Comparison of the Effectiveness of Stress Management Training and Problem Solving Training with Problem-Oriented Strategies on Impulsivity and Aggression in Female Adolescents

Farzaneh Michaeli Manee¹ Sheler Ab khiz²

1) Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature & Humanities, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
2) Masters graduate of Educational Psychology, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

IOI Code : XCFF-FEEBE
Publication : Demo - Website of Saman Conference Management System(iccuma.ir)
Abstract :
    The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of stress management training and problem solving training using problem-oriented strategies on aggression and impulsivity of junior high school female students. The study was a quasi-experimental three-group study, with pre-test and post-test and one-month follow-up. The statistical population included all female students who were studying in junior high school. The research sample was selected in a multi-stage random method involving 60 students who were randomly divided into three experimental groups of first, second and control group. The groups answered the questions of the subscale of aggression and impulsivity in the Life Skills questionnaire of Matson et al.(1983) Both groups were trained in stress management (six one-hour sessions, one session per week) and problem-solving strategies (five 1-hour sessions, one session per week). The control group did not receive any training. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods of mean and standard deviation and inferential statistical methods such as t-test for independent groups and analysis of covariance using SPSS software.The results showed that the effects of training of both methods on the aggression and impulsivity of female adolescents were insignificant. It was concluded that it is better to use alternative methods for cognitive-behavioral techniques of stress management and problem solving to reduce aggression and impulsivity of female adolescents during limited hours and sessions.

Keywords : stress management problem oriented strategy impulsivity aggression adolescents