Psychotherapy Based on Group and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Depressive Disorders in Survivors of Domestic Violence
Yudi Kurniawan, M.M. Shinta Pratiwi, Agung Santoso Pribadi, Cinta Metatarsal Listya Putri, Prita Febriani

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Semarang

Abstract

This study aims to empirically test the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy to reduce depression in female survivors of domestic violence. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design model. The number of respondents in this study was 16 participants, divided into 8 respondents in the experimental group and 8 respondents in the control group. The experimental group (n = 8) received Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy intervention, while the control group (n = 8) was on the intervention waiting list. The level of depression was measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) before the intervention, after the intervention, and two weeks after the post-intervention follow-up. The results of the analysis with the independent sample t-test showed a significant difference in the mean depression score between the control and experimental groups in the post-test phase (after being given Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy), with a p value of 0.000 (p <0.05). In conclusion, this research proves that Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy is effective in reducing depression in female survivors of domestic violence.

Keywords: Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy- depression- domestic violence survivors.

Topic: Psychology