Document Type : Research Article
Authors
1 MA of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khurasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khurasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
Introduction
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral stress management virtual training on employees’ work-family conflict, general health, quality of life and mental health.
Method
This research was a semi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and control group. The statistical population of this study consisted of all employees of Isfahan steel company. From this population 30 employees were selected by convenience sampling method and then randomly assigned in experimental and control groups (each 15 employees). The instruments included work-family conflict, general health, quality of life and mental health questionnaires. Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) used for data analysis.
Results
Theresults showed that there was a significant difference between the control and experimental groups in terms of work-family conflict, general health, quality of life and mental health.
Discussion
According to findings of this study, cognitive-behavioral stress management virtual training is suggested regarding employees’ work-family conflict, general health, quality of life and mental health.
Keywords
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