The Effectiveness of Positive Inner Self-Talks Training in Increasing the Happiness of Spouses of Veterans

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of positive inner self-talks training in increasing the happiness of spouses of veterans. This research was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test-post-test design and a control group. Statistical population of this study included all spouses of veterans of Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs of region 2 in Mashhad. Among them, 42 persons were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to two groups of 12 persons. The experimental group received 8 sessions of 90 minutes of positive inner self-talks training and the control group did not receive any treatment. In this research, MUNSH Happiness Questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed by analysis of covariance and multivariate analysis of variance using SPSS software. Results showed that positive inner self-talks training significantly increased the happiness of spouses of veterans (P<0/05). It also had significant effect on positive and negative affects, but it had no significant effect on positive and negative experiences. The results of the present study indicate that positive inner self-talks training is effective in increasing the happiness of spouses of veterans.