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J Clinic Care Skill 2026, 7(1): 33-38 |
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Ethics code: IR.IAU.AHVAZ.REC.1404.052
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Received: 2026/03/5 | Accepted: 2026/04/19 | Published: 2026/05/17
Received: 2026/03/5 | Accepted: 2026/04/19 | Published: 2026/05/17
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Yazdanipour M, Kazemian Moghadam K, Shahbazi M. Effect of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Self-Control and Cognitive Flexibility in Opioid-Dependent Women. J Clinic Care Skill 2026; 7 (1) :33-38
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1- Department of Psychology, Ahv.C. (Ahvaz Campus), Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
2- Department of Psychology, Dez.C. (Dezful Campus), Islamic Azad University, Dezful, Iran
3- Department of Counseling, MaS.C. (Masjed Soleiman Campus), Islamic Azad University, Masjed Soleiman, Iran
2- Department of Psychology, Dez.C. (Dezful Campus), Islamic Azad University, Dezful, Iran
3- Department of Counseling, MaS.C. (Masjed Soleiman Campus), Islamic Azad University, Masjed Soleiman, Iran
Abstract (348 Views)
Aims: Opioid use disorder severely impacts psychological well-being, particularly in women, highlighting the need for targeted psychological interventions. This study aimed to investigate the effect of compassion-focused therapy on self-control and cognitive flexibility in women with opioid use disorder.
Materials & Methods: This clinical trial was conducted in 2025 among treatment-seeking women in Ahvaz, Iran. Using convenience sampling, 30 eligible women were selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (n=15 per group). The experimental group received eight 90-minute compassion-focused therapy sessions, while the control group received no additional intervention during this period. Data were collected using the Brief Self-Control Scale and the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory. Data were analyzed using a mixed-design ANOVA with repeated measures and Bonferroni post-hoc tests.
Findings: There was a significant difference between the two groups post-intervention. Specifically, compassion-focused therapy significantly enhanced self-control and cognitive flexibility in the experimental group compared with the control group (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Compassion-focused therapy is effective for enhancing self-regulation and cognitive adaptability in women with opioid use disorder.
Materials & Methods: This clinical trial was conducted in 2025 among treatment-seeking women in Ahvaz, Iran. Using convenience sampling, 30 eligible women were selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (n=15 per group). The experimental group received eight 90-minute compassion-focused therapy sessions, while the control group received no additional intervention during this period. Data were collected using the Brief Self-Control Scale and the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory. Data were analyzed using a mixed-design ANOVA with repeated measures and Bonferroni post-hoc tests.
Findings: There was a significant difference between the two groups post-intervention. Specifically, compassion-focused therapy significantly enhanced self-control and cognitive flexibility in the experimental group compared with the control group (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Compassion-focused therapy is effective for enhancing self-regulation and cognitive adaptability in women with opioid use disorder.