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1 - Antibiotic resistance in patients with diabetic foot ulcers
Shima ShantiaeeDiabetes mellitus is a growing problem in today's modern societies. It is difficult to estimate the total number of people suffering from the disease. Approximately 20% of diabetic patients develop wound infections during their life Which in the absence of effective tre MoreDiabetes mellitus is a growing problem in today's modern societies. It is difficult to estimate the total number of people suffering from the disease. Approximately 20% of diabetic patients develop wound infections during their life Which in the absence of effective treatment can disrupt the quality of life of these people. On the other hand, treatment of this complication is very costly. DFIs diabetic foot infections are one of the most important public health issues and the identification of microorganisms that cause microbial infections An antibiotic is good for finding an appropriate treatment. Meanwhile, many reports have shown that antibiotic resistance is rising dramatically. Therefore, early diagnosis of lesions and the rapid onset of antimicrobial treatment are essential for controlling infection and preventing complications and improving the quality of life. An antibiotic susceptibility test is needed to manage infection, which can help in choosing the best treatment options. Manuscript profile -
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2 - The effectiveness of acceptance and mindfulness-based therapy on physical activity increment and obesity decrement in the patients suffering from heart disease
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3 - Relationship between major dietary patterns and osteoporosis in Iranian postmenopausal women: A case-control study
Behnood Abbasi Paniz Ahmadi Bita Shadbakht Elnaz Zirak Sharkesh -
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4 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and Imago Therapy Approaches in Social adequacy, Altruism, Difficulty in Regulating Emotion and Failure of every day in Women Involved in Emotional Divorce
Mahsa Haji Agha Bozorgi Hamid Reza Vatankhah Adis Kraskian Mohammad Reza Sirfi -
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5 - The Effectiveness of Child-centered Play Therapy on the Moral Intelligence and Bullying of Elementary Students
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6 - The effect of Six Sigma process management on improving the quality of information therapy services and reducing treatment costs (Case study: one of the non-governmental hospitals located in Tehran)
Sedigheh Mohammadesmaeil mostafa pahlevanzadehIntroduction: The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of Six Sigma process management on improving the quality of health information services and reducing treatment costs. Research Methodology: The methodology of the present study, which is among the applied MoreIntroduction: The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of Six Sigma process management on improving the quality of health information services and reducing treatment costs. Research Methodology: The methodology of the present study, which is among the applied studies in terms of purpose, has been a descriptive survey of the type of correlation. The statistical population of this study consists of all managers, supervisors and experts of Farhikhtegan Hospital, which is 125 people. The Cochran's formula has been used to determine the sample size, which is 94 people according to the statistical population. The method of selecting statistical samples is also a simple random sampling according to the subject and nature of the research. The required data were collected using standard questionnaire tools and data analysis using regression analysis through SPSS 23 software. Results: The management of the six Sigma process through the mediating variable of the quality of health information services has an impact on cost reduction. Therefore, the mediating role of quality of health information services is confirmed. Conclusion: Six Sigma provides a systematic approach to improving business processes based on customer needs and real-time analysis of ongoing processes in each institution. This is the difference between Six Sigma and other methods and the main reason for using it in health care institutions. Regardless of these differences, the implementation of any approach requires the establishment and acceptance of a culture of quality in that organization. Manuscript profile -
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7 - Data Mining as an Intangible Model of Information Therapy and Seeking Behaviors in Immune Deficiency Disease Specialists
Sedigheh Mohammadesmaeil Shiba KianmehrIntroduction: This study analyzed the information therapy behavior of immunologists in the country, based on the Cohennon self-organized neural network model. Method: Applied research has been done by descriptive survey method using neural network technique. The tool is MoreIntroduction: This study analyzed the information therapy behavior of immunologists in the country, based on the Cohennon self-organized neural network model. Method: Applied research has been done by descriptive survey method using neural network technique. The tool is a researcher made-questionnaire that was distributed among 149 people. Using MATLAB software, specialists based on the main components of clustering research, and then by removing each of the main sub-components,, the most effective and least effective option was determined. Results: Analysis showed in information retrieval skills; 63.75% of the population are in the first cluster with an average of 29.88 and in the second cluster 36.24% with an average score of 30.22, and the most important component is the use of keywords and terms related to the required information. About ways to get information; 22.14% of the population with an average score of 54.36 in the first cluster, 18.12% of individuals with an average of 48.11 in the second cluster, 14.09% with an average of 43.28 in the third cluster, 16.1% with an average of 0.04 49 were in the fourth cluster and 29.53% of the people with an average score of 53.72 were in the fifth cluster, and the most important way to find information was to use electronic information sources. Based on the use of various information services, 46% of people with an average score of 54.85 in the first cluster, 20.66% with an average of 49.38 in the second cluster and 32.66% with an average of 43.08 in the third cluster and the most important component of information therapy services has been familiarity with various sources and information services in the specialized field. Conclusion: Neural clustering of information therapy behaviors of the study population and the resulting information transactions, in addition to resulting in awareness of the needs and information resources required by users, as an accessible and low-cost method that improves the quality of information of immunodeficiency specialists leads to the provision of more effective medical services to patients, provides the necessary basis for anticipating information-oriented arrangements and decisions to meet the needs and information carriers requested by users of medical databases and provides managers and staff This field, and as an effective strategy with the highest level of possible standards, leads to the discovery of the intangible pattern of information seeking behaviors of health users, and teaches the audience to use information media intelligently. Manuscript profile -
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8 - Identifying Effective Factors of Establishment of Information Therapy Approach for Immune-deficiency System in the Children's Medical Center by Meta-Analysis
Sedigheh Mohammadesmaeil Shiba KianmehrIntroduction: To identify the effective dimensions and components in the establishment of the information therapy approach for immune system deficiency diseases in the children's medical center using the meta-combination method. Methods: In this research, which was an MoreIntroduction: To identify the effective dimensions and components in the establishment of the information therapy approach for immune system deficiency diseases in the children's medical center using the meta-combination method. Methods: In this research, which was an applied study in terms of its purpose, the qualitative research method and meta-composite technique were used to collect data, and CASP was used as a tool to control the quality of selected articles and combine qualitative findings. Results: By analyzing the articles and experts' opinions, two main dimensions: a) informing (health literacy) including 6 sub-dimensions: acquiring information, identifying information, sharing information, increasing awareness, meeting information needs, increasing health knowledge; and b) treatment (health services) including 6 sub-dimensions: patient satisfaction, caring behavior, reducing the cost of inpatient treatment, use of health information, health maintenance training, and disease prevention (including 12 effective sub-dimensions in total) were obtained. Conclusion: Paying attention to the effective factors in the establishment of the information therapy approach (separated by dimensions, including information and treatment), as an inevitable pillar in the health system, which is the basis for facilitating access to information and its timely dissemination for both groups, doctors and patients. It not only focuses on the prevention of diseases, but it is also able to help reduce the country's medical expenses by playing a complementary role in the treatment process, as well as improving the level of health literacy of the community. Manuscript profile -
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9 - Comparison of Cognitive - Behavioral Therapy, Desensitization with Eye Movements and Biofeedback on Migraine Attacks, Anxiety Sensitivity, Quality of Sleep and Life
Elahe Mehrmanesh fariba hafezi parvin ehteshamzadeh saeed bakhtiarpourIntroduction: Considering the negative psychological consequences of migraine, this study was conducted with the aim of comparing cognitive-behavioral therapy, desensitization with eye movements and biofeedback on migraine attacks, anxiety sensitivity, and quality of sl MoreIntroduction: Considering the negative psychological consequences of migraine, this study was conducted with the aim of comparing cognitive-behavioral therapy, desensitization with eye movements and biofeedback on migraine attacks, anxiety sensitivity, and quality of sleep and life of women with migraine. Methods: The present research was semi-experimental with a pretest, posttest and follow-up design with a control group. The research population was all women suffering from migraine headaches who referred to Ayandeh Chashmandaz Clinic of Tehran city in 2020 year, which number of 60 people of them were selected by simple random sampling and randomly assigned to four equal groups. The cognitive-behavioral therapy group received 11 sessions of 90 minutes as a group, the eye movement desensitization and reprocessing group received 12 sessions of 90 minutes as an individual, the biological feedback group received 15 sessions of 45 minutes as an individual, and during this time the group did not receive training. The data were collected with headache diary note form, anxiety sensitivity inventory, Pittsburgh sleep quality index and quality of life questionnaire and were analyzed by multiple variance analysis method in SPSS version 25 software. Results: The findings showed that in both posttest and follow-up stages in number and intensity of migraine attacks the effect of all three intervention methods was greater than the control group, and the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy was greater than eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and biological feedback (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference between the two methods of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and biological feedback (P>0.05). In during migraine attacks the effect of all three intervention methods was greater than the control group, and the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy was greater than eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and biological feedback, and the effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing was greater than biological feedback (P<0.05). Also, in both posttest and follow-up stages in anxiety sensitivity and sleep quality the effect of all three intervention methods was greater than that control group (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference between the methods (P>0.05). In addition, in both posttest and follow-up stages in quality of life the effect of all three intervention methods was greater than the control group, and the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy was greater than eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and biological feedback (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference between the two methods of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and biological feedback (P>0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of the current research, health therapists and professionals can be use all three methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy, with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and biological feedback, especially cognitive behavioral therapy to improve migraine attacks, anxiety sensitivity, sleep quality and quality of life of women with Migraine. Manuscript profile -
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10 - The Comparison the Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy on Ways of Solving of Coping with Stress in Women with Chronic Headaches
Samaneh Amirifar Faredeh Hamidi Mojtaba Ansarei ShahideiIntroduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of solution-oriented therapy and narrative therapy on problem-oriented methods of coping with stress in women with chronic headaches. Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre- MoreIntroduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of solution-oriented therapy and narrative therapy on problem-oriented methods of coping with stress in women with chronic headaches. Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group with a 2-month follow-up phase. The statistical population was all women with chronic headaches who referred to neurology clinics in Tehran in 1402. In the first stage, 45 people were selected using the purposeful sampling method and then they were replaced in 2 experimental groups (15 people in each group) and a control group (15 people) in a simple random way. The analysis of the information obtained from the implementation of the questionnaires was done through SPSS software version 24 in two descriptive and inferential parts. Results: The results showed that both interventions in the post-test and follow-up phase had a significant effect on improving the problem-oriented methods of coping with stress compared to the control group (P<0.05). The results of Ben-Ferroni's post hoc test showed that narrative therapy is more effective than solution-oriented therapy on improving problem-oriented ways of dealing with stress (P<0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, it can be said that solution-oriented therapy and narrative therapy can be used as appropriate treatment methods to improve the problem-oriented methods of coping with stress in women with chronic headaches in centers. Counseling and psychological services should be used, and the priority is to use narrative therapy. Manuscript profile -
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11 - Effectiveness of Emotion Focused Therapy on Tolerance of Failure and Marital Quality in Women with Recurrent Miscarriages
maryam Erfanian Razaei farnaz keshavarzi arshadi Fatemeh golshani Faariba Hasani Behrouz dolatshahiIntroduction: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of emotion-oriented therapy on the tolerance of failure and the quality of marital life of women with repeated abortions.Methods: The current research was quasi-experimental wi MoreIntroduction: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of emotion-oriented therapy on the tolerance of failure and the quality of marital life of women with repeated abortions.Methods: The current research was quasi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group and a one-month follow-up phase in terms of practical purpose and method. The statistical population of this research included all women who referred to infertility clinics in Tehran in 2020, 30 of these people were selected in a targeted way. The assignment of members in the emotion-oriented treatment group (15 people) and the control group (15 people) was done using a random method. To collect data, Simmons and Gaher (2005) frustration tolerance questionnaire and Fletcher, Simpson and Thomas (2000) Marital Life Quality Questionnaire were used. To investigate the difference between groups in different stages of measurement, the analysis of variance test with mixed measurement was used in SPSS-25 software.Results: The results showed that this treatment had a positive effect on increasing the tolerance of failure and the quality of married life of women with frequent abortions, and this effect was greater on the variable of tolerance of failure (p<0.01).Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, it is suggested to use emotion-oriented therapy by couple therapists and clinical psychologists in order to increase the tolerance of failure and the quality of married life of women with frequent miscarriages. Manuscript profile -
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12 - Comparing the effectiveness of Integrated Behavioral Couple Therapy and Schema-based Couple Therapy on Couples' Communication Beliefs
Shokoufeh Kordavani shahnaz khaleghipourIntroduction: This research was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of integrated behavioral couple therapy and schema-based couple therapy on the communication beliefs of conflicted couples in Shiraz.Methods: The research method was semi-experimental MoreIntroduction: This research was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of integrated behavioral couple therapy and schema-based couple therapy on the communication beliefs of conflicted couples in Shiraz.Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design and a two-month follow-up. The statistical population consisted of all conflicted couples who were referred to Fajr Shiraz counseling center in 1401, who were selected by purposeful sampling of 45 couples and were replaced by randomization in three groups: integrated behavioral couple therapy, schema-oriented couple therapy, and waiting list. Zaker and Brati's Marital Conflicts Questionnaire (2008) and Idelson and Epstein's Communication Beliefs Questionnaire (1990) were used to collect data. Experiment group one received a 16-session integrated behavioral couple therapy protocol and experiment group two received a 13-session schema-based couple therapy protocol and the control group was placed on the waiting list. The data was analyzed by analysis of variance with repeated measurements.Results: The results showed that both integrated behavioral couple therapy and schema-based couple therapy interventions were effective on communication beliefs and this effect was stable in the follow-up period.Conclusion: Therefore, both integrated behavioral couple therapy and schema-based couple therapy are effective treatments for reducing irrational communication beliefs in couples.. Manuscript profile -
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13 - Designing a model of spiritual therapy with emphasis on motivational, social and cultural components
ahamad gholizadehThe purpose of this study is to design a model of spiritual therapy with emphasis on motivational components. The method of the present study is applied and based on the objectives of the research is descriptive-correlation-modeling (structural equations). The results o MoreThe purpose of this study is to design a model of spiritual therapy with emphasis on motivational components. The method of the present study is applied and based on the objectives of the research is descriptive-correlation-modeling (structural equations). The results of data analysis showed that there is no significant relationship between interpersonal communication with full self-occurrence in cancer patients, there is no significant relationship between interpersonal communication with the feeling of interconnectedness in cancer patients. There is a significant relationship between interpersonal communication and purposeful life in cancer patients, there is a significant relationship between interpersonal communication and meaningful life in cancer patients, there is no significant relationship between interpersonal communication with full self-occurrence in cancer patients, between communication There is a significant relationship between interpersonal communication and the feeling of interconnectedness in cancer patients. There is no significant relationship between interpersonal communication and full self-expression in cancer patients. There is no significant relationship between interpersonal communication and full self-expression in cancer patients. There is no significant relationship between interpersonal communication and full-blown self-occurrence in cancer patients, there is no significant relationship between interpersonal communication and full-blown self-expression in cancer patients, there is no significant relationship between interpersonal communication and full-blown self-expression in cancer patients, There is no significant relationship between interpersonal communication with full-blown self-occurrence in cancer patients and there is no significant relationship between interpersonal communication with full-blown self-expression in cancer patients. Manuscript profile -
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14 - The effectiveness imago therapy on failure of everyday in people involved in emotional divorce
mahsa haji agha bozorgi hamidreza vatankhah آدیس کراسکیان محمد رضا صیرفی مهرداد ثابتAbstractObjective: In this study, the effectiveness imago therapy on the difficulty of regulating emotion and failure of everyday on people involved in emotional divorce referred to the clinical mahia west of Tehran has been investigated. Method: The present study MoreAbstractObjective: In this study, the effectiveness imago therapy on the difficulty of regulating emotion and failure of everyday on people involved in emotional divorce referred to the clinical mahia west of Tehran has been investigated. Method: The present study was a quasi-experimental study conducted in three stages: pre-test, post-test and follow-up. The statistical population of all couples involved in emotional divorce referred to clinical mahia in the west of Tehran in 1400. Non-probability sampling method, and the sample were divided into 2 groups of 15, completely random, according to the results of the questionnaire. Data collection tools were demographic information sheet, Guttman Emotional Divorce Scale, Hotfield and Spritcher Passionate Love Scale. In order to analyze the hypotheses, multivariate analysis of covariance with repeated measures was used.Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the mean of failure of everyday in imago therapy with the mean of the control group at the level of p <0.01. The results were stable at the follow-up stage.Conclusion: According to the current results, imago therapy can be used to reduce the effect of failure of everyday in people involved in emotional divorce. Manuscript profile -
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15 - A survey about the factors affecting the prevention of relapse of addiction based on therapeutic community approach in Khomein city 2010-2011
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16 - Study of protective effect of melatonin on histological changes in spermatogeneses rat treated by jemcitabine
افسانه فضیلی ایرج پوستی پژمان مرتضوی نگار پناهی سعید بکائی میترا آقازادهEffects of Toxic in chemotherapy and radiotherapy are followed by many changes in malereproductive system. Melatonin, one of the secretions of Epiphyses, known as an antioxidant.The aim of this study is the investigation of protecting effect of Melatonin on the disorder MoreEffects of Toxic in chemotherapy and radiotherapy are followed by many changes in malereproductive system. Melatonin, one of the secretions of Epiphyses, known as an antioxidant.The aim of this study is the investigation of protecting effect of Melatonin on the disordering ofspermatogenesis resulted in the Jemcitabin – therapy by analyzing the histology of testis.Samples in this experimental intervened study are 48, 8weeks aged male wistar rat .Samplesrandomly divided in 6 groups with 8 rats.control group affected by normal Saline (IP)Group 2,3Melatonin injected mono dosage (IP) in10, 20 mg/kg quantityGroup 4 Jemcitabin injected mono dosage (IP) in 50 mg/kg quantityGroup 5,6 Jemcitabin + Melatonin injected jemcitsbin in 50mg/kg and melatonin10,20mg/kg(IP) in IP manner14 days after therapy, the symbols made unconscious and segregate the rats`testis andassessments was composed through the study of seminiferous tubules and counting ofspermatogenic and somatic cells.Quantitative variables was evaluated and analyzed through non-parametric Kruskal-wellis bythe help of SPSS, supposing p<0.05is a criterion. the rats treated with jemcitabin compared withcontrol, showed significant decrease in assays and spermatogeneses quality p<0.01. quantitativeparameter of the seminiferous tubules in 4th group showed significant decrease compare withcontrol p<0.01.whereas melatonin in 6th group compared with4th group results in remarkablenatural seminiferous tubules parameter p<0.05. melatonin results significant increases in allspermatogenic and somatic cells in 3th and 6th groups compared with 4th groupsp<0.05(improvement in spermatogeneses quality)and in 6th group neutralized side effects ofjemcitabin.the results of this study show that melatonin has protective effect on dameges whichinduce by Jemcitabin. The mechanisms behind these actions are unknown at present however itis possible to state preliminary that are mediated through reducing the oxidative damage. Manuscript profile -
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17 - Religious Logotherapy of Suffering in Paradise Lost and Mathnavi Ma’navi
Arastoo MiraniSuffering is the undeniable and unavoidable fact of human life that itsalleviation or reduction has always been a significant goal for religionand Science. As a new psychotherapeutic approach, logotherapy, hasdefined alleviation of suffering or making it bearable by fin MoreSuffering is the undeniable and unavoidable fact of human life that itsalleviation or reduction has always been a significant goal for religionand Science. As a new psychotherapeutic approach, logotherapy, hasdefined alleviation of suffering or making it bearable by finding ameaning for it. Christianity and Islam, as other religions, has accountedfor suffering, explained its emergence and suggested certain attitudestowards it. Religious literary texts, by their capacity for conveyingmeaning to suffering can play a great role in giving a true meaning toour life. Since early 19th century, psychotherapist became aware of thebook reading affectivity in psychotherapeutic process and nowbibliotherapy has a half century of theoretical underpinnings. Religiousliterary text inspired by religious worldview and their effectiveness ininfluencing both emotional and cognitive components of their reader’smind can be extremely useful in psychotherapy of believers. ParadiseLost and Mathnavi Ma’navi, respectively, are two very influencing andhighly important text in Christian and Islamic cultures. So, inspired bytheir relative sacred texts can be highly effective in alleviating theirreader’s suffering. This essay illustrates that, in this context, MathnaviMa’navi is so much more effective than Paradise Lost. Manuscript profile -
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18 - Comparative Analysis of Healing Gardens with Iranian Garden
Seyed Abolfazl Hashemin Mohammadreza BemanianBackground and Objective: Given that most carried out studies on healing gardens are written in Non-native researches, it is required to investigate the pattern compatibility level of Iranian garden landscape and healing gardens to propose a practical strategy in line w MoreBackground and Objective: Given that most carried out studies on healing gardens are written in Non-native researches, it is required to investigate the pattern compatibility level of Iranian garden landscape and healing gardens to propose a practical strategy in line with Iranians local-cultural value. Scholars have carried out abundant researches on healing ability of natural environments as well as healing gardens. Yet, less observed that the comparative study method has been used for healing gardens analysis in Iranian garden.Material and Methodology: This written has used comparative study to analyze the compatibility level of Iranian garden landscape pattern with healing gardens. The present study intends to analyze the “quality and degree of healing gardens’ indicators in Iranian garden”. Therefore, at first step, the qualitative content of healing landscapes was described, and its relevant basics no less than indexes were analyzed. Next, the parameters and indicators stemmed from these studies were compiled as a query and submitted to the practitioners subsequently. Those were analyzed by Spss 16.0 software to estimate the level of indicators’ compatibility in Iranian garden.Findings: It was found out from the implemented analyses and estimations that the most percentage of Iranian garden compatibility with a healing garden indicators is for sensory stimulation indicator and accessibility to and interaction with nature.Discussion and Conclusion: Its necessary for designers to improve private areas and make space diversity for users with utilization of innovative ways to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Persian garden with healing function. Manuscript profile -
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19 - Design Principles of Clinical Sites with Emphasis on Components of Healing gardens, Horticultural Therapy Spaces and The Persian Garden
Nazita zojaji Ali nikbakht Mohsen kafiBackground and Objective: Spending long time in the hospital environment, usually for patients, staff and visitors is stressful and unpleasant experience. In this study, we attempted to integrate principles of healing gardens, horticultural therapy and Persian gardens i MoreBackground and Objective: Spending long time in the hospital environment, usually for patients, staff and visitors is stressful and unpleasant experience. In this study, we attempted to integrate principles of healing gardens, horticultural therapy and Persian gardens in order to extract suitable criteria for designing therapeutic environments which provide peace of mind and wellbeing for the individuals present at these sites. We specially considered the cultural and climate specifications of Iran in developing the criteria. Method: Since, one of the main components of healing gardens and horticultural therapy spaces is their user-oriented nature. These spaces should be compatible with the interests and preferences of each society. Therefore, this study was carried out based on the methodology of combined strategies and case studies. Because of abundance of contents, in this paper, only the first part is discussed and the second part: “synthesis strategies” is explained in detailed in another paper. Results: In this study, principles of the Persian Garden, healing gardens and horticultural therapy was combined and then design principles of therapeutic environments with special emphasis on the comfort of users through the stimulation of the senses, simplicity, visual pleasure, increased social interaction, rehabilitation patients, etc. were developed. Conclusion: Although, the healing gardens have gained an extensive attention from different countries in recent years, this kind of gardens have not been implemented in Iran yet. Consequently, it seems that the combinationof Persian garden principles with healing sites design principles along with appropriate planting can create a peaceful and wellbeing place for patients, visitors and staff and leads to reduction of stress, increase of social interaction and life expectancy, and improving healing of users. Manuscript profile -
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20 - Validation a Model of Financial Empowerment Based on Financial Therapy Approaches
Mostafa Maleki sina kherdyar Mohammad reza vatanparastThe purpose of this paper is to validate the financial empowerment model based on financial therapy approaches.The statistical population included professors and experts in the fields of accounting, economics, management and psychology, and the number of samples in the MoreThe purpose of this paper is to validate the financial empowerment model based on financial therapy approaches.The statistical population included professors and experts in the fields of accounting, economics, management and psychology, and the number of samples in the qualitative stage was 30 people and in the quantitative stage 360 people were randomly selected based on Cochran's formula. Validation was performed in two stages: qualitative (expert opinions and 10 "acceptability" indicators of Strauss and Corbin) and quantitative (confirmatory factor analysis). The results showed that the average opinions of professors of accounting, economics, management and psychology regarding the validation of the model were 4.48 out of 5, which is equal to 89.6%; Therefore, the proposed model has a very high degree of validity and based on the validation of research quality and the model based on the "acceptability" index of Strauss and Corbin, the financial empowerment model based on financial therapeutic approaches has good quality and credibility. Also, in the confirmatory factor analysis of goodness indicators, the fit of the structural model is desirable and has a good fit. Therefore, the validity of the model is confirmed and it can be said that the financial empowerment model based on the financial therapy approach has sufficient credibility. Manuscript profile -
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21 - Identifying the factors affecting financial toxicity and designing a financial toxicity paradigm pattern based on grounded theory
Saeid karimipour saryazdi sina kherdyar Seyed Reza Seyed Nezhad Fahim Farzin FarahbodFinancial toxicity endangers the personal and social health of individuals and imposes enormous costs on individuals and governments. So far, financial toxicity has only been studied in the medical sciences. The purpose of this study is to to investigate and develop gen MoreFinancial toxicity endangers the personal and social health of individuals and imposes enormous costs on individuals and governments. So far, financial toxicity has only been studied in the medical sciences. The purpose of this study is to to investigate and develop general principles for identifying the factors that create and exacerbate financial toxicity, financial therapy and mental accounting approaches. The research method is grounded theory and from theoretical sampling to saturation stage in 2019 and 2020 has been used. Data collection sources were conducted through in-depth and semi-structured interviews, participatory and non-participatory observation, personal experiences, respondents' memories, existing literature, and the researcher's personal reflections. To fit the model qualitatively, three methods of peer-debriefing, member checking, and triangulation techniques were used and the results in the form of financial toxicity paradigm model by data analysis method of the foundation taking into account causal conditions (financial problems In cancer treatment), intervening conditions (health insurance agent, cancer stage, clinical features, increase in treatment debts, family dimension, etc.), context of the phenomenon (incorrect classification, unbalanced monogram, monetary disorders and abnormal genogram Consequences (decreased quality of life, affected by medical outcomes, job loss, divorce, bankruptcy, mortality and increased distress among survivors) were formed. Manuscript profile -
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22 - The effect of play therapy on self-esteem and social adjustment of mentally retarded students
Hasan Alikhani Zahra Ramezani Asieh Mirzaaghajani Narjes SayariObjective: The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of play therapy on self-esteem and social adjustment of mentally retarded students. Methods: The research method was of an experimental type with two experimental and control group MoreObjective: The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of play therapy on self-esteem and social adjustment of mentally retarded students. Methods: The research method was of an experimental type with two experimental and control groups with pre-test and post-test. The statistical population included all female students with mental retardation in the elementary school of Rasht city with a population size of 200 people who were studying in the academic year 2022-2023, out of which 30 people were randomly selected in two experimental and control groups by available sampling method. became The tools used in this study were Gresham and Elliott's (1990) social skill rating scale and Cooper Smith's (1967) self-esteem questionnaire, which were used in both groups in the pre-test and post-test stages. In this study, the participants of the experimental group were trained in 8 sessions of 60 minutes, by the method of play therapy, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Data analysis was done by statistical test of covariance with software (SPSS-22). Results: The results of the covariance analysis of post-test scores in self-respect and social adjustment showed a significant difference between the groups (P<0.001). Conclusions: The findings showed that the play therapy method has improved the self-esteem and social adjustment of mentally retarded children. Therefore, it is suggested to integrate play therapy training as one of the solutions for the treatment of communication problems of mentally retarded people in the educational programs of mentally retarded students. Manuscript profile -
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23 - Quranic Learnings against Domestic Violence
Seyyedeh Fatemeh MousaviDomestic violence of men is known as a hidden worldwide phenomena which would be resolved by cognition. One way to recognize in Iranian Muslim societies is applying Quranic learnings. The present research attempts to induce unique Quranic learnings by interpreting relev MoreDomestic violence of men is known as a hidden worldwide phenomena which would be resolved by cognition. One way to recognize in Iranian Muslim societies is applying Quranic learnings. The present research attempts to induce unique Quranic learnings by interpreting relevant Verses and by advisory approach in order to make the family advisors familiar and joyful of these findings and enable them to apply the learnings for the involved families. One of the features of the research is its advisory approach to Verses interpretations. The best Quran's strategy is the philology of the word "Peace", in fact Quran advises women a passive reaction against their husbands' violence. The second and the last strategy is the divorce stage from Quran's point of view. Manuscript profile -
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24 - nvestigation of the electron energy span spectrum on absorbed dose in tissue
parviz zobdeh Mehdi SolaymaniElectron-therapy is a therapeutic method for brain tumors that in this method, absorption dose has a high energy dependency. The purpose of this study is to determine the dependency of energy doses. To do this, first of all, by using the MCNP code, a simple whole phanto MoreElectron-therapy is a therapeutic method for brain tumors that in this method, absorption dose has a high energy dependency. The purpose of this study is to determine the dependency of energy doses. To do this, first of all, by using the MCNP code, a simple whole phantom has simulated according to existing standards , here the phantom has called MAS. Here we consider two textures for Phantom MAS, a bone structure and a soft texture made of water.Then we have designed an electron source as a beam or a disk that is located at a distance of 5 cm from the patient’s head with an energy of 10MeV, at a distance of 50 cm, so we have examined the absorbed dose and healthy texture and then we have changed the energy of the spring to 5 MeV and have examined it again.The nonlinear logarithmic diagram, indicates that less energy is absorbed in lower energy (5 MeV), of course this also depends on the size and location of the tumor, but the positive point is that the texture or structure still remains more healthy, in other words In electron beam with (5 MeV) of energy, the healthy texture is damaged less than (10 MeV) of energy. Also, the linear diagram indicates that the surface tumor with (5 MeV) of energy is cured better. Manuscript profile -
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25 - Quality of life and effective factors in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Qom
Mahindokht Saadatmand Mohammad Parvaresh MasoudBackground & Objective: Many patients with cancer have multiple symptoms affecting their sense of well-being and their physical and social performance that will be reduced quality of life and increased their unfavorable outcome. The purpose was to evaluate the quali MoreBackground & Objective: Many patients with cancer have multiple symptoms affecting their sense of well-being and their physical and social performance that will be reduced quality of life and increased their unfavorable outcome. The purpose was to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) and effective factors in Iranian cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.Materials &Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study including118 cancer patients who underwent chemotherapy at Qom chemotherapy Center and had inclusion criteria, that completed an Iranian version of the brief form of the WHOQOL assessment instrument and a demographic checklist. Data were analysed using SPSS-PC software, descriptive analysis, independent sample t-tests, one way ANOVA models, Tukey’s Post Hoc test and linear regression. Results: Most patients had a relatively average level of overall QOL. QOL scores were low in older and less educated patients, but these scores were not affected by the marital status or types of cancer. No significant regression was observed between duration of disease and treatment and mean QOL scores.Conclusions: Overall, patients in the present study had a relatively average level of global QOL that could be the impact of religious beliefs or family support on their quality of life. The results emphasize that older and less educated patients have lower QOL scores. These patients may require a greater level of support and education to improve their QOL. Manuscript profile -
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26 - Electron guiding beam inside the tissue for treatment by using CARBON nanotube
محبوبه باقری parviz zobdehToday, electron therapy has a lot of advantages such as: its homogenous, dose in the target volume, low absorbed dose for the normal tissues, non-effective transmitted dose of air bubble which surrounded the target (in comparison of photon treatments), controllability i MoreToday, electron therapy has a lot of advantages such as: its homogenous, dose in the target volume, low absorbed dose for the normal tissues, non-effective transmitted dose of air bubble which surrounded the target (in comparison of photon treatments), controllability in turning on and electron beam flux adjustment during the treatment. It has no interchangeable case in the most treatment centers. Electron can use for up to 20cm depth in radiation therapies. In this study, we demonstrate, for the first time, a design of flexible guider for the electron accelerator output, which may increase the treatment ability effectively. One of the important of its advantages is non-limited ability in treatment of tumors in case of deep depth, in other words overcome to limitation of surface cancer treatment and providing a safe condition for other normal tissues during the radiation therapy. One of the important of its advantages is non-limited ability in treatment of tumors in case of deep depth, in other words overcome to limitation of surface cancer treatment and providing a safe condition for other normal tissues during the radiation therapy. in other words overcome to limitation of surface cancer treatment and providing a safe condition for other normal tissues during the radiation therapy. Manuscript profile -
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27 - A real-time dosimetry study in radiation therapy using an electronic portal imaging device (EPID) to evaluate treatment quality assurance
Saeed Davoodi Hasan Tashakori Elham Saeedzadeh Ahmad ShakeriPurpose: Quality assurance and quality control are integral elements in radiation therapy for cancer patients, the purpose of which is to ensure the high quality of radiation therapy for patients so that the treatment results are optimal. In this regard, the aim of the MorePurpose: Quality assurance and quality control are integral elements in radiation therapy for cancer patients, the purpose of which is to ensure the high quality of radiation therapy for patients so that the treatment results are optimal. In this regard, the aim of the current research is real-time dosimetry with an electronic portal imaging device to obtain the midplane dose.Materials and Methods: Intracorporeal dosimetry is one of the quality control methods and the most direct method for monitoring the dose delivered to the patient during radiation therapy, which is the biggest challenge in radiation therapy. Intracorporeal dosimetry is usually performed in the initial stages or during treatment; that if an error occurs in any of the treatment steps, this error is identified and it is possible to compensate for it and continue the treatment correctly. In the present study, the midplane dose was obtained by three methods: arithmetic mean, geometric mean, and transmission dose in the form of gate simulation, and its results were compared with the clinical data obtained from the practical part.Findings: After comparing all the results obtained from the applicable methods and summarizing the data compared to the current research, according to the passing of the acceptance criteria in the comparison of the practical part and the simulation, it can be said that doing dosimetry using Epid is an acceptable method to move forward. A comprehensive system for more accurate dosimetry calculations in radiotherapy centers that are equipped with EPID.Conclusion: According to the results obtained from the practical part as well as the simulation of the project, the results with gamma index less than 1% were presented for Midplan. Manuscript profile -
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28 - Investigating the Dichotomies of the Poems of Elias Abu Shabaki and Mohammad al-Fayturi based on Frankl's Logotherapy
Sayed Soleiman Sadat AshkevarFrankl's logotherapy is based on the principle of struggle against mental problems relying on certain principles and tactics through a will to meaning-therapy. Frankle seeks to find a meaning in life, as the first personal driving force, through the analysis of sufferin MoreFrankl's logotherapy is based on the principle of struggle against mental problems relying on certain principles and tactics through a will to meaning-therapy. Frankle seeks to find a meaning in life, as the first personal driving force, through the analysis of suffering concept, in order to help man in finding the meaning of his/her sufferings and turn difficult conditions into peaceful ones. The meaning of life is in constant change, but it never disappears. The role of logotherapist is to expand the person's field of vision, until the meaning and values are placed in the field of vision and self-conscious domain, and the truths boil inside his/her without the interference of others. This meaning is discovered by various ways including doing great and valuable works and experiencing lofty goals or bearing holy suffering. Meaning therapy, because of its reliance to language and speech-therapy, is in close relation to literature and poetry. Comparative study of the works of Elias Abu Shabaki and Mohammad al-Fayturi, two distinguished poets shows that they had relatively contrary attitude toward logotherapy and concepts and Victor Frankle; Abu Shabaki does not believe in the world and living in it and always rejects extremely the world. Factors such as poverty, early death of his father and political and social issues had fundamental role in the formation of this world aversion. Fayturi, on the other hand, sanctifies suffering and follows lofty oals and doing valuable works manifested as resistance poetry and patriotism. The poems of these two poets are the whole picture of their thoughts. The relative role of psychological, sociological, and ecological dimensions in the works of these two poets is also studied. Their poems are represented in contrary viewpoints, self- responsibility and respect of the self. Manuscript profile -
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29 - Financial Coaching and Financial Therapy: Differences and Boundaries
shokrollah khajavi Arezoo MosallanejadIntroduction: "Financial therapy" and "financial coaching" are relatively new terms in the financial literature. Study and research in these two areas is increasing rapidly and all of these studies emphasize their importance.Aim: The purpose of this conceptual paper is MoreIntroduction: "Financial therapy" and "financial coaching" are relatively new terms in the financial literature. Study and research in these two areas is increasing rapidly and all of these studies emphasize their importance.Aim: The purpose of this conceptual paper is to disentangle differences between financial coaching and financial therapy.Method: At first the experiences of financial educators identify with Review studies and finally introduce the types of competencies required (including experience, skills, knowledge and awareness) to perform the tasks assigned to them based on the knowledge gained.Results: While financial coaching and financial therapy share many techniques and approaches, financial therapy is a more inclusive practice. Financial therapy (e.g., financial therapists) has the ability to address dysfunctional money attitudes, as well as money disorders, and covers a wider time spectrum of healing a person’s past trauma and old pains. Another difference between financial coaching and financial therapy that is discussed in the paper is the arrangement of services and compensation.Conclusion: The paper does not suggest that one approach is better or right. Each approach can be appropriate for particular situations Manuscript profile -
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30 - Allegory and Its Function in Poetry Therapy
S. Merdasi SardarAbadiIn art therapy, verbal, non-verbal or everything unconscious is what one of the most amazing art of therapist's activities. Poetry therapy, is an aspect of art therapy. Whenever the use of descriptive language to describe the phenomenon is considered, and when the attit MoreIn art therapy, verbal, non-verbal or everything unconscious is what one of the most amazing art of therapist's activities. Poetry therapy, is an aspect of art therapy. Whenever the use of descriptive language to describe the phenomenon is considered, and when the attitude is symbolic phenomena, the allegorical language used. The best language education, intellectual and spiritual concepts that can explain to the people, is figurative language. The present article is based on work focuses on poetry therapy, based on the allegory; the scientific method used here is analytical and descriptive and library – based approach. Manuscript profile -
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31 - Anticancer butanolides and lignans from the Makko tree, Machilus thunbergii Siebold & Zucc. (Lauraceae). A review
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32 - Bioactive biflavonoids from Wikstroemia indica (L.) C.A. Mey. (Thymelaeaceae): A review
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33 - Evidence-based phytotherapy: what, why and how?
