The Effectiveness of Emotional Self-Awareness Training on Improving Teacher–Student Interaction and Reducing Educational Conflicts in High School Students in District ۴ of Tehran

AbstractPositive and constructive interaction between teachers and students is a key factor in creating a healthy and effective learning environment, which can lead to improved educational quality and students’ mental health. In contrast, educational conflicts and communication problems between teachers and students are recognized as serious obstacles to academic progress and psychological well-being. One of the key skills that can play an important role in improving these interactions is emotional self-awareness, which helps individuals better understand and manage their emotions and establish more effective communication. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of emotional self-awareness training on improving teacher–student interaction and reducing educational conflicts among high school students in District ۴ of Tehran. This research employed a quasi-experimental method with a pretest–posttest design and a control group. Data were collected using standardized teacher–student interaction and educational conflict questionnaires. The statistical population consisted of all high school students in District ۴ of Tehran during the ۲۰۲۴–۲۰۲۵ academic year, from which ۶۰ students (۳۰ in the experimental group and ۳۰ in the control group) were selected through simple random sampling and the Cochran formula. Valid and reliable questionnaires on teacher–student interaction and educational conflicts were used, with validity and reliability confirmed through statistical tests. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to examine the effect of training on the research variables. The results indicated that emotional self-awareness training significantly improved teacher–student interaction and reduced educational conflicts. Moreover, the training increased positive relationships and attachment while reducing the conflict dimension in interactions. Emotional self-awareness training, as an effective psychological intervention, contributed to improving the school interaction climate and reducing educational tensions, and it is recommended to be incorporated into school curricula.

کلیدواژه ها:

Emotional self-awareness ، Teacher–student interaction ، Educational conflicts ، Emotional training