Shahid Beheshti UniversityApplied Psychology2008-433110220160822The effectiveness of stress management on impulsivity and mental health of addictThe effectiveness of stress management on impulsivity and mental health of addict11996534FAJournal Article20160106Aim: The purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive- behavioral stress management group training on impulsivity and mental health of addicts who were under methadone maintenance therapy (MMT). Methods: the research design in this study was quasi – experimental, 20 addicts who were under methadone maintenance therapy were selected by available sampling model from one of the Tehran province clinic, then were put into two experimental group (n=10) and control group (n=10) by random. The experimental group received cognitive- behavioral stress management group training in 10 sessions. All participants completed the Barratt Impulsivity Scale (BIS) and depression, anxiety and stress subscales of DASS- 21 test as pre- test and the post- test. Results: The results of MANCOVA showed that the mean scores of impulsivity, depression, anxiety and stress have significantly decreased in the experimental group compared to control group in the post- test. Conclusion: The results of this research showed that cognitive - behavioral stress management group training can be an effective intervention for addicts who are under MMT.Aim: The purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive- behavioral stress management group training on impulsivity and mental health of addicts who were under methadone maintenance therapy (MMT). Methods: the research design in this study was quasi – experimental, 20 addicts who were under methadone maintenance therapy were selected by available sampling model from one of the Tehran province clinic, then were put into two experimental group (n=10) and control group (n=10) by random. The experimental group received cognitive- behavioral stress management group training in 10 sessions. All participants completed the Barratt Impulsivity Scale (BIS) and depression, anxiety and stress subscales of DASS- 21 test as pre- test and the post- test. Results: The results of MANCOVA showed that the mean scores of impulsivity, depression, anxiety and stress have significantly decreased in the experimental group compared to control group in the post- test. Conclusion: The results of this research showed that cognitive - behavioral stress management group training can be an effective intervention for addicts who are under MMT.https://apsy.sbu.ac.ir/article_96534_f7b762d763f4630772ebe8c4a3a3add8.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityApplied Psychology2008-433110220160822Investigation on the Effect of Written Emotional Disclosure on Self-Efficacy and Affective Control in Student with Anxiety DisorderInvestigation on the Effect of Written Emotional Disclosure on Self-Efficacy and Affective Control in Student with Anxiety Disorder213796550FAJournal Article20160113Abstract
The aim of research is effective teaching of written emotional disclosure about anxious student’s self-Efficacy and affective control. For this, thirty adolescent girls in high school of region 4 of Tehran screened selected were taken at random in two experimental and control groups and were superseded. In order to measure anxiety Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Scherrer clinical interview to assess efficacy (GSE) and also control emotions of emotional control test profile (ECS) were applied. After data collection and analysis spss 21 statistical software was used to study multi-way analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). Further, in order to study the discrepancy between experimental and control groups mean scores written emotional disclosures were used. The findings indicated that education and performance of emotional disclosure can increase significant efficacy, reduce significant anxiety (Beck) and better control of emotions and their subscales (anger, anxiety, depression and positive affect) and next the experimental group was put into comparison with the control group.
Key words: written emotional disclosure, self-efficacy, affective control, anxietyAbstract
The aim of research is effective teaching of written emotional disclosure about anxious student’s self-Efficacy and affective control. For this, thirty adolescent girls in high school of region 4 of Tehran screened selected were taken at random in two experimental and control groups and were superseded. In order to measure anxiety Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Scherrer clinical interview to assess efficacy (GSE) and also control emotions of emotional control test profile (ECS) were applied. After data collection and analysis spss 21 statistical software was used to study multi-way analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). Further, in order to study the discrepancy between experimental and control groups mean scores written emotional disclosures were used. The findings indicated that education and performance of emotional disclosure can increase significant efficacy, reduce significant anxiety (Beck) and better control of emotions and their subscales (anger, anxiety, depression and positive affect) and next the experimental group was put into comparison with the control group.
