THE EFFECT OF COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL GROUP THERAPY WITH MINDFULNESS TRAINING ON SMOKING CESSATION AND RELATED PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN MALE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Abstract:
The aim of this research study was to examine the effects of cognitive behavior group therapy with a mindfulness training on smoking cessation and related psychological factors in Thai male high school students. A quasi-experimental research design with pre-posttest treatment-control group was employed in this study. Thirty four male students from six schools, who had been using cigarettes on a daily basis and met all inclusion criteria, were recruited and randomly assigned into either an experimental group or a waiting-list control group. Participants in the experimental group are given a six-week CBGT program with mindfulness exercises in each session. Assessments were conducted using Daily Cigarette Record, Self-Control Schedule, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, and Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaires at pre and post group phases. The scores of all variables were analyzed using Between-group and Repeated MANOVAs. Findings indicated that experimental groups average daily cigarette usage after group participation was significantly lower than that before group participation (p < .001). However, participants' scores on Self-control, Mindful awareness, and Smoking Self-efficacy did not differ between pre and post- treatment. Furthermore, when compared, post-treatment scores of the treatment and control groups were not significantly different.