The effectiveness of group positive thinking training on social adjustment and reduction of interpersonal sensitivity in students with mathematical learning disability
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https://doi.org/10.14571/brajets.v18.n4.1222-1231Palavras-chave:
Positive thinking training, social adjustment, Interpersonal Sensitivity, learning disabilityResumo
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of group positive thinking training on social adjustment and reducing interpersonal sensitivity in students with mathematical learning disability. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all students aged 13-15 years who suffered from mathematical disorders referring to educational and clinical centers of Karaj in the educational year 2021-2022. Thirty students were selected through convenience sampling from the statistical population, and then each of them was replaced by random sampling in two experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. Research tools included the Keymath Mathematics Test, California Social Adjustment Scale, Boyce and Parker Interpersonal Sensitivity measure Scale, and Positive Thinking Training. Positive thinking training was provided to the experimental group for ten 75- minute sessions but the control group received no training. Research data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance. Findings: The results of post-test analysis showed that positive thinking training was effective in improving social adjustment and reducing interpersonal sensitivity in the experimental group (P <0.005). Based on the results of this study, it is suggested that positive thinking training be considered as one of the effective methods of improving social adjustment and reducing interpersonal sensitivity of students with mathematical disorders.
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