Comparison of group therapy of paradoxical timetable and cognitive behavioral therapy on defense mechanisms and symptoms of individual with social anxiety

The purpose of this study was a comparison of the effectiveness of group therapy of paradoxical timetable and cognitive behavioral therapy on defense mechanisms and symptoms of individuals with social anxiety disorder. The population of the present study consisted of individuals diagnosed with social anxiety disorder in Tehran and Gorgan that of these, 45 were selected by available sampling method and were assigned into one control group and two experimental groups. The instruments used in the study included the Defense Style Questionnaire (1993) and Social Phobia Inventory (2000). Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. The results showed that there is no significant difference between paradoxical timetable treatment and cognitive-behavioral therapy in terms of defense mechanisms and social anxiety symptoms scores in the post-test and follow-up stages (p> 0.05). Based on the results of this study, it can be said that the treatment of paradoxical timetable and cognitive-behavioral has reduced defense mechanisms and symptoms in individuals with social anxiety disorder.