Comparative analysis of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in enhancing psychological capital among medical students: a randomized controlled trial

Autor: Cexin Dong, Jinfa Zhao, Yating Wei, Deyuan Wu, Zhu Cai
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Psychology, Vol 15 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1664-1078
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1479310
Popis: BackgroundMedical students are confronted with a complex stress environment, encompassing academic challenges, residency training, and future workplace pressures. Therefore, the exploration of effective psychological capital intervention strategies is crucial for enhancing their mental health and promoting career development.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of group cognitive-behavioral therapy (GCBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in boosting the psychological capital of medical students and to compare the advantages and disadvantages of these two therapies.MethodA randomized controlled trial was conducted, recruiting 56 second-year medical students, who were randomly assigned into three groups: GCBT intervention group, DBT intervention group, and control group. The intervention period lasted for 6 weeks, during which the GCBT and DBT groups received respective interventions, while the control group did not receive any intervention.ResultsRegardless of whether GCBT or DBT was used as an intervention, the psychological capital levels of the intervention group students showed significant improvement (mean ± SD, p
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