Ethics code: IR.IAU.ARAK.REC.1403.177
Ramazi E, Zolfaghari A, Zanganeh Motlagh F.
(2026). The effectiveness of Mentalization Training on Aggression and Prevention of Self-Harm Behavior in adolescent. Rooyesh. 14(11), 141-150.
URL: http://frooyesh.ir/article-1-6441-en.html
1- Department of Psychology, Ar.C., Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
2- Department of Psychology, Tu. C., Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran. , Ar.zolfaghari@iau.ac.ir
Abstract: (29 Views)
The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a mentalization training program on aggression and prevention of self-harm behavior in adolescent. The research method was a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group with a three-month follow-up period. The statistical population included male and female students in the first year of high school in Arak in the academic year 2024-2025. The research sample included 60 male and female students who were selected purposively based on entry criteria and randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups (30 students in each group). The experimental group underwent 8 sessions of a mentalization training program. Data collection was performed using the Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ; Bass & Perry, 1992), the Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory-Functions (OSI-F; Martin et al., 2013). Data analysis was performed using analysis of variance with repeated measures. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test of aggression and self-harm behavior in the experimental and control groups (p<0.01). There was no statistically significant difference between the post-test and follow-up means in the experimental group (p<0.01). The results were maintained during the follow-up period. Overall, the findings emphasize the potential of the mentalization training program as an effective approach to improving aggression and preventing self-harm behavior in adolescents. In this regard, integrating mentalization training into educational systems can be promising for promoting mental health in adolescents.
Type of Article:
Research |
Subject:
General Psychology Received: 2025/07/22 | Accepted: 2025/08/17 | ePublished: 2026/01/30