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Mkpoikanke Sunday Otu1, Maximus Monaheng Sefotho2
1Department of Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, Gauteng, South Africa. motu@uj.ac.za.
Background:
Public employees worldwide are increasingly concerned about work anxiety and depression. Cognitive-behavioral career coaching has emerged as a promising strategy for addressing these mental health disorders, which can negatively impact on a person's overall well-being and performance.
Aim:
To examine whether cognitive-behavioral career coaching reduces work anxiety and depression among Nigerian public employees.
Methods:
A total of 120 public employees (n = 60) suffering from severe anxiety and depression were randomly assigned to the treatment or control groups in this study. Cognitive behavioral coaching was provided twice a week to those in the treatment group, whereas no treatment was given to those in the control group. As part of the study, the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scales and Beck Depression Inventory were used to collect data.
Results:
Analysis of covariance of the data from participants indicates a significant effect of cognitive-behavioral career coaching on work anxiety and depression.
Conclusion:
Insights into the underlying mechanisms by which cognitive behavior career coaching exerts its effects have been gained from this study. Also, the study has gathered valuable data that can inform future practice and guide the development of strategies for supporting mental health at work.
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