Use of cognitive-behavioral career coaching to reduce work anxiety and depression in public employees  

作　　者：Mkpoikanke Sunday Otu Maximus Monaheng Sefotho 

机构地区：[1]Department of Educational Psychology,University of Johannesburg,Johannesburg 2006,Gauteng,South Africa

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2024年第2期322-334,共13页世界临床病例杂志

摘　　要：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.

关 键 词：Cognitive-behavioral career coaching Work anxiety Depression Public employees North Central Nigeria 

分 类 号：R749.4[医药卫生—神经病学与精神病学]