The Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy on Perfectionism, Need for Approval, and Depressive Symptoms in Patients Afflicted with Pain Disorder

Present research based on cognitive- behavior theory aimed to investigate the efficacy of cognitive- behavior therapy (CBT) on perfectionism, need for approval, and affective, cognitive, and physical symptoms of depression in pain disorder patients. Using single case study design, 3 female patients afflicted with pain disorder were asse-ssed on stages at pre-test, mid- test, post-test, and one month later, as follow-up by Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (perfectionism and need for approval subscales) and Beck Depression Inventory. CBT was more efficacious in reduction of need for approval, and affective and physical symptoms of depression. The efficacy of CBT on perfectionism and need for approval was varied in pain disorder.