the effectiveness of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Self-determination needs to change (SDN) and meaning of education (MOE) depressed female students

Abstract Introduction: Depression in students is one of the most important issues in the field of psychological science. Students with this disorder have many problems, including low sense of competence and reluctance to continue to study. Different methods have been used to treat the related disorder, which DBT therapy is the most important and effective treatment for this psychiatric disorder. So the aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to improve the Self-determination needs (autonomy, competence and perceived communication) and Meaning of education students in Allashtar. Method: This quasi-experimental study in which the pretest - posttest control group was used. The sample consisted of 40 subjects that depression among female high school students of Allashtar were selected and randomly assigned to experimental groups (dialectical behavior therapy) and control group were assigned. Intervention in the experimental group received 12 sessions of 2 hours of dialectical behavior therapy. During this period, the control group received no intervention. To collect the data, the determination of the scale founding Sorbiou and colleagues (2009) and questionnaires meaning of education Henderson - King and Smith (2006) in the pre-test and post-test for both test and control groups were used. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance. Data analysis software program (SPSS.21) was performed. Result: Covariance analysis showed significant differences between the two groups. Discussion and conclusion: Results showed that the DBT on meaning of education is effective in increasing the level of Self-determination needs. Therefore, if students can identify depression and help them reduce the disorder by the DBT therapy, they can significantly increase the level of self-determination and the meaning of education in them.