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NCT Number: NCT06901583

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

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).

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Key information

Conditions

Nurse's Role Anger Interpersonal Relations

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Adnan Menderes University Nursing Faculty

Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • To have higher mean scores of "trait anger"

Exclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

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

Primary outcomes

  1. (MAAS) Mindful Attention Awareness Scale

    Time frame: 3 months

    Effective results-higher scores indicate greater mindfulness

  2. (TAXI) Trait Anger/Anger Expression Inventory

    Time frame: 3 months

    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. (ISS) Interpersonal Styles Scale

    Time frame: 3 months

    Non-effective results-higher scores indicate negative interpersonal styles

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Impact of a Mindfulness-Oriented Psychoeducational Program on the Mindfulness, Anger and Interpersonal Relationship Styles of Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2024
First posted
Mar 30, 2025
Registry last updated
Apr 10, 2025

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