This study examined the effectiveness of an nonviolent intensive communication group counseling program on employees` interpersonal competence, interpersonal stress, and job satisfaction. The program, which had been developed on the basis of Rosenberg...
This study examined the effectiveness of an nonviolent intensive communication group counseling program on employees` interpersonal competence, interpersonal stress, and job satisfaction. The program, which had been developed on the basis of Rosenberg`s nonviolent communication program, was conducted 8 sessions (2 hours per session). Twenty-four employees (12 for the experimental group and 12 for the control group) completed Interpersonal Relationship Scale, Interpersonal Stress Scale, and Job Satisfaction Questionnaire before, after, and 4 weeks after the program. The results showed that interpersonal competence and job satisfaction of the experimental group increased right after the program, and the improvements were maintained 4 weeks after the program ended. Additionally, the experimental group`s interpersonal stress decreased after the program, and the improvement was maintained. Limitations and implications of the current findings are discussed.