Anxiety Disorder (Panic Disorder or GAD), Well Being
Conditions
Keywords
generalized anxiety disorder, group therapy, cognitive behavioral group therapy, well-being
Brief summary
This study aims to examine the effect of a newly developed religously oriented cognitive behavioral group therapy program on the level of anxiety and well-being in young adults compared to the traditional cognitive behavioral therapy-based program. Hypoteses 1 Religiously oriented CBT group therapy will be more effective in reducing participants' general anxiety levels compared to traditional CBT group therapy and the control group, and this effect will continue in the two-month follow-up measurements. Hypoteses 2 Religiously oriented CBT group therapy will be more effective in increasing participants' levels of well-being compared to traditional CBT group therapy and the control group, and this effect will continue in the two-month follow-up measurements.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALReligiosly Integrated Cognitive Behavioral GroupTherapy
This intervention consists of a structured, group-based, online cognitive behavioral therapy program integrated with participants' spiritual/religious values. The program includes psychoeducation about anxiety, cognitive restructuring, exposure to uncertainty, problem-solving, and behavioral exercises, combined with spiritually framed coping strategies such as meaning-making, patience, gratitude, trust, and values-based reflection. Sessions were delivered weekly in a standardized manualized format by a trained therapist. The intervention aimed to reduce anxiety symptoms and enhance psychological well-being.
BEHAVIORALTraditional Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy
his intervention consists of a structured, group-based, online cognitive behavioral therapy program focusing on anxiety management. The program includes psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, graduated exposure to anxiety-provoking situations and intolerance of uncertainty, problem-solving, and behavioral exercises. Sessions were delivered weekly in a standardized, manualized format by a trained therapist, without spiritual or religious content.
OTHERWaiting Group
Participants assigned to the waitlist control group did not receive any active intervention during the study period and were offered the intervention after completion of post-test assessments.
Sponsors
Ibn Haldun University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Masking description
This study is open-label. Due to the nature of the psychological group interventions, neither participants nor therapists could be blinded to treatment allocation. Outcome measures were based on self-report scales.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Being between 18 and 45 years of age, Willingness to participate in 10 weekly group sessions, Having a GAD-7 score of 5 or higher, Exhibiting symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder as determined by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5-CV), Having regular access to the internet.
Exclusion criteria
Currently receiving any form of psychological treatment Having previously undergone long-term psychotherapy Having a primary comorbid psychological disorder other than generalized anxiety disorder, Expressing suicidal ideation, Having completed only primary school education
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | Baseline (pre-test), immediately post-intervention (post-test), and 2-month follow-up. | The Anxiety Thoughts Inventory (AnTI) is a self-report measure assessing the frequency of anxiety-related thoughts. The total score is calculated by summing item responses, with higher scores indicating greater levels of maladaptive anxious thinking. Lower scores reflect fewer anxiety-related cognitions and improvement over time. Change in scores from baseline to post-intervention and follow-up represents a reduction in anxiety-related thought patterns. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Well-being | Baseline (pre-test), immediately post-intervention (post-test), and 2-month follow-up. | The PERMA Well-Being Scale is a self-report measure assessing overall psychological well-being across five domains: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Total scores are derived by averaging item responses, with higher scores indicating higher levels of psychological well-being. An increase in total score reflects improvement in overall well-being. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed