Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Health Information Technology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences,

2 Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

AIM AND BACKGROUND: Social anxiety can interfere with performance and academic success in
students. One of the third‑generation treatments for social anxiety is acceptance and commitment
therapy. Therefore, the current study aims to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and
commitment group therapy on social anxiety of female dormitory residents of Isfahan University of
Medical Sciences.
METHODS: This was a semiempirical study with pre‑ and posttest conducted on 71 female students
living in the dormitory of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. The study was carried out in five
training sessions using the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale and second version of acceptance and
commitment scale whose validity and reliability were confirmed. Data were analyzed using Student’s
t‑test.
RESULTS: The findings showed that acceptance and commitment group therapy has affected the
social anxiety in female dormitory residents of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (P < 0.0001).
CONCLUTIONS: The findings of this study can be used by student deputies of universities,
consultation centers, as well as counselors and psychologists to improve the conditions for students.

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