and then the samples were randomly
divided into two experimental and one control group. Data were collected using D-type personality
scale and Buss and Perry hostility scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and analysis
of covariance by SPSS software, version 25. Results: outcomes showed that acceptance and
commitment therapy and emotionfocused therapy were effective on Negative Emotions control
group (p<0.05). Also the results of the covariance showed that, there was a significant difference
between the groups' adjusted averages for Negative Emotions. The mean difference in emotionfocused therapy was greater than acceptance and commitment therapy. Conclusion: Considering
that one of the most important psychological factors related to heart disease are negative emotions
and these emotions can have an accelerating role in the development and progression of heart
disease and Due to the effectiveness of the above treatments, their education can be helpful in
addition to medical treatments
Keywords :
Acceptance and commitment therapy , Emotion-focused therapy , Negative emotions , Coronary heart disease
Journal title :
International Journal of Applied Behavioral Sciences
