Analysis of behavior change methods in the narrations of Imam Ali (a.s.) in accordance with psychological science

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Assistant Professor, Department of Quranic Interpretation and Sciences, Holy Quran University of Quranic Sciences and Education, Amol Faculty of Quranic Sciences

Abstract

The narrations of Imam Ali (AS) contain numerous instructions regarding methods of behavioral change. On the other hand, psychology is the study of behavior, with behavioral change being one of its most important topics. In contemporary psychology, various methods for changing behavior are discussed. The question of this research is how the behavioral change methods in the narrations of Imam Ali (AS) can be compared and analyzed in light of psychology. Imam Ali (AS) uses methods such as flooding for treating fear, stress management for reducing stress, and avoidance techniques for treating depression. Additionally, for controlling anger, Imam Ali (AS) recommends anger management techniques. Imam Ali (AS) also emphasizes self-reflection, where individuals, through daily self-assessment of their faults, take steps to improve undesirable behaviors. Another method advocated by Imam Ali (AS) is modeling, in which the Prophet, the Ahlul Bayt, and other individuals are introduced as behavioral role models. Another method is differential reinforcement, where desirable behaviors are reinforced with encouragement, and the observation of such encouragement by those who exhibit undesirable behaviors leads to a reduction in these undesirable behaviors. The research method is descriptive-analytical, with data collected through library research.

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11- Pajooheshname Hadith Tatbighee
Volume 11, Issue 21 - Serial Number 21
January 2025
Pages 259-286

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  • Receive Date: 31 January 2023
  • Revise Date: 16 August 2023
  • Accept Date: 14 December 2023

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