The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Forgiveness and Empathy Towards Others in Students with Bullying Behavior
This study investigated the effect of mindfulness training on the development of empathy and forgiveness toward others in students who exhibit abusive behavior. The current investigation employed a quasi-experimental approach, which included pre- and post-testing, a control group, and a three-month...
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| description | This study investigated the effect of mindfulness training on the development of empathy and forgiveness toward others in students who exhibit abusive behavior. The current investigation employed a quasi-experimental approach, which included pre- and post-testing, a control group, and a three-month follow-up. The statistical population included all male and female students who exhibited bullying behavior in the second secondary school of Bostanabad city during the academic year of 2021-2022. Thirty of these students were selected using the available sampling method and were subsequently replaced randomly and by gender in two groups of 15 individuals: experimental and control. The experimental group was subjected to mindfulness training for eight 45-minute sessions, while the control group did not receive any training. The research instruments were used to re-evaluate both groups after the sessions concluded and after three months in the follow-up phase. The data was collected using the Bullying/Victem Questionnaire (B/VQ), Emotional Empathy Scale (EES), and Forgiveness Evaluation Scale (FES). The SPSS-23 statistical software was employed to analyze the data obtained from the research using the analysis of variance with repeated measurements method. The results showed that mindfulness training had a significant effect on forgiveness and empathy toward others; this effect persisted in the follow-up phase (P<0.05). Based on the findings of the research, the mindfulness training bundle can be implemented as a method by employing techniques such as self-awareness training, anger management, interpersonal relationships, and familiarity with current thoughts. It can be used effectively to reduce and improve the behavioral problems of adolescents |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7fa012baae3b44f4a467794e91f8a8722025-08-20T03:51:14ZfasUniversity of Tehranپژوهشهای کاربردی روانشناختی2251-81262676-45042025-06-01162476410.22059/japr.2025.357096.644583100025The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Forgiveness and Empathy Towards Others in Students with Bullying BehaviorShahrooz Nemati0Rahim Badri Gregari1Sepideh Kazemi2Professor, Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.This study investigated the effect of mindfulness training on the development of empathy and forgiveness toward others in students who exhibit abusive behavior. The current investigation employed a quasi-experimental approach, which included pre- and post-testing, a control group, and a three-month follow-up. The statistical population included all male and female students who exhibited bullying behavior in the second secondary school of Bostanabad city during the academic year of 2021-2022. Thirty of these students were selected using the available sampling method and were subsequently replaced randomly and by gender in two groups of 15 individuals: experimental and control. The experimental group was subjected to mindfulness training for eight 45-minute sessions, while the control group did not receive any training. The research instruments were used to re-evaluate both groups after the sessions concluded and after three months in the follow-up phase. The data was collected using the Bullying/Victem Questionnaire (B/VQ), Emotional Empathy Scale (EES), and Forgiveness Evaluation Scale (FES). The SPSS-23 statistical software was employed to analyze the data obtained from the research using the analysis of variance with repeated measurements method. The results showed that mindfulness training had a significant effect on forgiveness and empathy toward others; this effect persisted in the follow-up phase (P<0.05). Based on the findings of the research, the mindfulness training bundle can be implemented as a method by employing techniques such as self-awareness training, anger management, interpersonal relationships, and familiarity with current thoughts. It can be used effectively to reduce and improve the behavioral problems of adolescentshttps://japr.ut.ac.ir/article_100025_70aca27b7f928a8cfc58afb5f8585491.pdfbullying behaviorempathy towards othersforgivenessmindfulness |
| spellingShingle | Shahrooz Nemati Rahim Badri Gregari Sepideh Kazemi The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Forgiveness and Empathy Towards Others in Students with Bullying Behavior پژوهشهای کاربردی روانشناختی bullying behavior empathy towards others forgiveness mindfulness |
| title | The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Forgiveness and Empathy Towards Others in Students with Bullying Behavior |
| title_full | The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Forgiveness and Empathy Towards Others in Students with Bullying Behavior |
| title_fullStr | The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Forgiveness and Empathy Towards Others in Students with Bullying Behavior |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Forgiveness and Empathy Towards Others in Students with Bullying Behavior |
| title_short | The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Forgiveness and Empathy Towards Others in Students with Bullying Behavior |
| title_sort | effect of mindfulness training on forgiveness and empathy towards others in students with bullying behavior |
| topic | bullying behavior empathy towards others forgiveness mindfulness |
| url | https://japr.ut.ac.ir/article_100025_70aca27b7f928a8cfc58afb5f8585491.pdf |
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