Document Type : Original Article

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1 PhD student, Consulting Department, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Science and Research Unit, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Consulting, Islamic Azad University Tehran Science and Research, Tehran, Iran

4 Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Work-family conflict and work-related mental disorders and how to deal with issues related to them are among the problems of today's working community. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of narrative and solution-oriented methods in reducing mental disorders and work-family conflict among employees with these problems.
Materials and Methods: The present study was applied in terms of purpose, with a quasi-experimental design with two groups of pretest-posttest. Using the available sampling method, among the volunteers referred to the inclusion and exclusion criteria unit, 36 people were selected and randomly assigned to three groups (experimental and control; all subjects at first according to the clinical interview in terms of Mental disorders and work-family issues were interviewed; then all subjects answered the SCL 90 and work-family conflict questionnaires.
Results: Data analysis was performed using SPSS software and using the analysis of covariance. > p) And solution-oriented (Lamidae velex - 0/36, p> 0.05). Compared to the control group, there was a significant difference in reducing work-family conflict; Also, in relation to the effectiveness of the narrative method on work-related mental disorders, a significant difference was observed in only one of the components (depression) (Lamidae-Blacks - 008, p <0.05). None of the components of psychological trauma were observed. And the research hypothesis was not confirmed.
Conclusion: Both treatments can be used in the context of work-related mental disorders and work-family conflict.

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