Key words: written emotional disclosure, self-efficacy, affective control, anxietyhttps://apsy.sbu.ac.ir/article_96550_b2eed75e58c386bd3bf0fe7b763f34f1.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityApplied Psychology2008-433110220160822effectiveness of group therapy with the approach of logo therapy on general public health of elderly in Yas daily rehabilitationeffectiveness of group therapy with the approach of logo therapy on general public health of elderly in Yas daily rehabilitation395396558FAJournal Article20151027Aim: the present study conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of group therapy with the approach of logo therapy on general public health of elderly in Yas daily rehabilitation center. Method: the research method was quasi- experimental with pre-test, post-test, follow-up and control group. Subjects were all elderly admitted to Yas daily rehabilitation center located in Tehran City in first six months in 1393. The sample of the study consisted of 24 elderly (65-75) who were selected by available sampling and were sited randomly in an experimental and a control group (twelve in each group). Public health (CH2) (Goldberg, 1972) questionnaire was implemented in three stages (pre-test, post-test & follow-up). The experimental group received eight two hours logo therapy sessions twice a week and the control group was placed in the waiting list. Data was analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results: studding of the research results showed that group therapy approach to logo therapy is effective in improving general health in elderly. A three- month follow-up confirmed this result. Conclusion: since elderly people needs more emotional supports, logo therapy can be used as a supporting tool for improving their general health.Aim: the present study conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of group therapy with the approach of logo therapy on general public health of elderly in Yas daily rehabilitation center. Method: the research method was quasi- experimental with pre-test, post-test, follow-up and control group. Subjects were all elderly admitted to Yas daily rehabilitation center located in Tehran City in first six months in 1393. The sample of the study consisted of 24 elderly (65-75) who were selected by available sampling and were sited randomly in an experimental and a control group (twelve in each group). Public health (CH2) (Goldberg, 1972) questionnaire was implemented in three stages (pre-test, post-test & follow-up). The experimental group received eight two hours logo therapy sessions twice a week and the control group was placed in the waiting list. Data was analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results: studding of the research results showed that group therapy approach to logo therapy is effective in improving general health in elderly. A three- month follow-up confirmed this result. Conclusion: since elderly people needs more emotional supports, logo therapy can be used as a supporting tool for improving their general health.https://apsy.sbu.ac.ir/article_96558_c6aebb2e678c81262a0d306e1697699e.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityApplied Psychology2008-433110220160822Determining underlying structure of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children- Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) using multidimensional scaling, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis methodsDetermining underlying structure of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children- Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) using multidimensional scaling, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis methods557196566FAJournal Article20151213Aim: Wechsler’s intelligence scales are among the most common psychological instruments in clinical and research settings used in order to assess intelligence in general and its structure. Given the ambiguity and contradictions regarding its underlying structure, this study is aimed at determining the assumed basic structure of WISC-IV using Multidimensional Scaling, Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Method: 200 male students studying at 6th distinct of Tehran were sampled using cluster sampling method. Results: Gathered data from individual assessments were analyzed via SPSS-21 and AMOS-18 software. MDS resulted in 3 separate dimensions (processing speed vs. working memory, lexical knowledge vs. visual alertness and perceptual reasoning vs. verbal comprehension). Three components were extracted using Exploratory Factor Analysis including comprehension and perceptual reasoning, working memory and processing speed. Fit indices of Second-Order Confirmatory Factor Analysis along with some modifications confirmed the 3-factorial model derived from previous stages. Conclusion: The results showed that WISC-IV scores could be better understood using 3-factorial solution comparing with the existing 4-factorial structure.Aim: Wechsler’s intelligence scales are among the most common psychological instruments in clinical and research settings used in order to assess intelligence in general and its structure. Given the ambiguity and contradictions regarding its underlying structure, this study is aimed at determining the assumed basic structure of WISC-IV using Multidimensional Scaling, Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Method: 200 male students studying at 6th distinct of Tehran were sampled using cluster sampling method. Results: Gathered data from individual assessments were analyzed via SPSS-21 and AMOS-18 software. MDS resulted in 3 separate dimensions (processing speed vs. working memory, lexical knowledge vs. visual alertness and perceptual reasoning vs. verbal comprehension). Three components were extracted using Exploratory Factor Analysis including comprehension and perceptual reasoning, working memory and processing speed. Fit indices of Second-Order Confirmatory Factor Analysis along with some modifications confirmed the 3-factorial model derived from previous stages. Conclusion: The results showed that WISC-IV scores could be better understood using 3-factorial solution comparing with the existing 4-factorial structure.https://apsy.sbu.ac.ir/article_96566_f2f789dd84fbd93806903d27927f435e.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityApplied Psychology2008-433110220160822Persian Version of Digit Span Test, Word Span, Non-Word Span, and Evaluate the Psychometric Properties and Comparable Sensitivity in Measuring Working Memory of ChildrenPersian Version of Digit Span Test, Word Span, Non-Word Span, and Evaluate the Psychometric Properties and Comparable Sensitivity in Measuring Working Memory of Children738896574FAJournal Article20151113Abstract
Aim: Due to the widespread use of digit span test, word Span, non-word span to assess cognitive abilities, particularly working memory, in this study, we compared the sensitivity and examine the psychometric properties of these tests.
