KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) Journal of Assessment and Research in Applied Counseling (JARAC) 8 Serial Number 28 2025 08 16 The Impact of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Enhancing Self-Control and Reducing Anger among Individuals Recovered from COVID-19 The Impact of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Enhancing Self-Control and Reducing Anger among Individuals Recovered from COVID-19 1 10 10.61838/kman.jarac.3036 EN Journal Article 2025 08 13 <p><strong>Abstract</strong></p> <p><strong>Objective:</strong> The COVID-19 pandemic not only poses physical health challenges but also has significant psychological implications. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in enhancing self-control and reducing anger among individuals recovered from COVID-19.</p> <p><strong>Method:</strong> A quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments and a control group was used. The study population included individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 who sought treatment at [MASKED FOR REVIEW], Iran. A total of 30 participants were selected through convenient sampling and randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 15) or a control group (n = 15). The experimental group received nine sessions of CBT, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using Tanji's (1999) Self-Control Questionnaire and Buss and Perry's (1992) Aggression Questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and repeated measures ANOVA to evaluate treatment sustainability.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The results indicated that CBT significantly improved self-control and reduced anger among individuals recovered from COVID-19.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> CBT appears to be an effective intervention for enhancing self-control and reducing anger in individuals who have recovered from COVID-19.</p> <p> </p> https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/jarac/article/download/3036/7083