A randomized pilot study of motivation enhancement therapy to increase utilization of cognitive-behavioral therapy for social anxiety
by Buckner, Julia D., Ph.D., THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2008, 108 pages; 3340693

Abstract:

Despite the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), most socially anxious individuals do not seek treatment. The current study evaluated the efficacy of three-session motivation enhancement therapy (MET) designed to increase CBT utilization among those with social anxiety. Twenty-seven non-treatment-seeking socially anxious individuals (92.6% of whom had social anxiety disorder) were randomly assigned to either MET for CBT (n = 12) or a psychoeducation control condition (n = 15). After the intervention, 41.7% of MET participants attended at least one session of CBT compared to 13.3% of controls. Further, willingness to schedule a CBT appointment increased at a significantly greater rate in the MET condition. Results suggest MET for CBT may be a time-efficient means to increase CBT utilization among socially anxious individuals.

 
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SchoolTHE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 69-12, p. , Feb 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsClinical psychology
Publication Number3340693
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