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34 - Trials of phenanthrene opioids functionalization with hindered polycyclic carboxylic acids
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35 - Effectiveness of Quality of Life Therapy on Internet Addiction, Lonliness, and Selfe-steem of Female Second Grade High School Students
samaneh rezaiee Hadi farhadiThis research intended to investigate the effects of quality of life therapy on internet addiction, lonliness and self- esteem in second grade high school students. The sample included 435 second grade high school female students in Kaashan, Iran who were selected throu MoreThis research intended to investigate the effects of quality of life therapy on internet addiction, lonliness and self- esteem in second grade high school students. The sample included 435 second grade high school female students in Kaashan, Iran who were selected through convenient sampling. 88 students who were recognized to have internet addiction were chosen, and were randomly assigned to two groups, namely, an experimental group(n-25), and a control group(n-25).The instruments were: Internet Addiction Questionnaire (Young,1996) Lonliness Questionnaire(Russel,1980), and Self Esteem Questionnaire (Eysenck,1976). Analysis of covariances was run to analyze the gathered data. The results revealed that the quality of life therapy can reduce internet addiction and lonliness and it can enhace self esteem and after one month the finding did not change, and they were stable. Manuscript profile -
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36 - Effectiveness of self- compassion therapy on loneliness and emotion regulation of damaged women from marital infidelity
Zahra DashtbozorgiThe aim of this research was to study the effect of self- compassion therapy on loneliness and emotion regulation of damaged women from marital infidelity in Ahvaz. This research method was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest and control group with an half and a mo MoreThe aim of this research was to study the effect of self- compassion therapy on loneliness and emotion regulation of damaged women from marital infidelity in Ahvaz. This research method was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest and control group with an half and a month flow up. The sample included 20 damaged women (10 women in group control and 10 women in group experimental) they were selected by available method. They were requested to answer loneliness scale Dahshiry,Borjali, Shaykh, Habiby,1378) and emotion regulation scale (Garnefski & Karaaij, Spinhoven, 2002). For analyzing the results, we used covariance (MANCOVA). The results of data analysis showed that self- compassion therapy caused the decrease of loneliness and the increase emotion regulation of experimental group of women in comparison to the witness groups and result after one month was permanent (p<0.01) Manuscript profile -
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37 - The Effect of Schema Therapy on Extramarital Relationships and Domestic Violence in Women with Emotional Divorce
hosein kiaee rad Reza pasha parviz askary behnam makvandiThis study aimed to investigate the effect of schema therapy on extramarital relationships and domestic violence in women with emotional divorce. The research method was semi experimental with pre-protest, follow-up and control group. The statistical population of this MoreThis study aimed to investigate the effect of schema therapy on extramarital relationships and domestic violence in women with emotional divorce. The research method was semi experimental with pre-protest, follow-up and control group. The statistical population of this study was women with emotional divorce referred to counseling centers and social emergency centers in 123 Dezful of County. 40 women with emotional divorce who obtained above 8 score on this scale were selected as a sample by the available sampling method and randomly assigned to two groups of 20 participants (experimental and control). For the experimental group, schema therapy was performed in 16 sessions in 2 months. Emotional Divorce Scale (Gottman, Gottman & Silver, 1995), Domestic Violence against Women Scale (Haj-Yahia, 1999), and Attitudes Toward Infidelity Scale (Whatley, 2012) were used as the evaluation tools in the pre-test, post-test and follow-up. Finally, the data were analyzed by SPSS software version 24 using analysis variance of with repeated measures. The results showed that schema therapy is effective in reducing extramarital relationships and domestic violence, and this result was stable in the follow-up phase (p <0.01). According to the results obtained, and the continuation of its effect in the follow-up phase, the use of schema therapy is recommended to reduce extramarital affairs and domestic violence in women involved in emotional divorce. Manuscript profile -
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38 - The effectiveness of narrative therapy on the efficacy and achievement motivation of secondary school students in Olia Jarquye
hasan hoseyni dastjerdi nayeresadat Daneshvar HoseyniThis study examined the effectiveness of narrative therapy on self-efficiency and achievement motivation in high school male students in the second period at Olia Jarquye.The study was semiexperimental that include experimental and control groups.the study community inc MoreThis study examined the effectiveness of narrative therapy on self-efficiency and achievement motivation in high school male students in the second period at Olia Jarquye.The study was semiexperimental that include experimental and control groups.the study community include all high school male students in the second period at Olia jarquye area. in educational year 2015-2016.40 students were selected by random sampling method then divided into experimental and control group by random assignment method. The hypothesis of study was effectiveness of narrative therapy on self-efficiency and achievement motivation in high school male students in the second period at Olia Jarquye area. The tool of research included a questionnaire the self-effiency and achievement motivation was Hermnes 1970and Sherer 1982. The independent variable (narrative therapy)was applied on experimental group in seven 45 -minute sessions. There are scores of post-test experimental and control groups. The results showed between narrative therapy and self-efficacy (dimensions desire to initiate, expand efforts to advance) at Olia Jarquye area secondary school students, and self-efficacy score was higher in the experimental group compared to the control group. (P <0.01). And also a significant difference between narrative therapy and motivation (psychological aspects, economic) secondary school students at Olia Jarquye area and score more motivation than the control group, the experimental group. (P <0.01). Manuscript profile -
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39 - The Effect of Child-based Attachment Therapy Approach on Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Attachment of Primary School Boys
farhnaz shakehnya Behzad Behrouz Behrouz Behrouz Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf Ghobad Behaminhe purpose of this paper was to determine the effectiveness of child- based attachment therapy approach on the amount of depression systems and quality of attachment of primary school boys. The research type is quasi -experimental with control and experimental group Morehe purpose of this paper was to determine the effectiveness of child- based attachment therapy approach on the amount of depression systems and quality of attachment of primary school boys. The research type is quasi -experimental with control and experimental groups. Population included all fourth and fifth grade primary school boys in the city of Isfahan in 2011 (1390s.c.). the sample under study here were 30 depressed students of fourth and fifth grades chosen by random multi-stapec stage sampling who were assigned randomly to control and experimental groups. To measure children depression rate, the tool used in this study was Child Depression Inventory (CDI ( (Kovacs , 1981 ) . Also, children attachment rate was measured through inventory of parent and Peer Attachment Revised for children (IPPA-R)(Gullon & Robinson, 2005 ( . The interventions induded 6 sessions which were based on child–oriented attachment therapy for the experimental group, while the control group did not receive any treatment. The results of descriptive statistics and analysis of covariance showed, that child based attachment therapy significantly reduces depression and its dimensions (interpersonal problems, ineffectiveness, anhedonia, negative mood, negative self-esteem) (P < 0 . 0 5 ( and also increases quality of attachment and its dimensions (trust, relationship, self-alienation) (P < 0 . 0 5 ( in the experimental group. Manuscript profile -
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40 - Effectiveness of training based on choice theory and rational emotive behavior therapy on the academic achievement motivation and difficulty adjusting emotionally
Shahrbano nirouzadeh Farideh Yousefi mahboobeh Fooladchang masoud HosseinchariThe aim of this research was to determine the effect of education based on choice theory and rational emotive behavior therapy the academic achievement motivation and Difficulty in emotional regulation. The research design was experimental, with two experimental and one MoreThe aim of this research was to determine the effect of education based on choice theory and rational emotive behavior therapy the academic achievement motivation and Difficulty in emotional regulation. The research design was experimental, with two experimental and one control groups in a pre-test, post-test, and two-month follow-up. The population of the study consisted of female high school students in first grades in Bushehr in the academic year of 2016-2017. In order to implement the research, 60 students were selected through random selection. After performing the pre-test with McInerney the academic achievement motivation questionnaire and Gertz-Roemer's emotional adjustment difficulty questionnaire, 20 students in the intervention group being taught the theory of rational emotive behavior therapy, and 20 subjects are randomly selected to be taught choice theory and 20 others are subjected as a control group without any intervention. Each experimental group is subjected to an intervention program for 10 sessions (2 sessions per week). The results of mixed analysis of variance showed that the two experimental groups assigned to the reality therapy and rational emotive behavior therapy programs in comparison to the control group significantly increased the academic achievement motivation and reduced the difficulty in emotional regulation and the experimental group receiving the choice theory program shows more increase in the academic achievement motivation. on the other hand, the experimental group receiving the rational emotive behavior therapy shows more decrease in difficulty in emotional regulation. Manuscript profile -
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41 - Comparison of Rational Emotive Behavior Couple Individual and Conjoint Therapy for Reducing Family Conflict in Couples Referred to Ahvaz Counsel Centers for Problem Disclosure
منصور سودانی عبدالله شفیعآبادیThe research was conducted to investigate the Comparison of Rational Emotive Behavior Couple individual and conjoint Therapy on marital conflicts in couples referred to Ahvaz Counsel Centers for Problem Disclosure. The population included and couples referred to this MoreThe research was conducted to investigate the Comparison of Rational Emotive Behavior Couple individual and conjoint Therapy on marital conflicts in couples referred to Ahvaz Counsel Centers for Problem Disclosure. The population included and couples referred to this counsel. The sample consisted of couples (from couples) who were selected randomly for this study. In this study the individual and conjoint couple Therapy are considered the independent variable and marital conflicts as dependent variable The instrument was used Marital Conflict Questionnaire. The design of this study was pretest-post test with control group. All subjects answered scale, and then the experimental groups received intervention (during sessions). At post test stage groups answered the scales again. Descriptive and inferential statistic methods including one-way ANOVA, and (HSD) Tukey were used. Porbable error of = was used to find the significance of the differences. The results of this study showed that individual and conjoint methods reduces the marital conflict among cuples in the experimental groups. Total marital conflicts, Sexual relationship and financial instruct were reduced more by individual method. Aplication of individual and conjoint methods had no significal difference on reduction of other sub scales. Manuscript profile -
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42 - The Study of Comparetive Efficacy of Group Cognitive Therapy Based on Rational Emotive Behavior Technique With Homeopathy Method on Women's Depression Disoreler
فرناز نوابیفر اصغر آقایی ویکتوریا عمرانیفرد حمید افشار زنجانی پدرام معینیThe aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of Cognitive Group Therapy based on Rational– Emotive Behaviour Techniques and Homeopathy in the treatment of Depression. For this reason, among the patients consulting to Isfahan psychiatric clinic (Noor), having obta MoreThe aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of Cognitive Group Therapy based on Rational– Emotive Behaviour Techniques and Homeopathy in the treatment of Depression. For this reason, among the patients consulting to Isfahan psychiatric clinic (Noor), having obtained a score between to on the Beck' s Depression Inventory, and further diagnosed by a psychiatrist assessment to have been suffering from Depression, female patients were selected and assigned to experimental groups randomly. weekly sessions of Cognitive Group Therapy based on Rational– Emotive Behavioral techniques was administered to the experimental group . The subjects of Homeopathy group by kind permission of the psychiatrist were referred to the homeopath and treated by the homeopathic remedies for months ,individually. At the end of interventions, the Beck's Depression Inventory was administered to both experimental groups as post-test for the second time. The measuring instruments were: Psychiatric assessment, Demographic questionnaire and Beck's Depression Inventory. Data analysis involved both descriptive and inferential statistics including: Frequency, Frequency percentage, Covariance and dependent T- test. The results of data analysis revealed that both therapeutic methods were effective in the treatment of Depression (P ≥ ). No differences among treatment conditions at post-test were observed (P ≥ ). Manuscript profile -
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43 - The Effectiveness of Attachment Based Therapy on secondary psychological disorder due to eating disorder in elementary girls with obesity and obesity
zahra Dasht bozorgiThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of therapeutic attachment on eating disorders in girls with obesity. This research was a pre-test-posttest-follow-up study with control group. The statistical population of this study was primary school girls with MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of therapeutic attachment on eating disorders in girls with obesity. This research was a pre-test-posttest-follow-up study with control group. The statistical population of this study was primary school girls with attachment problems and obesity. Of these, 32 were randomly divided into control (16 girls) and experimental (16 girls). Purposeful sampling method was used. The research tool was Child Attachment Disorder Questionnaire (Randolph 1996), Eating Disorders Questionnaire (Boehne & Farborn, 2008) and Clinical Impairment due to eating disorder Questionnaire (Marcus & Kalarchian, 2003). After forming groups (experimental and control) and performing pretest, the mothers of the experimental group participated in the intervention program for 10 sessions during the two and a half months and did not receive any interventional control group. After the end of the intervention, two post-test groups were followed after 45. The results of single-variable covariance analysis indicated that there was a significant decrease in the level of Clinical Impairment due to eating disorders in the post-test and follow-up stages compared to control (p <0.005). According to the results, attachment therapy can be used as an intervention to reduce Clinical Impairment due to eating disorders in obese children. Manuscript profile -
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44 - Comparison of the efficacy cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on signs in stimulants substance users (Methamphetamine)
Ali Rahimi Nadereh Sohrabi Azarmidokht Rezayei Serus SarvghadThe purpose of this Study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on signs of stimulants substance users (Methamphetamine). The statistical population of this study were all male substance users (methampheta MoreThe purpose of this Study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on signs of stimulants substance users (Methamphetamine). The statistical population of this study were all male substance users (methamphetamin) who were refered to treatment centers in Shiraz . Participant in this study were 28 methamphetamine users selected in a purposive sampling method who were assigned to three groups randomly: two test groups an one control group, one test group received intervention based on group cognitive-behavioral therapy -matrix-model; the other test group received intervention according to group therapy based on acceptance and commitment. Twenty four sessions of 45-minute therapy were given to test groups; whereas control group received no intervention. Assigned Tool involved: Signs Substance Use Questionnaire. (Ghodradi, 1389). All participants responded to before and after the intervention, and 3 months follow up. was use analysis of covariance test and Tukey post hoc test . The results search showed the between effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy and control group 2- the between effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment control group 3- between efficacy cognitive behavioral group therapy and acceptance and commitment group therapy was significant difference on the reducing signs in substance user at post-test and follow up (p<0/001). Manuscript profile -
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45 - The effectiveness of narrative therapy based on cognitive-behavioral perspective on anxiety of primary school female students
fatemeh shahabizadeh Fatemeh Khaje AminiyanThis study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of narrative therapy based on cognitive-behavioral perspective on anxiety of primary school female students n. This research was an experimental pretest-posttest design with control group. The population consisted o MoreThis study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of narrative therapy based on cognitive-behavioral perspective on anxiety of primary school female students n. This research was an experimental pretest-posttest design with control group. The population consisted of all third and fourth grade girls in Yazd in the 2013-2014 school years that had depression and anxiety disorders. To perform this study, 26 of those children who had symptoms of anxiety were selected by convenience sampling method and were placed into two experimental and control groups randomly. Tool used in this study was Children Symptom Inventory (CSI-4), the parent form. Narrative therapy interventions were conducted on the experimental group for 12 sessions lasting 45 minutes each. The results of analysis of covariance showed that narrative therapy intervention had positive effects on generalized anxiety and social anxiety. Based on the results of this study, narrative therapy as an effective therapy method can be used in reducing symptoms of anxiety in children. Manuscript profile -
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46 - Design and Validation of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Software for Treatment of Flying Phobia
Javad Rasti gholamreza manshaee Parvin EslamiThis study wasaimed at designing and validation of a software for treating flying phobia, based on real recorded VR 360-degree films of an entire flying. At the content validity stage of the software, the population consisted of all phobia therapists and computer and me MoreThis study wasaimed at designing and validation of a software for treating flying phobia, based on real recorded VR 360-degree films of an entire flying. At the content validity stage of the software, the population consisted of all phobia therapists and computer and media specialists, and 9 of them were selected on purpose as the samples. At the introductory intervention stage, the population comprised all subjects with flying phobia, and 10 of them were, then, randomly assigned to test and control groups. The research tools were a 360-degree camera, a VR display, and Bornas’ Fear of Flight Scale. For content validation, the software was presented to the specialists and their ratings were analyzed, which led to Cohen's Kappa Coefficient of 0.78.This seems to fit well in terms of content validity. Also, covariance analysis at the introductory intervention stage indicated that this software significantly was effective in diminishing fear of flying (P < 0.05). Manuscript profile -
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47 - The Effectiveness of Group Therapy
Saeedeh Sedighi Shahrokh Makvand Hosseini Bahram Ali Ghanbari Hashem AbadiThis study was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the group therapy using transactional analysis in couples’ communication patterns. The target population consisted of all couples referring to one of the psychological clinics in Mashhad to receive expert MoreThis study was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the group therapy using transactional analysis in couples’ communication patterns. The target population consisted of all couples referring to one of the psychological clinics in Mashhad to receive expert help on marital issues. Then, 16 couples were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly assigned into control and experimental groups. The experimental group underwent 8 two-hour sessions of transactional analysis therapy. Measurement instrument in the study was Communication Patten Questionnaire (Christensen & Sullaway, 1984). All couples completed it at pre, post, and three-month follow-up treatment stages. The data has been analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA).according to the findings, the males’ constructive mutual communication pattern of experimental group increased significantly in post-test and follow-up stage compared to the control group (P<0.05). The results revealed that TA group therapy has a significant impact on increasing mutual constructive communication pattern and such an approach can be applied to family intervention. Manuscript profile -
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48 - The Effect of Imago Therapy on Marital Intimacy among Couples
Marjansadat fatemi ahmad karbalaei alireza kakavandThis research aimed to study the effect of imago therapy on increasing the levels of marital intimacy. It followed a quasi experimental design with a post test-pretest and a control group. The population consisted of all referring couples to Green Path Clinic in distric MoreThis research aimed to study the effect of imago therapy on increasing the levels of marital intimacy. It followed a quasi experimental design with a post test-pretest and a control group. The population consisted of all referring couples to Green Path Clinic in district 3 of Tehran. From among them 30 couples, who were low in marital intimacy according to Bagarozzi questionnaire (Bagarozzi, 2001), were sampled and randomly assigned to two experimental and a control groups. For six 45-minute sessions they were taught imago therapy. Using ANCOVA the data showed that imago therapy training motivates the levels of marital intimacy as well as sentimental (romantic), psychological, sexual, intellectual and spiritual intimacies to enhance (P<0.01) and (P<0.05). It can be concluded, then, that since imago therapy training draws upon decent communication patterns and minimizes destructive models of communication it can increase intimacy in marriage. Manuscript profile -
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49 - The Effect of ReligiousâBased Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Resiliency in Couples
zeinab kaviani Najmeh Hamid Mirsalahedin EnayatiThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of religious–based cognitive–behavioral therapy on resiliency in couples. The research employed a quasi–experimental method with a pretest and posttest design. The population consisted of all married women refe MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of religious–based cognitive–behavioral therapy on resiliency in couples. The research employed a quasi–experimental method with a pretest and posttest design. The population consisted of all married women referred to district 1 counseling center in Karaj city. 30 women with low resiliency were selected by available sampling through Kanner and Davidson resiliency Questionnaire (2003), and randomly assigned to an experimental (15 subjects) and a control group (15 subjects). The experimental group received 10 sessions of religious-based cognitive–behavioral therapy, each forty five minutes which held twice a week. During this period no intervention was given to the control group. Resiliency questionnaire was administered again as the post test. The co-variance analysis revealed that religious-based cognitive–behavioral therapy was significantly related to the increase of resiliency (P < 0.0001). The findings of religious- based cognitive-behavioral therapy can be considered as a significant and effective method in increasing resiliency. Manuscript profile -
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50 - A Comparison between the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Couple Therapy on Conflicting Coupleâs Marital Intimacy in Isfahan
سحر خانجانی وشکی عبدالله شفیع آبادی ولی الله فرزاد مریم فاتحی زادهAbstract The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) and acceptance and commitment couple therapy on conflicting couple’s marital intimacy in Isfahan. A quasi-experimental design with pretest, posttes MoreAbstract The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) and acceptance and commitment couple therapy on conflicting couple’s marital intimacy in Isfahan. A quasi-experimental design with pretest, posttest and control group was used. The population included all conflicting couples who were referred to consultation centers in Isfahan. The sampling method was voluntary. 90 individuals (couples) were put into three groups (30 each) of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy, acceptance and commitment couple therapy and the control group. Both the two experimental groups received 12 ninety-minute sessions of therapy once a week. The study instrument was Couples’ Intimacy Questionnaire (Oliya et al.,2009). The results of covariance analysis revealed that cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and acceptance and commitment couple therapy made significant changes in the marital intimacy at the posttest stage (P<0.05). Further, the results of Bonferroni’s follow-up test implied that there is no significant difference between the degree of the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and acceptance and commitment couple therapy on marital intimacy . According to the results, cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and acceptance and commitment couple therapy made significant changes in marital intimacy and there was no significant difference between the effectiveness of these two therapeutic methods. The results of this study provide experimental support for both therapies in order to increase marital intimacy. key words: cognitive-behavioral couple therapy, acceptance and commitment couple therapy, marital intimacy, conflicting couples. Manuscript profile -
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51 - The Effectiveness of Group Logotherapy on the Sense of Loneliness of Elderly Women Resident in Nursing Home
Shayesteh Zanjiran Leila Keyani Maryam Zare Zeynab shayeghianThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group logotherapy on the sense of loneliness of elderly women resident in nursing homes. The sample was selected from all elderly women resident in nursing homes in Shahriyar County using convenience sampli MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group logotherapy on the sense of loneliness of elderly women resident in nursing homes. The sample was selected from all elderly women resident in nursing homes in Shahriyar County using convenience sampling and then participants were randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group. Then the experimental group received 10 sessions of group logotherapy for 5 weeks (a two-hour session, twice a week) while the control group did not receive any intervention. Our data collection instrument was the Revised Loneliness Scale (Russell et al,1980) and a covariance was used for data analysis. The findings of this study showed that group logotherapy significantly decreased the sense of loneliness in experimental group (P < 0/001). Accordingly, we can say that group logotherapy is effective in reducing the sense of loneliness of elderly women and so professionals can apply treatments of this kind to promote mental health of the elderly. Manuscript profile -
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52 - Effectiveness of dialectical behavioral group therapy on psychological distress in infertile women in Isfahan
marjan sheikhsajadieh hamid atashpuorThe aim of this study was determine the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy on the psychological distress in infertile women in city of Isfahan. The study population included all women referring to Infertility Center of Isfahan. After administering pre-test to MoreThe aim of this study was determine the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy on the psychological distress in infertile women in city of Isfahan. The study population included all women referring to Infertility Center of Isfahan. After administering pre-test to both experimental and control groups by Psychological Distress Inventory questionnaire (Kslrv et al., 2003). The experimental group received 8 weekly sessions of dialectical behavioral group therapy and control group did not received any treatment. Then, post-test was administered by the same instrument to both groups. The data were analyzed by Covariance test and Mann-Whitney U test. Results showed that the training of dialectical behavior group therapy is effectiveness on psychological distress ininfertile women in Isfahan (P < /span>< 0.01). Manuscript profile -
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53 - The effectiveness of group cognitive therapy on symptoms of insomnia in women with chronic insomnia
نعیمه امین نیا اصغر آقایی حسین مولوی محمد رضا نجفیThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group cognitive therapy on symptoms of insomnia in women with chronic insomnia. The study had a quasi-experimental (Repeated measurement) design and the statistical population were the women who came to the MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group cognitive therapy on symptoms of insomnia in women with chronic insomnia. The study had a quasi-experimental (Repeated measurement) design and the statistical population were the women who came to the neurologist, among whom 18 persons were selected as the accessible sample and then they were randomly assigned into two groups: experimental (cognitive therapy group) and control (drug treatment). All subjects received hypnotic drugs (Benzodiazepines). The instrument was a researcher- made Chronic Insomnia Symptoms Questionnaire. The results of analysis of covariance showed that group cognitive therapy is significantly effective in reducing chronic insomnia symptoms (P < 0/01). Manuscript profile -
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54 - The Effectiveness of Covert Sensitization along with Cognitive Behavior Therapy on the Reduction of Craving Power and Probable Use of Crack
amir keshavarzi Shahram Vaziri Farah Lotfi KashaniThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of covert sensitization with cognitive behavior therapy on craving power and probable use of crack. This quasi-experimental research used all crack-addicted people who referred to Islamshahr drug abuse treatment center MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of covert sensitization with cognitive behavior therapy on craving power and probable use of crack. This quasi-experimental research used all crack-addicted people who referred to Islamshahr drug abuse treatment centers in 2010 as the population. Using convenient sampling method, 30 crack addicts were selected and then randomly assigned into experimental and control group, 15 in each. All participants answered to Relapse Predication Scale (Wright, 2001) before and after the treatment. The experimental group received 12 sessions, 45 minutes each, of cognitive behavior therapy along with covert sensitization and the control group received only cognitive behavior therapy. To analyze the data, covariance was used. Results indicated that covert sensitization along with cognitive behavior therapy were associated with decreasing craving power however, they were not effective upon relapse prevention (P < 0.001). Manuscript profile -
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55 - The Effectiveness of Spiritual Group Psychotherapy on Hardiness of Female Students in High Schools of Isfahan City
Fazlolah Mirdricvand Tahere Rahimipour Hosein SalimiThe goal the present study was to investigate the effect of spiritual group psychotherapy on hardiness of students in female high schools of Isfahan city This semi-experimental study employed a pre-test , post-test, with control group design. Population included all the MoreThe goal the present study was to investigate the effect of spiritual group psychotherapy on hardiness of students in female high schools of Isfahan city This semi-experimental study employed a pre-test , post-test, with control group design. Population included all the students in female high schools of Isfahan city in 2013-2014 academic year. A sample of 30 students were selected through convenient sampling method and were randomly allocated in in one experimental and one control group (each, 15 students). The Questionnaire of Kobasa’s Hardiness (1982) was used as research instrument. The experimental group received group psychothrapy for 90 minutes in twelve sessions., and Questionnaire of Kobasa,s was administered at the pre-test and post-test stages for both experimental and control groups. The data were analyzed using analysis of covariance by SPSS. The research results showed that using spiritual group psychotherapy increases hardiness of students (P < 0.05). Manuscript profile -
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56 - Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Emotional Eating among Obese Women
لیلی نوریان اصغر آقایی مریم قربانیThe purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on emotional eating of obese women in Isfahan. The research used a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design and a one month follow up. Through convenience MoreThe purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on emotional eating of obese women in Isfahan. The research used a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design and a one month follow up. Through convenience sampling method, 30 women with an obesity diagnosis were selected and then, were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups. All participants completed the Dutch Eating Behaviors Questionnaire (Forman & Herbert, 2009) before intervention, at the end of the intervention and one month after intervention. The intervention involved 8 sessions of acceptance and commitment therapy, each lasting for 90 minutes, which were administered only to the experimental group. Results of covariance analysis showed a significant decrease in the amount of emotional eating in the eating behavior subscale at the post-test, and follow up stages (P < 0.05). In the eating desire subscale, there was a significant difference between the mean of experimental group and control group only in the follow up stage (P < 0.05). The findings of this study confirmed the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy on emotional eating of obese women. Manuscript profile -
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57 - The Effectiveness of Quality of Life Psychotherapy on Blind Girlsâ Mental Health in Isfahan
mohammad javad khademi mohammad reza abediThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of quality of life psychotherapy on blind girls’ mental health in Esfahan. The study was quasi-experimental with pretest, posttest, control group design and a follow up. The population consisted of all bli MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of quality of life psychotherapy on blind girls’ mental health in Esfahan. The study was quasi-experimental with pretest, posttest, control group design and a follow up. The population consisted of all blind girls who had records in Isfahan Welfare Organization in 2014. Through convenience sampling, 40 blind girls were selected and randomly assigned into two groups, experimental and control. Experimental group received quality of life psychotherapy for 8 sessions (90 minutes each) and then, both groups completed SCL-90-R personality traits questionnaire (Dragotis et al, 1973). The data were analyzed by analysis of covariance. Time-varying effects of depression were significant, that is, the pre-test rate of depression in both groups decreased significantly (P<0.01). The interaction of time with the indicators of anxiety, obsession and hostility was significant (P<0.01). In other words, psychotherapy made a significant difference between experimental group and control group in the three indicators of anxiety, obsession and hostility in posttest and follow up. Manuscript profile -
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58 - The Effectiveness of Music Therapy on General Health of Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D)
Mohammad Hossein Pour Abaeian esfahani leila esmaeiliThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of music therapy on general health of post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D) veterans. The research design is semi-experimental with pre-test post-test and a control group. The population also included MoreThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of music therapy on general health of post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D) veterans. The research design is semi-experimental with pre-test post-test and a control group. The population also included all post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D) veterans of Isfahan in 2013. In so doing, 60 veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D) were selected through convenience sampling and assigned to two groups of control and experimental randomly (30 each). The research tool for data collection was the Goldberg General Health questionnaire (1972). Music Therapy intervention was done for 12 weeks for the experimental group and the control group did not have any intervention. Data were analyzed by ANCOVA and Mann-Whitney U analysis. The results showed that music therapy intervention had a significant effect on general health of post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D) veterans in post test (P<0.05). Manuscript profile -
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59 - The Effect of Counseling Approach Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Amount of Marital Attributions and Marital Satisfaction in Women Admitted to Isfahan Cultural Centers
raheleh sobouhi maryam fatehizade ahmad ahmadi ozra etemadiThe purpose of the current study was to determine the effect of counseling approach based on acceptance and commitment therapy on amount of marital attributions and marital satisfaction in women. This was a quasi-exrimental study with pretest-posttest design and a contr MoreThe purpose of the current study was to determine the effect of counseling approach based on acceptance and commitment therapy on amount of marital attributions and marital satisfaction in women. This was a quasi-exrimental study with pretest-posttest design and a control group.The population included women admitted to Isfahan cultural centers in 2014 Then, 30 women were selected through available sampling and were randomly placed into two experimental and control groups.Experimental group received counseling based on ACT that involved 10 sessions, lasting 2 hours each. Questionnaire was marital attribution Bradbury & Fincham (1992) and Enrich questionnaire and data were analyzed by covariance test. The results showed that counseling approach based on ACT,on overal marital attribution(P <0/01) and its dimensions suchEvidence of stable and unstable (P <0/01), general and specific attribution (P<0/01) and reprehensible –forgiveness attribution (P<0/01) and the attribution of intentional and unintentional (P<0/01) has been effective but in its internal and external dimensions of attribution, internal and external attribution to the spouseAnd attribution selfish and altruistic is not effective and not cause a significant difference.The counseling approach based on ACT, is significantly affected onmarital satisfactionandits dimensions (satisfaction, communication, conflict resolution, distortionideal) (P<0/01). Therefore, the study concluded that counseling aproach based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can improve marital attribution and marital satisfaction. Manuscript profile -
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60 - The Effectiveness of Compassion Focused Therapy on Depression and Self Criticism of Female University Students
