The effectiveness of emotion regulation on psychological capital and conflict resolution techniques in mothers with a physicaly disabled child

The purpose of this study was to determine effectiveness of emotion regulation on psychological capital and conflict resolution techniques in mothers with a physicaly disabled child in Isfahan.

This study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and one-month follow-up with a control group. The statistical population in this study included all mothers with adolescents with physical-motor problems of Sepehr Isfahan Welfare Center in 1397-1397, from which 30 mothers of adolescents with physical-motor problems were selected by Multi-stage random sampling and were randomly divided into control and experimental groups. In this study, the psychological capital questionnaires of Lutans et al. (2007) and Rahimchr('39')s conflict management styles (1997) were used. The data were analyzed using covariance analysis.

The results showed that emotion regulation training increased psychological capital and the use of conflict resolution techniques (in mothers with adolescents with physical and motor problems) and this effect has been preserved during the follow-up period.

Holding special courses to promote psychological capital and conflict resolution techniques in mothers with adolescents with physical disabilities is necessary and improves relations in these families.