Effects of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy on the Anxiety Levels of University Students
Abstract
This study is aimed to analyse the effects of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy on the anxiety levels of university students. Sample group is composed of 16 students who are in second grade or third grade in psychology department. A program is applied to the sample group, which is composed of 8 sessions, and each session were 90 minutes. “Beck Anxiety Inventory” is applied to comprehend the anxiety levels of sample group. After the application of Beck Anxiety Inventory, according to the results, individuals who have a “medium” or “severe” anxiety and also who confirms to attend the study are chosen. Measurement methods are applied as pre-test, before the application, and post-test after the application. Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test is used for the analyse of one group pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design. Anaylses show that there is a significant decrease in the participants anxiety levels. Results are, the therapy program which is conducted by using mindfulness based cognitive techniques; causes a significant decrease in the anxiety levels of university students in the sample group.
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