effectiveness of interaction between stress inoculation training and identity styles on psychological well-being and perceived stress

abstract the aim of this study is to investigate effectiveness of interaction between stress inoculation training and identity styles on psychological well-being and perceived stress. participates were selected through the simple random samplings procedure. sixty seven clients were divided by random assignment into two groups on the basis of their identity style (normative, diffuse/avoidant). two control groups assigned to each group. psychological well-being, identity styles and perceived stress questionnaires were used. treatment employed based on pre-test, post-test and follow up design to find out the effectiveness of interaction between stress inoculation training and identity styles on psychological well-being and perceived stress. the results of study indicate that, stress inoculation training, interaction between this variable and identity styles can develop psychological well-being, but could not effect on perceived stress. identity styles as moderator can help to change thought, emotion and behavior.