Impact of a Mindfulness-Oriented Psychoeducational Program on the Mindfulness, Anger and Interpersonal Relationship Styles

NCT06901583 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: 2022/019HF-22004
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 84
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the impact of a mindfulness-oriented psychoeducational program on nursing students' levels of mindfulness, anger, anger expression, and interpersonal relationship styles. Background: Mindfulness of anger, which significantly influences interpersonal relationships, is especially crucial for the professional practice of nursing. Although numerous studies have explored anger and interpersonal relationships among nursing students, research on the impact of mindfulness interventions within this context remains limited. Design: This study was a single-blind, randomized controlled trial with pre-test, post-test, and one-month and three-month follow-up assessments. Methods: The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, during the 2022-2023 academic year with first-year nursing students. A total of 84 students (Experimental: 42, Control: 42) were included in the study sample, determined through randomization. The experimental group participated in a six-week mindfulness-oriented psychoeducational program, with weekly sessions lasting 60 to 90 minutes. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), the Trait Anger/Anger Expression Inventory (TAXI), and the Interpersonal Style Scale (ISS).

Conditions

Nurse's Role; Anger; Interpersonal Relations

Keywords

Mindfulness; Anger; Anger expression; Interpersonal relationship style; Nursing students; Randomized controlled trial

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• (MAAS) Mindful Attention Awareness Scale

  Effective results-higher scores indicate greater mindfulness

  3 months

• (TAXI) Trait Anger/Anger Expression Inventory

  Effective results-higher scores of trait anger, anger-in, and anger-out indicate negative anger; higher scores of anger control indicate greater anger control ability

  3 months

• (ISS) Interpersonal Styles Scale

  Non-effective results-higher scores indicate negative interpersonal styles

  3 months

Study Arms (1)

Mindfulness-oriented psychoeducational program

EXPERIMENTAL

The program, consisting of six sessions and developed by evaluating studies in the literature, covers topics such as mindfulness, anger, and interpersonal relationships

Other: Mindfulness-oriented psycho-education

Interventions

Mindfulness-oriented psycho-education OTHER

The program, consisting of six sessions and developed by evaluating studies in the literature, covers topics such as mindfulness, anger, and interpersonal relationships

Mindfulness-oriented psychoeducational program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• To have higher mean scores of "trait anger"

You may not qualify if:

• Completion of formal training in mindfulness, anger, and interpersonal relationships

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Aydin Adnan Menderes University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Adnan Menderes University Nursing Faculty

Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr. Eda Mert, Principle Investigator

Model Details: Randomized controlled trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 21, 2025
• First Posted: March 30, 2025
• Study Start: October 16, 2023
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2023
• Study Completion: February 1, 2024
• Last Updated: April 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

TU (1)