فاعلية برنامج إرشادي معرفي سلوكي جمعي لتنمية الكفاية الذاتية المدركة لدى الطلبة المصابين بالأمراض المزمنة

Abstract EN

The objective of the study was to examine the effectiveness of a group behavioral- cognitive counseling program on perceived self- efficacy among chronic diseases students at Taibah District and Irbid Governorate.

To achieve the objectives of the study, a purposeful sample was selected consisting of (30) students assigned randomly into two groups; experimental and controling.

Perceived Self- Efficacy Scale was developed after validity and reliability were obtained.

Furthermore, a group counseling program with behavioral- cognitive theory methods was constructed.

The results of the study indicated that the level of perceived self- efficacy was low among chronic diseases students at Taibah District and Irbid Governorate.

The results of the study also showed statistically significant differences between the means scores of the experimental and control groups on perceived self- efficacy, in favor of the experimental group on the posttest.

The follow- up and post results of the study showed that the effectiveness of the behavioral- cognitive group counseling program on perceived self- efficacy was maintained after two months.

The study recommended to train students on establishing successful social relationships and on promoting their self- affirmation.