Document Type : Research Paper
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Assistant Professor of Educational Sciences and Counseling Department, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness training on anger control and the quality of couples' relationship. The present study is a quasi-experimental study and it was done with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group and the statistical population. (15 experimental group and 15 control). In order to evaluate the research variables, two Novako Anger Questionnaire (AI) (1986) and a questionnaire of 33 questions on the quality of Couples communication (based on the theoretical framework of Mabel-Nanali and Ekman) Khoshkam (2006) were used. The results of the study were analyzed using analysis of covariance. Findings from statistical analysis showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in communication quality and anger control and in the post-test stage. Mindfulness training offers many tools for controlling and managing anger, including focusing on the self and paying attention to one's physical state and emotions. By practicing mindfulness, which is a psychological skill to control anger, couples can understand better how they can communicate and have a better relationship. Being aware of each other's needs, the ability to communicate properly and improve mutual understanding can help married life.
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