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1- Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, Psychology Group, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
2- Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Psychology Group, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran ,mirhashemimalek@gmail.com
2- Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Psychology Group, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran ,
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Background: A significant number of marginalized women lacked confidence, communication skills, and assertiveness. The aim of this study was assessing the impact of our previously developed life skills educational package for marginalized women in enhancing their cognitive-behavioral abilities.
Methods: A qualitative-focused interview conducted from June 2021 to May 2023. Selected marginalized women were living in the peripheral areas of Isfahan, Tehran, Zahedan, and Mashhad. The teaching package focuses on active learning methods and provides a three-month training course for self-awareness skills, effective communication, and emotional regulation includes two booklets: teacher's guide and workbook. Samples were selected using purposeful sampling with emphasis on "intensity." The sample size was determined by theoretical saturation. Data analyzed using thematic analysis with the MaxQDA 2020 software.
Results: The study was completed by 41 women, with a mean age of 25.3±3.9 years. Training course improved the level of abilities of the participants regarding self-awareness, effective communication, and effective emotion regulation. Training in self-awareness led to better self-understanding, increased self-esteem, gaining a new perspective on life, and improving cognitive patterns. In the domain of effective communication, it resulted in enhanced social perception, improved social skills, and better interpersonal relationships. Regarding emotional regulation, it fostered emotional awareness, efficient coping strategies selection, and better anger management.
Conclusion: Educational package based on life skills can effectively improve cognitive- behavior abilities of marginalized women. Empowering marginalized women resulted in the better quality of life of families in the regions and acted as a significantly positive supportive factor in preventing mental-social injuries.
Methods: A qualitative-focused interview conducted from June 2021 to May 2023. Selected marginalized women were living in the peripheral areas of Isfahan, Tehran, Zahedan, and Mashhad. The teaching package focuses on active learning methods and provides a three-month training course for self-awareness skills, effective communication, and emotional regulation includes two booklets: teacher's guide and workbook. Samples were selected using purposeful sampling with emphasis on "intensity." The sample size was determined by theoretical saturation. Data analyzed using thematic analysis with the MaxQDA 2020 software.
Results: The study was completed by 41 women, with a mean age of 25.3±3.9 years. Training course improved the level of abilities of the participants regarding self-awareness, effective communication, and effective emotion regulation. Training in self-awareness led to better self-understanding, increased self-esteem, gaining a new perspective on life, and improving cognitive patterns. In the domain of effective communication, it resulted in enhanced social perception, improved social skills, and better interpersonal relationships. Regarding emotional regulation, it fostered emotional awareness, efficient coping strategies selection, and better anger management.
Conclusion: Educational package based on life skills can effectively improve cognitive- behavior abilities of marginalized women. Empowering marginalized women resulted in the better quality of life of families in the regions and acted as a significantly positive supportive factor in preventing mental-social injuries.
Keywords: Marginalization, Life skills, Self-awareness skills, Communication skills, Emotional regulation
Type of Study: Orginal Article |
Subject:
● Psychosocial Health
Received: 2024/03/1 | Accepted: 2024/09/9
Received: 2024/03/1 | Accepted: 2024/09/9
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