maryam shariati najmeh Hamid Esmaeel Hashemi ShaykhShabani Kiumars beshlideh Ali MarashiThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of compassion-based therapy on depression and self criticism of female students. This study employed a semi-experimental method and used a pre-test, post-test and follow up design with experimental and control groups. MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of compassion-based therapy on depression and self criticism of female students. This study employed a semi-experimental method and used a pre-test, post-test and follow up design with experimental and control groups. The population included all female students of university of Farhangian in Ahvaz in 2014 (1393-94s.c.). From among 200 students who were registered to participate in the study, 40 students who had received one standard deviation above the mean in the test of depression, were selected randomly and assigned in the experimental (20 students) and control (students) groups. The tools of this study were Beck Depression Inventory (Beck, et al, 1996) and Levels of Self-Criticism Scale (Thompson, 2004). The experimental group received 8 sessions of the compassion-based therapy. The analysis of covariance showed that compassion-based therapy decreased students’ depression and self criticism (internalizing self-criticism and comparative self-criticism). (P<0.0001). These results significantly persisted after follow-up period. It was then concluded that compassion-based therapy can be used by psychologist as a new and effective method to decrease depression and female students’ self-criticism. Manuscript profile -
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61 - The effectiveness of education training based on group narrative therapy on communicational patterns of students couples
maryam moslemi hakime Aghae zahra ShabaniThis research examined the effectiveness of education training based on group narrative therapy on communicational patterns of students couples. this research,was a semi-experimental study, consisting of pre-test and post-test with control group. Statistical population MoreThis research examined the effectiveness of education training based on group narrative therapy on communicational patterns of students couples. this research,was a semi-experimental study, consisting of pre-test and post-test with control group. Statistical population of this study includes all Shahrood married university student who studies in the first three month of 2015. The sample include 16 couples (8 in control and 8 in experiment group) who were selected based on volunteer sampling. Experiment group passed a 9 sessioned narrative therapy based education, meanwhile the control group did not received any educational interventions. Two questionnaires used in this study were »Communication Patterns Questionnair Christensen & salavy, 1984 «.Mancovaanalysis was used as the statistical methods. results show that compared to control group, the experiment group experienced in element of mutual /constructive communicational pattern improved in the experiement group (P>0/01). Elements of mutual /avoidance communicational pattern, demand /withdraw communicational pattern, women demand / men withdraw communicational pattern, student couples men demand/women withdraw communicational pattern experienced the same decrease in experiemental group as well (P>0/01). On the basise of to find this investigation, could be concluded that narrative therapy has some unique results on the communicational patterns of the couples. Manuscript profile -
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62 - The Effect of Logotherapy Training on Mental Image Of God, Death Anxiety, And Religiousness Among Secondary School Students In Ahvaz City
Iran Amirloo Farah Naderi The objective of this research was to investigate the effect of logotherapy training on the mental image of God, death anxiety, and religiousness, among secondary school students in Ahvaz city during the 2015-16 academic year. The statistical sample included 40 More The objective of this research was to investigate the effect of logotherapy training on the mental image of God, death anxiety, and religiousness, among secondary school students in Ahvaz city during the 2015-16 academic year. The statistical sample included 40 students whom were selected via random sampling procedure from the mentioned population. This research was experiential with a pre-test, post-test, and a control group. The tools used in this research were: the Lawrence God Image Inventory (1991), The Collett- Lester Death Anxiety Scale (1969), And the Arian Religious Views Questionnaire (1998). After random selection of the members of theexperimental and the control groups, a pre-test was performed on the experimental group (20 people), and the control group (20 people). Then the experimental group was subjected to ten 75 minutes sessions of Logotherapy training. Afterward both groups were tested again. Data was analyzed using the Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA). Results showed that Logotherapy training had an effect on the mental image of God, death anxiety, and religiousness, among students. And, this effect was stable after a month. Manuscript profile -
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63 - Comparison of the effectiveness of schema therapy and mindfulness on cognitive regulation of emotion adaptive strategies in psychoactive drug users
samira seyedasiaban gholamreza manshaei parviz askariThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of schema therapy and mindfulness on cognitive regulation of emotion adaptive strategies in psychoactive drug users. The study was a Quasi-experimental research with pre-test and post-test with control group and a f MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of schema therapy and mindfulness on cognitive regulation of emotion adaptive strategies in psychoactive drug users. The study was a Quasi-experimental research with pre-test and post-test with control group and a follow-up period of three months. The population consisted of patients who were used go to outpatient addiction treatment center affiliated with Welfare Organization in Ahvaz in 2014. From among this population, 60 were selected using accessibility sampling and were randomly divided into two experimental groups, schema therapy and mindfulness, and one control group. One experimental group received schema therapy for 10 sessions and each session lasted one hour and the second experimental group received mindfulness- based therapy for 8 sessions and sessiont lasted for 45-minute. The subjects were evaluated with Garnefski (2002) Cognitive Regulation of Emotion Questionnaire before the initiation of treatment,the end of therapy sessions and the follow-up stages 3 months after treatment. The control group had no treatment at all. using Compare couple test(LSD) results showed that the use of Schema Therapy and Mindfulness is effective in psychoactive drug abuse. In other words, both the experimental group compared to the control group was significantly increased post-test and follow-up in adaptive strategies cognitive regulation of emotion at the level of (p<0/05) show gave.The effects of schema group therapy were much greater than a greater than mindfulness. Accordingly, it can be concluded that the prevention of psychoactive drug users, focus schema therapy and mindfulness based on cognitive regulation of emotion adaptive strategies effective. Manuscript profile -
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64 - The Effect of Meta-cognitive Therapy on Anxiety Symptoms of Social Phobia Disorder Patients
محمد حسین بهادری مرضیه جهانبخش آذر جمشیدی کریم عسکریThe purpose of this study was to determine the effect of meta-cognitive therapy (MCT) on anxiety symptoms of social phobia (SP) patients. This Quasi-experimental research was conducted with pretest-with a three month follow-up design, post test phobia disorder (SPD) p MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effect of meta-cognitive therapy (MCT) on anxiety symptoms of social phobia (SP) patients. This Quasi-experimental research was conducted with pretest-with a three month follow-up design, post test phobia disorder (SPD) patients visited in psychology clinics in Shiraz city, south western part of Iran in 2010, 19 patients were selected through the objective sampling method and were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The social phobia symptoms assessment Questioner (SPSAQ) (Moshavery, 2002) and Beck anxiety questionnaire (BAI) (1988) were used as the pre–test measures. The experimental group received 8 weeks of Wells’ meta-cognitive therapy sessions. The control group received no treatment. The results of the analysis of multivariate covariance showed that MCT had a significant effect in reducing the anxiety symptoms of SPD (P < 0.001). Manuscript profile -
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65 - The Effectiveness of Schema Therapy on Academic Motivation amongst High School Female Students in Kermanshah
nasim sajjadi mohsen golmohammadian mohsen hojatkhahThe purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of schema therapy on academic motivation amongst high school female students in Kermanshah. It was a semi-experimental and pre-test, post-test design with control group. The population is all female first gra MoreThe purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of schema therapy on academic motivation amongst high school female students in Kermanshah. It was a semi-experimental and pre-test, post-test design with control group. The population is all female first grade high school students in Kermanshah in 2015. For so doing, 30 students were selected through cluster sampling method and assigned in 2 groups (experimental and control) randomly. The experimental group received schema therapy training in 8 sessions. The research instruments inculde Vallerand, Blaise, Breier & Pelletier Academic Motivation Scale (1989). The data were analyzed through MANCOVA. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of academic motivation and its components (P<0.05). Schema therapy is effective in increasing academic motivation of female students. Manuscript profile -
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66 - The Effect of Group Logotherapy on Depression and Hope in University Students
سمیه رباط میلی مهناز مهرابی زاده هنرمند یداله زرگر روح اله کریمی خویگانیThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of group logotherapy on depression and hope on the statistical population of Shahid Chamran University students. The research was a semi-experimental, pretest- posttest- follow up with control group . 40 stude MoreThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of group logotherapy on depression and hope on the statistical population of Shahid Chamran University students. The research was a semi-experimental, pretest- posttest- follow up with control group . 40 students with high depression in Beck Depression Inventory (1972) and low hope in Miller Hope Scale (1988) were selected by multistage sampling and assigned randomly to two experimental (n=20) and control (n=20) group s . The experimental group participated in 10 sessions of group logotherapy. Then, inventories were administrated again as the post-test and 1 month follow up to both groups . The results of analysis of covariance showed that the mean of depression in the experimental group was significantly less and the mean of hope was significantly more than those of the control group both at the post- and follow-up tests (P < 0.01). Manuscript profile -
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67 - Effectivness of Acceptane and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on marital satisfaction on depressive women With marital confilicts
الهام محمدی فرناز کشاورزی ارشدی ولی الله فرزاد مهدیه صالحیThe purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on marital satisfaction among depressive women in Isfahan. The research used a quasi- experimental method with a pretest-posttest design and a three-month follow up. For MoreThe purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on marital satisfaction among depressive women in Isfahan. The research used a quasi- experimental method with a pretest-posttest design and a three-month follow up. For this purpose, 40 subjects were selected via purposive sampling from the women who referred to psychological clinics. They were randomly divided into two groups of experimental and control. Both groups completed ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (Olson, 1987) for marital satisfaction and Beck Depression Inventory (Beck, 1979) for depression before and after the training (10 sessions, 2 hours each) and also 3 months later. Results of covariance analysis showed a significant increase in overall marital satisfaction at the post test and follow up stage (P<0.002). The findings of this study confirmed the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy on overall marital satisfaction among depressed women. Manuscript profile -
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68 - The Effect of Play Therapy on Phobia in 5-11 Years Old Children Who Were Refered to Clinics of Isfahan Medical Sciences University
سلیمه جلالی اصغر آقایی حسین مولوی مژگان کار احمدیThe purpose of this research was to determine the effect of play therapy on phobia in years old children in Isfahan. Therefore, children who were refered to Isfahan clinics (Children and Adolescent's Clinic of Isfahan Medical Sciences Univensity and Children Psychatri MoreThe purpose of this research was to determine the effect of play therapy on phobia in years old children in Isfahan. Therefore, children who were refered to Isfahan clinics (Children and Adolescent's Clinic of Isfahan Medical Sciences Univensity and Children Psychatric Clinic of Noor Hospital) were selected as a random cluster, that is, children who were diagnosed as phobic were selected, and randomly divided into experimental and control groups ( subjects each). The experimental group received group play therapy in weekly sessions and the control group did not receive any intervention. The parent form of the sub-scales of phobia of the Child Abnormal Symptoms Inventory (CSI- ) were administered to all subjects as the pre, post and follow up tests. The results of analysis covariance showed that the difference between the mean post test scores of phobia in the two groups was not signficant. But the the experimental group significantly scored less than the control group in the phobia follow-up test (P < ). Manuscript profile -
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69 - A Comparison of Three Methods of Drug, Cognitive and Behavior Therapy in Reducing Depression Among Adolescents
اصغر آقایی مرضیه رفیعیان اصفهانی حمیدرضا نیکیار ایران مهدیزادگانThis study was quasi-exprerimental and the purpose was to compare the effectiveness of three methods of drug, cognitive, and behavior therapy in the reduction of depression in adolescents. The subjects in this research were depressed adolescents aged to referred to MoreThis study was quasi-exprerimental and the purpose was to compare the effectiveness of three methods of drug, cognitive, and behavior therapy in the reduction of depression in adolescents. The subjects in this research were depressed adolescents aged to referred to two counseling centers in Isfahan. The depressed were those who had acquired a score of or more on Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and diagnosed as depressed by psychologists and psychiatrists according to DSM-IV-IR criteria. Sixty of the above-mentioned subjects were randomly assigned to four groups of drug, cognitive, behavior therapy and control. The instruments for this research were psychological assessment, beck's Depression Inventory and Demography Questionnaire. Beck's Depression Inventory was used as the pre and post-test. The drug group received anti-depression drugs such as SSRIs (Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Sertraline) or other drug combinations with increased Lithium with effective doses. The two of cognitive and behavior groups therapy took part in seven sessions of hours structured instruction and practice. The control group received no treatment. The variables, age, sex, education and economic status of the subjects were controlled. To analyze the data, percentages, mean, standard deviation and distribution tables were used. As for inferential statistics, covariance analysis and LSD follow-up test were used to compare the groups in pairs. The results indicated that the post-test of depression showed a significant difference between the four groups (P = ). However, there was a significant difference between the means depression of each group and the control group (P = ). The effect of each therapy was as follows: drug therapy percent, cognitive therapy percent, and behavior therapy percent. Finally, the results showod that drug, cognitive and behavior therapy were-effective in the reduction-of depressionin adolescents. Manuscript profile -
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70 - Effectiveness of parental group training with using Satirâs family therapy approach on improvement of emotional condition of female studentsâ families in secondary schools, district 2 in Kerman.
hadis rashidinejad mostafa tabrizi abdolah shafiabadiThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of parental group training using Satir’s family therapy approach on family emotional conditions. It was a semi-empirical study including pre and post tests with a control group. Statistical population incl MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of parental group training using Satir’s family therapy approach on family emotional conditions. It was a semi-empirical study including pre and post tests with a control group. Statistical population included all female students in secondary schools, district 2 in Kerman in 2011-2012. 30 students were selected among population with cluster multi-stage random sampling method and they were placed randomly in two equal experimental (15 person) and control groups (15 person). In order to gather data, a questionnaire of family emotional condition was used, it was developed by Hilburn, 1964. At first, the pre test was implemented on both groups, then parents of the experimental group were trained during 8 sessions, in 90 minutes and no intervention was used for the control group, after training was finished, post test was implemented on both groups. The obtained data using the SPSS-19 software was analyzed through covariance analysis. Results showed that there was a significant effect in parental group training using Satir’s family therapy approach on the improvement of family emotional condition (P < 0.001). Manuscript profile -
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71 - The Purpose of this Study Was Examination of Effectiveness of Logotherapy by Group Method on Increase of Life Expectancy and Health of Female Teenager Major Thalassemia Patients of Ahwaz City
اسدالله ویسیThe purpose of this study was examination of effectiveness of logotherapy by group method on increase of life expectancy and health of female teenager major thalassemia patients of Ahwaz city. Statistical community of this research consists of the whole major thalassem MoreThe purpose of this study was examination of effectiveness of logotherapy by group method on increase of life expectancy and health of female teenager major thalassemia patients of Ahwaz city. Statistical community of this research consists of the whole major thalassemia female patients 15 to 18 years old referring to Abouzar hospital in 1388 spring. Pre-test practiced for 110 Persons of clientele and among them 46 persons which obtained the lowest score in GHQ28 Public health test which is b score and the lowest score in Millers life expectancy which is a standard deviation under average. were selected as statistical samples and then sample persons were replaced randomly in two "23 persons groups" as experiment and control groups. Measurement tool of this study was Miller's life expectancy and general health questioner (GHQ28) test and research plan was type of pre-test and post-test with control group and a follow up session.After that, during 10 "one hour sessions", logotherapy techniques were educated to experiment group, and then the post-test was practiced to the both groups (experiment and control). And in the next step, after one month Miller's life expectancy and general health GHQ28 test (follow up test) was practiced again to measurement of presented educations permanence. Statistical method of variance analysis, were used for analyzing the data. The results of the study showed that logotherapy education can increase the life expectancy and general health in major thalassemia patients (P < 0.0001)Also, Permanence measurement of the research (P < 0.0001) showed the same result. Manuscript profile -
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72 - Effectiveness of Combined Group Exposure Therapy and Coping with Stress Skills Training on Social Anxiety Rate of University Students
sadegh salajegheh noormohamad bakhshaniThe aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of combined group exposure therapy and coping with stress skills training on social anxiety rate of university students. The research was quasi -experimental comprising of two groups with pre–test and post- MoreThe aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of combined group exposure therapy and coping with stress skills training on social anxiety rate of university students. The research was quasi -experimental comprising of two groups with pre–test and post-test. The statistical population included all university students in the academic year of 2011-2012 in Payamnoor University Branch of Rabor. From among voluntary students, 60 students were selected with administration of Social Phobia Questionnaire (Cannor, 2000) and structured clinical interview for social anxiety, based on diagnostic criteria of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th edn). Then, 20 students were randomly assigned to two groups (experimental and control groups). The experimental group participated in ten, 2-hours sessions of group exposure therapy accompanied with coping with stress skills training however, the control group received no intervention. At the end of intervention, the social phobia questionnaire was administered as post-test and two months later as the follow up, The results of analysis of covariance revealed a significant deference in social phobia scores of both groups (P≤0.0001) and mean scores of social phobia was higher in control group than in the intervention group both at the post test and follow up stages. The results of this research emphasize on the effectiveness of combined group treatments (exposure therapy and control of stress) on the treatment of social anxiety disorder. Manuscript profile -
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73 - Study on Effectiveness of Group Hope Therapy on Acheivement Motivation
sadegh baran oladi AHMAD etemadi aboalfazl kermiAbstract Aim:This study was to determine the effectiveness of hope therapy on achievement motivation. This study was a pre-post test experimental design with control group.metod: Statistical population included all students of work/knowledge in Baharestan County MoreAbstract Aim:This study was to determine the effectiveness of hope therapy on achievement motivation. This study was a pre-post test experimental design with control group.metod: Statistical population included all students of work/knowledge in Baharestan County of Tehran Province. 3o student were selected via cluster sampling. Elementing of Acheivement Motivation Test(ACMT) the 30 student were assigned to experimental and control group randomly. Subjects of experimental group were treated by 10 hope therapy sessions. Control group received no intervention. Result: Data analyzed by Covariance Test showed that achievement motivation of experimental group was significantally enhanced compared with control group(P < 0/001).discussion: This study showed hope therapy promotes achievement motivation. Manuscript profile -
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74 - The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Improving Sleep Quality in the Elderly
saeedeh hedayat mokhtar arefiThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of group cognitive-behavioral therapy on sleep quality of the elderly .This research was a semi-experimental study with pretest-posttest and control group design. Of all the elderly with sleep problem, who were MoreThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of group cognitive-behavioral therapy on sleep quality of the elderly .This research was a semi-experimental study with pretest-posttest and control group design. Of all the elderly with sleep problem, who were members of retirement census in Kermanshah city in the year (2014), 30 people through purposive sampling procedure were selected and randomly assigned into the experimental (15 people) and the control (15 people) groups. The experimental group received eight 90-min. sessions of group cognitive-behavioral therapy, and control group received no treatment, Both groups completed Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (Buysse, 1989) at pretest and posttest. The data were analyzed using (ANCOVA). The mean difference of scores in sleep quality components of experiment group, after the intervention, showed that cognitive-behavioral treatment lead to improved sleep quality in five components including subjective sleep quality (P < 0.001), sleep latency (P < 0.001), sleep duration (P < 0.001), sleep efficiency (P < 0.001), and sleep disturbance (P < 0.001). The result of the research showed that cognitive-behavioral treatment, can lead to promotion of sleep quality in the elderly. So, the findings suggest that, therapeutic personnel and nurses can use this sort of therapy in elderly domain. Manuscript profile -
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75 - The Effectiveness of Spiritual and Existential Group Therapy on the Rates of Depression, Death anxiety and Afterlife Belief among Students: A Study Based on the Reports of People with Death Experience
Mohamad Bagher Kajbaf Alinaghi Ghasemiannejad Jahromi Seyed Habibolah Ahmadi ForushaniThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of spiritual and existential group therapy on depression, death anxiety and belief in afterlife. The research was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design and a control group. The population cons MoreThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of spiritual and existential group therapy on depression, death anxiety and belief in afterlife. The research was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design and a control group. The population consisted of all undergraduates in the University of Isfahan in 2014. Then, 16 students with high depression scores from the Beck Depression Inventory (Beck et al, 1961), high death anxiety scores from the Death Anxiety Scale (Templer, 1970) and low scores of afterlife belief from Islamic Belief about Fairly Afterlife (Golparvar et al, 2011) were selected via convenience sampling method. Then they were randomly assigned into an experimental and a control group. The experimental group participated in six sessions of group therapy while the control group did not receive any therapy. After post-test administration, the results of the covariance analysis showed a significant difference between post-test scores of the experimental and control groups on death anxiety (P<0.05). According to the results, it was concluded that combining existential and spiritual therapies along with descriptions of near-death experiences can have a significant impact on reducing death anxiety. Manuscript profile -
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76 - Effect of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) on Quality of Life and self-esteem of Prostitutes: single-subject design
Parvin Mirenayat Mohammadreza Abedi Razieh IzadiThe aim of this research was to study the effect of functional analytic psychotherapy(FAP) on quality of life and self-esteem of prostitutes. Single-subject (A-B design) method was employed to collect the data from 3 baseline and 16 intervention sessions for 45 minutes MoreThe aim of this research was to study the effect of functional analytic psychotherapy(FAP) on quality of life and self-esteem of prostitutes. Single-subject (A-B design) method was employed to collect the data from 3 baseline and 16 intervention sessions for 45 minutes twice a week. Two follow-up sessions were conducted 15 days and one month after the intervention. The statistical populations of this study included all prostitute women in Isfahan city in 2015- 16 that two women were selected by purposeful sampling including a married and a divorced one. Quality of life sf-36 questionnaire (Ware & Sherbourne, 1992) and Coopersmith self-esteem inventory (Coopersmith, 1967) were used to collect data. The findings of this study were analysed based on visual analysis and descriptive statistic indicators. Considering mean, median, trend and PND, the results demonstrated that the intervention was effective on increase of quality of life in both participants and increase of self-esteem in the second participant. Considering low quality of life and self-esteem among female prostitutes using Functional Analytic Psychotherapy to increase their quality of life and self-esteem is recommended. Manuscript profile -
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77 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Cognitive â behavior Therapy, Methadone Therapy, and the Combination Method on Reducing Depression in Addicts
farah lotfi kashani mina mojtabai mansour alimehdiThe aim of the present research was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive–behavior therapy, methadone therapy and combination therapy method on reducing depression in addicts. The design of the study was quasi-experimental with pretest –posttest and control group MoreThe aim of the present research was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive–behavior therapy, methadone therapy and combination therapy method on reducing depression in addicts. The design of the study was quasi-experimental with pretest –posttest and control group .The statistical population were all persons who referred to therapeutic centers of two cities of Tehran province in 2013 (1391c.s). The research sample included 40 subjects (male) who were selected by purposeful sampling and placed in the following four groups randomly: cognitive behavior therapy, methadone treatment, and combination therapy, but the control group did not receive any therapy. All participants were tested before and after twelve weeks treatment with the Beck Depression Inventory (Beck, 2000) and clinical interviews were done. The results of analysis of covariance showed that all three treatments, cognitive behavioral therapy, methadone therapy and combination method, as compared with the control group, were effective in improving depression (P < 0.001). Also, results showed that there is not significant difference in the effectiveness of methadone therapy and combination method. Therefore, the two methods of therapy are effective on the rate of depression. Manuscript profile -
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78 - The Effect of Group Logo Therapy Training on Frustration and Aggression of Male High School Students
hossein souriThe present study investigated the effect of group logo therapy training on frustration and aggression of male high school students. The study employed a semi experimental method and a pretest- posttest with control group design. The population included all male high sc MoreThe present study investigated the effect of group logo therapy training on frustration and aggression of male high school students. The study employed a semi experimental method and a pretest- posttest with control group design. The population included all male high school students in Boroojerd city (2013-2014). Research instruments were Beck Hopelessness Scale (1988) and Ahvaz Aggression Questionnaire (Zahedi far, Najjarian and Shokrkon, (1379) S.c. 30 participants who had high scores on frustration in Beck Hopelessness Scale and on aggression in Ahvaz Aggressive Questionairein were Selected randomly and again randomly assigned into one experimental group (15 students) and one control group (15 students). The experimental group received the training and after two weeks both Beck Hopelessness Scale and Ahvaz Aggression Questionnaire were administered to experimental and control groups at the post test stage. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). The results indicated that there are signification differences between the experimental and control groups in frustration and aggression scales (P < 0.001) The results indicate that the use of group Logo therapy training can be effective in reducing frustration and aggression in male high school students. Manuscript profile -
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79 - The effect of interpersonal therapy on social anxiety and theory of mind
susan alizadehfard zohreh rafezi Masoomeh Tadris TabriziThe aim of this study was the effect of interpersonal therapy on reduction social anxiety symptoms and increase theory of mind. This research by semi experimental method conducted with pre-test, post-test and control group. The study population included all students of MoreThe aim of this study was the effect of interpersonal therapy on reduction social anxiety symptoms and increase theory of mind. This research by semi experimental method conducted with pre-test, post-test and control group. The study population included all students of Tehran Payame Noor University. 40 volunteer students with social anxiety selected, and were assigned randomly in two groups: control and experimental groups. Social Anxiety Questionnaire (Connor, 2000) and RMET (Reading the Mind in the Eye Test, Baron-Cohen, 2001) conducted as pretest for both groups. Then experimental group received 12 sessions of interpersonal therapy. The value of pretest and post-test were compared through covariance analysis. Findings showed significant reduction of social anxiety and increase mean scores of theory of mind in experimental group compared to control group (P<0.0001). Results indicated the importance and effectiveness of interpersonal therapy for social anxiety disorder. Manuscript profile -
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80 - The effectiveness of compassion focused therapy on impulsiveness, interpersonal sensitivity and self mutilation in borderline personality disorder
Nazila Rezaei Ahmad Sohraby Mohammad Reza ZoghipaidarThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-based therapy on impulsivity, interpersonal sensitivity and self-harm in people with borderline personality disorder with self-reported history. This research was conducted within the framework of MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-based therapy on impulsivity, interpersonal sensitivity and self-harm in people with borderline personality disorder with self-reported history. This research was conducted within the framework of a single subject design with a baseline, with a simultaneous start, in 9 sessions for one hour on five patient follow-up trials. The statistical population in this study was patients with borderline personality disorder, of whom five were identified with the borderline personality disorder and according to volunteering and adapted to the criteria of the study, they were selected through targeted sampling, which was determined according to the diagnosis of a psychiatrist with this disorder. Data were collected through Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (Bar-On, 1980) and Interpersonal Impulsiveness and Interpersonal Sensitivity subscales. Data analysis by diagram and change coefficient showed that the intervention had significant and significant changes in signs and symptoms of self-mutilation of border patients. Contra-based treatment interventions have been effective on impulsiveness, interpersonal sensitivity, and self-confidence in people with borderline personality disorder. Manuscript profile -
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81 - The Effect of Training Compassion Focused Therapy on Self-Concept and Assertiveness amongst High School Female Students
Hadiseh Ghafarian Felor KhayatanThis study aimed to investigate the effect of training compassion focused therapy on self-concept and assertiveness in female students in Isfahan. The method used in this study was semi-experimental, of the sort of pretest and post-test with control group and the statis MoreThis study aimed to investigate the effect of training compassion focused therapy on self-concept and assertiveness in female students in Isfahan. The method used in this study was semi-experimental, of the sort of pretest and post-test with control group and the statistical population were all the female students of 13 to 16 from the year 1394 to 1395. To accomplish the research, 30 female first grade high school students were chosen by accessible sampling method and randomly assigned to experiment (15 persons) and control (15 persons) groups. The experimental group received 8 training compassion focused therapy sessions. Participants responded to Self-Concept Inventory (Rogers, 1975) and Assertiveness Inventory (Rathus, 1973) before and after the intervention, and one month later (follow-up). The results of the analysis of covariance showed that teaching compassion focused therapy had no effect on self-concept of the female students but had a significant effect on assertiveness (p<0.05). This result did not continue in the follow-up period. Due to the results of this study, it could be said that training compassion focused therapy leads to the enhancement of assertiveness of the female students. Manuscript profile -
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82 - The Effect of Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) on loneliness of hurt women from infidelity in Salmas city
Shahriar Fatemi Asl Mahmoud Goudarzi Parviz Karimi Sani AliReza BoostanipourThe aim of this study was to examine the effect of emotionally-focused couples therapy (EFCT) on loneliness of hurt women from infidelity. It was a semi-experimental in form of pre & post test in addition follow up group was applied. The statistical population inclu MoreThe aim of this study was to examine the effect of emotionally-focused couples therapy (EFCT) on loneliness of hurt women from infidelity. It was a semi-experimental in form of pre & post test in addition follow up group was applied. The statistical population included all the women who referred to Family Counselling center in Salmas city in related with infidelity. In among of them 20 women who had extra point in Russell’s Loneliness Inventory were selected then they were randomly assigned to control and treatment group. Then treatment group underwent eight sessions (90 minutes) weekly about two months, instructional program on emotionally focused therapy strategies. For control group didn’t give any train . Results of analysis of covariance showed that There was menacingly difference between two groups(P≤ 05) and The average of treatment group was lower than control group. Results in follow up showed that the effect of emotionally-focused couples therapy remained after two months. It was concluded that emotionally-focused couples therapy (EFCT) can play a significant role in decreasing of hurt women from infidelity. Manuscript profile -
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83 - The Effect of Couple Therapy based on Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) on quality of marital relationship in married women
hossein matin Nasser Yoosefi mahya solgi masoumeh arjmand mazidiThis study was conducted aimed at investigating the effect of couple therapy based Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) on quality of marital relationship in married women. The research method was semi-experimental (pre-test -post-test with control group). The statistical p MoreThis study was conducted aimed at investigating the effect of couple therapy based Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) on quality of marital relationship in married women. The research method was semi-experimental (pre-test -post-test with control group). The statistical population of this study was married women with marital conflict referring to Hamedan counseling centers in 2018. To select the sample size, 30 women were selected through convenience and purposeful sampling and were randomly assigned into two experimental (15 member) and control (15 member) groups. the experimental group received treatment for 8 sessions of a 90-minute weekly treatment, and the control group received no intervention during this period. To collect data, the instrument of perceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC) were employed. The collected data was analyzed using multivariate covariance. Based on the results of multivariable covariance analysis of data, it can be said that Imago Relationship Therapy significantly increases the quality of marital relationship dimensions and all six sub-scales (satisfaction of relationship, trust, commitment, passion and love, intimacy and love) have been made (P<0/05). Manuscript profile -
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84 - Effectiveness of Self- Compassion Therapy on Worry and Rumination Among Methamphetamine Abusers in Kermanshah
zeinab sadat hoseini Vahid Ahmadi Mami, ShahramThis research was aimed to investigating the effectiveness of self- compassion therapy on worry and rumination among methamphetamine abusers. The research is a semi-experimental one with pretest-posttest design and control group. The research population includes all the MoreThis research was aimed to investigating the effectiveness of self- compassion therapy on worry and rumination among methamphetamine abusers. The research is a semi-experimental one with pretest-posttest design and control group. The research population includes all the male addicted consumers of methamphetamine who referred to addiction treatment clinics in Kermanshah in year 2019. 30 people selected in the form of voluntary purposive method, were selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups each of which included 15people. The subjects of the experimental group received the self- compassion therapy program during eight 90-min sessions. Research assessment tools included Penn State Worry Questionnaire (Molina & Borkovec, 1994) and Cognitive Avoidance Questionnaire (Nolen-Hoeksema & Morrow, 1991). The results of the multivariate analysis of covariance showed that self- compassion therapy was significant effectived on reducing worry and rumination (p< 0/001). Based on the the negative psychological consequences of the use of stimulants and the accompanying psychological and physical harms that can endanger the health of the addict and society, it is necessary attention to provide effective psychological interventions in addiction treatment centers such as self- compassion therapy to reduceing worry and rumination. Manuscript profile -
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85 - The Effect of Group Logotherapy on hopeness in spinal cord injury patients
