Attitudes towards computerized CBT for depression amongst a student population
Attitudes towards computerized CBT for depression amongst a student population
Some studies of computerized cognitive behaviour therapy (CCBT) have found evidence of its effectiveness, yet a number have reported low uptake and/or completion rates. This study investigated attitudes towardsCCBTfor depression amongst 122 university students. The credibility of CCBT, expectancy-for-improvement and perceived likelihood of using it were all poor, although aminority (9.8%) stated a preference forCCBTover other interventions. When 20 of the original sample received a demonstration of aCCBTprogramme for depression, significant increases in credibility, expectancy-for-improvement and in perceived likelihood of using CCBT were found. Numbers stating a preference for CCBT increased to 30%. At
both stages, most students stated a preference for CCBT to be accompanied by counselling. Qualitative analysis provided information about factors that might influence these attitudes.
Implications for service delivery are discussed.
CCBT, comuter, cognitive-behavioural therapy, self-help, depression, attitudes, credibility, expectancy
421-430
Mitchell, N.
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Gordon, P.K.
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July 2007
Mitchell, N.
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Gordon, P.K.
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Mitchell, N. and Gordon, P.K.
(2007)
Attitudes towards computerized CBT for depression amongst a student population.
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 35 (4), .
(doi:10.1017/S1352465807003700).
Abstract
Some studies of computerized cognitive behaviour therapy (CCBT) have found evidence of its effectiveness, yet a number have reported low uptake and/or completion rates. This study investigated attitudes towardsCCBTfor depression amongst 122 university students. The credibility of CCBT, expectancy-for-improvement and perceived likelihood of using it were all poor, although aminority (9.8%) stated a preference forCCBTover other interventions. When 20 of the original sample received a demonstration of aCCBTprogramme for depression, significant increases in credibility, expectancy-for-improvement and in perceived likelihood of using CCBT were found. Numbers stating a preference for CCBT increased to 30%. At
both stages, most students stated a preference for CCBT to be accompanied by counselling. Qualitative analysis provided information about factors that might influence these attitudes.
Implications for service delivery are discussed.
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Published date: July 2007
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CCBT, comuter, cognitive-behavioural therapy, self-help, depression, attitudes, credibility, expectancy
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