Effectiveness and Comparison of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Self-Esteem in Female Breadwinner Mothers
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, self-esteem, female breadwinner mothersAbstract
The aim of the present study was to examine and compare the effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on self-esteem in female breadwinner mothers. This applied study employed an experimental method with a pretest–posttest design and a three-month follow-up, including a control group. The statistical population consisted of female breadwinner mothers residing in District 14 of Tehran, from whom 45 individuals were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to three groups of 15 participants (two experimental groups and one control group). The experimental groups received eight weekly 90-minute treatment sessions. Data were collected using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and analyzed through repeated-measures analysis of variance. The results indicated that both interventions were effective in improving the variables under investigation. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that psychological interventions grounded in compassion and mindfulness can be utilized as effective approaches for enhancing the mental health of female breadwinner mothers. Therefore, employing these approaches in supportive and counseling programs aimed at empowering this segment of society is recommended.
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