Research Abstract and Draft
ABSTRACT 1
The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as an Intervention for Student
diagnosed with Anxiety
Melissa Kelly
Albany State University
COUN5620 Research and Program Evaluation for Counselors
Dr. Claudia Calder
November 08, 2021
ABSTRACT 2
Abstract
Anxiety, a common disorder in children and adolescents, results in substantial and
persistent fear of one or more social and performance positions. The purpose of the study is to
examine the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy as an intervention for students
diagnosed with anxiety disorder. The aim of this study is to explore the effectiveness of
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy as an intervention for Middle/High/Elementary students
diagnosed with anxiety. The study employs a qualitative research survey design and utilizes a
purposeful sampling technique which is a sampling technique used by qualitative researchers use
to choose participants who can offer in-depth and comprehensive information about the
application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as an intervention for students diagnosed
with Anxiety under investigation. The research participants will include 15 students selected
from 1250 students aged between 9 and 13 years from 5 different learning institutions. Data will
be collected through the use of online pretreatment questionnaires and recorded interviews.
NVivo software will be used to analyze the data collected by the questionnaires. Therefore, this
study will contribute to the scientific record by detailing the importance of cognitive-behavioral
therapy on reducing stress among youths, especially students diagnosed with the condition.
Based on the study results, cognitive-behavioral therapists will be able to help students identify
how anxiety and depressing contemplations can be controlled and managed. This will aid in
identifying, challenging, and adjusting depression and anxiety-related indicators.
ABSTRACT 3
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