Method: this research include causal cooperative, 178 subjects of both sexes with regard to the inclusion and exclusion criteria for the study, including the use of lack psychiatric drugs, lack of physical and psychiatric disorders and informed consent to participate in the study sample were chosen. Digit span test, word Span, non-word was used for data collection. The results of discriminant analysis and multivariate analysis of variance were analyzed.
Result: The results showed that non-word span test correlated with diagnostic function and a better ability to recognize the superior right. As well as non-word span test sensitivity in measuring working memory's good psychometric parallel increasing age.
Conclusion: According to the non-word span test results of the tests span word and digit the better psychometric properties, this test can be used in research and clinical settingsAbstract
Aim: Due to the widespread use of digit span test, word Span, non-word span to assess cognitive abilities, particularly working memory, in this study, we compared the sensitivity and examine the psychometric properties of these tests.
Method: this research include causal cooperative, 178 subjects of both sexes with regard to the inclusion and exclusion criteria for the study, including the use of lack psychiatric drugs, lack of physical and psychiatric disorders and informed consent to participate in the study sample were chosen. Digit span test, word Span, non-word was used for data collection. The results of discriminant analysis and multivariate analysis of variance were analyzed.
Result: The results showed that non-word span test correlated with diagnostic function and a better ability to recognize the superior right. As well as non-word span test sensitivity in measuring working memory's good psychometric parallel increasing age.
Conclusion: According to the non-word span test results of the tests span word and digit the better psychometric properties, this test can be used in research and clinical settingshttps://apsy.sbu.ac.ir/article_96574_bee6a70072f0a2ab44628aba9f825c62.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityApplied Psychology2008-433110220160822The Role of Spiritual Intelligence, Problem- solving style and Perfectionism in Prediction of Psychological well- being of TeachersThe Role of Spiritual Intelligence, Problem- solving style and Perfectionism in Prediction of Psychological well- being of Teachers8910696582FAJournal Article20150707The Role of Spiritual Intelligence, Problem- solving style and Perfectionism in Prediction of Psychological well- being of Teachers Abstract: Aim: This study investigation The Role of Intelligence, Problem- solving and Perfectionism in Prediction of Psychological well- being of city School Teachers Alashtar. Methods: The method of The study was descriptive- correlational and the statistical population was all high school teachers of Alashtar city size of 350 individual which 100 individual were selected from among their by cluster sampling. To collect data, Questionnaires the spiritual intelligence (SISRI-24), Terry -Shortś Perfectionism, Cassidy & Longś problem- solving styles (1996) and Ryffś Psychological Well- being Inventory were used. Data obtained were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis. Rseults: Findings indicate that spiritual intelligence, positive problem- solving styles and positive perfectionism was positively and meaningful related to psychological well- being (P0/001). Also regression analysis showed that variables negative perfectionism, positive perfectionism and positive problem- solving styles explaind 0/33 of variance in psychological well- being. Conclusion: Since the task of educating and nurturing teachers, students and active military are responsible for their potential in the right direction, so there problem in psychological well- being and self-efficacy can affect their job performance and they influence the future course of learning and transfer. So the positive problem- solving styles, spiritual intelligence and perfectionism increase the welfare of teachers, provide strategies in order to develop the characteristics of teacher is proposed.The Role of Spiritual Intelligence, Problem- solving style and Perfectionism in Prediction of Psychological well- being of Teachers Abstract: Aim: This study investigation The Role of Intelligence, Problem- solving and Perfectionism in Prediction of Psychological well- being of city School Teachers Alashtar. Methods: The method