sadegh baran oladi Noorallah sheykhpoor Seyed Mansour mortezavi Ali sabahiThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of group logotherapy on hopefulness in spinal cord injury patients. This study was a Quasi- xperimental research with pre-post test experimental design. The population of this research consisted of all spinal co MoreThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of group logotherapy on hopefulness in spinal cord injury patients. This study was a Quasi- xperimental research with pre-post test experimental design. The population of this research consisted of all spinal cord injury patients that injury in Bam earthquake. The statistical population of this study was all patients with spinal cord injuries due to Bam earthquake. The sample was 32 people with spinal cord injury who were randomly selected and divided into two expremantal and control groups (16 in control and 16 in expremental group). Participants were evaluated by Miller and Powers (1988) Inventory. Logotherapy duration was 8 weeks in the expremental group. The control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. The findings show that there are significant differences between the groups and experimental group average is more. Therefore, it can be concluded that logotherapy in increasing the hopeness in spinal cord injury is effective. Manuscript profile -
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86 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy Based on Mindfulness on Fear of Delivery in Primiparous Women
maryam aminolroayaee Asghar AghaeiThe objective of this research was to study the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on fear of childbirth in primiparous women. This was a semi-experimental research, having a pretest-posttest design, a control group and one-month follow MoreThe objective of this research was to study the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on fear of childbirth in primiparous women. This was a semi-experimental research, having a pretest-posttest design, a control group and one-month follow up period. The statistical population of this research was including all of primiparous pregnant women in spring 2017 in Isfahan city (Amin hospital). Of this statistical population, 40 individuals were selected using convenience sampling method and placed in two control (20 individuals) and test (20 individuals) groups. The tool used in this research was an Attitude Towards Childbirth Questionnaire (Harmen, 1998. Before performing the interventions, pre-tests were done for both of the groups. After ending the sessions, post-test and one-month follow-up period were done. Results analysis using covariance analysis test showed that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy was effective on fear of childbirth in primiparous women (P<0. 05). Moreover, the results of follow-up period showed that the training of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy has a lifetime effect. Manuscript profile -
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87 - The Effectiveness of Narrative Therapy on Marital commitment and Sexual satisfaction
zahra taghiyar farshad pahlavanzadeThe purpose of this study was to explain the effectiveness of narrative therapy approach on marital commitment and sexual satisfaction in Isfahan city. This research was a quasi-experimental in which pretest-posttest with control groups was used. Statistical population MoreThe purpose of this study was to explain the effectiveness of narrative therapy approach on marital commitment and sexual satisfaction in Isfahan city. This research was a quasi-experimental in which pretest-posttest with control groups was used. Statistical population consisted of all married women referred to counseling centers with marital problems. By using available sampling, 30 individuals were selected and randomly assigned into two groups of control (15 women) and control (15 women). Questionnaire Pini (Sexual Satisfaction, 1987), Questionnaire Adams & jones (Marital commitment Questionnaire, 1997) were used for research. The experimental group received of Narrative Therapy training in 8 sessions (90 minutes each). The findings were analyzed by SPSS-22 software using covariance analysis. The findings showed that there was a significant difference between marital commitment and sexual satisfaction after pretest control (p≤0.05). Therefore, group therapy of narrative therapy is effective in increasing marital commitment and sexual satisfaction of married women. Manuscript profile -
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88 - The comparison of solution- focused couple therapy with acceptance and commitment couple therapy on marital burnout of couples
nayere arianfar roya rasouliThe purpose of the research was to examine the efficacy solution- focused couple therpay and acceptance and commitment couple therapy on marital burnout of couples. The research method was uasi-experimental with Pretest, Posttest and cotrol group. The statistical societ MoreThe purpose of the research was to examine the efficacy solution- focused couple therpay and acceptance and commitment couple therapy on marital burnout of couples. The research method was uasi-experimental with Pretest, Posttest and cotrol group. The statistical society consisted of the all clients of the centers: kimia, besharat, tamasha and tohid in 1396 in Isfahan city who referred to these centers due to communication and marital problems. Among them, 24 couples were selected through available sampling from among couples. Then, 8 couples (16 persons) were randomly assigned to three groups and the couples of the experimental groups were paired separatly every week solution- focused couple therpay (7 weeks) and acceptance and commitment couple therapy (12 weeks). The subjects' data were collected by the marital burnout questionnaire of Pines (1996). Results of multivariate analysis of covariance indicated that the differences among the groups were significant (. Results of benferony follow-up test indicated that in comparison with the solution-focused couple therapy, the acceptance and commitment couple therapy were more effective in reducing the marital burnout and three components of it (physical exhaustion, emotional exhaustion and mental exhaustion)( . Manuscript profile -
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89 - The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Fasting Plasma sugar and Self-efficacy in women with type 2 diabetes
Leila Mohaddes Shakouri Ganjavi Hasan Ahadi farhad jomehri Javad KhalatbariThis research aimed to assess the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on fasting blood sugar level and self-efficacy in type II diabetic women. Research methodology was quasi-experimental with pre & post-test, and follow-up (3 months) with a control group. S MoreThis research aimed to assess the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on fasting blood sugar level and self-efficacy in type II diabetic women. Research methodology was quasi-experimental with pre & post-test, and follow-up (3 months) with a control group. Statistical population was all type II diabetic women, who referred to the Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran. Thirty female diabetic patients were selected by convenient sampling method and randomly assigned into two groups, experimental group (n = 15) and control group (n = 15). General Self-efficacy Scale (Sherer and Maddux, 1982) and Fasting Blood Sugar Test were used in the pre-test stage. Then, the experimental group participated in 8 sessions of therapy while the control group received no intervention. Finally, both groups were subjected to post-test and follow-up (3 months). Data analysis for the self-efficacy variable was done using the univariate analysis of covariance and repeated measures ANOVA was used to analyze the data obtained through pre and post-meal blood sugar tests. Findings showed that after treatments there was a significant difference between test and control group. So that in experimental group, the mean score of self-efficacy and fasting blood sugar level increased and decreased, respectively, compared to the control (p < 0.001). Manuscript profile -
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90 - A Comparison between the effect of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) individual and group Therapy on Panic Attack & Agoraphobia
Peyman Dousti Golnaz Ghodrati Mohammad Esmaeil EbrahimiThis study has been pursued in order to compare the effectiveness of individual and group ACT on both panic and agoraphobia. This research is semi-experimental executed in pre-post forms with two experimental groups, and no control groups. The statistical population of MoreThis study has been pursued in order to compare the effectiveness of individual and group ACT on both panic and agoraphobia. This research is semi-experimental executed in pre-post forms with two experimental groups, and no control groups. The statistical population of the study consisted of all clients of a psychology clinic in Tehran between February 2018 to June 2018 who had been diagnosed to have panic attack and agoraphobia disorders according to DSM 5 and responses to Barlow and Zinbarg (1996) Panic & Agoraphobia questionnaire. The sample consists of 6 in individual therapy and 10 in group therapy. Individual therapy for per individual was held in eight 60-minute sessions and group therapy was held in eight 120-minute. The therapy plan for both groups included the same practice and discussed topics. Data analysis was done in descriptive statistical method and covariance by SPSS V.22 software. The result manifests group ACT in variables related to panic attack, agoraphobia and fear of crowded places has more effect in comparison with individual therapy. In the case of inner fears, no considerable difference between group therapy and individual therapy was observed. Based on these findings, the variables in which group treatment is effective are more related to interpersonal relationships, but internal fear is more likely to be attributed to individual defects. Manuscript profile -
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91 - The effectiveness of art therapy on behavioral and emotional problems among poor caregiver
Hamideh Mohammadi Nasab Parisa Seyed Mousavi samaneh behzadpoorPoor caregiver in children associate with severs behavioral and emotional problems. Current study investigates the effectiveness of art therapy on externalized and internalized problems in children with poor caregiver. This research is a quasi-experimental study with pr MorePoor caregiver in children associate with severs behavioral and emotional problems. Current study investigates the effectiveness of art therapy on externalized and internalized problems in children with poor caregiver. This research is a quasi-experimental study with pre and post- tests. The 21 subjects were selected from two family canters in Tehran. They were assigned randomly to the control and experimental groups. Art therapy was conducted with the experimental group during 10 sessions (90 min for each session per week) and the control group did not receive any interventions. Then the Child behavior checklist questionnaire (Achenbach) was administered at post-test and pretest in two groups. Statistical analysis was conducted by using the analysis of variance. The results of analysis of covariance showed that there is a significant decrease in internalizing problems including; irritability, anxiety/depression, isolation and physical symptoms, and externalizing problems such as; aggression in experimental groups (p<0.05). Regarding the findings of present research, it seems that art therapy can be utilized as an effective and efficient therapeutic intervention to diminish the behavioral and emotional problems in children with poor caregiver. Manuscript profile -
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92 - Effect of group therapy based on choice theory on emotional control and life expectancy in patients with MS in Tehran
Zahra Kazemabadi Farahani Abolfazl karamiMultiple sclerosis (MS) is considered as one of the most important causes of mortality and disability in advanced and developing countries. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group therapy on emotional control and life expectancy in MS patie MoreMultiple sclerosis (MS) is considered as one of the most important causes of mortality and disability in advanced and developing countries. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group therapy on emotional control and life expectancy in MS patients based on the choice theory. This quasi-experimental study was conducted with pre-test and post-test design along with control group. The statistical population consisted of all MS patients referring to the MS Association of Tehran in 2017. Williams' Emotional Control Questionnaire and Miller's Life Expectancy Questionnaire were used. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics using covariance analysis. The results showed that reality therapy based on choice theory was effective on emotional control and life expectancy. There is a significant difference between patients with MS in experimental and control groups, at least for one of the variables of life expectancy and emotional control. Reality therapy can improve psychological state of the patients with MS and increases their life expectancy through bringing the qualitative world closer to the real world of the patients. It can lead to self-esteem and motivation, life expectancy and effective management of negative emotional control. Manuscript profile -
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93 - The effectiveness of group existencetherapy on self-compassion and resilience of mothers with children with intellectual disability
behzad taghipuor rogaye barzegaranThe birth of a child with intellectual disability affectson mothers and place them under multiple stress. The purpose of the research was to examine the effectiveness of group existencetherapy on self-compassion and resilience mothers of childrenintellectual disability. MoreThe birth of a child with intellectual disability affectson mothers and place them under multiple stress. The purpose of the research was to examine the effectiveness of group existencetherapy on self-compassion and resilience mothers of childrenintellectual disability. This semi-experimental study was conducted using pre-test and post-test with control group the study universe included all mothers with children with intellectual disability who were referred to rehabilitating center in Ardabil city in the year of2017, 30 mothers were selected through the target sampling method and randomly were availability into two equal experimental and control groups. Experimental group experienced 8 weeks of Existence therapy, while control group were just followed. Self-compassion Questionnaire (Raes, Pommier, Neff & Van Gucht, 2013) and Resilience Questionnaire (connor& Davidson, 2003) were used in pre-test, post-test and follow up as the study instrument. Data were analyzed by descriptive indices and analysis of covariance. The result of comparing post-test of scores in two group showed that there were significant difference in self-compassion and resilience scores intervention group and the control group (p<0.01). Thus, can be said that of existential group psychotherapy increased self-compassion and resilience scores in mothers of children with intellectual disability. Manuscript profile -
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94 - The effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioral therapy in anxiety and boredom proneness in generalized anxiety disorder girls
Zahra GhamkharFard Maryam Bakhtiari Zahra Hajiheidari Minoo Pouravari Karineh TahmasianThis study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of group cognitive behavioral therapy in anxiety and boredom proneness in children who suffer from general anxiety disorder (GAD). The Statistical population included all of the girls who suffer GAD in Tehran ( MoreThis study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of group cognitive behavioral therapy in anxiety and boredom proneness in children who suffer from general anxiety disorder (GAD). The Statistical population included all of the girls who suffer GAD in Tehran (aged 11-13 years). The research method was two-group pretest-posttest design with repeated measure. The sample included 32 middle school girls who had major diagnosis of GAD based on DSM5. The samples were selected by available sampling and assigned to two groups (one experimental and one control group) by randomized allocation. The experimental group received group cognitive behavioral therapy in 18 sessions and one time in a week, with duration of 90 minutes. The scales were used in this study included of Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED), Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale (RCMAS), and Boredom Proneness Scale (BPS). One way ANOVA repeated measure was used for data analysis. The results of the study showed the effectiveness of group cognitive behavioral therapy on anxiety reduction (p<0/05). Manuscript profile -
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95 - The effectiveness of treatment based on acceptance and commitment (ACT) therapy on ineffective communication beliefs and marital adjustment of discordant women
maryam akhavan gholami mozhgan hayatiThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of admission and commitment therapy on ineffective communication beliefs and marital adjustment of incompatible women. The research design was semi experimental design with pretest-post test with control gro MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of admission and commitment therapy on ineffective communication beliefs and marital adjustment of incompatible women. The research design was semi experimental design with pretest-post test with control group. The statistical population were all of women with marital conflict and marital conflicts referred to the Razi Counseling Center of Karaj in the summer of 1396. From this population, 30 subject were selected through available sampling method and placed in two experimental and control groups (15). The experimental group received acceptance and commitment treatment in eight 90-minute treatment sessions. The instrument of measurement in this study was the Communicational Beliefs Questionnaire (Idlerson and Epstein, 1981) and Marital Adjustment Questionnaire (Spinner, 1976). In order to analyze the data, multivariate analysis of covariance was used with SPSS (24). Findings showed that acceptance and commitment therapy had a significant effect on the dimensions of communication beliefs (Dissolving Opposition Belief, Invariability in Spouse, Belief in Anticipation of Mind, Belief in Sexual Perfectionism and Belief in Gender Differences) and Marital Satisfaction (Couple Satisfaction, Pair dependence, Pair Agreement, Affection) (p <0.05). Manuscript profile -
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96 - The Effectiveness of Meta-Cognitive Therapy on Cognitive Attention Syndrome in Female Students with Social Anxiety Disorder
khodamorad momeni farnaz radmehrThe aim of this study assessment the effectiveness of meta-cognitive therapy on cognitive attention syndrome in female students with social anxiety disorder. The statistical population of this study was all female students with social anxiety disorder at Kermanshah Univ MoreThe aim of this study assessment the effectiveness of meta-cognitive therapy on cognitive attention syndrome in female students with social anxiety disorder. The statistical population of this study was all female students with social anxiety disorder at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences 2018-19. The method of this research was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and follow-up with the control group design. The research sample consisted of 30 individuals that were randomly assigned into two groups of 15 experimental and control groups. The tools used were the Social Anxiety (Connor et al., 2000), Back Depression-II (Beck et al., 1996) and Cognitive Attention Syndrome (Wells et al., 2009) questionnaires. The experimentation group was for 8 sessions, an hour, as a group, underwent meta-cognitive therapy intervention but the control group receive no any intervention. The crude data analysis using SPSS-21 software and descriptive and inferential tests, Univariate covariance analysis were performed. The findings showed that in the experimental group, a significant decrease in cognitive/ attention syndrome was observed after the intervention (P<0.001). These results were maintained during the follow-up stage (P<0.01). According to the results obtained, and the continuation of its effect, the use of meta-cognitive therapy is recommended to reduce the rate of cognitive / attention syndrome in patients with social anxiety disorder Results showed in the experimental group a significant decrease in cognitive / attentional syndrome after intervention (P <0.001). These results were also maintained at follow-up (P <0.01). Based on the results, and the continuing effect, the use of meta-cognitive therapy to reduce the rate of cognitive / attention syndrome in patients with social anxiety disorder is recommended. Manuscript profile -
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97 - The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Physical Symptoms, Psychosocial Flexibility and Social Health of Patients with Psoriasis
Mahnaz Aliakbaridehkordi somayeh ghafoori fariba jaffary Tayebeh MohtashamiThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on physical symptoms, psychological flexibility and social health of patients with psoriasis. The design of the study was experimental with a pretest-posttest design with MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on physical symptoms, psychological flexibility and social health of patients with psoriasis. The design of the study was experimental with a pretest-posttest design with control and one-month follow-up. Thirty people with psoriatic who were referred to skin diseases Clinic of Sedigheh Tahereh in Isfahan were randomly chosen and assigned to two groups of 15 (experimental and control groups). In order to assess the physical symptoms, psychological flexibility and social health, Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI), Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II) and Keys' Social Health Questionnaire (2004) were used respectively. The results showed that acceptance and commitment therapy was effective in improving physical symptoms, psychological flexibility and social health of patients with psoriasis (P≤0.05). In sum, acceptance and commitment therapy can be used as an effective intervention for the improvement of physical symptoms, psychosocial flexibility and social health of patients with psoriasis. Manuscript profile -
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98 - The Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Externalized Problems (Aggression and Delinquency) in Bullying Students
fatane darikvand Kamran Yazdanbakhsh jahangir karamiThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the compassion focused therapy (CFT) on externalized problems in bullying female students of first class high school in Khorramabad city. The research method was semi-experimental and with pre-test and post-tes MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the compassion focused therapy (CFT) on externalized problems in bullying female students of first class high school in Khorramabad city. The research method was semi-experimental and with pre-test and post-test design with control group. The statistical population of this study included all female bullying students of first class high school in Khorramabad city. Using a multi-stage cluster sampling method, 30 students were selected as samples. The subjects completed The Illinois Bullying Scale (2001), And the adolescents form of Achenbach Behavioral Problems Questionnaires. Then, the selected samples were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received compassion focused therapy education for 8 consecutive 90-minute sessions. Finally, from both groups, post-test was performed and data were analyzed using statistical tests of multivariate and single-variable covariance SPSS-22 software. The results showed that compassion focused treatment had an significant effect on externalized problems in bullying students. Consequently, it can be said that Compassion Focused Therapy is Important and influential factor the reduction of externalized problems (delinquency, aggression) in students. Manuscript profile -
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99 - The effects of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and compassionate therapy on distress tolerance and difficulty in regulating emotion in patients with cardiovascular disease
Fatemeh Bronsi zahra Bagherzadeh Gol Makani Ahmad Mansouri ahmad zendedelThis study aimed at comparing functional analysis therapy and compassionate therapy on distress tolerance and difficulty in regulating emotion among cardiovascular patients. It was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and a control group. The statistical MoreThis study aimed at comparing functional analysis therapy and compassionate therapy on distress tolerance and difficulty in regulating emotion among cardiovascular patients. It was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and a control group. The statistical population included all cardiovascular patients in Mashhad in 2020. The sample consisted of 45 cardiovascular patients referred to Valiasr clinic who were selected by convenience sampling method and then were randomly assigned to two experimental groups (15 patients in each group) and a control group (15 patients). After the pre-test, the experimental groups underwent functional analysis psychotherapy and compassionate therapy interventions, and at the end, both groups took the post-test, but the control group did not receive any intervention. The research instruments included the Distress Tolerance Scale (Simons & Gaher, 2005) and the Emotion Regulation Difficulty Questionnaire (Roemer and Gratz, 2004). Data were analyzed using SPSS software and multivariate analysis of covariance. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the effectiveness of functional analysis psychotherapy and compassion therapy on the tolerance of distress and difficulty in regulating emotion in patients with cardiovascular diseases (P<0.05). Compassionate therapy was more effective than the functional analysis psychotherapy on the tolerance of distress and difficulty in regulating emotion in patients with cardiovascular disease. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that compassion therapy led to increased anxiety tolerance and reduced difficulty in regulating the emotion of cardiovascular patients. Manuscript profile -
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100 - Comparison of the effectiveness of attachment therapy with motivational therapy in reducing slippage, recurrence, craving and continued substance abstinence in patients with substance-dependent borderline personality disorder
hojjatolah tahmasebian vahid ahmadi shahram mamiThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of attachment therapy with motivational therapy in reducing slippage, recurrence, craving and continued substance abstinence in patients with substance-dependent borderline personality disorder. The present study wa MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of attachment therapy with motivational therapy in reducing slippage, recurrence, craving and continued substance abstinence in patients with substance-dependent borderline personality disorder. The present study was a quasi-experimental interventional study with pre-test post-test design with control group and 3-month follow-up. The statistical population of all substance abusers with borderline personality disorder referred to addiction treatment centers in Kermanshah city, 60 of whom were selected by convenience sampling method. Ross Adult Attachment Questionnaire (RASS Adult Attachment, 1996), Gashtasbi Asl et al.’s Borderline Personality Disorder (2017), Miller and Tonikan’s Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness (1996), McMullen Addiction Thoughts (1990), researcher-made questionnaire on recurrence, craving, slip and abstinence, Motivational intervention of Transtheoretical model of change (Procheska and D. Clemente, 1990) and Attachment treatment protocol (Jahanbakhsh et al., 2011) was used. Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance. The results showed that attachment therapy and motivational therapy significantly decreased the slip, recurrence and craving of patients and increased the continuity of abstinence. Attachment therapy and motivational therapy had an effect on the rate of slip, relapse, craving and persistence of patients in the follow-up test. The rate of changes in slip, relapse, craving and abstinence scores was higher in those who received attachment therapy than those who received motivational therapy. Attachment therapy is more effective in reducing slip, relapse, craving, and continued drug use than motivational therapy. The results showed that both intervention methods were effective in improving the consumption of people with borderline personality disorder. However, the effect of addiction treatment-based therapy in people with borderline personality disorder is more effective than attachment therapy than motivational therapy. Manuscript profile -
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101 - The Effectiveness of schema therapy on rumination, loneliness and general health of divorced women
mansooreh nikoogoftar alireza sanganiThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy on general health, rumination, and loneliness of divorced women. The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with control group. Twelve volunteers who were re MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy on general health, rumination, and loneliness of divorced women. The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with control group. Twelve volunteers who were referred to counseling centers in Sari, were selected by volunteering method. They were randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups and assigned to the social and emotional loneliness scale of adults (2004), the general health questionnaire (1972), the scale Nullen Hoeksma and Marrow (1991) rumbled in pre-test and post-test. The experimental group was trained in ten sessions based on the Young Schematic Protocol, Calcesko and Washir (2003). The results of the findings, using multivariate covariance analysis, showed that schema therapy significantly increased general health and reduced rumination and loneliness of divorced women. Anxiety (P=0.02), disruption in social function (P=0.001), depression (P=0.039), rumination responses (P=0/000), distracting responses (P=0/000), romantic loneliness (P=0,000), family loneliness (P=0,035) and social loneliness (P=0.007) in the experimental group receiving the intervention were different from that of the control group. It is recommended that Advisers and therapist’s use of schema therapy rules to rehabilitate women after divorce in order to increase general health, reduce rumination and facilitate social relationships. Manuscript profile -
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102 - The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Psychological Well-being and Resilience of Mothers with a Deaf Daughter in the City of Isfahan
mitra mohammadinejad farzaneh NiknejadiThe present research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on psychological well-being and resilience of mothers having a deaf daughter in the city of Isfahan. The research method was semi-empirical in the type of pretest&ndas MoreThe present research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on psychological well-being and resilience of mothers having a deaf daughter in the city of Isfahan. The research method was semi-empirical in the type of pretest–posttest with a control group. Statistical population included all mothers having a deaf daughter who was studying in a deaf girls’ school and a normal school in Isfahan city at the same time in the year 2017. The research instruments comprised of Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scales (1989) and Connor-Davidson (2003) Resilience Scale. Using purposive sampling method, 30 people were chosen, and 15 mothers were randomly assigned to the experimental group and 15 mothers to the control group. Then, for the experimental group the acceptance and commitment therapy which by Wells and Sorrel (2007) has been developed in 10 sessions of 90 minutes was implemented. For data analysis, covariance analysis was used. The results indicated that acceptance and commitment therapy led to an increase in psychological well-being and resilience of mothers who had a deaf daughter (p < 0.05). Manuscript profile -
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103 - Comparison of the effect of the cognitive rehabilitation, neurofeedback and cognitive - behavioral play therapy on working memory in elementary school students with specific learning disability
amir azizi Fazlolah Mir Drikvand Mohamad Ali sepahvandiThe aim of this study was to compare the effect of cognitive rehabilitation, neurofeedback and cognitive - behavioral play therapy on working memory in elementary school students with specific learning disability. The statistical population of this quasi -experimental s MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effect of cognitive rehabilitation, neurofeedback and cognitive - behavioral play therapy on working memory in elementary school students with specific learning disability. The statistical population of this quasi -experimental study included all elementary students with specific learning disability in Tabri city, of whom 60 elementary school students with a learning disorder diagnosis in Tabriz Learning Center in 2016-2017 were selected through purposive method and using randomly were replaced into three experimental groups and one control group (n = 15 per group). In all four groups of N-Back as pretest and post-test completion. 20 sessions of cognitive rehabilitation, 20 sessions of neurofeedback and 8 sessions of cognitive - behavioral play therapy were conducted in experimental groups.The results of the covariance analysis showed that cognitive rehabilitation, neurofeedback and cognitive - behavioral play therapy on working memory in elementary students with specific learning disorder, do not affect. Also, there was no significant difference between the effect of cognitive rehabilitation, neurofeedback and cognitive - behavioral play therapy on working memory in elementary students with specific learning disorder (P<0.001). Therefore, more research is needed to make a definitive conclusion in this regard. Manuscript profile -
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104 - The Impact of Emotionally Focused Group Couple Therapy on the Couple Attachment and Marital Happiness
Farnaz Kian ozra etemadi Fatemeh BahramiThe present study was aimed to investigate the impact of Emotionally Focused Group Couple Therapy on the Couple Attachment and Marital Happiness. This was a quasi-experimental research designwith pretest-posttest and control group, and the sample population includes cou MoreThe present study was aimed to investigate the impact of Emotionally Focused Group Couple Therapy on the Couple Attachment and Marital Happiness. This was a quasi-experimental research designwith pretest-posttest and control group, and the sample population includes couples having marital problems among all couples who visited counseling centers in a period of time in Hamadan City, Iran. They were randomly assigned into two equal experimental and control groups. The sample included 20 couples (40 individuals) in the 20-person experimental and control groups. The instruments used in this study included couple attachment questionnaire (Bartolomovo, 2003) and marital happiness scale (Nathan. Asrine, Barry Nuster and Jones, 1973).The experimental group received Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy for ten sessions (2 hours). Then, all participants were assessed again as the posttest. The data was analyzed using Repeated Measurement Analysis with Mixed/split plot design (SPANOVA). The results showed that emotion-focused couple therapy significantly Enhanced attachment quality and increased marital happiness (P<0/05). Hence, we conclude that Couple attachment and marital happiness can be affected by Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Manuscript profile -
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105 - The Effect of Training Choice Theory Principles and Training ACT Principles on Self-differentiation in High School Students
Golnar Sadeghnia Mohammad Reza Zarbakhsh Bahri Shohreh Ghorban ShiroudiThis study aimed to compare the effect of training choice theory principles and training ACT principles on self-differentiation in high school students. The method was experimental with pre-test, post-test with control group and follow-up. The statistical population con MoreThis study aimed to compare the effect of training choice theory principles and training ACT principles on self-differentiation in high school students. The method was experimental with pre-test, post-test with control group and follow-up. The statistical population consisted all high school students in Rasht in academic year of 2019-2018. After assessing, 45 students who had self-differentiation below the cut-point were chosen and then randomly divided into three groups of 15, two intervention groups and a control group. For the first intervention group, the choice theory and for the second group ACT principals were taught in 8 sessions and the control group did not receive any training. After 3 month groups had follow-up. To determine the effect of the intervention program, a pre-test, post-test and follow-up were conducted using the Skowron & Schmitt (2003) Self-differentiation Test. Data were analyzed using multivariate covariance (MANCOVA) analysis. The findings showed that intervention groups were significantly different in the post-test, compared to the control group in self-differentiation. The rate of self-differentiation increase after intervention and the size of this increase was higher in the choice theory group. The result showed that choice theory training has greater effect than ACT training on increasing self-differentiation. Manuscript profile -
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106 - The effect of positive psychotherapy (PPT) on Signs of depression and self steem of obese women
fatemeh saadatbin javaheri mansor hakim javadi Reza soltani shalObesity as an epidemic disease plays an important role in the development of several Psychological disorders in obese people. In the same vein the main purpose of­this article is determining the effectiveness of positive­­-psychotherapy in­the reduction MoreObesity as an epidemic disease plays an important role in the development of several Psychological disorders in obese people. In the same vein the main purpose of­this article is determining the effectiveness of positive­­-psychotherapy in­the reduction of sings of depression and self-steem in obese ­women. For this­ aim, a single-case experimental trial of multiple-baseline type was carried out. To conduct the study,4 people with symptoms of depression and low self-esteem were selected from among the applicants who had contacted following an announcement in cyberspace about holding positive­ psycho therapy sessions to reduce the psychological damage caused by obesity. 3 participants cooperated until the end. First, for each participant, between 2 and4 baseline sessions were held at random. Assessments were performed using the Depression (Goldberg, 1972) and Self-Esteem (Cooper Smith, 1967) Questionnaires of the intervention and follow-up sessions. Data were presented using visual analysis, charting, descriptive statistics index and calculation of recovery percentage. The results showed that positive-psychotherapy was effective in reducing depressive symptoms and increasing self-esteem in obese­­women. Positive­psychotherapy interventions can replace positive­ thoughts with negative ones in­obese­people, which­can improve depression and increase self-esteem. The results of a three-month follow-up period also showed that positive-psychotherapy for depression was still present while Manuscript profile -
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107 - Develop a training package of Coping with Job Stress and Comparing the Effect of this Model and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in Tam Kar’s employees
somayeh GORJI اصغر آقایی mohsen golparvarThe aim of this study was develop a training package of coping with job stress and compare its effec with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on anxiety and depression of Tam Kar’s employees.This research was a combination of exploratory research projects. The phe MoreThe aim of this study was develop a training package of coping with job stress and compare its effec with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on anxiety and depression of Tam Kar’s employees.This research was a combination of exploratory research projects. The phenomenological qualitative method- content analysis was used to develop a training package to coping with job stress that 7 main codes (anxiety,depression,low emotional intelligence, ineffective coping strategies, cognitive problems,weakness of social skills and weakness of religious beliefs) were obtained And the coping with stress training package was adjusted based on these dimensions. The quantitative research method was a three-stage three-group pilot project in which the statistical population included all employees working in the technical departments of Tam Kar’s Company in Isfahan city Which the use ofpurposeful sampling, 45 employees were selected and randomly assigned to three groups (15 for each group). The Beck's Anxiety Inventory, and Beck's Depression Inventory were used to gather information. Experimental group 1 under the knowledge of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy 8 sessions of 90 minutes and experimental group 2 was trained to coping with job stress in 10 sessions 90-minute. Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the research findings. The results showed that both trainings made significant changes in depression and anxiety in the post-test and follow-up stages (p≤0.05). Further, the results of Bonferroni’s follow-up test implied that there is effectiveness of package of Coping with Job Stress was higher than cognitive therapy based on mindfulness. Therefore, the result of this study provide experimental support for both training to improve depression and anxiety in industry employees. Manuscript profile -
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108 - Comparison of the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment based therapy on aggression and mania symptoms in bipolar disorder patients.
