Effectivness of Relaxation Training on Interrelationships between Medical Students

Authors

• Zahra Rajayee Zadeh ¹
• Anahita Tashk ²

¹ M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran.

² Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Bahonar, Kerman, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Interpersonal relationship is defined as an advanced, selective interaction between individuals. The current study aimed to explore the effect of muscle relaxation training on interpersonal relationships. Method: This quasi-experimental research was conducted on students (N=623) from the Medical University of Jiroft, south of Kerman Province in Iran. A sample of 30 available students were selected and randomly assigned into two groups: experimental and control. The experimental group received training for one month. To collect data, a self-made questionnaire on interpersonal relationship was applied. Results: Results showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups regarding pre-test and post-test scores (p<0.001). Conclusion: Findings from variance analysis and descriptive indicators revealed that

Keywords

• Muscle relaxation training
• Interpersonal relationships
• Medical students

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