Effectiveness of Cognitive Restructuring Counselling Technique in Managing Anxiety Among Couples with Infertility Challenges in Gombe State, Nigeria

Effectiveness of Cognitive Restructuring Counselling Technique in Managing Anxiety Among Couples with Infertility Challenges in Gombe State, Nigeria

Abstract:
Infertility is a distressing condition that affects numerous couples worldwide, including those residing in Gombe State, Nigeria. The emotional burden associated with infertility often leads to anxiety, which can further exacerbate the psychological well-being of couples. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive restructuring counselling techniques in managing anxiety among couples facing infertility challenges in Gombe State, Nigeria.

A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a pre-test/post-test control group design. The sample consisted of 80 couples (40 in the experimental group and 40 in the control group) recruited through purposive sampling technique. The participants in the experimental group received cognitive restructuring counselling sessions, while the control group received no intervention. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used to measure anxiety levels before and after the intervention.

The findings revealed that the couples in the experimental group demonstrated a significant reduction in anxiety levels after receiving cognitive restructuring counselling, compared to the control group. The intervention group exhibited improvements in cognitive processes, including identifying and challenging negative thoughts related to infertility, reframing negative beliefs, and developing coping strategies. The control group, however, showed no significant changes in anxiety levels.

These results suggest that cognitive restructuring counselling techniques can be effective in managing anxiety among couples facing infertility challenges in Gombe State, Nigeria. By addressing negative thought patterns and facilitating adaptive coping strategies, cognitive restructuring counselling offers a valuable therapeutic approach for enhancing the psychological well-being of couples struggling with infertility.

The implications of this study highlight the importance of integrating cognitive restructuring counselling techniques into infertility treatment programs in Gombe State, Nigeria. Mental health professionals, including psychologists and counsellors, can benefit from incorporating these techniques to provide comprehensive care for couples experiencing infertility-related anxiety. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term effects of cognitive restructuring counselling and its potential benefits on other psychological outcomes in this population.

Keywords: cognitive restructuring, counselling, anxiety, infertility, couples, Gombe State, Nigeria.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                  i

Declaration                                                                                ii

Approval Page                                                                           iii

Dedication                                                                                  iv

Abstract                                                                                     vi

Table of Contents                                                                      vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1    Introduction                                                 1

1.2  Background of the study       3

1.3    Statement of the General Problem                                  4

1.4    Objective of the study                                                       5

1.5    Significance of the study                                                  5

1.6    Statement of hypothesis                                                   6

1.7    Scope of the study                                                             6

1.8    Limitation of the study                                                     7

1.9    Definition of terms                                                            7

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0    Introduction                                                                      9

2.1    Review of related literature                                             9

2.2    Theoretical framework

2.3    Summary of review                                                           33

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Introduction                                                                      35

3.2    Research design                                                                35

3.3    Area of study                                                                    35

3.4    Population of the study                                                    36

3.5    Sample size                                                                       36

3.6    Instrument for data collection                                          36

3.7    Reliability of the instrument                                            37

3.8    Validity of the Instrument                                               38

3.9    Method of data Collection                                                 38

3.10  Method of Data Analysis                                                  39

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1    Introduction                                                                      41

4.2    Characteristics of the respondents                                   41

4.3    Presentation of Data Analysis                                         43

4.4    Discussion of Findings                                                     48

4.5    Summary of findings                                                        49

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1    Summary                                                                          51

5.2    Conclusion                                                                        52

5.3    Recommendation                                                              53

Biography                                                                         54

Appendix                                                                           56

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