Farzane mohammadi Hossein Baghooli Amir Hooshang Mehryar siamak samaniThe purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy and admission-and-acceptance therapy treatment on aggression and mania of bipolar disorder patients. In this quasi-experimental study, using convenience sampling method, pre-test and p MoreThe purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy and admission-and-acceptance therapy treatment on aggression and mania of bipolar disorder patients. In this quasi-experimental study, using convenience sampling method, pre-test and post-test with control group, 36 patients referred to psychiatric hospitals, who according to DSM5 criteria, diagnose bipolar disorder. They were randomly divided into three groups of 12 each. The first group received 10 sessions of CBT, the second group received 12 sessions of ACT and the control group received no intervention. Data were collected through Buss and Perry's (1992) and Mania Young's (1987) Aggression Questionnaires. Covariance analysis was used for data analysis. The results showed that CBT and ACT treatment in the experimental groups decreased the components of physical aggression and anger, but there was no significant difference between the verbal aggression and hostility components. There was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups (P <0.05), except for the anger component, there was no difference between of the two treatments. Manuscript profile -
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109 - The Effect of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on ability to control weight, Satisfaction with body image, and Life satisfaction in Overweight women in city of Isfahan
mansooreh shamsi Hossein MolaviThe purpose of this study was investigating the effect of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on ability to control weight, Satisfaction with body image, and Life satisfaction in Overweight women in city of Isfahan. The research design was semi-experimental resea MoreThe purpose of this study was investigating the effect of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on ability to control weight, Satisfaction with body image, and Life satisfaction in Overweight women in city of Isfahan. The research design was semi-experimental research with pre-test and post-test and control group. Statistical publication also included all of overweight women in city of Isfahan in spring 2017, that were identified by use BMI index above 25. For doing research, 30 of these women were selected by random sampling and were assigned randomly in experimental and control group (15 each), and experimental group treated by MBCT program. In pre-test and post-test stages, Satisfaction work life Scale (SWLS) (Diener, Emmons, Larsen & Griffin, 1985), Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ) (Cash, Winstead & Janda, 1986), and Body Mass Index (BMI) were used. The data was analyzed by Covariance analysis. Results showed that Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) had a significant effects to control weight, Satisfaction with body image, and Life satisfaction in Overweight women in city of Isfahan in experimental group (p < 0.01). Manuscript profile -
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110 - The effectiveness of movie therapy on marital adjustment and psychological well-being of couples referring to counseling clinics in Tehran
Banafsheh Heyratnegari Mojtaba DalirThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of movie therapy on marital adjustment and psychological well-being of couples. The statistical population of this study was couples referring to three of the counseling centers located in Tehran in 2018. Fort MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of movie therapy on marital adjustment and psychological well-being of couples. The statistical population of this study was couples referring to three of the counseling centers located in Tehran in 2018. Forty subjects (20 couples) were selected through convenient sampling and randomly divided into control and experimental groups each with 20 subjects i.e. 10 couples. Subjects completed the Marital Adjustment Questionnaire (1959) and Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire (1989), before and after intervention, and 4 months after the completion of the intervention. The experimental group was provided with 8 sessions of movie therapy, but the control group didn’t have any intervention. To analyze the data, repeated measure multivariate analysis of variance was used. The results showed that the effect of groups on psychological well-being and marital adjustment effect was significant (P = 0.11). The effect of time on dependent variables was also significant (P = 0.0001). Also, the effect of interaction between groups and the time of measurement of dependent variables was significant (P = 0.0001). Therefore, it can be stated that the mean of psychological well-being and marital adjustment at different times of measurement have a significant difference in the two groups. Manuscript profile -
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111 - Comparison the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive- behavior therapy on Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder, Sexual Intimacy and Sexual Self- Concept of Women
Maryam Mohagheghian Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf Alireza MaredpourThe purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavior therapy on female sexual interest/arousal disorder, sexual intimacy and sexual self- concept of married women referring to counseling centers in Isfa MoreThe purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavior therapy on female sexual interest/arousal disorder, sexual intimacy and sexual self- concept of married women referring to counseling centers in Isfahan city. This was a quasi-experimental design with pretest, posttest, three months follow up and control group. The population included married women with sexual interest arousal problems who responded to calls from counseling centers. 45 Samples were selected with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-fifth edition criteria and female sexual function questionnaire scores. Subjects were randomly assigned in two experimental groups and control group. The experimental groups received 8 sessions 90 minutes weekly intervention. The instruments used in this study included Rosen Female Sexual Function Questionnaire, Botlani Sexual Intimacy Questionnaire and Snell Sexual Self- Concept Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed by analysis of covariance with repeated measures. The results showed that both treatment approaches had a significant effect on all three variables. (P>0.05). And there was no significant difference between the two treatment approaches. Thus, both therapeutic interventions can be used to improve sexual desire / arousal disorders and increase sexual intimacy and sexual self-concept. Manuscript profile -
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112 - The effect of cognitive-behavioral group training of self-care skills on positive and negative signs and general psychopathology symptoms in patients with schizophrenia in patients with schizophrenia
Masoud Kashani Lotfabadi Mohammad Hossein Bayazi Ali Reza RajaeiThe aim of this study was to determine the effect of cognitive-behavioral group training of self-care skills on positive and negative signs, and general psychopathology of patients with schizophrenia. In this quasi-experimental study, among the patients admitted to Ebn& MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the effect of cognitive-behavioral group training of self-care skills on positive and negative signs, and general psychopathology of patients with schizophrenia. In this quasi-experimental study, among the patients admitted to Ebn'e Sina Psychiatric Hospital in Mashhad who met the inclusion criteria, 50 people were randomly selected and divided into two groups of intervention (26 people) and control (24 people). The intervention group received cognitive-behavioral group training of self-care skills based on the protocol of Kashani-Lotfabadi & et al (2020) and the control group were placed on a waiting list. The research was conducted using available sampling method as pretest-posttest and follow up with a control group. Data were collected and evaluated by the Positive and Negative Clinical Syndrome Rating Scale (Kay, Fiszbein, Opler. 1987) in three stages. Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. The results showed that cognitive-behavioral group training of self-care skills can be effective in reducing the negative symptoms of patients with schizophrenia (p<0.05). But there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of changes in positive symptoms and general psychopathology (P <0.05). Manuscript profile -
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113 - The effect of family-based cognitive-behavioral Therapy on the Accommodation of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder
zivar aryasadr Iran Davoodi Abdulkazem neisi Manaz mehrabizadehObsessive Compulsive Disorder is a time-consuming and severe mental illness that causes significant distress and impaired functioning. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of family-based cognitive-behavioral therapy on the accommodation of children w MoreObsessive Compulsive Disorder is a time-consuming and severe mental illness that causes significant distress and impaired functioning. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of family-based cognitive-behavioral therapy on the accommodation of children with OCD. The research plan was single case. The statistical population of this research included all the children with OCD in the range of 7-12 years who referred to counseling centers and psychiatric in Ahvaz in 2020. Samples (and with mothers) were selected by available sampling method and received family-based cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention in 12 sessions. In this study, Yale Brown Child Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Scale (1997) and the Family Accommodation Interview Scale (1999) were used. Data analysis was performed by using visual charting or graphical analysis methods, reliable change index and percentage of improvement. The results showed that reliable change index was significant for accommodation in treatment and follow-up (p <0.05). Also percentage of overall improvement showed the effectiveness of Family-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on the accommodation of Children with obsessive-compulsive disorder in treatment and follow-up stages, was in Successful Treatment category in four child, Based on Blanchard's Classification and this Therapy can be beneficial and effective on accommodation of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Manuscript profile -
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114 - The Effectiveness of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy on Reducing Symptoms and defensive mechanisms of Cluster C Personality Disorders
Bahman Moazami Goodarzi Nader Monirpour Hassan MirzahosseiniThis study was conducted to investigate the effect of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) on reducing the symptoms and defensive mechanisms of cluster C personality disorders. This study was a quasi-experimental study with a single-subject A-B-A design. T MoreThis study was conducted to investigate the effect of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) on reducing the symptoms and defensive mechanisms of cluster C personality disorders. This study was a quasi-experimental study with a single-subject A-B-A design. The statistical population of this study consisted of all individuals with cluster C personality disorders in Tehran in 2019. Among the above statistical population, 9 individuals who received diagnoses of three dependent, obsessive-compulsive and avoidant personality disorders based on the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III) and Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID-II) was selected by purposive sampling method. The instruments used in this study were: Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (Millon, 1977), Defense Style Questionnaire-40 (Andrews, Singh & Bond, 1993) and Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (First, Gibbon, Spitzer, Williams & Benjamin, 1997). In addition, the ISTDP protocol was applied to the research sample according to the Davanlo (1995, 2000) approach for 15 sessions once a week and each session for one hour. Subjects were assessed after baseline assessment, once every 3 sessions, and after the treatment sessions, 3 follow-up assessments were performed at one-month intervals. Data were analyzed using Friedman test and SPSS software version 24. Findings showed that ISTDP reduced symptoms of cluster C personality disorder. Also, this treatment had a significant effect on the reduction of, immature, neurotic defensive and in increasing use of mature defensive mechanisms (p <0.05). Manuscript profile -
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115 - Comparison of the effectiveness of Metacognitive Therapy and assertiveness Training on Social Avoidance and Distress of Junior high school students with Foreign language Anxiety
khoshdavi ebrahimzade esmaiel soleymany Karim SadeghiThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of metacognitive Therapy and assertiveness training on social avoidance and distress of students with foreign language anxiety (FLA). The research design was semi-experimental and the population of the study was all MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of metacognitive Therapy and assertiveness training on social avoidance and distress of students with foreign language anxiety (FLA). The research design was semi-experimental and the population of the study was all students of public Junior high schools in Urmia, Iran. 60 students were selected following a multi-step random sampling procedure and were randomly assigned into three groups (N= 20 each). the data were analyzed using foreign language classroom anxiety scale (Horwitz, Horwitz & Cope, 1986) and social avoidance and distress scale (Watson & Friend, 1969). Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance. The results showed that metacognitive and assertiveness are effective in reducing social avoidance and distress, their effects are persistent in the follow-up phase (p <0.001). The obtained results show that metacognitive and assertiveness are effective in reducing social avoidance and distress students in both stages and the difference between metacognitive and assertiveness groups is not significant (p <0.05). Based on the results, there was no significant difference between metacognitive therapy and assertiveness training groups in reducing avoidance and social pressure (P <0.05). Manuscript profile -
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116 - Comparison of the effectiveness of Bowen's system therapy and the combination therapy of Bowen's system and neurofeedback on reducing students' anxiety
zahra ranaee ali akbar soliemanian Ali Mohamadzade Ebrahimi mehdi ghasemi MotlaghThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Bowen's system therapy and the combination therapy of Bowen's system and neurofeedback on reducing students' anxiety. This study was a semi-experimental pretest-posttest design and follow-up with a MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Bowen's system therapy and the combination therapy of Bowen's system and neurofeedback on reducing students' anxiety. This study was a semi-experimental pretest-posttest design and follow-up with a control group. The statistical society of the study included students of higher education centers in Bojnourd city who were studying in 1398-99. From the target population, 5 centers were randomly selected. The students of these centers, who had severely and very severely anxious in the initialAnxiety(Zung, 1971) screening test, were selected and 30 members of the selected group were selected through random selection and random substitution in the two experimental group and one control group, the number of persons in each group was ten. The first group received 9 sessions of Bowen's system therapy, the second group simultaneously received 9 sessions of Bowen's system therapy and 15sessions neurofeedback therapy. Date were collected through Zung Anxiety Questionnaire(1971).for Analyzing the data, multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS software was used. multivariate analysis of covariance indicated that the combination therapy of Bowen's system and neurofeedback reduced the level of anxiety and its symptoms(p<0/001) and Bowen system therapy reduced emotional anxiety symptoms(p<0/05). also, The results of pairwise comparison based on LSD test showed that combination therapy of Bowen's system and neurofeedback due to the simultaneous use of biological and psychological feedback had a significant and greater effectiveness in reducing the level of anxiety and its symptoms(p<0/001). Manuscript profile -
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117 - The effectiveness of art therapy based on Drawing on general anxiety disorder and Physical injury fears in fourth grade male students
akram pakzadmoghadam ghasem askari zadeh masoud bagheriThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of art therapy based on Drawing on general anxiety disorder and Physical injury fears in primary school students. This research was a semi-experimental, pretest-posttest design with control group. The statistica MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of art therapy based on Drawing on general anxiety disorder and Physical injury fears in primary school students. This research was a semi-experimental, pretest-posttest design with control group. The statistical population included all fourth grade elementary school boys in Kerman in 1396-97. Multi-stage cluster sampling method was used and three schools were randomly selected from among the boys' primary schools in Kerman. Then sampling was done. Forty-seven students with high anxiety scores were selected based on the Anxiety Inventory (Spence, 1998). Finally, after matching based on anxiety scores, 30 students were randomly divided into experimental and control groups of 15 people. Drawing art therapy was performed on the students of the experimental group during 12 sessions of 90 minutes, two days a week. Students in the control group did not receive any training during this period. At the end of the intervention, anxiety inventory were performed on the students of the two groups. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. The results showed that art therapy based Drawing reduced general anxiety disorder and fear of physical harm in primary school students (p <0/05). Manuscript profile -
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118 - The comparison effectiveness indigenous model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focused on compassion with non-indigenous model in the same treatment in PTSD on women
Peyman Dousti Javad Khalatbari Ahmad Baseri Bahram Parvin GonabadiThe present study compared of effectiveness of indigenous model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focused on compassion with non-indigenous model in the same treatment in PTSD on women. The method of this research is experimental and included a pretest-posttest study MoreThe present study compared of effectiveness of indigenous model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focused on compassion with non-indigenous model in the same treatment in PTSD on women. The method of this research is experimental and included a pretest-posttest study with two experimental and one control groups. The statistical population included 200 volunteer women who referred to the “Avaye Dousti” Psychological Clinic in the period from Oct 2018 to Des 2018 that invited to this study trough recall. Afterward, 42 individuals selected voluntarily and randomly divided into three groups. The first experimental group subjected to 8 sessions of 120-minute treatment of indigenous model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focused on Compassion and the second group was treated using the same treatment as non-indigenous model. The control group didn't receive any intervention. In order to evaluation, both DSM V diagnostic criteria for PTSD and Mississippi scale questionnaire were used. In order to analyze the data, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis of Covariance and pairwise comparison by SIDAK, were used. The findings indicated that the mean difference in 3 subscales of problem in interpersonal communication, problem of emotional inhabitation and depression in the group effected by the indigenous model has more than the non-indigenous model. There was no difference in the penetrating memories subscale, and no changes were observed in the control group. Manuscript profile -
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119 - The Effect of Hypoventilation Therapy on Symptoms and Perception of Anxiety Control in Women with GAD
behzad taghipuor rogaye barzegaranThe purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Hypoventilation Therapy on symptoms and perception of anxiety control in women with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD). This semi-experimental study was conducted using pre-test and post-test with control group. from al MoreThe purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Hypoventilation Therapy on symptoms and perception of anxiety control in women with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD). This semi-experimental study was conducted using pre-test and post-test with control group. from all General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) patients referred in Ardabil Health Comprehensive Centers in Fal2019, 30 patients were selected through available sampling method and were randomly placed into two equal received and the control groups. The Experimental group experienced 4 weeks (12 session and 17 minutes each session) of Hypoventilation Therapy, while control group were just waited. Anxiety Beack (1986) and Perception of Anxiety Control Rapee, Craske, Brown & Barlow (1996) Questionnaires were used in pre-test, post-test and up as the study instrument. Data were analyzed by using analysis of covariance and spss-20. The result of analysis of covariance showed that there were significant differences in symptoms and perception of anxiety control scores intervention and the control group (p<0.01). Thus, it can be said that of Hypoventilation Therapy. Reduced symptoms and high perception of anxiety control in women with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Manuscript profile -
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120 - Comparison of the effectiveness of the native domestic compassion focused therapy package with Gilbert compassion focused therapy on mental health and psychological capital of employed women
Ziba Amani Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf Alireza MaredpourThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of indigenous compassion therapy package with Gilbert compassion therapy on mental health and psychological capital of working women in Isfahan. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test des MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of indigenous compassion therapy package with Gilbert compassion therapy on mental health and psychological capital of working women in Isfahan. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design with experimental and control groups. The statistical population included all working women in the age group of 25 to 45 years in Isfahan in 2019. The sample size included 45 people, of which 15 women were placed in the first experimental group, 15 women in the second experimental group, and 15 women in the control group and were selected by purposive sampling. Indigenous compassion therapy and Gilbert compassion therapy were performed for women in two experimental groups (in 8 sessions). Measurement tools included the GHQ Goldberg Questionnaire (1972) and the Psychological Capital Questionnaire by Luthans, Youssef, and Avolio (2007). Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the mean scores of the effect of education based on indigenous compassion therapy package and Gilbert compassion training on mental health and psychological capital. There was a significant difference between the mean scores of post-test of mental health and psychological capital of women in the experimental and control groups. There was a significant difference between the mean scores of the three stages of pre-test, post-test and follow-up test of mental health and psychological capital of working women. Manuscript profile -
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121 - The effect of medication and combined medication and acceptance and commitment therapy on anxiety, worry, experiential avoidance and psychological hardiness in women with generalized anxiety disorder
mahvash akbari akram dehghaniThe aim of this study was to compare the effect of medication and combined medication and ACT on anxiety, worry, experiential avoidance and psychological hardiness of women with GAD. This was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design with experi MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effect of medication and combined medication and ACT on anxiety, worry, experiential avoidance and psychological hardiness of women with GAD. This was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design with experimental and control groups. The present study population consisted of all women with GAD in Fereydunshahr city in the summer of 2017. Thirty women were purposefully selected as a sample and randomly assigned to three equal groups (10 people in each group). Medication was prescribed for all affected women, for at least a five-week period, and in combined intervention group, 8 one-hour sessions of ACT was performed individually. The Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger et al., 1983), Penn State Worry Questionnaire (Meyer et al., 1990), Multidimensional Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire (Gámez et al., 2011) and Psychological Hardiness Questionnaire (Kobasa et al., 1982) were administered before and after treatment. Covariance analysis was used for data analysis. The results showed that both medication and combined interventions in the experimental groups decreased the mean scores of anxiety, worry, and experiential avoidance, and increased the mean scores of psychological hardiness. Also, there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the variables of experimental avoidance and psychological hardiness (P <0.05), and combined medication and ACT were more effective in these variables. According to the findings of this study, combined medication and ACT are more effective than medication in reducing GAD-related symptoms and features in women. Manuscript profile -
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122 - Comparison of the effectiveness of schema mode therapy and impulse control training on self-control and behavioral-emotional self-efficacy in boys with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
nela pashangian molod keykhosrovani naser amini moslem abbasiThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of schema mode therapy and impulse control training on self-control and behavioral-emotional self-efficacy in children with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. The research method was quasi-experimental: pretest MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of schema mode therapy and impulse control training on self-control and behavioral-emotional self-efficacy in children with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. The research method was quasi-experimental: pretest-posttest and follow-up (2 months) with the control group. The statistical population of this study was all male students aged 10 to 17 years in Shiraz in the academic year 2019-2020. The research sample was 60 male students with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder who were selected from male students who had a high score in Laporte et al.'s (2019) screening questionnaire by multi-stage cluster random sampling method and in two experimental groups and control group (20 people in each group) were assigned. The research instruments were structured clinical interview, adolescent emotional self-efficacy questionnaire (Dacre Pool & Qualter, 2012), behavioral self-efficacy (Choi, Fuqua, & Griffin, 2001) and self-control scale (Tangney, Baumeister & Boone, 2004). The collected data were statistically analyzed using repeated measures covariance analysis. The results showed that both subjective schema therapy and impulse control training had a significant effect on increasing self-control and behavioral-emotional self-efficacy in children with disruptive mood disorders (P≤0.001). The results of Bonferroni post hoc tests showed that there is a significant difference between impulse control training and schema mode therapy in emotional self-efficacy scores (P≤0.001). However, there was no difference in behavioral self-efficacy and self-control between the experimental groups in the post-test and follow-up stages. Manuscript profile -
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123 - The Effect of Hypnotherapy on Sexual Self-Concept of Women with Dyspareunia
Mehdi Dehestani Atefeh Mahdavi Maryam Karimi Amin MoradnejadThis study aimed at investigating the effect of hypnotherapy on sexual self-concept of women with dyspareunia. The research’s method was semi-experimental. The sample was 20 women who went to midwifery and women's clinics and had the criteria for dyspareunia, whic MoreThis study aimed at investigating the effect of hypnotherapy on sexual self-concept of women with dyspareunia. The research’s method was semi-experimental. The sample was 20 women who went to midwifery and women's clinics and had the criteria for dyspareunia, which was diagnosed by a doctor and psychiatric using DSM-5’s checklist of dyspareunia. These people were selected using random sampling. The measurement tool in this study was Sexual Self-concept Questionnaire (Snell, 1990). The women who had dyspareunia and had weak self-concept scores could participate in this study. Then, the subjects were divided into two experimental and control groups with 10 patients. The experimental group received treatment in eight sessions while the control group received no treatment. Finally, Snell's sexual self-concept questionnaire was re-applied to both groups for data comparison. There was a significant difference in the data obtained from the scores of the questionnaire in comparison with the control group using Covariance analysis which indicated the effect of hypnotherapy on sexual self-concept and ultimately sexual function of women with dyspareunia (P >0.05). The effectiveness of hypnotherapy on the ability of sexual self-concept and ultimately the sexual function of women in this study was confirmed with regard to the findings. Manuscript profile -
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124 - The Effectiveness of Filial Therapy on Fear of Coronavirus in Children
zahra ahmadian Sara Zadafshar Ahmad AbediThe purpose of current study was to investigate the effectiveness of filial therapy on fear of coronavirus in children. The present study was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest, posttest, and control group. The statistical population consisted of all mothers of c MoreThe purpose of current study was to investigate the effectiveness of filial therapy on fear of coronavirus in children. The present study was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest, posttest, and control group. The statistical population consisted of all mothers of children with complain of fear of coronavirus visiting counseling centers in Isfahan, Iran, from among whom 22 people were selected through purposive sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received eight sessions of filial therapy sessions, while the control group received no training. Data collection instrument was fear of covid-19 scale (FCV-19S) (Ahorsu et al, 2020) that was standardized and visualized in children society. Date were analyzed by univariate covariance in SPSS version 21. filial therapy was an effective intervention in reducing fear of coronavirus in children (p<0.01). filial therapy, like other psychological and pharmacological interventions, can improve the fear of coronavirus in children. Key words: play therapy, filial therapy, fear of coronavirus, children Manuscript profile -
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125 - The Effect of Mindful Self-Compassion Therapy on the Interpersonal Needs among Patient with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Suicidal Thoughts
samira rahmani Sodabeh Bassak nasrin arshadi Edward SelbyOCD is a severe and debilitating psychological condition that affects the quality of life and overall performance of patients and their family members, leading to interpersonal problems, feelings of helplessness and hopelessness in patients. So, the purpose of this rese MoreOCD is a severe and debilitating psychological condition that affects the quality of life and overall performance of patients and their family members, leading to interpersonal problems, feelings of helplessness and hopelessness in patients. So, the purpose of this research was to examine the effectiveness of mindful self-compassion therapy on the interpersonal needs among the patients diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder having suicidal thoughts.The sample of research consisted of 3 female patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder in Ahvaz city in 2019. They were asked to fill in the scales Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive (1989), The Suicidal Ideation (Rudd, 1989) and Interpersonal Needs (Van Orden, Cukrowicz, Witte & Joiner, 2012).The mindful self-compassion therapy protocol was implemented in 8 sessions of 90 to 120 minutes hours and the test was performed in three phase of baseline, after testing and a 3-month follow-up and the obtained data were analyzed by visual representation, reliable change index and improvement percentage formula. According to the findings of study, mindful self-compassion therapy had a significant effect on reducing the thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness. The 3-month follow-up plan established that the treatment changes were stable for the thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness. This approach by preventing the avoidance of painful thoughts and emotions caused by the disorder and the growth of a sense of belonging to others and a social bond with them leads to resilience and prevents the occurrence of thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness during times of psychological distress. Manuscript profile -
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126 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy Based-Mindfulness on Marital Satisfaction and Psychological Symptoms Women Married
kamran yazdanbakhsh narges mohammad najjar ali ahmadian Zahra Ghasemlo Nasab Ziba Arhami IsalooThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive therapy based-mindfulness on marital satisfaction and psychological symptoms among married women. The study was of a semi-experimental type with pre-test post-test with control group. The pop MoreThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive therapy based-mindfulness on marital satisfaction and psychological symptoms among married women. The study was of a semi-experimental type with pre-test post-test with control group. The population of the study of married women admitted to the clinic in district 2 in Tehran City, Iran in year 2019, and 30 of them ­ were selected using convenient sampling method and placed in two groups of 15 subjects each (experimental and control). Research instruments included Syndrome Checklist Psychological (Derogatis, Lipman & Covi, 1973) and Marital Satisfaction (Enrich, 1983) Questionnaires. The experimental group received 8 sessions of mindfulness training and each session took one hour and half. After that, post-test was conducted. In order to analyze data, ­ multivariate covariance analysis was used. The obtained results of multivariate covariance analysis indicated that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy was effective and significant in decreasing the score of psychological symptoms (Somatization, Depression & Anxiety) and increasing the marital satisfaction among subjects in experimental group (P≤0.001). on the basis of results, it could be said that Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy could have a positive impact on psychological symptoms women (Somatization, depression and anxiety) and marital satisfaction. Manuscript profile -
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127 - Effectiveness of Multidimensional Spiritual Therapy with a Focus on Weight Loss and its effect on Emotional Stability, Self-Control, and Body Mass Index in Overweight Women
mina shamsolahrari shahnaz nouhi ahmad aliporThe aim this study was effectiveness of multidimensional spiritual therapy with a focus on weight loss and its effect on emotional stability, self-control, and body mass index in overweight women. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-t MoreThe aim this study was effectiveness of multidimensional spiritual therapy with a focus on weight loss and its effect on emotional stability, self-control, and body mass index in overweight women. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with two experimental and control groups. The statistical population of all obese and overweight women referred to the Counseling and Psychology Clinic in District 3 of Tehran in 1398, and among them, 30 people were selected using the available sampling and were replaced in two experimental and control groups. . The Cattle Questionnaire (1973) was then completed by both groups, and both height and weight were measured. After that, a multidimensional spiritual therapy program with a focus on weight loss was implemented on the experimental group. The post-test was then performed. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 24 and covariance analysis method. The findings showed that multidimensional spiritual therapy with a focus on weight loss increased emotional stability and self-control, and decreased body mass index (P = 0.001). Therefore, it can be said that teaching weight loss methods, if accompanied by the element of spirituality, can both affect weight loss and affect the regulation of emotions. Manuscript profile -
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128 - The Effectiveness of Bowen's Family Therapy on the Emotional Abuse of Married Women
saeedeh mehrabi sahar khanjaniveshkiThis study was carried out to purpose the effectiveness of Bowen's Family Therapy on the emotional abuse of married women in the city of Aligudarz. The research method was quasi‑experimental with a pretest–posttest and control group design.The study population inc MoreThis study was carried out to purpose the effectiveness of Bowen's Family Therapy on the emotional abuse of married women in the city of Aligudarz. The research method was quasi‑experimental with a pretest–posttest and control group design.The study population included all married women visiting consultation centers in the city of Aligudarz during year 2019. The sampling method was nonrandom voluntary sampling used to select 30 participants who were then randomly divided in to experiment and control groups (15 individuals each). The research tool was the emotional abuse questionnaire (barahimi, 2008). The experiment group participated in 8 sessions of bowen's family therapy, each lasting 90 min. Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) method was used to analyze the data via SPSS24. The result showed that Bowen's Family Therapy has been effective on the reducing emotional abuse women (P < 0/05). Also, Bowen's Family Therapy has been effective on the dimensions of emotional abuse women (verbal abuse, negligence, domination and social constraint) (P < 0/05). Therefore, this therapy can be used as a suitable method to reduce women's emotional abuse and solve marital problems in counseling centers. Manuscript profile -
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129 - The effect of therapeutic painting and play therapy on the creativity and behavioral problems of elementary school elementary school students
Syavash SHeykhalizadehThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of therapeutic painting and play therapy on the creativity and behavioral problems of elementary school students in Tabriz. This was a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test design with control group MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of therapeutic painting and play therapy on the creativity and behavioral problems of elementary school students in Tabriz. This was a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test design with control group. The statistical population of this study was all students of primary school boys in Tabriz in the academic year of 2018-2019. Multi-stage random cluster sampling was used to select the sample. First, 4 districts were selected from the districts of Tabriz, and from the schools of that district, three primary schools were randomly selected, and from each of the three schools, 1 class was randomly selected, and then from knowledge. The selected school students were randomly assigned to 45 students in 3 groups, the first experimental painting (15 subjects), the second experimental group of experimental play therapy (15 subjects) and control (15 subjects). The subjects of the first experimental group underwent painting therapy for 10 sessions and the second experimental group underwent therapy for 10 sessions and did not receive any training in front of the control group. Research questionnaires including Creativity Scale (Abedi, 1993) and Behavioral Problems Scale (Rutter, 1976) were selected. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance and post-test. The results of this study showed that painting and therapeutic games have an effect on creativity and behavioral problems of students. Also, the results of post hoc test showed that painting therapy has a greater effect on creativity and game therapy on students' behavioral problems. According to the results, painting therapy and play therapy have been effective in improving creativity and reducing students' behavioral problems. As a result, it seems necessary to create the necessary grounds for holding painting therapy and play therapy sessions in schools, which can be effective in improving the psychological and educational status of these students. Manuscript profile -
