Comparing the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Training and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Self-Compassion, Positive and Negative Affect, and Psychological Well-Being in Single-Parent Adolescents
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MSc Student in General Psychology/ Islamic Azad University/ Hamedan Branch/ Hamedan/ Iran
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hamedan azad universiyu
10.22084/j.psychogy.2025.30254.2755
Abstract
Objective: The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of emotion regulation training and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on self-compassion, positive and negative affect, and psychological well-being among single-parent adolescents. Methods: The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group and follow-up phase. The statistical population included all single-parent adolescents enrolled in junior and senior high schools in Hamadan during the second semester of the 2023–2024 academic year, from which a convenience sample of 45 participants was selected. Data were collected using the Self-Compassion Scale (Neff, 2003), the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (Watson et al., 1988), and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (Ryff, 2002). The interventions were conducted based on Gross’s (2002) Emotion Regulation Training protocol and Bowen et al.’s (2011) MBCT protocol. Results: Data were analyzed using mixed ANOVA. The results indicated that both interventions significantly improved self-compassion, positive affect, and psychological well-being and reduced negative affect (p<0.05). However, no significant difference was found between the effectiveness of the two interventions (p>0.05). Moreover, the follow-up results confirmed the stability of these effects, particularly on self-compassion and affect variables Conclusions:Overall, both approaches can be considered effective interventions for enhancing the emotional and psychological well-being of single-parent adolescents. It is recommended that mental health professionals incorporate these methods into psychological and educational support programs designed for this group of adolescents.
Hojati, A. and yari moghadam, N. (2025). Comparing the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Training and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Self-Compassion, Positive and Negative Affect, and Psychological Well-Being in Single-Parent Adolescents. Journal of Cognitive Strategies in Learning, 13(25), -. doi: 10.22084/j.psychogy.2025.30254.2755
MLA
Hojati, A. , and yari moghadam, N. . "Comparing the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Training and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Self-Compassion, Positive and Negative Affect, and Psychological Well-Being in Single-Parent Adolescents", Journal of Cognitive Strategies in Learning, 13, 25, 2025, -. doi: 10.22084/j.psychogy.2025.30254.2755
HARVARD
Hojati, A., yari moghadam, N. (2025). 'Comparing the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Training and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Self-Compassion, Positive and Negative Affect, and Psychological Well-Being in Single-Parent Adolescents', Journal of Cognitive Strategies in Learning, 13(25), pp. -. doi: 10.22084/j.psychogy.2025.30254.2755
CHICAGO
A. Hojati and N. yari moghadam, "Comparing the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Training and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Self-Compassion, Positive and Negative Affect, and Psychological Well-Being in Single-Parent Adolescents," Journal of Cognitive Strategies in Learning, 13 25 (2025): -, doi: 10.22084/j.psychogy.2025.30254.2755
VANCOUVER
Hojati, A., yari moghadam, N. Comparing the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Training and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Self-Compassion, Positive and Negative Affect, and Psychological Well-Being in Single-Parent Adolescents. Journal of Cognitive Strategies in Learning, 2025; 13(25): -. doi: 10.22084/j.psychogy.2025.30254.2755
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