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

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

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).

Inclusion Criteria:

• To have higher mean scores of "trait anger"

Exclusion Criteria:

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