The Impact of a Counseling Program Based on Behavioral Theory in Developing Leadership Skills and Reducing Psychological Stress among Members of the General Federation of Jordanian Women

 Abstract:

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a counseling program based on behavioral theory in developing leadership skills and reducing psychological stress among leaders of the Jordanian General Women’s Union. The sample consisted of 30 participants divided equally into an experimental group, which received the program, and a control group, which did not. A quasi-experimental design was employed, including a researcher-developed leadership skills questionnaire and a modified version of Carver’s Psychological Stress Scale, both tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using advanced statistical methods (ANCOVA and MANCOVA). The results revealed significant improvements in leadership skills and reductions in psychological stress among the experimental group compared to the control group, with sustained effects in the follow-up measurement. These findings highlight the value of behavioral counseling programs in empowering women leaders, and the study recommends designing similar interventions to address the social and psychological challenges faced by female leaders, particularly within the Jordanian General Women’s Union.

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