The Effectiveness of Interpersonal Relationships Training in Friendliness and Self-esteem in Female Students

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of interpersonal relationships training in friendliness and self- esteem among female students. It was an experimental pretest – posttest design and control group. The study population included all female elementary students in grade 4 in Gorgan in the academic year 2013-2014. Using random multi-stage cluster sampling, 30 students were selected and were assigned in experimental and control groups. They were assessed by Eysenck self-esteem Inventory and Sacral Friendship Scale. Then, the experimental group received interpersonal relationship training in 8 sessions, while the control group did not receive. Then, both groups completed the questionnaires. Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance. Results indicated the effectiveness of interpersonal relationship training in students’ friendliness (F=5.934, P=0.022) and self-esteem (F=4.884, P=0.036). Hence, interpersonal relationships training led to increase of quality of friendship and self-esteem in girl students.