Journal of Counseling Research

The purpose of present research was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy on self-efficacy and self-esteem in substance-abusing spouses. The method of this research was quasi-experimental method by using a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population for this study included substance-abusing spouses hospitalized in addiction-treatment centers of Shiraz during summer and autumn 2014. Accordingly, 30 individuals suffering from substance-abuse were selected by using availability sampling. The Coppersmith Self-esteem Inventory (CSEI) and self-efficacy questionnaire were employed in this research as the pre- / post-test, and data were analyzed by using ANCOVA (analysis of covariance) method. The results of data analysis suggested that cognitive-behavioral group therapy is useful for increasing self-efficacy and self-esteem in substance-abusing spouses, and that there is a significant difference between two groups. Based on the findings of this research, cognitive-behavioral group therapy enhances self-efficacy and self-esteem in individuals suffering from substance-abuse.