The Effect of Happiness Training on General Health of Oil Refining Company Personnel in Isfahan

The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Happiness training on general health of oil refining company personnel in Isfahan. During a quasi-experimental study, thirty official personnel of Isfahan Oil Refining Company were randomly assigned to experimental (N=15) and control groups (n=15) Then, the happiness program was instructed collectively that centered on 12 fundamentals Fordyce, including be yourself, keeping busy, developing an outgoing social personality, spending more time socializing, developing positive thinking, optimistic thinking, getting better organized, stop worrying,, be productive at meaningful work, lower expectation and aspiration and being present-oriented. Research instrument was General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), for pre and post-test. At last, subjects were again administered as the post-test. For analyzing the data ANCOVA was used. The results of analysis of covariance indicated that the happiness training increased the mental health (P<0.003) and reduced anxiety and insomnia (P<0.02). The findings showed that happiness training can be used as a training program for increased the general health in oil refining company personnel.