Ethics code: IR.TABRIZU.REC.1404.050
Kheiriabad M, Bayrami M, Zarean M, Hashemi Nosratabad T.
(2026). The Feasibility of Internet-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Depression, Rumination, and Cognitive Flexibility in Women with Postpartum Depression. Rooyesh. 15(6), 19-30.
URL: http://frooyesh.ir/article-1-7037-en.html
1- Ph.D Candidate of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
2- Full Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran. dr.bayrami@yahoo.com , dr.bayrami@yahoo.com
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
4- Full Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract: (20 Views)
The present study aimed to examine the feasibility of internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (ICBT) on depression, rumination, and cognitive flexibility in women with postpartum depression (PPD). The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest and a control group. The study population of the study included primiparous women with PPD in the city of Tabriz in 2024 who were referred to healthcare centers in this city during the first three months postpartum. 30 of them were selected through convenience sampling and were randomly assigned to two groups of 15 each (experimental and control). Data were collected using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II; Beck et al., 1996), the Ruminative Response Scale (RRS; Nolen-Hoeksema & Morrow, 1991), and the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI; Dennis & Vander Wal, 2010). Participants in the experimental group received ICBT through the “mompsychassist” program on the website mompsychassist.ir over eight weekly 30-45 minutes sessions. Data were analyzed using Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA). The findings indicated that, after controlling for pretest effects, there were significant differences in the posttest scores for depression, rumination, and cognitive flexibility between the experimental and control groups (P<0.01). Based on these findings, it can be concluded that ICBT significantly reduced depression and rumination and increased cognitive flexibility, and can be used as an effective intervention for improving these outcomes in women suffering from PPD.
Type of Article:
Research |
Subject:
Clinical Psychology Received: 2026/04/14 | Accepted: 2026/06/12 | ePublished: 2026/10/11