University of Tehran Journal of Applied Psychological Research 2251-8126 16 2 2025 06 22 The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Forgiveness and Empathy Towards Others in Students with Bullying Behavior The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Forgiveness and Empathy Towards Others in Students with Bullying Behavior 47 64 100025 10.22059/japr.2025.357096.644583 FA Shahrooz Nemati Professor, Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran. Rahim Badri Gregari Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran. Sepideh Kazemi Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran. Journal Article 2023 03 26 This study investigated the effect of mindfulness training on the development of empathy and forgiveness toward others in students who exhibit abusive behavior. The current investigation employed a quasi-experimental approach, which included pre- and post-testing, a control group, and a three-month follow-up. The statistical population included all male and female students who exhibited bullying behavior in the second secondary school of Bostanabad city during the academic year of 2021-2022. Thirty of these students were selected using the available sampling method and were subsequently replaced randomly and by gender in two groups of 15 individuals: experimental and control. The experimental group was subjected to mindfulness training for eight 45-minute sessions, while the control group did not receive any training. The research instruments were used to re-evaluate both groups after the sessions concluded and after three months in the follow-up phase. The data was collected using the Bullying/Victem Questionnaire (B/VQ), Emotional Empathy Scale (EES), and Forgiveness Evaluation Scale (FES). The SPSS-23 statistical software was employed to analyze the data obtained from the research using the analysis of variance with repeated measurements method. The results showed that mindfulness training had a significant effect on forgiveness and empathy toward others; this effect persisted in the follow-up phase (P<0.05). Based on the findings of the research, the mindfulness training bundle can be implemented as a method by employing techniques such as self-awareness training, anger management, interpersonal relationships, and familiarity with current thoughts. It can be used effectively to reduce and improve the behavioral problems of adolescents This study investigated the effect of mindfulness training on the development of empathy and forgiveness toward others in students who exhibit abusive behavior. The current investigation employed a quasi-experimental approach, which included pre- and post-testing, a control group, and a three-month follow-up. The statistical population included all male and female students who exhibited bullying behavior in the second secondary school of Bostanabad city during the academic year of 2021-2022. Thirty of these students were selected using the available sampling method and were subsequently replaced randomly and by gender in two groups of 15 individuals: experimental and control. The experimental group was subjected to mindfulness training for eight 45-minute sessions, while the control group did not receive any training. The research instruments were used to re-evaluate both groups after the sessions concluded and after three months in the follow-up phase. The data was collected using the Bullying/Victem Questionnaire (B/VQ), Emotional Empathy Scale (EES), and Forgiveness Evaluation Scale (FES). The SPSS-23 statistical software was employed to analyze the data obtained from the research using the analysis of variance with repeated measurements method. The results showed that mindfulness training had a significant effect on forgiveness and empathy toward others; this effect persisted in the follow-up phase (P<0.05). Based on the findings of the research, the mindfulness training bundle can be implemented as a method by employing techniques such as self-awareness training, anger management, interpersonal relationships, and familiarity with current thoughts. It can be used effectively to reduce and improve the behavioral problems of adolescents https://japr.ut.ac.ir/article_100025_70aca27b7f928a8cfc58afb5f8585491.pdf