The Efficiency of Training Emotional Quotient Components on Reducing the Syndromes of Alexithymia in Female High School Students in Qorveh
Keywords:
Alexithymia, Emotional Dysregulation, Emotional QuotientAbstract
The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of emotional quotient components training in reducing emotional dysregulation among female secondary school students in Qorveh. A quasi-experimental design was employed, and the statistical population consisted of all third-grade female students in Qorveh. From this population, 40 students who obtained the highest scores on the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) were selected and randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. The experimental group participated in eight sessions of emotional quotient components training, while the control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The findings indicated that emotional quotient components training significantly reduced alexithymia symptoms among female students. Overall, the results suggest that training in emotional quotient components is an effective approach for reducing emotional dysregulation in female students. Accordingly, the implementation of this program in schools and psychological clinics is recommended.
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