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J Clinic Care Skill 2026, 7(2): 1001-1006 |
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Ethics code: IR.IAU.AHVAZ.REC.1404.052
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Received: 2026/05/18 | Accepted: 2026/05/19 | Published: 2026/05/20
Received: 2026/05/18 | Accepted: 2026/05/19 | Published: 2026/05/20
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Yazdanipour M. The Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Self-Control and Cognitive Flexibility in Opioid-Dependent Women: A Clinical Trial. J Clinic Care Skill 2026; 7 (2) :1001-1006
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Aims: Opioid use disorder (OUD) severely impacts psychological well-being, particularly in women, highlighting the need for targeted psychological interventions. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy (CFT) on self-control and cognitive flexibility in women with OUD.
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/group). The experimental group received eight 90-minute CFT 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: The findings demonstrated a significant difference between the two groups post-intervention. Specifically, the implementation of CFT significantly enhanced self-control and cognitive flexibility in the experimental group compared to the control group (P<0.001).
Conclusion: CFT is a highly efficacious psychological intervention for enhancing self-regulation and cognitive adaptability in women with OUD. Integrating this therapy into addiction rehabilitation programs is highly recommended.
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/group). The experimental group received eight 90-minute CFT 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: The findings demonstrated a significant difference between the two groups post-intervention. Specifically, the implementation of CFT significantly enhanced self-control and cognitive flexibility in the experimental group compared to the control group (P<0.001).
Conclusion: CFT is a highly efficacious psychological intervention for enhancing self-regulation and cognitive adaptability in women with OUD. Integrating this therapy into addiction rehabilitation programs is highly recommended.