This study aimed to investigate the effects of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program on depression and self-esteem among Mongolian adolescents who have experienced domestic violence. The study participants consisted of 22 adolescents residing i...
This study aimed to investigate the effects of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program on depression and self-esteem among Mongolian adolescents who have experienced domestic violence. The study participants consisted of 22 adolescents residing in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, who had experienced domestic violence. The participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=11) and a control group (n=11). The experimental group participated in an eight-session cognitive behavioral therapy program over one month, while the control group received no treatment until the post-test. A follow-up test was conducted four weeks after the completion of the program. The results revealed significant reductions in depression scores from pre-test to post-test in the experimental group, with effects maintained at follow-up. In contrast, the control group showed no significant changes. Self-esteem scores significantly increased from pre-test to post-test in the experimental group, with sustained improvements at follow-up, whereas the control group exhibited no significant differences. This study holds significance as the first intervention targeting mental health among Mongolian adolescents. The implications, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed