Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Reducing Stress among Prisoners (In Wolaita Sodo Town Administration Correction Center)

Abstract

The present study examined the role of cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing stress among prisoners. The study was conducted in Wolaita zone administration correction center. Samples of 50 prisoners were selected from Wolaita zoneprisoner’sadministration correction center by using simple random sampling method. In order to provide a broader context for the study relevant literature in the field of stress and Cognitive behavioral therapy was reviewed.  The objective of this study was to determine the role of CBT on stress reducing among prisoners at Wolaita zone correctional centers.Quasi-experimental study design was employed to compare significance difference in the same group pre-training and post training level of stress by measuring standard perceived stress scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics such as mean, variance, standard deviation, t- Test, and p value of the variables were calculated. Regular supervision and follow up was made. Data was entered into SPSS version 20 computer software for cleaning and analysis. The result revealed that the majority of the prisoners were exposed to stress problems, cognitive behavioral therapy brought positive in post training and suitable change on the stress situations of prisoners. Generally this study was found to be effective if it is adequately given for those prisoners who are exposed to high stressful situations. Therefore, it was strongly recommended to provide adequate CBT for prisoners who exposed to stress and the counselors should be committed to prisoners’ life with relevant information, to improve quality of life and to reduce stress.