The Comparison of Anger Rumination and Dysfunctional Thoughts in Students Whose Parents Are Divorced, With and Without Symptoms of Depressive Disorder

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1 Master's student in clinical psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Shahroud Branch, Semnan, Iran.

2 Bachelor of Educational Sciences, Farhangian Zainab Kobari University Arak, Markazi, Iran

3 Master's student in clinical psychology, Islamic Azad University School of Medicine, Khomein Branch, Markazi, Iran.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the present study was to compare anger rumination and dysfunctional thoughts in students who are children of divorce, focusing on those with and without symptoms of depressive disorder.
Methods: The research method employed in this study was both descriptive and comparative. The target population consisted of students who are children of divorce and were enrolled in the second secondary school in Arak at the end of the second semester during the fall and winter of the academic year 2022-2023. The students completed three questionnaires: the Narcissism Scale by Anger Sukhodolsky et al. (2001), the Dysfunctional Thought Questionnaire by Alexandrou and Bourton (2006), and the Depression Questionnaire by Book (1966). The collected data were analyzed using SPSS-23 statistical software, specifically through analysis of variance.
Results: The results revealed a significant difference between the two groups studied regarding the variables of rumination and anger. This includes components such as thoughts of anger, thoughts of revenge, memories of anger, and the identification of causes (p < 0.05). It was found that students who are children of divorce and have symptoms of depression exhibit higher levels of narcissism, anger, and dysfunctional thought patterns.
Conclusion: Students with divorced parents may be more vulnerable to psychological issues, such as depression. To help prevent the onset or relapse of depression in these students, it is recommended that teachers, administrators, and parents pay close attention to issues related to narcissistic anger and ineffective thought patterns. By addressing these emotional concerns, they can help prevent potential harm to these individuals.

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