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130 - The effect of cognitive behavioral family therapy on general health and marital satisfaction of families with mentally retarded children in Khorramabad city
moslem siahposh Abdullah Motamedi Faramarz SohrabiConsidering the family as the most important social institution and the context for the growth of each individual in society is very important. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral family therapy on general health and mari MoreConsidering the family as the most important social institution and the context for the growth of each individual in society is very important. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral family therapy on general health and marital satisfaction of families with mentally retarded children in Khorramabad city. This research is a quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest design with control group. The statistical population consisted of all families with mentally retarded children referred to Khorramabad rehabilitation centers in the summer of 2014. 30 families were selected by sampling in random sampling and were randomly divided into two experimental groups (15 individuals) And witness (15 people). The general health questionnaire and marital satisfaction questionnaire were used as a pretest, then the experimental group received 12 sessions of cognitive-behavioral family therapy and the control group received no intervention. At the end of the post-test, the data were analyzed using SPSS-21 software and covariance analysis. The findings showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups of experimental and post-cognitive-behavioral family therapy (P<0.05). Mean score of general health and marital satisfaction in the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group Increased. Manuscript profile -
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131 - The Effect of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) on Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance of addicted women leaving: The mediating role of Mindfulness, Effective Communication and Emotional Cognitive Regulation Strategies
sohela esnaasharan Fariba Yazdkhasti Himidreza OrayziThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) on emotional regulation and distress tolerance of addicted women leaving by the mediating role of mindfulness, effective communication and emotional cognitive regulation strate MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) on emotional regulation and distress tolerance of addicted women leaving by the mediating role of mindfulness, effective communication and emotional cognitive regulation strategies. The research method was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design and control group. The statistical population included all addicted women leaving in Isfahan city. The sample consisted of 60 women prisoners leaving drugs who were selected based on available sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Measurement tools included the Negative Mood Regulation Questionnaire (Catanzaro & Mearns, 1990), the Distress Tolerance Scale (Simmons & Gaher, 2005) and the Researcher Made Behavioral-Emotional Questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using analysis of covariance and analysis of variance. Findings showed that dialectical behavior therapy has led to increased emotion regulation skills and tolerance of anxiety in the experimental group (P <0.001), and the effect of this treatment remains until the quarterly follow-up. Also, the mediating role of mindfulness, effective communication and emotional cognitive regulation strategies in post-test was statistically significant (P <0.05). Manuscript profile -
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132 - The effectiveness of play therapy based on the relationship parent child (Filial Therapy) on addiction to computer games, and aggression in preschoolers
maryam soltani Hadi FarhadiThe aim of this research is Teaching play therapy based on the parent – child relationship (Filial Therapy) to mothers of preschool children and and its effects on computers game addiction and aggression in their children. Statistical population MoreThe aim of this research is Teaching play therapy based on the parent – child relationship (Filial Therapy) to mothers of preschool children and and its effects on computers game addiction and aggression in their children. Statistical population of this research includes all mothers of preschool children with addiction to computer games Were randomly assigned to either experimental or control groups.The instrument used in this research were addiction to commuter games questionnaire (Farhadi (1395), (parents form), and Vahedi et al. (1999), aggression scale of preschool children (parent form). The participants in two stage of pretest and posttest were answered to research instruments.The experimental group subjected to 10 sessions (2 hour), filial therapy education.The results of this research showed that, filial therapy training to mothers were effective to reduce addiction sign to computer games (p<0.01), children aggression (p<0.05), verbal aggression (P <0.01), and impulsive aggression (P <0.05).Accordingly focusing on educations related to parents was recommended as a strategy to reduce children’s extreme tendency to play computer games. Manuscript profile -
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133 - Comparison of the effectiveness of couple therapy based on forgiveness and Hendrix's Imago relationship therapy on marital forgiveness and positive feeling for the spouse
Mehrana Askary Mahnaz Mehrabi Zadh Honarmand zahra dashtbozorgi parviz askaryThe purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of couple therapy based on forgiveness and communication imaging on marital past and positive feelings toward spouse in women with poor marital status. The research design was quasi-experimental with pre-test and pos MoreThe purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of couple therapy based on forgiveness and communication imaging on marital past and positive feelings toward spouse in women with poor marital status. The research design was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with control group. The sample size was 75 women who were selected by convenience sampling. Of these, 25 were assigned to experimental group based on forgiveness, 25 to experimental group, and 25 to control group randomly assigned. The research tools used were the Trait Forgiveness Questionnaire (Barry et al., 2005) and the Positive Feelings Questionnaire (Ellier & Trekowitz, 1978). The experimental group received 8 sessions of 90-minute training and the experimental group received 9 minutes of forgiveness-based couple therapy. Multivariate and univariate analysis of covariance was used for data analysis. Results showed that both post-test approaches had a significant effect on marital forgiveness and positive feelings toward spouse and led to a significant increase in forgiveness and positive feelings toward spouse (P <0.005). Also, there was no significant difference between the two methods of intervention in influencing the dependent variables. According to the findings, each of these approaches is one of the most effective and successful interventions in the field of couple therapy. Manuscript profile -
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134 - Comparison of the Effecte of Metacognitive Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy on Students' Educational procrastination and Test Anxiety symptoms in Students
laila noei iran Akbar Rezaei Ali Naghi AghdasiThis research was a quasi -experimental. The statistical population of this study included all high school students in Tabriz, in the academic year of 2018-2019 that 45 students who received the test anxiety diagnosis in accordance with the cutoff score in the Sarason T MoreThis research was a quasi -experimental. The statistical population of this study included all high school students in Tabriz, in the academic year of 2018-2019 that 45 students who received the test anxiety diagnosis in accordance with the cutoff score in the Sarason Test Anxiety Questionnaire were selected by multi-stage cluster and targeted sampling and they were randomly assigned to two experimental and one control groups(15 people per group). All three groups completed the Sarason Test Anxiety Questionnaire (1975) and Solomon & Rothblum's Academic Procrastination (1984) as pre-test and post-test. The first and second experimental groups received 8 metacognitive therapy group sessions and 8 dialectical behavioral therapy group sessions, respectively and the control group did not receive intervention. Data were analyzed using multivariate and univariable covariance analysis in SPSS.23 software. The results of covariance analysis showed that metacognitive therapy and dialectical behavior therapy affect on academic proclivity and test anxiety symptoms in students with anxiety disorder (p = 0.001), while meta-cognitive therapy is more effective than dialectical behavioral therapy in improving academic procrastination and test anxiety symptoms in students with test anxiety disorder (p = 0.001). Manuscript profile -
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135 - Comparison of the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy and emotional regulation on the symptoms of attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder and anxiety in female adolescents with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder
parisa abootorabi kashani Farah Naderi sahar Safarzade fariba hafezi zahra eftekharsaadiThis study aimed to compare the effect of dialectical behavior therapy and emotional regulation on the symptoms of attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder and anxiety in adolescents with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder. The statistical population of the st MoreThis study aimed to compare the effect of dialectical behavior therapy and emotional regulation on the symptoms of attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder and anxiety in adolescents with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder. The statistical population of the study included all-female high school students in Tehran in the academic year 2019-2020. Using a purposive sampling method, 45 of them were selected and randomly divided into two experimental groups and one control group (15 students in each group). To collect data , the Connors, Erhardt & Sparrow (1999) Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms Questionnaire and Anxiety Questionnaire of Bimaher (1997) were used. The research method was semi experimental with pre-test, post-test design, and follow-up with the control group. The experimental groups underwent dialectical behavior therapy (12 sessions of 60 minutes) and emotional regulation (8 sessions of 45 minutes). The follow-up was inducted after a month period. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. The results showed that both dialectical behavior therapy and emotional regulation were effective in reducing the symptoms of attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder and students' anxiety (p<0.01). Also, the results of the analysis of covariance indicated that dialectical behavior therapy had a greater effect on reducing symptoms than emotional regulation. Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder and Student Anxiety Improvement (p<0.05). Manuscript profile -
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136 - The effect of rumination-focused cognitive behavior therapy on negative self-evaluation and suicidal ideation, versus mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in depressed adolescent girls aged 14 to 19 committing suicide: two-month follow up
Hadi Izanloo Fatemeh Shahabizadeh Seyed Kaveh Hojjat Seyed Abdolmajid BahrainianSuicide attempt is on the rise among adolescent girls due to negative cognitions, so the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Rumination-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RFCBT) versus Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on negative self-evaluat MoreSuicide attempt is on the rise among adolescent girls due to negative cognitions, so the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Rumination-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RFCBT) versus Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on negative self-evaluation, and suicidal ideation among depressed girls adolescents aged 14 to 19 attempting suicide. This study was a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test with a control group. Thirty-three depressed adolescent girls attempting suicide who were referred to the emergency department of Samen Al-Aeme and Imam Hassan Hospitals in Bojnourd from October 23, 2019 to March 5, 2020, after having the inclusion criteria, were selected with targeted sampling method, then randomly divided into three groups of rumination-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (10 individual sessions) and control. The research tools included Depression Inventory-2 (Beck & Steer, 1993) and Suicide Probability Scale (Cull & Gill, 1989). Findings obtained from Analysis of covariance showed that both interventions had a significant effect on reducing negative self-evaluation and suicidal ideation at the time of post-test (p <0.001) and follow-up (p <0.05), and this effect was stable during the two-month follow-up period. Therefore, both interventions can reduce negative self-evaluation and suicidal ideation in different ways (decreased rumination and increased mindfulness) but without superiority, so it is recommended to use these two interventions in times of depression and in times of suicidal crisis. Manuscript profile -
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137 - The effectiveness of Schema Therapy on Perceived Stress and Negative Affect in Coronary Heart patients
salman zarei khadijeh fooladvandThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of schema therapy on negative affect and perceived stress in coronary heart patients. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population of the MoreThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of schema therapy on negative affect and perceived stress in coronary heart patients. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all coronary heart patients referring to Jamaran hospital in Tehran in 2018 which were selected by purposeful sampling method. 30 of them were selected and randomly assigned into two groups of experimental (15 subjects) and control (15 subjects). Data were collected using the Denollet Negative Affect Inventory (1998) and Cohen et al. Perceived Stress Scale (1983). After the pre-test, intervention (Schema Therapy) was given to the experimental group in 10 sessions with duration of 50 minutes. At the end of group Schema Therapy program, post-test was taken from both groups. Data were analyzed using multivariate covariance test. The findings showed that by controlling the effect of the pretest between the means of the posttest for the experimental and the control group, there was a significant difference between the variables of perceived stress (F=17/897) and negative affect (F=16/082) at P<0/01 level. Based on the results of the present study, the application of this method can be useful in planning therapeutic interventions in cardiovascular. Manuscript profile -
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138 - effectiveness of Imago Therapy Training on cognitive flexibility and parenting stress of couples with deaf children
ezzatollah ghaampour Kourosh Amrai Hafez Padervand Fateme BavazinPurpose: Evaluation of the effectiveness of Imago Therapy Training on cognitive flexibility and parenting stress of couples with deaf children aged 7-12 years in Khorramabad. Method: This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pre-test and post-test. The statistic MorePurpose: Evaluation of the effectiveness of Imago Therapy Training on cognitive flexibility and parenting stress of couples with deaf children aged 7-12 years in Khorramabad. Method: This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pre-test and post-test. The statistical population of the present study consisted of all couples with deaf children aged 7 to 12 years who had a file in the welfare center of Khorramabad in 2021. From the statistical population, 30 people were randomly selected and then this number of subjects were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). Research data were collected using the Cognitive Flexibility Questionnaire of Dena and Van der Waals (2010) and the Barry and Jones Parent Stress Questionnaire (1995). The experimental group underwent immatotherapy training for 10 sessions of 2 hours. Data were analyzed by multivariate and univariate analysis of covariance. Results: The results of the analysis of research data showed that imagotherapy therapy has been effective in increasing cognitive flexibility and reducing the stress of parenting couples (P <0/01). The results of this study indicated the useful application of imagotherapy education approach in improving cognitive flexibility and reducing parenting stress of couples with deaf children. Manuscript profile -
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139 - The Effectivness of Paranting Training Based Acceptance and Commitment and Filialtherapy on Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Pre-school Children and Life Satisfaction of Mothers
daruosh jalali Asghar Aghaee Maryam ShamsipoorThe purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of parenting training based acceptance and commitment (ACT) and filialtherapy on oppositional defiant disorder in pre-school children in Shahrekord and life satisfaction of their mothers. The statistical populat MoreThe purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of parenting training based acceptance and commitment (ACT) and filialtherapy on oppositional defiant disorder in pre-school children in Shahrekord and life satisfaction of their mothers. The statistical population of the study consisted of all mothers of pre-school children in Shahrekord, of whom 48 were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group (each group was 16). The research instrument was Oppositional Defiant Disorder Questionnaire (Swanson et al., 2001) for children and Life Satisfaction (Diner et al., 1985) for mothers which were completed during three pre-test , post-test and 3-month follow-up stages. Data were analyzed using analysis repeated measure ANOVA. The results showed that intervention methods were effective on children and mothers' variables (P< .01). The results also showed that parenting training based ACT and filialtherapy was effective in reducing oppositional defiant disorder (P<0.01). At the same time, it was found, only that parenting training based ACT was effective in improving life satisfacion of the mothers (P <0.01). It was concluded that both interventional methods, especially parenting training based ACT, are effective for children's emotional behavioral problems and improving the life satisfaction of mothers. Manuscript profile -
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140 - Comparison the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) on resiliency and psychological well-being Individuals Diagnosed with HIV
Shiva Rezaei javad Khalatbari Maryam Kalhorniagar boyuk tajeriThe aim of this research was to compare the effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) on resiliency and psychological well-being of Individuals diagnosed with HIV. The method of this research was semi-experimental and include MoreThe aim of this research was to compare the effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) on resiliency and psychological well-being of Individuals diagnosed with HIV. The method of this research was semi-experimental and included with pretest- posttest study with two experimental and one control groups. The statistical population included all the referrers to Tehran center of behavioral disorders in the period of Oct 2017 to Feb 2018 diagnosed with HIV positive. Afterward, 45 subjects selected voluntarily and randomly divided into 3 groups. One of the experimental groups underwent ACT for 8 Session of 120 minutes and another received 8 sessions of 120 minutes of CFT. The control group did not receive any intervention. To evaluate the participants, Connor and Davidson Resiliency (2003) and Ryff (1989) Psychological well- being scale were used. In order to analyze the data, descriptive statistics, and for deduce, Covariance analysis and Sidak follow-up tests were used. The results showed that both therapies positively affected the tolerance and psychological well-being of those suffering from HIV positive (p<0.05). However, the effect on the tolerance variable of ACT was more noticeable, an effect that was not observed with such intensity in CFT (p<0.05). Manuscript profile -
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141 - Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on depression, rumination and self – efficacy of depressed female high school students
marzieh abootrabian ilnaz sajadiyanThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment based therapy on rumination, depression and self-efficacy of high school girls in Isfahan. The research method was quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test with control group. Thirty femal MoreThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment based therapy on rumination, depression and self-efficacy of high school girls in Isfahan. The research method was quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test with control group. Thirty female students were randomly selected from a group of female high school students in Khomeini Shahr by screening method and were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (15 in each group). Subjects in each group answered adolescent depression questionnaires (Kutcher, 2002), rumination answers (Yousefi, 2009) and self-efficacy (Sherrer, 2002) before, after and three months after the intervention. Experimental group 10 sessions, treatment based on acceptance and commitment (Hayes & Strosahl, 2010) but no intervention was performed in the control group. The results of multivariate analysis of covariance showed that the mean scores of depression and rumination of students after treatment decreased in the post-test and follow-up phase and their self-efficacy increased. According to the results of this study, acceptance and commitment-based therapy significantly reduced rumination and depression in the experimental group compared to the control group (P<0.001) and increased the self-efficacy of the experimental group compeared to the control group (P<0.001). Manuscript profile -
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142 - Effectiveness of Integrating Systemic, Psychodynamic, and Behavioral Couple Therapy on Couple Monitoring in Maladaptive Couples Referred to Counseling Centers
somayeh pourmeidani Mahnaz Mehrabizadeh Honarmand Seyed Esmaeil Hashemi zabiholah abbaspoorThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of integrating systemic, psychodynamic, and behavioral couple therapy on couple monitoring in maladaptive couples referring to counseling centers in Ahvaz. The research plan was single case or single subject study. MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of integrating systemic, psychodynamic, and behavioral couple therapy on couple monitoring in maladaptive couples referring to counseling centers in Ahvaz. The research plan was single case or single subject study. The population of this research included all maladaptive couples who referred to counseling centers in Ahvaz in 2019. The three couples with low marital quality of life were selected and received integrating systemic-psychodynamic-behavioral couple therapy in 12 weekly sessions lasted 90 minutes. In this study, Perceived Quality of Marital Relationship Dimensions Questionnaires (fletcher et al, 2000) and Couple Monitoring Questionnaire (Fairgood, 2015) were used. Data analysis was performed by using visual charting or graphical analysis methods, reliable change index and percentage of improvement. The results showed that reliable change index wasn’t significant for couple monitoring in treatment and follow-up. Also, based on Blanchard's Classification, percentage of overall improvement showed the Effectiveness of Integrating Systemic- psychodynamic- Behavioral Therapy on couple monitoring in maladaptive couples in Treatment and Follow-up stages, was in failed treatment category. These results generally indicated the integrating intervention wasn’t successful on couple monitoring in maladaptive couples. Manuscript profile -
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143 - Comparison of the effectiveness acceptance and commitment therapy and transdiagnostic therapy on sexual function and components of personality type D. in people with cardiovascular disease
Majid Amiri hasan khoshakhlagh Parinaz Sadat Sajadian Hasan Rezaei_JamaloeiThe aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and transdiagnostic therapy on sexual function and personality type D components in cardiovascular patients.The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test des MoreThe aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and transdiagnostic therapy on sexual function and personality type D components in cardiovascular patients.The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design and a 2-month follow-up with the experimental and control groups. 51 cardiovascular patients in Isfahan city in 1401 were selected using the purposeful sampling method and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group(Three groups of 16 people). The research tools were the Rosen (2002)Male Sexual Performance Questionnaire and the Denolt(2005) Personality Type D Questionnaire. The experimental groups received the treatment in 9 sessions of 90 minutes and once a week, and the control group was waiting for the treatment. The data were analyzed using the statistical method of analysis of variance with repeated measurements. The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and transdiagnostic therapy was on sexual function and personality type D components in cardiovascular patients (P<0.001) and there was no significant difference between the effectiveness of both methods. Manuscript profile -
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144 - The effectiveness of parent-child interaction play therapy (CPRT) on executive functioning and social adjustment in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Leila Aminian banijamali Shokohsadat Friborz Dortaj hasan ahadiThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of parent-child interaction through play therapy (CPRT) on executive function and social adjustment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study was a quasi-experimental study wit MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of parent-child interaction through play therapy (CPRT) on executive function and social adjustment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test with a control group. The statistical population included children aged 8 to 10 years with ADHD who referred to medical centers in Tehran in 1398. The sample consisted of 30 people (two groups of 15 people) who were selected using purposive sampling. Data collection tools were BRIEF (Parent Form) Behavior Rating Function Questionnaire (Guy,2000) and Dokhanchi Children's Social Adjustment Questionnaire (1998). After randomly selecting and determining the experimental and control groups and before conducting play therapy sessions for the participants in the study, a separate introductory session with the aim of initial acquaintance with the children and establishing a therapeutic relationship, as well as creating confidence in the subjects and collecting data. Pre-test was held. During the same introductory session to collect pre-test data, Connors parent questionnaires, BRIEF executive behavioral grading questionnaire and children's social adjustment questionnaire were given to children's parents in groups, and finally the experimental group played 10 sessions of 120 minutes once a week. Were treated. The results showed that play therapy training based on parent-child interaction on the executive functions of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was effective and according to ETA squared the effectiveness of play therapy training based on parent-child interaction on executive functions. In the studied children 75.1% Also, play therapy training based on parent-child interaction is effective in improving the social adjustment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The studied children are 74.9%. Manuscript profile -
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145 - The Effect of Teaching Physics by Technology âEnabled Active Learning (TEAL) Method onAcademic Achievement of High School Students
Mohammad Ahmadi Dehghotbadini Farhad Nazarifar Faramarz Malekian Ahmad Reza Akbari Amro Abadi. Fatemeh Zamanifard Behzad Shahbazi Firouzeh Sepehrian Fatemeh Nosrat Mahdi Abolghasemi NajafAbadi Maryam Narimani Saeed Rajaeepoor Narges Keshtiaray Mozafaredin Vaezi Zamaneh Rezaei Ali Reza Yoosefi Hadi Kamali Saghar SahebJamei Sayed Ebrahim Mirshah Jafari Mohsen Malekian Mohammad Javad Leyaghatdar Toraj Hosseini HafshajaniAbstract This research aimed at investigating the effect of teaching by the Technology Enabled Active Learning (TEAL) method on the academic achievement of high school students in physics by a quasi-experimental method. The research Population were the first grade f MoreAbstract This research aimed at investigating the effect of teaching by the Technology Enabled Active Learning (TEAL) method on the academic achievement of high school students in physics by a quasi-experimental method. The research Population were the first grade female students of Falavarjan high schools. The study was conducted by using two groups randomly-selected of high school students (each group with 28 students). The experiment group was taught by the TEAL method and the control group was taught by the traditional method. The academic achievement of the subjects were assessed by the teacher-made pre-test and post-test. The validity was confirmed by the experts and its reliability was established by cronbach's Alpha (α=0.86) coefficient (86%). The data was analyzed through inferential statistics (ANCOVA). The results showed that the academic achievement by the TEAL method have been higher than those using the traditional method of learning at the probability level of 0/001. Manuscript profile -
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146 - Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Leukemic Effects of Methanolic Extracts of Lithospermum officinale’s Callus on Human Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia NB4 Cell Line
Parvaneh Yavari saiyed Mohammad Amin Moosavi Tahereh NajiInroduction & Objective: Although chemotherapy isa current treatment strategy for leukemia, it is usually accompanied with development of drug resistance and severe side effects. One of the possible therapeutic approaches is reducing ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) in mal MoreInroduction & Objective: Although chemotherapy isa current treatment strategy for leukemia, it is usually accompanied with development of drug resistance and severe side effects. One of the possible therapeutic approaches is reducing ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) in malignant cells (as anti-oxidant therapy) to inhibitproliferation of cancer cellsLOLithospermumofficinaleas an Iranian medicinal plant, has been reported as a rich source of anti-oxidantsHere, we studied anti-oxidative and anti-leukemic effects of methanol extract of this plant NB4 cell line.Material and MethodNB4 cell line was cultured and treated with different concentrations of LO extract with methanol (25-100µg/ml) in various time intervals (12-48 hours). Trypan blue exclusion test was used to evaluate growth inhibitory and viability effects of the extract on NB4 cells. Fluorescent microscopy and DNA fragmentation assay were used to study apoptosis.Results: The results showed that LOcaused growth inhibition but not apoptosis in a time- and dose-dependent manner in NB4 cells. The methanol extract of the plant could inhibit oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide in NB4 cellsConclusions:Attain to anti-oxidant properties of LO, suggesting that anti-leukemic effects of the plant may mediate inhibiting ROS generationso this plant may be proposed as chemo-preventive candidate for further evaluation in cancer therapeutic approaches. Manuscript profile -
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147 - Breast Cancer Phothothermal Therapy by Using Gold Nanorods and Tissue Distribution of Gold Nanoparticles in Mouse Model
محسن کلانتری کاظم پریور مجتبی Salouti مهرداد حمیدی سعید عمادیv:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} >1024x768Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEAR-SA /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal Morev:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} >1024x768Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEAR-SA /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"B Nazanin";} >Inroduction & ObjectiveTreatment methods for breast cancer are not specific and each one has its own drawbacks. For this reason, scientists are seeking ways of which specifically affect cancer cells. Photothermal therapy is a method that uses near-infra red (NIR) laser energy to create sufficient heat to destroy cancer cells. In this study, the photothermal effect of gold nanorods (GNRs) was investigated for breast cancer treatment in vitroMaterials and Methods:GNRs with peak absorption of 808 nm were synthesized and coated with Poly ethilen glycol (PEG). After confirming the characteristics of the prepared complex, the therapeutic effect of new agent was studied on SK-BR-3 cell line by using the NIR laser.ResultsThe cytotoxcicity assay showed the biocompatibility of PEGylated GNRs complex. Through the in vitro photothermal study, significant cell death was observed in breast cancer cells incubated with the complex along with the laser irradiation. The biodistribusion study showed the appropriate localization of new agent in vital organs after 24 h in mouse model. ConclusionIn summary, the present study reports the successful treatment of Breast cancer cells by the prepared photothermal agent using. Labeling of gold nanoparticles(such as antibodies) can improve the treatment efficiency and prevent damage to healthy cells that need further studies. Manuscript profile -
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148 - The Effects of Wharton's Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells Associated with Gum of Pistacia atlanticafor Burn Wound Healing
الهام حویزیBackground: Burn is a common wound in the world and consider the novel methods such as cell therapy can be a helpful strategy in the treatment. The purpose of the present study is investigating the effects of using ointment of animal oil mixed with Gum of Pistacia atlan MoreBackground: Burn is a common wound in the world and consider the novel methods such as cell therapy can be a helpful strategy in the treatment. The purpose of the present study is investigating the effects of using ointment of animal oil mixed with Gum of Pistacia atlantica associated wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells (WJMSCs) on rat third-degree burn models. Methods:In this experimental study, WJMSCs were extracted from human umbilical cord. For this study, 28 Wistar rats were burned by heating a metal rod of 1cm in diameter and then randomly divided into the control (7 rats) and treatment (21 rats) groups. The treatment group was divided into three groups (each group of 7 rats) of daily scrubbingof ointment, cell therapy, and cell therapy+ ointment. 106 cells (passage3) were injected into each rat subcutaneously. On day 30 after treatment, animals killed by chloroform and histological sections were prepared by staining Hematoxylsene-Eosin (H&E) and Trichromosone done for microscopic study. Results: Macroscopic and microscopic results indicated that in the experimental groups, the recovery was significantly more than the control. Also, the cell therapy+ ointment was significantly more effective than ointment and cell alone after 30 days. Histological analysis demonstrated a significant increase in angiogenesis, collagen synthesis, number of cells, thickness of skin layers, and totally acceleration wound healing in experimental groups compared to controls. Conclusion: Based on these data, it can be suggested that simultaneous cell-therapy and traditional medicine accelerate the repair of skin burns in the animal models more significantly. Manuscript profile -
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149 - Evaluating the effect of different cryotherapy methods on postoperative pain in one-visit root canal treatment of mandibular molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis
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150 - Antibacterial Effects of Photodynamic and Diode Laser Therapies as Adjunctive Treatments in Periodontitis
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151 - Prevalence of periapical radiolucency in endodontically treated teeth with untreated canals by CBCT
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152 - Reflection Of Love Aspects in Masnavi with an Approach to its Therapy
Zakie RashidabadiLove and infatuation are the ethics of Molana and basic concepts of hisSufism school. His Masnavi begins with the love story of straw and ends with love. The aim of this article is not to investigate about the role of love from Rumi’s perspective in general form since a MoreLove and infatuation are the ethics of Molana and basic concepts of hisSufism school. His Masnavi begins with the love story of straw and ends with love. The aim of this article is not to investigate about the role of love from Rumi’s perspective in general form since all his six books are about love, but the aim of this article is to investigate the place of love in the Masnavi regarding the developments in the modern world of today. The present article aims to answer this question that where is the place of love from the view point of Rumi? Whether his desired love has any place in the modern world of today.The results show that the Rumi’s characteristic goes beyond the time and space and always emphasizes on fundamental human issues such as love which never grow old. The genetic wish of human being is to get free from his own which is the most desirable product of love; since today in its light human being can get rid of his pains and achieve his innate desires. Thus the desired love of Rumi, as a light can explore the deep spiritual needs located within the human being. Manuscript profile -
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153 - The effect of aerobic training and its combination with acceptance and commitment therapy on insulin sensitivity, C-reactive protein and depressive symptoms in women with type 2 diabetes
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154 - Mechanisms of Rehabilitation Gardens for Stress and Mental Fatigue Reduction
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155 - Effectiveness Of Narrative Therapy On Academic Motivation in High Schools Female Students
Saedh Neda Asgari Marzieh MalekihaThe purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of narrative therapy on increasing academic motivation in high schools female students. The Sample of the study included 32 female students that have been placed randomly in the intervention (experimental) and c MoreThe purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of narrative therapy on increasing academic motivation in high schools female students. The Sample of the study included 32 female students that have been placed randomly in the intervention (experimental) and control group. The research was a quasi – experimental design with pre-test - post-test and control group. The study implemented the Vallerand Academic Motivation Scale (1989) as data source. The experimental group was exposed to narrative therapy for 11 sessions 90 minutes each. The results of the univariate analysis of covariance showed that narrative therapy increased academic motivation. Among the three subscales of academic motivation, the effectiveness of narrative therapy was only approved on the extrinsic motivation. Manuscript profile -
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156 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Hypoventilation Therapy and Emotion Regulation Training on Anxiety Symptoms in Women with GAD
Behzad Taghipuor Rogaye Barzegaran Nemat Zali KareNabThe purpose of this study was to examine the comparison of the effectiveness of hypoventilation therapy and emotion regulation training on anxiety symptoms in women with general anxiety disorder (GAD) in Ardabil. From all patients suffering general anxiety disorder (GAD MoreThe purpose of this study was to examine the comparison of the effectiveness of hypoventilation therapy and emotion regulation training on anxiety symptoms in women with general anxiety disorder (GAD) in Ardabil. From all patients suffering general anxiety disorder (GAD) who referred to Ardabil Health Comprehensive Centers in Fall 2019, 45 patients were selected through purposive sampling method and were randomly placed into 3 equal experimental and control groups. The Experimental groups exposed to hypoventilation therapy twelve sessions, 17 minutes each and emotion regulation training (8 session 90 minutes each) for 4 weeks, while control group received none. Anxiety Beck (1986) Questionnaires were used as the study instrument. Data were analyzed by using analysis of covariance(ANCOVA). The results showed that there were significant differences in anxiety symptoms scores of the experimental and the control groups. Results of the follow-up test indicated that comparing to emption regulation training the hypoventilation therapy were more effective in reducing anxiety symptoms of women with general anxiety disorder. Manuscript profile -
