Analysis of the educational implications of positive thinking in the teachings of Imam Ali (as) and its validation

The present study has been conducted with the aim of investigating the educational implications of positive thinking in the teachings of Imam Ali (as) and its validation. This research is among the qualitative researches that have been done using qualitative content analysis method with deductive categorization system. The field of research included texts related to the teachings of Imam Ali (as) using a purposeful approach. Data collection tools included taking notes related to the analysis of positive educational implications in the teachings of Imam Ali (as). The coding and paragraph method was used as a unit of analysis to analyze the texts. To assess the content validity, the CVR coefficient was used and was approved at the level of 59%. Findings in the educational implications of positive thinking in the teachings of Imam Ali (AS) included 13 main concepts and 77 educational reasons, the most significant of which are: strengthening the sense of foresight, gaining victory with foresight, good thinking about God and others, simplifying matters Life, peace of mind and health of religion, goodwill towards others, strengthening solidarity and connection with others, strengthening relationships with others, companionship with good and well-known people, expecting a positive future, and so on.