The Comparison of the Effect of Memory Specificity Training, Behavioral Activation Treatment on Sedentary Behavior and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescent Girls with Depression

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 1. PhD Student, Department of Psychology, psychology and Educational Science Faculty, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran

2 Professor, Department of Psychology, psychology and Educational Science Faculty, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran

3 phPhD student in General Psychology. Mohaghegh Ardabili University. Ardabil.

4 Ministry of Education4. Master of literature and humanities. Kermanshah education. Iran.

5 5. Master of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran

Abstract

The aim of the research was to compare the effectiveness of memory appropriation training and behavioral activator on sedentary behavior and depressive symptoms of female adolescents with depression. The statistical population included all the students of 4 public and private schools in Kermanshah city in 1400. Random cluster sampling method and among them 45 people were randomly selected in three groups (two experimental groups and one group) based on the entry and exit criteria. control) were assigned. The Reynolds Children's Depression Inventory (RCDS) and the Children's Weekly Screening Scale were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS-22 software and multivariate and univariate analysis of covariance. The results showed that both treatments were effective in improving the level of depressive symptoms and sedentary behavior compared to the Gantrel group. The findings showed that memory specificity training reduces depression symptoms and behavioral activator reduces sedentary behavior. According to the findings of the research, it is possible to get help from the treatment of personalization of memories and behavioral activator together to reduce the symptoms of depression and depressed behavior in people.

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 10 February 2026
  • Receive Date: 14 April 2024
  • Revise Date: 07 July 2024
  • Accept Date: 24 August 2024
  • First Publish Date: 10 February 2026
  • Publish Date: 10 February 2026