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157 - Effectiveness Of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy On Reduction Of Chronic Fatigue And Feelings Of Entrapment Among Female Married Employees
Elham Behzadiazad Parviz AskaryThe current research aimed to examine effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on reduction of chronic fatigue and feelings of entrapment among female married employees of National Drilling Company of Ahvaz. Among the population, 30 were recruited using simple rand MoreThe current research aimed to examine effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on reduction of chronic fatigue and feelings of entrapment among female married employees of National Drilling Company of Ahvaz. Among the population, 30 were recruited using simple random sampling method and were randomly assigned into experimental and control group. The research design was semi-experimental with pre- and post-test and control group. Chalder's et al. (1993) Fatigue Scale and Gilbert and Allan Entrapment Scale (1998) were used to collect the data. The group CBT intervention was applied. The treatment group received 8 weekly 90-minute sessions of CBT based on Stark's (1992) model and Beck's (1990) theory while the control group received no treatment. MANCOVA and ANCOVA methods were used to analyze the data. The results showed that the CBT intervention could reduce the subjects' fatigue and feelings of entrapment. Manuscript profile -
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158 - Comparative Efficacy of Compassion _Focused Therapy (CFT) and Well_Being Therapy (WT) on Psychological Capital in Female College Students with romantic Failure
Jamileh Ahmadpour Dizaji Kianoush Zahrakar Alireza KiamaneshThis study aimed to compare the effectiveness of compassion focused therapy and well-being therapy on psychological capital in female students. The statistical population included all students of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch of Tehran in the seco MoreThis study aimed to compare the effectiveness of compassion focused therapy and well-being therapy on psychological capital in female students. The statistical population included all students of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch of Tehran in the second semester of 1394-1395 who were in romantic failure.The sample was included 42 volunteers who randomly divided into two experimental groups and one control group. Quasi-experimental research design was pretest – posttest with control group. The instruments used in this study were Psychological Capital Questionnaire (Luthans et al., 2007) and Love Trauma Inventory(Rosse,1991). Each experimental group included WBT & CFT were treated in eight sessions. During this period the control group did not receive any treatment. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance. The results showed that WBT is effective in improving psychological capital and CFT is not effective in improving psychological capital. There is no difference between CFT and WT on improving psychological capital. The results showed that Well-being therapy is effective in people with romantic failures. Manuscript profile -
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159 - Effectiveness Of Emotions-oriented Therapy on Subjective Well-Being and Socio-Personal Adjustment in Divorced Women
Shima Nasri Keywan Kakabraei Mohammad SharifiThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of emotions-oriented therapy on subjective well-being and socio-personal adjustment of divorced women member of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation of Paveh. From the statistical population, 30 people were selected by MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of emotions-oriented therapy on subjective well-being and socio-personal adjustment of divorced women member of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation of Paveh. From the statistical population, 30 people were selected by convince sampling method and randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. Emotion-focused therapy was performed for 9 sessions of 45 minutes each on the experimental group and control subjects were placed on the waiting list. The research tools were California Social Adjustment (1953) and Life Satisfaction Scale (1985). Multivariate covariance analysis (MANCOVA) was used to analyze the data. The results showed that emotional therapy was effective on mental well-being and individual socio-personal adjustment. The exerted procedure led to increased satisfaction with life, individual adaptability and social adjustment in the experimental group. Manuscript profile -
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160 - The Effectiveness of Group Logo-Therapy on the Sense of Loneliness and Death Anxiety in Elderly Women
Vahid Mostafapour abdollah motamedi Hossein FarrokhiThe current research was conducted with the goal of examining the effectiveness of group logo-therapy on the sense of loneliness and death anxiety of elderly women in Birjand. The statistical population included all elderly women in birjand city in 2017. 30 of them were MoreThe current research was conducted with the goal of examining the effectiveness of group logo-therapy on the sense of loneliness and death anxiety of elderly women in Birjand. The statistical population included all elderly women in birjand city in 2017. 30 of them were selected through convenience sampling method and were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and control, 15 individuals each. The research method was a quasi-experimental and pre-test and post-test design with control group was used. To collect data the UCLA loneliness Scale and Collett-Lester (1969) Death Anxiety Scale were utilized. The elderly of the experimental group received Anderson (2007), Blair (2004) and Hutzel (2002) for 8 sessions of 90-minutes intervention. The gathered data were analyzed by using multivariate analysis of covariance MANCOVA. The result showed the effectiveness of logo-therapy on the sense of loneliness and death anxiety and there was a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.01). Manuscript profile -
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161 - The Effectiveness of Group Marital Skills Education Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Woman’s Mental Well-Being, Irrational Communication Beliefs and Intimacy
Hakime Kheiry Mahnaz KhosroJavid Reza Soltani ShalThe goal of this study was evaluating the effectiveness of group marital skills education based on acceptance and commitment therapy on woman’s mental well-being, irrational communication beliefs and intimacy in city of Rasht. The statistical population included a MoreThe goal of this study was evaluating the effectiveness of group marital skills education based on acceptance and commitment therapy on woman’s mental well-being, irrational communication beliefs and intimacy in city of Rasht. The statistical population included all married women of Rasht city and study’s sample subsumed 30 women who met the inclusion criteria that were selected by judgmental sampling method. The participants were randomly divided into control and experimental groups (15 women per group). The design of this study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest and control group. For data gathering the Subjective Well-being Questionnaire (2003), the Communication Beliefs (1988) and the Intimacy Scales (1983), respectively were complemented. The experimental group received marital skills with ACT approach education in ten sessions. Their psychological well-being, communication beliefs and intimacy were evaluated before and after the intervention using the gathered data were analyzes through multivariate analysis of covariance. Data analysis showed that, at post‐intervention, participants revealed significantly higher mental well-being and intimacy and lower irrational communication beliefs. The results revealed that, the acceptance and commitment therapy based group marital skills education affected the mental well-being, communication believes and intimacy among woman (p<0.05). ACT-B-MSE is an effective and acceptable treatment for improving woman’s’ psychological well-being, communication beliefs and intimacy. Manuscript profile -
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162 - The Effectiveness of Psychotherapy Based on Acceptance and Commitment on Sexual Function, Sexual Guilt Feeling, Sexual Self-Consciousness and Sexual Assertiveness among Women with Sexual Dysfunction
Payam Sarabi Fardin Parvizi Keivan KakabaraeeThe goal of this research was to determinethe effectiveness of psychotherapy basedon acceptance and commitment on sexual function, sexual guilt feeling, sexual self-consciousness, and sexual assertiveness among women with sexual dysfunction. The research method was semi MoreThe goal of this research was to determinethe effectiveness of psychotherapy basedon acceptance and commitment on sexual function, sexual guilt feeling, sexual self-consciousness, and sexual assertiveness among women with sexual dysfunction. The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test, follow-up and control group. The statistical population consisted of all 25-45 year-old married women in the city of Sonqor, who referred to the clinic of psychology and counseling of Avysta in the spring of the 1396 year. The sample consisted of 30 women who were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (each group of 15). First, all subjects responded to Sexual Function (Rosen & et al, 2000), Sexual Guilt Feeling (Mosher, 1998), Sexual Self-Consciousness (Van Lankveld& et al, 2008) and Sexual Assertiveness (Hurlbert, 1991)Questionnaires. Subsequently, acceptance and commitment based psychotherapy was performed for the experimental group in 10 sessions, However, no intervention was used for the control group. For data analysis, descriptive statistics and covariance analysis were used. The acceptance and commitment based psychotherapy was effective in improving sexual function, sexual guilt feeling, sexual self-consciousness and sexual assertiveness of women (P<0.001). Treatment based on acceptance and commitment was considered to be effective and this treatment could be used as an effective interventions for improving sexual function, sexual guilt feeling, sexual self-consciousness, and sexual assertiveness in women with sexual dysfunction. Manuscript profile -
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163 - Schema Therapy Efficacy Training On Early Maladaptive Schemas And Conflict Resolution Patterns In Married Women Referring To Counseling Centers
Zeynab Saeidnia Behnam MakvandiThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of schema-based education on early maladaptive schemas and conflict resolution models in married women referred to counseling centers of Ahwaz.The research sample consisted of 30 individuals who were selected MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of schema-based education on early maladaptive schemas and conflict resolution models in married women referred to counseling centers of Ahwaz.The research sample consisted of 30 individuals who were selected by simple random sampling method and replaced in two groups of experimental and control 15subjects each. The present study was a quasi-experimental design with a pre-monogram-post-meteoric design with control group. The measurement tool was Yang's Early Maladaptive Schemas (1998) and Raheem's Conflict Resolution Patterns Questionnaire (1997). Married women in the experimental group were treated with the protocol of treatment with Jeffrey Young et al. (2002) during a 20-minute 60-minute session. The collected data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and one way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that the treatment plan was effective in reducing the early maladaptive schemas and improving the conflict resolution patterns in the experimental group and there was a significant difference between the two groups. Manuscript profile -
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164 - The Effectiveness of Schema Therapy on Coping Styles of Avoidance, Compensation, and Marriage Fear of Female Students
Farzane Mardani Zahra Tishe kani Mehdi Rostami Elahe AlipourThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy on coping styles, avoidance compensation, and fear of marriage for single female students over 30 years in Tehran. The research method was semi-experimental. Using non-random sampling, 30 ava MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy on coping styles, avoidance compensation, and fear of marriage for single female students over 30 years in Tehran. The research method was semi-experimental. Using non-random sampling, 30 available female students were selected at Shahid Beheshti University and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The instruments used in this study were pre-marriage phobia questionnaires of Samii, Yousefi and Neshat Doost (2013), Avoidance Style Yang-Ray (1994), and Compensation (1994), which were completed in pre-test, post-test and follow-up stages. The experimental group Yang-Ray received 8 sessions of schema training in the group and the control group received no treatment. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance. The results showed that schema therapy can reduce spouse fear, fear of spouse restraint, fear of self, avoidance coping styles and excessive compensation in married college students. Manuscript profile -
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165 - The Effectiveness Of Group Existence Therapy On Anxiety Sensitivity And Psychological Well-Being In Women With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Behzad Taghipuor Rogaye BarzegaranThe purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of group existence therapy on psychological well-being and anxiety sensitivity in women with generalized anxiety disorder. This semi-experimental study was conducted using pre-test and post-test with control gro MoreThe purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of group existence therapy on psychological well-being and anxiety sensitivity in women with generalized anxiety disorder. This semi-experimental study was conducted using pre-test and post-test with control group from all generalized anxiety disorder patients visited in Ardabil psychological clinic. 30 patients were selected through the convenience sampling method and randomly allocated into two equal experimental and control groups. Participants were selected via structured clinical interview based on disorders axis I. Experimental group was exposed to 8 weeks of existence therapy, while control group received none. GAD Anxiety Inventory, Ryff Psychological Well-being Questionnaire (1995) and Taylor & Cox anxiety sensitivity Questionnaire (1998) were used in pre-test, post-test and follow up as the study instrument. Data were analyzed by descriptive indices and analysis of covariance. The results showed that there were significant difference in anxiety sensitivity and psychological well-being scores in experimental group and the control group. Thus, based on the findings of this study it could be said that the method of existential group psychotherapy decreased anxiety sensitivity and increased psychological well-being in women with generalized anxiety disorder. Manuscript profile -
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166 - The Effectiveness of Group -Based Compassion Therapeutic on Uncertainty and Concern in Female Students with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Seyede Maryam Akbari Klor Marzieh Habibi Zeinab Ghator Fatemeh Azimi RavizThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of group-based compassion therapy on uncertainty and concern among female students with generalized anxiety disorder. The research method was semi-experimental with pretest-posttest and control group. The re MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of group-based compassion therapy on uncertainty and concern among female students with generalized anxiety disorder. The research method was semi-experimental with pretest-posttest and control group. The research population was comprised of all third grade secondary school female students in Mashhad, Iran during the first half of the academic year of 1394-1394. After initial evaluation for comprehensive anxiety disorder, using the semi-structured interview of Kiddie-Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children-Present and Lifetime Version 30 female students were selected via judgmental sampling procedure and randomized samples were assigned to the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received compassionate therapy intervention in 8 sessions of 90 minutes per week in two sessions (grouped); the control group was placed on the waiting list for two months. To analyze the data, multivariate analysis of covariance analysis was implemented. The results showed that by controlling the effect of pre-test, the mean post-test scores of the experimental groups and the control group in the uncertainty variable and its components included; the disability to perform the operation, the stressfulness of the uncertainty, There was significant difference between uncertainties about the future and the variable of concern in the experimental and control groups . The research concluded that compassion therapy was able to reduce the incidence of uncertainty and concern among students with generalized anxiety disorder. Manuscript profile -
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167 - Comparison of Effectiveness of Monotheistic Integrated Psychotherapy and Object Relations Psychotherapy on Self-Differentiation and Violence of Couples
Jaafar Noori Hamid Nejat Ebrahim Nameni Elham FariborziThe purpose of this study was to investigate the comparison of effectiveness of monotheistic integrated psychotherapy and object relations psychotherapy on self-differentiation and violence of couples in Mashhad. A sample of 30 subjects was selected by conve MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the comparison of effectiveness of monotheistic integrated psychotherapy and object relations psychotherapy on self-differentiation and violence of couples in Mashhad. A sample of 30 subjects was selected by convenience sampling methodfrom the mentioned population and randomly allocated in the two experimental groups( each group five pairs, totally20 subjects) and a five couples control group(10 subjects). The research method was semi-experimental (pre-test and post-test with the control group). In order to collect data, the Self-differentiation Questionnaire and Marital Violence Questionnaire were used. Interventions were performed on 2 groups in 10 sessions of biaxial weekly and the control group received no treatment. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and inferential statistics including multivariate covariance analysis. The findings showed that monotheistic integrated psychotherapy and object relations psychotherapy had significant effect on the self-differentiation and couples’ violence. The results also indicated that object relations psychotherapy treatment compared tomonotheistic integrated psychotherapy had a better effect on self-differentiation while the monotheistic integrated psychotherapy compared to object relations psychotherapy had a better effect on reducing marital violence. Manuscript profile -
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168 - Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Intolerance of Uncertainty and Dysfunctional Attitudes Among Divorce Applicant Women
Bahar Shadani Shohre Ghorban ShiroudiThecurrent research was conducted with the aim of determining the cognitive behavioral therapy effectiveness on the intolerance of uncertainty and dysfunctional attitudes among divorce applicant women in Tehran city. Research statistical population consisted of all divo MoreThecurrent research was conducted with the aim of determining the cognitive behavioral therapy effectiveness on the intolerance of uncertainty and dysfunctional attitudes among divorce applicant women in Tehran city. Research statistical population consisted of all divorce applicant women who referred to divorce official centers in Tehran in fall 2018. 30 individuals were selected using purposeful sampling method and were randomly assigned into an experimental group and a control group (n=15). This was a quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest and control group design. The Intoleranceof Uncertainty Scale (Freeston etal., 1994) and Weissman and Beck`s Dysfunctional Attitudes Questionnaire were used in two stages of pre-test and post-test to collect data.The experimental group received cognitive behavioral intervention in nine 90-minutes group sessions twice a week. The control group was on the waiting list for two months. Research data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). Findings showed that CBT significantly affects the intolerance of uncertainty reduction and dysfunctional attitudes among divorce applicant women. Manuscript profile -
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169 - The Effectiveness of Compassion-based Therapy on Marital Intimacy, Quality of Life, and Chronic Pain of Women Affected by Marital Infidelity
Seyed Mojtaba Aghili Samira Niyazi Ensiyeh BabaeeThis research was aimed to determine the effectiveness of compassion-based therapy on marital intimacy, quality of life, and chronic pain of women affected by marital infidelity in Minodasht city. The statistical population included all the married women affected by spo MoreThis research was aimed to determine the effectiveness of compassion-based therapy on marital intimacy, quality of life, and chronic pain of women affected by marital infidelity in Minodasht city. The statistical population included all the married women affected by spouse infidelity who referred to counseling centers and psychological service clinics of Minodasht Welfare Department in the period of November to December 2022. Thirty women were selected by purposive sampling and they were randomly assigned in two experimental and control groups (15 subjects in each group). The present study was a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test type with a control group and a follow-up phase. The experimental group underwent eight 60 minutes’ sessions of compassion-based therapy based on the protocol of Tirch et al. (2014). The follow-up was conducted three months after the termination of the post-test. Data was collected by implementing Thompson and Walker's (1983) Marital Intimacy Scale, Warr et al.'s Quality of Life Questionnaire (1993) and McGill's Chronic Pain Questionnaire (1975). The research data was analyzed by repeated measure analysis of variance test. The results showed that the treatment based on compassion on marital intimacy (F=14.763, P<0.000), quality of life (F=13.852, P<0.000) and chronic pain (F=455.626, P<0.000) of women affected by marital infidelity were effective and these results were permanent until the follow-up period. The results also indicated that compassion-based therapy had an effect on increasing marital intimacy, quality of life, and reducing the chronic pain of women affected by marital infidelity by creating an atmosphere of empathy and kindness towards oneself. Manuscript profile -
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170 - Effectiveness Of Spiritual Therapy On Hope And Self-Concept In Women With Multiple Sclerosis Disease
Marzieh Malekiha Arezoo YoosefinikThe purpose of this study was determining the effectiveness of spirituality therapy on hope and self-concept in women with Multiple Sclerosis disease in Isfahan city at 2018. The statistical population in this research were consisted of all women with Multiple Sclerosis MoreThe purpose of this study was determining the effectiveness of spirituality therapy on hope and self-concept in women with Multiple Sclerosis disease in Isfahan city at 2018. The statistical population in this research were consisted of all women with Multiple Sclerosis who referred to Al-Zahra hospital that . 30 subjects were selected with purposeful sampling method from the mentioned population and were randomly divided to an experimental and control group (15 individuals each group). The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test design and control group. The Adult Hope Scale (Snyder, 1991) and Beck Self- Concept Test (1985) were implemented for data gathering. The experimental group received spirituality therapy for eight sessions (each session 90 minutes) and control group were not exposed to any intervention. The data were analyzed with One Way Analysis of Covariance. The results showed that spirituality therapy was effective on hope and self-concept of the women with M.S. diseases (p<0/05). Manuscript profile -
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171 - Comparison of the effectiveness of emotion-focused therapy and group therapy scheme on attachment styles of women with marital boredom
Rozita Tanbakouchian Firoozeh Zanganeh Motlagh Mohammad Rrza BayatThe aim of this study was to determine and compare the effectiveness of emotion-oriented therapy and group schema therapy on attachment styles (secure, avoidant and ambivalent) of women with marital burnout at ddistrict 3 of Tehran .45 female of the mentioned population MoreThe aim of this study was to determine and compare the effectiveness of emotion-oriented therapy and group schema therapy on attachment styles (secure, avoidant and ambivalent) of women with marital burnout at ddistrict 3 of Tehran .45 female of the mentioned population were selected via purposive sampling method and randomly assigned in two experimental and one control groups. The research was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test and follow-up test. Hazen and Shiver (1987) Attachment Styles Questionnaire was implemented to collect data. Both treatment methods were conducted for 8 session 90 minutes each. Research data were analyzed using multi variables analysis of covariance, one way analysis of covariance and Bonferroni post hoc test. Findings showed that both oriented-focused and group schema therapy were effective on secure, avoidant and ambivalent attachment styles. The results of comparing the two therapies also showed that the emotion-oriented therapy was more effective on attachment styles of women with marital burn out than group schema therapy. Manuscript profile -
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172 - The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Based Therapy on The Experiential Avoidance of Mothers with Autistic Children
Leila Gholamipour Naser Amini Abdollah Shafiabady Moloud KeykhosrovaniThe aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment based therapy on the avoidance of post-anxiety experience in mothers with autistic children in Ahvaz. The statistical population of this study was all mothers with autistic children in A MoreThe aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment based therapy on the avoidance of post-anxiety experience in mothers with autistic children in Ahvaz. The statistical population of this study was all mothers with autistic children in Ahvaz. 30 mothers with autistic children were selected by purposive sampling method. After selecting the sample, individuals were randomly divided into two groups of experimental and control, 15 mothers in each group. The method of the research was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test-follow-up design with control group. The experimental group was exposed to acceptance and commitment based therapy for 8 sessions, 90 minutes each and one session per week. the control group received none. The follow up was conducted two months later. To measure the research variables, the Acceptance and Practice – Questionnaire, Bund et al second version (2011) was implemented. The data were analyzed using univariate analysis of covariance. The results indicated that there were significant differences in experiential avoidance scores of the experimental and the control groups that means the acceptance and commitment based therapy was effective in reducing experiential avoidance of mothers with autistic children. Manuscript profile -
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173 - The Effectiveness of Reality Therapy on Worry and Rumination in the Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability
Behzad Taghipuor Maryam Toosi Fariba AbdiThe present study was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of reality therapy on worry and rumination in the mothers of children with intellectual disability. The statistical population was whole client mothers of the children with intellectual disabi MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of reality therapy on worry and rumination in the mothers of children with intellectual disability. The statistical population was whole client mothers of the children with intellectual disability in Ardabil Seyed Hatami comprehensive health clinic in the year 2021. 30 mothers were selected through the purposive sampling method and randomly assigned into two equal experimental and control. Experimental group received 8 weeks of reality therapy 90 minutes each session, and two months later, the follow-up phase was done. During this period, the control group did not receive any intervention. Pennsylvania Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) of Meyer, Miller, Metzqer and Borkovec (1990) and Rumination Response Scale(RRS) of Nolen-Houseman and Moro (1991) were used in pre-test, post-test and follow up to assess the subjects. Data were analyzed by Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The result showed that reality therapy was effective on worry and rumination. Therefore, it could be said that the reality therapy reduced worry and rumination scores in mothers of children with intellectual disability and the result were consistent in follow-up. Manuscript profile -
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174 - Comparison of Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Difficulty in Regulating Emotion in Female Students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Zohreh Jalali Parviz Asgari Alireza Heidarie Behnam MakvandiThe aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on emotion regulation difficulty in high school girl students with oppositional defiant disorder. The statistical population inc MoreThe aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on emotion regulation difficulty in high school girl students with oppositional defiant disorder. The statistical population included all high school girl students in Ramhormoz city in the academic year of 2018-2019. Subjects were selected by random sampling method from girls high schools in Ramhormoz city. The research method was an experimental with pre-test, post-test and control group design. The sample number for each group was about 20 subjects with oppositional defiant disorder. Therapeutic methods at both levels of compassion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy were considered as independent variables and emotion regulation difficulty as a dependent variable. Emotion Regulation Difficulty Scale (Gertz & Romer, 2004) was implemented to collect data. The first experimental group was treated with compassion-focused therapy of Gilbert (2014) and the second experimental group was treated with acceptance and commitment therapy of Hayes et al. (2012). Compassion-focused therapy sessions were performed in 8 sessions of 90 minutes once a week and acceptance and commitment therapy was performed in 8 sessions of 90 minutes once a week. Multivariate and univariate analysis of covariance and Ben Foroni post hoc test were used Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 24 and the significance level was equal/less than 0.05. The results showed the efficacy of both therapies on emotion regulation difficulty in female high school students with oppositional defiant disorder and the superiority of acceptance and commitment therapy over compassion-focused therapy. Manuscript profile -
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175 - Effectiveness of Child- Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) on Parenting Stress and Child- Parent Relationship of Mothers of Children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
Mohammad Narimani Sara Taghizadeh hirThe present study was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of child-parent relation therapy on parenting stress and child- parent relationship of mothers of children with attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. The statistical population was whole MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of child-parent relation therapy on parenting stress and child- parent relationship of mothers of children with attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. The statistical population was whole mothers of the children with attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder who referred to the psychological clinic in Ardebil city whom 30 of them were selected using convenience sampling method and assigned randomly in experimental (n=15) and control group (n=15). The research was quasi-experimental study, included pretest, posttest and follow-up with control group. Subjects were measured by Abidin Parenting Stress Index- short form (1983) and Pianta Child-Parent Relationship Scale (1994). The experimental group participated in 10 sessions (60 minutes) of parent – child relationship therapy and the control group didn’t receive any intervention. Follow up was done after a month and a half. Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results indicated that child- parent relationship therapy (CPRT) made a significant difference between the two groups in terms of their means scores in parenting stress and child- parent relationship (p < 0/05). The results showed that therapy based on the parent-child relationship could be considered as an effective way to reduce parenting stress and promote the parent-child relationship of mothers of children with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder. This finding should be used to treat mothers of children with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder. The results were persistent during the follow up. Manuscript profile -
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176 - The Effectiveness of Schema Therapy on Dysfunctional Thoughts and Hopefulness in Female Dormitory Students
Fatemeh Azadi Mehrnaz Azadyekta Rozita ZabihiThe present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy on dysfunctional thoughts and hopefulness in female dormitory students in Tehran. The statistical population consisted of all female dormitory students in the 4th district of Tehran in 2019, among MoreThe present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy on dysfunctional thoughts and hopefulness in female dormitory students in Tehran. The statistical population consisted of all female dormitory students in the 4th district of Tehran in 2019, among whom 30 individuals were selected using the purposeful sampling method and randomly assigned into experimental (15 subjects) and control (15 subjects) groups. The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and follow-up. Weismann & Beck (1978) Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale and Snyder & et al. (1991) Hopefulness Questionnaires were implemented for data collection. The experimental group underwent schema therapy in ten 90- minutes sessions once a week, but the control group did not receive any treatment. Then post-test and after two months the follow-up was proceeded. Multi variate covariance and analysis of covariance analysis was applied to analyze the collected data. The results showed that the schema therapy was effective on dysfunctional thoughts and hopefulness in female dormitory students in Tehran. The results were consistent up to the follow-up. Manuscript profile -
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177 - The comparison of the effectiveness Schema Therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on emotion cognitive regulation and early maladaptive schemas in women with suicidal thoughts (With an emphasis on culture)
Sara Feyzollahi Mohammad Naremani Tavakol MousazadehThe purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on emotion cognitive regulation and early maladaptive schemas in women with suicidal ideation in Ardabil (with emphasis on culture). The statistical popula MoreThe purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on emotion cognitive regulation and early maladaptive schemas in women with suicidal ideation in Ardabil (with emphasis on culture). The statistical population included all women with suicidal ideation who referred to Ardabil Sanitary General Centers. The research sample embraced 60 subjects whom were selected via purposive sampling procedure and were assigned randomly in two experimental and one control groups, twenty participants each. The research was semi-experimental study using pre-test, post-test with control group and two months’ follow-up period. To collect data Early Maladaptive Schemas Questionnaires (Yong, 2003); Short form of the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire of Garnefski and Kraaij, (2004) were implemented. experimental groups were exposed to schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy respectively for 8 sessions 90 minutes each and control group received none. The Data were analyzed by applying Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA), Univariate Analysis of Covariance(ANCOVA) and Bonferoni post hoc test. The results showed that schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy were effective on emotion cognitive regulation and early maladaptive schemas promotion in women with suicidal ideation (p< 0/001). The Bonferoni post hoc test results also indicated that there was no significant difference between the schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in both groups. The results were persistent after the follow-up period. Manuscript profile -
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178 - The effect of Guided Imagery and logo therapy on Depression, Anxiety and Hopefulness in Women with Cancer in Ahwaz
Sh Abolghasami سارا Saeadi ندا N. Morri NajafiThe target of this study was to determine The effectiveness of guided imagery and logo therapy on depression, anxiety and hopefulness in women with cancer in Ahwaz. The subjects were 42 female patients with cancer in Ahwaz Shafa hospi MoreThe target of this study was to determine The effectiveness of guided imagery and logo therapy on depression, anxiety and hopefulness in women with cancer in Ahwaz. The subjects were 42 female patients with cancer in Ahwaz Shafa hospital that were selected by simple sampling and divided into two groups experimental (Guided Imagery group and logo therapy group) and one control group. The research was experimental type of pre-test and post-test with control group. The measurement instruments of the research were Cattel Anxiety Questionnaire(CAQ), Beck Depression Indicator(BDI), Miller hopefulness Questionnaire. Pre-test was preformed for both groups , then, the experimental group underwent training sesions and techniques of guided imagery and logo therapy. After applying the intervention, the three groups were tested again. For analyzing the data covariance Multivariate Analysis method (Mancova) were used. Results indicated that guided imagery training and logo therapy were effective on depression, anxiety and hopefulness in women with cancer in Ahwaz., and logo therapy was more effective than guided imagery. Manuscript profile -
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179 - The Effcacy of Cognitive – Emotional Religious Therapy on Positive Psychological States in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Fatemeh RahnamaThe purpose of the current research was to examine cognitive- emotional religious therapy (RCET) on positive psychological states in chronic kidney disease patients. The research was a semi-experimental with pre-test-post-test and control group. The sample inc MoreThe purpose of the current research was to examine cognitive- emotional religious therapy (RCET) on positive psychological states in chronic kidney disease patients. The research was a semi-experimental with pre-test-post-test and control group. The sample included 40 patients whom were selected via convenience sampling method. The subjects were assigned randomly into two experimental and control groups, 20 individuals each. The experimental group was exposed to 15 cognitive- emotional religious therapy (RCET) sessions 90 minutes each. Control group received none. Positive Psychological States Questionnaire (Nessaie, Rajaei and Khoei Nezhad 1390) was implemented to collect data. Multivariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was applied to analyze data. The results revealed a statically signifcant difference between control and experimental groups concerning the positive psychological states. The research came to the end that the cognitive- emotional religious therapy (RCET) as new approach incremented the spirituality and problem solving in confronting human suffering. Manuscript profile -
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180 - The Effect of Guided Imagery and Relaxation Therapy on Allaying the Headache and Headache- Caused Disability in Women with Migraine
سارا Saedi Sh AbolghasemyThe target of this study was to determine the effectiveness of guided imagery and relaxation therapy on allaying the headache and improving the headache-caused disability in women with migraine in Ahwaz. The subjects were 30 female patients with migraine that were selec MoreThe target of this study was to determine the effectiveness of guided imagery and relaxation therapy on allaying the headache and improving the headache-caused disability in women with migraine in Ahwaz. The subjects were 30 female patients with migraine that were selected by simple random sampling among the clients referred to neurology clinics in Ahwaz. The participants were allocated in to three equal groups; two experimental (guided imagery group and relaxation therapy group) and one control group; giving equal chance to each subjects to be included in any ones. The research was designed as experimental type of pre-test and post test with one control group and follow-up test. Najarian Migraine Headache Symptoms Assessment Scale, Galvanic Skin Response Biofeedback (GSR) and Temperature Biofeedback were implemented as data source. Pre-test was performed for all the groups. Then the experimental groups were exposed to guided imagery and relaxation therapy. Post test implied after intervention for both the experimental and control groups. After a period of one month, once again a follow up test was taken from all the participants. Multivariate Covariance Analysis (MANCOVA) was applied as statistical procedure. Results indicated that guided imagery and relaxation therapy were effective on migraine headache symptoms allaying and improving the headache-caused disability. Manuscript profile -
