Investigative of the Effectiveness of Training of Relaxation 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-FEEBF
Publication : Demo - Website of Saman Conference Management System(iccuma.ir)
Abstract :
    The aim of this study was to investigative of the effectiveness of relaxation on aggression and impulsivity of junior high school female students. The study was a quasi-experimental two-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 40 students who were randomly divided into two experimental group and control groups. The groups answered the questions of the subscale of aggression and impulsivity in the Life Skills questionnaire of Matson et al.(1983).The experimental group was trained in relaxation strategies (six one-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 relaxation strategies on the aggression and impulsivity of female adolescents was insignificant. It was concluded that it is better to use alternative methods for relaxation to reduce aggression and impulsivity of female adolescents during limited hours and sessions.

Keywords : relaxation strategy impulsivity aggression female adolescents