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Beshkar M, Nikmanesh Z, Kahrazei F. The Effectiveness of Positivity Education on the Students’ Perception of Competence and Quality of life. Pajouhan Sci J 2021; 19 (4) :59-67
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1- PhD Student in Educational Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran
2- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran ,zahranikmanesh@yahoo.com
3- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
2- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran ,
3- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
Abstract: (1930 Views)
Background and Objectives: Improvement of one’s competencies leads to a higher quality of life. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effectiveness of positivity education on the students’ perception of competence and quality of life.
Materials and Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design and a control group. The statistical population consisted of all fifth and sixth-grade students of Chabahar city, Iran, in the academic year 2020-2021 from whom 30 people were selected through convenience sampling method. The study population was divided into two experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) groups and both groups responded to Harter’s Perceived Competence and Ravens-Sieberer et al. Quality of Life scales. The students in the experimental group were educated about positivity (based on Seligman et al.) for eight sessions, each taking 60 min; however, the control group did not receive any education. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (Version 22) and multivariate analysis of covariance at the significance level of α=0.05.
Results: Based on the obtained results, positivity education significantly increased students’ perception of competence and quality of life (P<0.01).
Conclusions: Based on the obtained results, it is recommended to educate positivity to students to improve their perception of competence and quality of life.
Materials and Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design and a control group. The statistical population consisted of all fifth and sixth-grade students of Chabahar city, Iran, in the academic year 2020-2021 from whom 30 people were selected through convenience sampling method. The study population was divided into two experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) groups and both groups responded to Harter’s Perceived Competence and Ravens-Sieberer et al. Quality of Life scales. The students in the experimental group were educated about positivity (based on Seligman et al.) for eight sessions, each taking 60 min; however, the control group did not receive any education. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (Version 22) and multivariate analysis of covariance at the significance level of α=0.05.
Results: Based on the obtained results, positivity education significantly increased students’ perception of competence and quality of life (P<0.01).
Conclusions: Based on the obtained results, it is recommended to educate positivity to students to improve their perception of competence and quality of life.
Type of Study: Research Article |
Subject:
Health Sciences
Received: 2021/09/7 | Accepted: 2021/09/1 | Published: 2021/09/1
Received: 2021/09/7 | Accepted: 2021/09/1 | Published: 2021/09/1
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