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School-based cognitive-behavioural group intervention for reducing rumination in adolescents.
1Department of Guidance and Psychological Counselling, https://ror.org/00t7bpe49European University of Lefke, Lefke, Cyprus.
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
|July 13, 2026
Summary
A school-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program significantly reduced rumination in adolescents. This positive effect was sustained at a 4-week follow-up, offering a promising preventive strategy.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Mental Health
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Background:
- Rumination, a repetitive cognitive process, is linked to emotional distress in adolescents.
- Identifying effective preventive interventions for adolescent rumination is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a group psychoeducation program based on CBT for reducing adolescent rumination.
- To assess the long-term impact of the intervention.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test, follow-up design was employed.
- 43 eighth-grade students with elevated rumination were randomly assigned to experimental, placebo, or control groups.
- A mixed-design ANOVA was used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- The experimental group showed a significant decrease in rumination.
- This reduction was maintained at the 4-week follow-up.
- No significant changes in rumination were observed in the placebo or control groups.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-oriented psychoeducation delivered in schools shows promise.
- This approach may be an effective preventive strategy for adolescents experiencing heightened rumination.
- School-based interventions can positively impact adolescent mental well-being.
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