of The study was descriptive- correlational and the statistical population was all high school teachers of Alashtar city size of 350 individual which 100 individual were selected from among their by cluster sampling. To collect data, Questionnaires the spiritual intelligence (SISRI-24), Terry -Shortś Perfectionism, Cassidy & Longś problem- solving styles (1996) and Ryffś Psychological Well- being Inventory were used. Data obtained were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis. Rseults: Findings indicate that spiritual intelligence, positive problem- solving styles and positive perfectionism was positively and meaningful related to psychological well- being (P0/001). Also regression analysis showed that variables negative perfectionism, positive perfectionism and positive problem- solving styles explaind 0/33 of variance in psychological well- being. Conclusion: Since the task of educating and nurturing teachers, students and active military are responsible for their potential in the right direction, so there problem in psychological well- being and self-efficacy can affect their job performance and they influence the future course of learning and transfer. So the positive problem- solving styles, spiritual intelligence and perfectionism increase the welfare of teachers, provide strategies in order to develop the characteristics of teacher is proposed.https://apsy.sbu.ac.ir/article_96582_dfab9bc50bd4caa3ce8c25adb0db841b.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityApplied Psychology2008-433110220160822The relationship between perfectionism and generalized anxiety disorder with mediating role of perseverative thinkingThe relationship between perfectionism and generalized anxiety disorder with mediating role of perseverative thinking10712396541FAJournal Article20150723Purpose: This study aimed to determine the mediating role of perseverative thinking in relationship between perfectionism and generalized anxiety disorder.Methodology: In this study we used descriptive-correlation method. Among all of the patients withgeneralized anxietydisorder in Qazvin in 1394, 221patientsofRazi hospital thathad thecharacteristics ofgeneralized anxietydisorder were chosen by targeted judgment Sampling. Data was collected by using Flett and Hewitt Perfectionism Scale (1991), Spitzer generalized anxiety scale (2006), and Ehring perseverative thinking questionnaires (2010) and analyzed by Structural Equation Modeling.Results: Data analysis showed that perseverative thinking mediates the relationship between perfectionism and generalized anxiety disorder.The direct effect ofperfectionism on perseverative thinking, and the direct and indirect effect of perfectionism on generalized anxiety disorderwas approved.Conclusion: Perfectionism and perseverative thinking have predictor roles on generalized anxiety disorder. The perfectionists with perseverative thinking trait, incur more generalized anxiety disorder. In treatment plannings for generalized anxiety disorder, specially should be considered to perfectionism and perseverative thinking that are propounded as transdiagnostic processes.Purpose: This study aimed to determine the mediating role of perseverative thinking in relationship between perfectionism and generalized anxiety disorder.Methodology: In this study we used descriptive-correlation method. Among all of the patients withgeneralized anxietydisorder in Qazvin in 1394, 221patientsofRazi hospital thathad thecharacteristics ofgeneralized anxietydisorder were chosen by targeted judgment Sampling. Data was collected by using Flett and Hewitt Perfectionism Scale (1991), Spitzer generalized anxiety scale (2006), and Ehring perseverative thinking questionnaires (2010) and analyzed by Structural Equation Modeling.Results: Data analysis showed that perseverative thinking mediates the relationship between perfectionism and generalized anxiety disorder.The direct effect ofperfectionism on perseverative thinking, and the direct and indirect effect of perfectionism on generalized anxiety disorderwas approved.Conclusion: Perfectionism and perseverative thinking have predictor roles on generalized anxiety disorder. The perfectionists with perseverative thinking trait, incur more generalized anxiety disorder. In treatment plannings for generalized anxiety disorder, specially should be considered to perfectionism and perseverative thinking that are propounded as transdiagnostic processes.https://apsy.sbu.ac.ir/article_96541_0289f28f4b0e99709344a73fa22fec7f.pdf