The Effect of Group Training Based on Compassion on Psychological Flexibility and Sleep Quality of Firefighters in Isfahan City
Introduction: Firefighting is a demanding profession that necessitates elevated levels of physical and mental exertion. Considering the significance of firefighting and the insufficient research on the psychological impacts associated with this profession, this study examined the effects of compassi...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
| Published: |
Shahed University
2024-11-01
|
| Series: | روانشناسی بالینی و شخصیت |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://cpap.shahed.ac.ir/article_4472_9dad89e53ecc89f946e0ab6ee480e62d.pdf |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | Introduction: Firefighting is a demanding profession that necessitates elevated levels of physical and mental exertion. Considering the significance of firefighting and the insufficient research on the psychological impacts associated with this profession, this study examined the effects of compassion-based group training on the psychological flexibility and sleep quality of firefighters in Isfahan.Method: In this study, a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test-post-test design was employed. A sample of 30 firefighters from the Isfahan Fire Department was selected using convenience sampling. The Psychological Flexibility Questionnaire by Dennis and Vanderwaal (2010) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire (1989) were utilized. The experimental group participated in compassion-based group training, which consisted of eight sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. Finally, the obtained data were analyzed using the multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) method in SPSS version 20 software.Results: The statistical findings of the study indicated a significant difference between the subjects' scores in the pre-test and post-test stages (p < 0.05). The mean age and standard deviation of the subjects in the experimental group were 6.33 ± 3.01, while in the control group, they were 4.4 ± 0.33. In the pre-test, the average scores for psychological flexibility and sleep quality in the experimental group were 4.96 and 8.96, respectively. In the post-test, these scores changed to 8.10 and 2.60. Therefore, it can be concluded that compassion-based group training has significantly and positively increased the scores of the subjects in the experimental group.Discussion and Conclusion: Given the confirmation of the effectiveness of the training and the improvement of research variables, it can be concluded that compassion-based group training may serve as a novel educational approach. This method is likely an effective intervention for reducing psychological issues, enhancing psychological flexibility, and improving individuals' sleep quality. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 2345-2188 2345-4784 |