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181 - The Effectiveness Of Music Therapy With Religious Approach On Behavioral Disorders And Test Anxiety In Blind And Partially Sighted Students
Marzeyeh TalebzadehshoshtariThe purpose of present research was to examine the effectiveness of music therapy with religious approach on behavioral disorders and test anxiety in blind and partially sighted in elementary school students in Ahvaz. The sample consisted of 40 blind and partially sight MoreThe purpose of present research was to examine the effectiveness of music therapy with religious approach on behavioral disorders and test anxiety in blind and partially sighted in elementary school students in Ahvaz. The sample consisted of 40 blind and partially sighted students) 20 boy and 20 girls) whom were randomly selected and divided into experiment and control groups. The research was experimental design of pre-test and post-test with a control group. the pre-test was administered for two groups then experimental group received 15 Quran song sessions each for a period of 30 minutes. For collecting data Rotter Behavioral Disorders Test and Ahwaz test Anxiety Inventory were used. Multivariate analysis of variance MANOVA was applied to analyze the obtained data. The results showed that at the end of the training course, in experimental group behavioral disorders and test anxiety were decreased in comparison to the control group (p<0.001). So the research concluded that music therapy with religious approach decreased the behavioral disorders and test anxiety in blind and partially sighted elementary school students and it was suggested the using of music therapy with religious approach along with the other common treatments as a complementary therapy to decrease the mentioned symptoms in blind and partially sighted students. Manuscript profile -
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182 - Comparing the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and schema therapy on tolerance of uncertainty of divorced women referring to welfare
sajjad almardani Masoumeh Azemoudeh reza Abdi Seyed davoud Hoseini Nasab Introduction: Divorce is one of the stressful experiences of the family that can lead to conflict and incompatibility between couples. The purpose of this research was to Comparing the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and schema therapy on tolera More Introduction: Divorce is one of the stressful experiences of the family that can lead to conflict and incompatibility between couples. The purpose of this research was to Comparing the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and schema therapy on tolerance of uncertainty of divorced women referring to welfare. Methods: The method of this research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group. The statistical population consists of all the women who referred to the welfare of Tabriz city in the second half of 1402-1401, of which 60 people were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group (20 people in each group) by random sampling. The pre-test and post-test were conducted after the treatment interventions based on acceptance and commitment and schema therapy. McLean's tolerance of uncertainty questionnaire (1993) was used to collect data and multivariate analysis of covariance test was used to analyze the hypotheses. Results: The results showed that both interventions were effective on the tolerance of uncertainty variable (p<0.05). According to the results of the present study, there was a difference between the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and schema therapy in the dependent variable, and the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy was more than schema therapy. Conclusion: The results of the present study show that the treatment based on acceptance and commitment plays a role in increasing the tolerance of uncertainty and improving the condition of divorced women.Extended AbstractIntroductionDivorced women are among the most vulnerable groups in society, who face mental, psychological, social, economic and cultural difficulties and disabilities. Divorce is the most common manifestation of severe conflict, and more than half of the couples who seek counseling end up getting divorced. According to official statistics in Iran, out of every 1000 marriages, about 200 cases lead to divorce. According to the statistics of the Civil Registration Organization of the country in 2019, the growth rate of divorce in Iran was about 3.6% compared to 2018. Therefore, divorce is the most important threat to the foundation of the family, and it is very important to pay attention to issues related to divorce and women who suffer from it. It is clear that divorce is one of the factors that cause disruption and confusion in people's lives. The decision to divorce is the result of intense internal pressure (such as ambiguity tolerance) on at least one spouse, which may occur through unmet needs. Divorce occurs when couples fail to meet the attachment needs of security, safety, and satisfaction of each other, that is, the ambiguity and confusion of marital relations represents the failure of couples to establish a relationship with a secure attachment style. In this regard, one of the variables that is important in divorced people is tolerance of ambiguity. Ambiguity tolerance is defined as how people process, interpret and react to information from stimuli that are considered ambiguous. A person who has a high tolerance for ambiguity does not feel threatened or difficult in adapting to a new and fresh environment, because he has accepted the existence of a degree of ambiguity as one of the principlesof life and knows that our information is never complete for decision-making, and with patience and Boredom can recognize the ambiguous situation and find a solution, and divorced women probably feel more ambiguity and have less tolerance for ambiguity due to psychological disturbances. Also, most divorced women feel uncertainty and uncertainty about their future life and feel weak in the face of problems. This research uses treatment based on commitment and acceptance and schema therapy. Considering the importance of the ambiguity tolerance component in divorced women and considering that the psychological damage caused by divorce in women occurs chronically; This raises the need for psychological interventions. According to the above researches, the present study wants to answer the question that among the methods of treatment based on acceptance and commitment (ACT) and schema therapy, which one is more effective in tolerating the ambiguity of divorced women who refer to welfare?MethodologyThe method of this research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group. The statistical population consists of all the women who referred to the welfare of Tabriz city in the second half of 1402-1401, of which 60 people were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group (20 people in each group) by random sampling. (Matched by gender, age range and educational and economic conditions). The pre-test and post-test were conducted after the treatment interventions based on acceptance and commitment and schema therapy. McLean's tolerance of uncertainty questionnaire (1993) was used to collect data and multivariate analysis of covariance test was used to analyze the hypotheses.ResultsThe number of 20 people in the intervention group of acceptance and commitment therapy and 20 people in the intervention group of schema therapy and 20 control people with mean (standard deviation) age of 28.87 (2.71) and 29.24 (2.93) respectively. and 31/63 (3/32) participated in this research. The default check of homogeneity of variances is established to tolerance of uncertainty (F=0.420, P=0.659). The Mbox test value was equal to 2.71, the corresponding significance level was equal to 0.51, and the assumption of homogeneity of variance-covariance matrices was established (p<0.001). Table 1: Mean and standard deviation of tolerance of uncertainty by group and timeTable 1 showed that the average tolerance of uncertainty in the acceptance and commitment group was 22.85 in the pre-test, which increased to 47.50 in the post-test. In the schema therapy group, the average score in the pre-test was 28.95, which increased to 42.90 in the post-test. In the control group, the average in the pre-test was 24.25, which increased to 26.55 in the post-test.Table 2: The results of the analysis of covariance in order to compare the effectiveness of the two interventions of acceptance and commitment and schema therapy on the scale of tolerance of uncertaintyThe results of Table 2 showed that there was a significant difference in the effectiveness of the two intervention methods of acceptance and commitment and schema therapy on tolerance of uncertainty (p<0.05). The significance level of the analysis of covariance test showed the difference in the effectiveness of the two intervention methods on tolerance of uncertainty.Table 3: Comparison of the adjusted means of the tolerance of uncertainty scale in the groups with the LSD testThe results showed that the adjusted average of tolerance of uncertainty in the acceptance and commitment group was 48.24 and in the schema therapy group it was 42.15, and the average of the acceptance and commitment group was 6.09 points higher than the schema therapy group and this difference was statistically significant and showed that the effectiveness of the acceptance and commitment intervention on tolerance of uncertainty was greater than the schema therapy intervention (p<0.05). DiscussionExamining the findings of the research showed that there is a difference between the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and schema therapy on the tolerance of uncertainty of divorced women referring to welfare, and the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy was more than schema therapy. The findings of the present study are consistent with previous studies (Aghili, kashiri, 2022).ConclusionThe results of the present study show that the treatment based on acceptance and commitment plays a role in increasing the tolerance of uncertainty and improving the condition of divorced women and can have implications for social support for these people.Finally, non-implementation of follow-up due to time constraints, small number of samples and targeted sampling method were among the limitations of the present study. It is suggested that in order to increase the generalizability of the findings, similar researches should be conducted considering long-term follow-up periods, with a larger number of samples and using possible sampling. According to the findings, it is suggested that therapeutic intervention based on acceptance and commitment be used as a beneficial intervention to improve and increase tolerance of uncertainty of divorced women in welfare and treatment centers. AcknowledgmentsWe hereby express our thanks and appreciation to the honorable directorate of Tabriz welfare admission, and all those who helped us in this research. 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183 - A comparison of the effectiveness of group counseling through acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on self-compassion and family resilience of mothers of educable children
mahmod fatahi Asadollah Veisi omid moradiAims: The purpose of this research is to compare the effectiveness of group counseling with acceptance based on commitment and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness, self-compassion, and family resilience of mothers of children in education. Method:This research was se MoreAims: The purpose of this research is to compare the effectiveness of group counseling with acceptance based on commitment and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness, self-compassion, and family resilience of mothers of children in education. Method:This research was semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test with a control group and a follow-up period of 5 months. Sampling was done by simple random sampling. From the list of the statistical population of mothers of exceptionally educated students in the two cities of Mallard and Shahryar in the year (1401-1400), (36) people were selected using random numbers and in two experimental groups of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness and therapy based on Acceptance and commitment and a control group were included. Self-compassion(Neff, 2003) and family resilience (Sixbey, 2005) questionnaires were used as research tools. The method of data analysis was covariance analysis to compare means. The software (SPSS 22) was used for data analysis. Findings:The results showed that both methods, therapy based on acceptance and commitment and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness in the way of group counseling, have an effect on increasing self-compassion and family resilience of mothers of educated children.The effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on increasing self-compassion (59.6%) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (27.9%) was compared to the control group. (P<0.001 and F=106.891) and the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on increasing resilience (81.5%) and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness (45.9%) compared to the control group. (P<0.001 and F=106.891. Conclusion: According to the findings of this research, it is possible to use the method of group counseling, therapy based on acceptance and commitment, and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness to increase self-compassion and family resilience. Manuscript profile -
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184 - Evaluation of the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment based therapy on stress perception, cognitive flexibility and psychological function in asthmatics
moslem siahpoosh shima parandin sajad aziziBackground and Aim: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic progressive disease of the central nervous system and its symptoms are fatigue and decreased functional capacity. The aim of this study was the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on emotional avoidance MoreBackground and Aim: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic progressive disease of the central nervous system and its symptoms are fatigue and decreased functional capacity. The aim of this study was the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on emotional avoidance and mental fatigue’ dimensions in women with multiple sclerosis.Materials and Methods: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design. Subjects with an age range of 20-40 years and using a scale of physical disability (EDSS) of one to four were purposefully and voluntarily selected and randomly assigned into experimental and control groups. Both groups answered the Kennedy (2015) Emotional Avoidance Questionnaire and Fisk (1994) fatigue Impact scale in the pre-test and post-test stages. The experimental group received 10 sessions of acceptance and commitment treatment once a week for 1.5 hours. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS23 software and multivariate covariance analysis.Results: The results of multivariate covariance analysis indicated that acceptance and commitment therapy is effective in reducing emotional avoidance and cognitive fatigue in women with multiple sclerosis (P≥0.001).Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, acceptance and commitment therapy can be used to reduce emotional avoidance and fatigue symptoms (physical, cognitive and social) of women with multiple sclerosis in medical centers. Manuscript profile -
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185 - Comparing the Effectiveness of the Educational Program Based on the Causal Model of Emotional Divorce Tendency and Schema Therapy on Marital Vitality
Gelareh Jalili Yahya Yarahmadi farzad zandi Introduction: The purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of the educational program based on the causal model of tendency to emotional divorce and schema therapy on marital vitality. Method:The research was conducted with a semi-experimental des More Introduction: The purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of the educational program based on the causal model of tendency to emotional divorce and schema therapy on marital vitality. Method:The research was conducted with a semi-experimental design using a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the research included all couples (regular households of men and women) in Kermanshah city in 2019. Purposive sampling, 30 couples were randomly assigned to 2 experimental and control groups. The data collection tools were Gutman's emotional divorce questionnaires (2008) and Tagrian's marital happiness questionnaires (2007). Data analysis was done using SPSS software and through covariance analysis model. Findings: The results showed that schema therapy and educational program derived from the model are effective on couples' marital vitality (P<0.05). The results of the comparison between the two programs showed that the training program derived from the model with the control group was at the same level (P<0.01), the training program was derived from the model with the schema therapy program at the level (P<0.01) and between the schema therapy training program There is a significant difference with the control group at the level (P<0.01). Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, the educational program based on the causal model of the tendency to divorce can be used in counseling and psychology centers. IntroductionVitality is one of the important indicators of mental health in the society, which along with a positive and hopeful attitude towards the future is the main source of mobility, effort and dynamism, marital vitality causes physical, cognitive, behavioral stimulation and increases many capabilities and capacities (Tafsileh & Elmi, 2021). Schema therapy is a relatively new treatment method that examines how people think, how they perceive and process, and how they remember information. Inconsistent schemas cause bias in the interpretation of events. Young developed schema therapy to treat patients with personality problems and chronic mental disorders. He believes that schema-focused cognitive therapy is superior to short-term cognitive therapy for the treatment of difficult and chronic psychological disorders (Farrell & Show, 2018). The usefulness of schema therapy in treating severe marital problems and common problems in maintaining intimate relationships and improving the performance of couples has been confirmed (Young, Klosko & Weishaar, 2013; Khatamsaz, Forouzandeh & Ghaderi, 2017; Mohnai, Golestaneh, Poladi Rishahri, and Kikhosravani, 2018). On the other hand, one of the main factors of emotional and legal divorces is the inability to manage couples' conflicts, it seems that the use of new methods, especially integrated solutions and treatments, can be promising in this important area, because the effectiveness of the educational program based on the causal model of the tendency to emotional divorce A couple therapy approach is presented in order to improve the quality of the couple's relationship; that educational programs for couples are a combination of variables of emotional divorce, satisfaction of basic psychological needs, differentiation and metacognitive beliefs and perception of spouse's selfless behaviors. In general, despite the conducted research, there is still no research in Iran that compares the effectiveness of the educational program based on the causal model of the tendency to emotional divorce and schema therapy on marital vitality; Therefore, this research is done with the aim of filling the research gaps in this field. Therefore, this research intends to answer the question whether there is a difference between the effectiveness of the educational program based on the causal model of tendency to emotional divorce and schema therapy on marital vitality? MethodologyThe research was conducted as a semi-experimental method with two experimental and control groups (15 people in the experimental group and 15 people in the control group) with a pre-test, post-test plan with the group. The statistical population included all couples (normal households of men and women) in Kermanshah city in 2019 who did not have any serious problems with each other. The sampling method is purposeful, for this purpose, 30 couples who obtained lower scores in the emotional divorce questionnaire were selected and then they were randomly divided into 2 experimental and control groups. The entry criteria in the intervention section include an emotional divorce score higher than 15 among the selected samples; at least four years of living together at the time of conducting the research; Not abusing drugs and not having chronic mental disorders (diagnosed by psychologists and psychiatrists), as well as exit criteria in the intervention section, including suffering from personality disorders diagnosed by psychologists and psychiatrists; Passing treatment courses during the exam; The lack of desire to continue training and the existence of incomplete and distorted questionnaires. In order to collect data, the marital vitality questionnaire of couples (Tagrian, 2008) was used. Univariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. ResultsFirst hypothesis- Schema therapy is effective on marital vitality.Based on the obtained results, after adjusting the marital vitality pre-test scores, there was a significant difference between the effect of the two experimental and control groups (sig ≤.006; F=8/218); Therefore, the null hypothesis that there is no difference between the two groups is rejected and it is concluded that schema therapy has been effective in increasing marital vitality. Also, the size of the effect of schema therapy on marital vitality is equal to ./58 Was.The second hypothesis - the educational program derived from the model is effective on the marital vitality of couples.Based on the obtained results, after adjusting the marital vitality pre-test scores, there is a significant difference between the effect of the two experimental and control groups (sig ≤.001; F=4/594); Therefore, the null hypothesis that there is no difference between the two groups is rejected and it is concluded that the educational program derived from the model has been effective on marital vitality. Also, the effect size of the extracted model treatment on increasing marital vitality is ./79. Was.Third hypothesis: There is a significant difference between the effectiveness of the educational program derived from the model and schema therapy.Based on the results of pre-test scores of marital vitality, there is a significant difference between the effect of the three test groups of the extract program and schema therapy and the control group (sig ≤ .001; F=24/568); Therefore, the null hypothesis that there is no difference between the two groups is rejected and it is concluded that there is a difference between the effectiveness of the 2 educational programs and schema therapy with the control group on marital vitality. The results of the Benferroni test to compare the average scores of marital vitality showed that between the training program extracted from the model with the control group at the level of P < 0.01, the training program extracted from the model with the schema therapy program at the level of P < 0.01 and between the schema training program There is a significant difference between the treatment and the control group at the P<0.01 level. discussionAccording to the obtained results, schema therapy had an effect on increasing marital vitality. The results of this research with the researches of (Tafsileh & Elmi, 2021; Mohnai, Golestaneh, Poladi Rishahri, and Kikhosravani, 2018; Heirat, A and Vatankhah, 2019; Rostami, 2016; Miller, 2020) is aligned. In explaining this finding, it can be said that one of the effective factors in the level of vitality and maintaining human mental health is establishing and maintaining coherent interpersonal relationships and marital compatibility and having continuous and stable social contact (Tafsileh & Elmi, 2021). A successful marital relationship creates vitality and creates a positive mood in a person. In fact, it is a positive and enjoyable attitude that husband and wife have in different aspects of marital relations and it is one of the most important indicators of life satisfaction. Therefore, the relationship between marital vitality is a two-way relationship. ConclusionBased on the general result of the research, it can be said that education based on positive beliefs, satisfaction of needs and the level of differentiation is effective in reducing the amount of emotional divorce. These trainings, while creating better conditions for couples, provide positive feelings such as marital happiness and vitality among couples. When a person fulfills the basic needs of his wife and also has a positive and optimistic view of married life and at the same time creates a degree of being one and being the same in behavior and ethics and relationships with his wife, these factors along with They can also strengthen marital vitality.Limitations and SuggestionsThe present research has only studied couples who have an emotional divorce, so its generalization to the official divorce society should be done with caution. Since the obtained data were self-reported, it is possible that in some cases bias in responding and unconscious defenses may have caused bias in the results. Also, due to the fact that this research was conducted during the corona epidemic, its results may have been affected by this disease.It is suggested that marriage counseling centers should explain and describe the issues of positive beliefs, satisfaction of basic needs and the level of differentiation to couples in pre-marriage counseling sessions. It is also suggested that counselors and psychologists use this extracted program for the low level of emotional divorce and also to improve couples' relationships. AcknowledgementsI would like to express my gratitude to the supervisor and the couples who participated in this research.FundingThe current research was taken from a specialized doctoral thesis and was without financial support.Ethics approval and consent to participateThis doctoral thesis research was conducted under the supervision of the ethics committee of the Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj branch, with the code of ethics IR.IAU.SDJ.REC.1400.071. Also, the cooperation of the participants was voluntary and their consent was declared. In addition, they were informed about the confidentiality and opt-out aspects of the research at each stage.Conflict interestsAccording to the authors, this article has no conflict of interest. ReferencesFarrell, J. M., & Shaw, I. A. (2018). Experiencing schema therapy from the inside out: A self-practice/self-reflection workbook for therapists. Guilford Publications.‏Heirat, A and Vatankhah, M. (2019). Effectiveness of integrated training of communication skills and schema therapy on the fear of intimacy of women referring to clinics in Isfahan city. Scientific Research Quarterly of Psychological Sciences, 19 (89), 553-559. [Persian]Khatamsaz, B, Forouzandeh, E, Ghaderi, D. (2017). Effectiveness of schema therapy on marital satisfaction and marital relationship quality in married women. Int J Educ Psychol Res; 7(3): 11-6.Miller, R. (2020). 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186 - Comparison of the effectiveness of individual and family-centered schema therapy, with and without supportive therapy, in reducing the symptoms of patients with borderline personality disorder
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187 - Comparing the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy and behavioral activation therapy on cognitive-emotional regulation in women with dysthymic disorder
Majid Jamehbozorgi Seyyed ali Aleyasin hasan heidari Hossein DavoodiAim: The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy and behavioral activation therapy on reducing negative emotional regulation and increasing positive emotional regulation in female patients with dysthymic disorder. Method: The present st MoreAim: The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy and behavioral activation therapy on reducing negative emotional regulation and increasing positive emotional regulation in female patients with dysthymic disorder. Method: The present study was a semi-experimental one with a pre-test-post-test-follow-up design with a control group. The statistical population of this research included all patients with dysthymic disorder who attended the psychological clinics located in the 8th district of Tehran, 45 of whom were selected in a purposeful way and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group. The instrument of this research was the cognitive-emotional regulation questionnaire of Garnefski et al. (2002) with the validity of 0.73 to 0.88. For the first experimental group, metacognitive therapy (Wells, 2009) and for the second experimental group behavioral activation therapy (Dimidjian et al., 2008) were held in eight 90-minute sessions, but the control group did not receive any intervention. The data were analyzed using mixed variance analysis and Benferroni in SPSS-26 software. Results: The results indicated that metacognitive therapy and behavioral activation therapy reduced cognitive-emotional regulation and its components at the end of the interventions and the follow-up period (p>0.05). Also, behavioral activation therapy is more effective than metacognitive therapy in reducing emotional cognitive regulation symptoms (p>0.05). Conclusions: Due to the effect of behavioral activation therapy on depression, it can be effective alone or with complementary therapy in reducing cognitive-emotional regulation and depressive symptoms in patients with dysthymic disorder. Manuscript profile -
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188 - The effectiveness of integrated transdiagnostic therapy on marital intimacy, mental vitality and emotional expression in women with marital burnout.
Parvaneh Zanganeh mohsen rasouli Maryam AkbariIntroduction : marriage is a turning point in human life and one of the most important decisions of any person throughout life, factors such as arguments and arguments may threaten the health of living together. Methods of reducing health-related problems include integr MoreIntroduction : marriage is a turning point in human life and one of the most important decisions of any person throughout life, factors such as arguments and arguments may threaten the health of living together. Methods of reducing health-related problems include integrated meta-diagnostic therapy. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of integrated meta-diagnostic therapy on marital intimacy, mental vitality and emotional expression in women with marital burnout. Method: semi-experimental research design with pre-test design-post-test with control group. Statistical research community includes women with marital burnout visiting counseling and psychological centers of the secret family, hope tomorrow, life of the city in the second six months of 1402, of which 150 were. To select the sample size, 24 women with high marital burnout were selected based on targeted sampling methods and based on entry and exit criteria, and were randomized in two groups as an integrated meta-diagnostic test group (12 people) and a witness Group (12 Participant). The experimental group received ten 45-minute sessions of integrated meta-diagnostic therapy Barlow et al. (2011) once a week. Findings: the data were analyzed using the covariance analysis test in SPSS version 26 software. The P rate was considered less than 0.05 meaningful. Findings: results of covariance analysis showed that integrated meta-diagnostic therapy has a significant effect on marital intimacy, mental vitality and emotional expression in women with marital burnout(001/0>P). The effect on the marital intimacy variable was 832/0% on the Etta coefficient, 567/0% on the mental life variable, and 731/0% on the emotional instrumentation variable. Conclusion: therefore, the results of the present study show that integrated meta-diagnostic therapy can lead to improved marital intimacy, emotional expression and mental vitality in women with marital burnout. So this finding can be of interest to family counseling centers, psychologists, and couples.Extended AbstractIntroductionMarriage is a turning point in human life and one of the most important decisions of every person during his life. In fact, marriage has been described as one of the most important and necessary human relationships, because it provides the basic structure for establishing a family relationship and raising the next generation. Among the main reasons for marriage are mainly the experience of love and affection, having a partner and companion in life, satisfying emotional and psychological needs, increasing happiness and satisfaction, and experiencing growth and perfection (Bazargan, Ramezani, Atashpoor, & Amiri, 2021) and the family is also one It is one of the main pillars of society and the smallest part of society, and it is considered as one of the most effective environments in a person's sexual and mental health (Soltani Zadeh, & Bajlani, 2020). One of the most common social phenomena that threatens the institution of the family, and its effect not only on the family but also on the whole society, is marital burnout. According to Hu, Jiang and Wang (2019), the basic elements of a healthy marriage include intimacy, commitment and marital satisfaction. Therefore, women's satisfaction with their life and overall health depends more on their marital happiness than men. Marital compatibility is satisfaction from marriage and prevention of any coldness and exhaustion, which leads to tension and conflict as an inseparable and permanent part of marriage and marital relations, and if the couple cannot resolve it well, it will have destructive effects on the family along with states that one of them is the phenomenon of marital exhaustion (Shah Rajabian, & Emadi Chamesi, 2019). One of the variables that can play an irreplaceable role in the stability of married life and reducing burnout is intimacy (Gohari, Zahra Kar, & Nazari, 2014). From the point of view of Bagarozi (2014), the intimacy of emotional and romantic experience with another person is defined. Similarly, the concept of intimacy is often defined as relationships combined with love, which include warm feelings, closeness, connection and affection (Chan, Tu and Wong, 2015). Intimacy is a dynamic concept in human relationships, especially in couple relationships, which means openness and non-inhibition in relationships and the closeness of two people in various emotional, logical and functional dimensions (Azari, Kazemian Moghadam, & Mehrabi Zadeh, 2020). Another variable that can play a reducing role in couples' marital exhaustion is the concept of mental vitality. Mental vitality shows inner experiences full of energy, and in fact having mental and physical energy is necessary to experience a sense of enthusiasm and vitality, and it has a complex structure that is related to functioning and experiencing optimal functioning (Charles, Carver, Michael , & Schemer, 2014). Another important factor that affects the strength and durability of the family and the reduction of marital exhaustion is emotional expression (Korani, 2022). According to King and Emmons (1990), expressiveness in itself is not a factor for health, but rather a person's underlying feeling about self-expressiveness that can determine its benefit or loss (Vahdani, Khazri, Mahmoudporou Farah Bakhsh, 2020). Due to different factors such as anxieties and pressures that enter a couple's life and become more intense and sometimes unbearable; In addition to them, one of the interventions that has not been paid much attention to its effects and effectiveness on marital burnout can be mentioned the integrated metadiagnostic therapy (Allen, McHugh, & Barlow, 2008). Therefore, according to the history and the importance of societal interventions in the field of marriage and its consequences, and taking into account the lack of research in the field of interventions on intimacy, vitality and marital exhaustion, the main issue in this research is whether Does integrated transdiagnostic therapy have an effect on intimacy, mental vitality and emotional expressiveness in women with marital burnout?MethodologyThe current research is practical in terms of purpose and semi-experimental in terms of method with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the study included women with marital burnout who referred to the counseling and psychological centers of the Razi family, Omid Farda, Hayat Shahr Karaj in the second 6 months of 1402, who gave their informed consent to participate in this research. In order to select a sample size of 24 women with high marital burnout based on the purposeful sampling method and based on the inclusion criteria including willingness to participate in treatment, having marital burnout and a high score in the questionnaire (147), no legal action for divorce, having At least one child, age range between 25 and 45 years, having at least a diploma, no acute medical-physical problems, no severe mental disorder using (BSI_53), no simultaneous treatment intervention, no abuse of alcohol and psychoactive substances. Based on the client's self-declaration, not separating from his wife and exit criteria including not participating in more than three consecutive sessions and four non-consecutive sessions, divorce and separation from his wife during counseling sessions were selected. In this way, firstly, 150 women referring to counseling and psychotherapy centers were administered the Marital Exhaustion Questionnaire, and then 24 women who obtained the highest score in this questionnaire were selected in two groups. They were randomly assigned as a single hyperdiagnostic test group (12 people) and a control group (12 people). People in the control group, as well as people who were diagnosed with high marital burnout but could not participate in the treatment sessions due to the limitation in the number of samples, were put on the waiting list to receive treatment.ResultsThe average age of women in the test group was 37 years and in the control group was 16/39 years. Data analysis was conducted to determine the effectiveness of integrated meta-diagnostic therapy on marital intimacy, mental vitality, and emotional expression in women with marital burnout. According to Table 2, the average score of marital intimacy, mental vitality and emotional expression in the post-test phase increased in the test group compared to the control group, but in the pre-test phase there were few changes. Covariance analysis test was used to determine the significance of this difference given that it is necessary to inhibit the pre-test effect. Before using the covariance analysis test, its assumptions were examined. The shapirovilk test was used to check the normality of the distribution of pre-test and post-test scores. Accordingly, the meaningful level for all variables was greater than 0.05 and the assumption of normality of the distribution of scores was accepted. Another hypothesis of the implementation of the multivariate covariance analysis test was the homogeneity of the variance of dependent variables among groups, which was used to examine the establishment of the Levin test. Levin's test results were not meaningful in any of the variables. Therefore, the assumption that variables are homogeneous was confirmed. The box test was used to check the homogeneity of the covariances Matrix, and its meaningful level was obtained equal to 0.519. Since this value was larger than the meaningful level (001/0) required to reject the null assumption, the hesmani matrix of covariances was approved. The results of the covariance analysis are presented in Table 3.Table 1: Intertestable effects of multivariate covariance analysis after testing the variables of marital intimacy, mental vitality and emotional expression The results of the multivariate covariance analysis show that the intervention of integrated meta-diagnostic therapy (by controlling the pre-test effect as a conjugating factor on the post-test) has had a significant impact on increasing marital intimacy, mental vitality, and excitement.DiscussionThe results showed that integrated transdiagnostic therapy has a significant effect on marital intimacy, mental vitality and emotional expression in women with marital burnout. This finding is consistent with the studies of Soleimani, Amir Fakhrai, Karamati (2020) Samavi because they showed that transdiagnostic psychotherapy has an effect on intimacy and reducing depression. Therefore, according to the study, integrated transdiagnostic treatment has a very important effect on reducing depression, because this treatment is designed for emotional disorders. This intervention approach helps women with depression by providing emotional awareness based on the present, cognitive flexibility, emotional avoidance and behaviors arising from emotion, awareness of emotions and their tolerance, endogenous (mental) and situation-based emotional exposure. slow to face stressful cases of negative emotions and solve them. The studies of Zimzani and Imani (2015) have also shown that extradiagnostic treatment has been very effective in reducing the symptoms of depression.ConclusionOne of the biggest challenges that couples who are stuck in a negative exchange is not finding a compatible way out of this crisis (Khojaste Mehr, Mohammadi, Sudani, & Abbaspour, 2018). Negative interactions increase the probability of divorce and decrease the positive aspects of marriage such as satisfaction, commitment, friendship and trust in the relationship. Couples who can manage burnout in a relationship by using positive methods and using less negative interactions create an environment where there is more opportunity for mental vitality and agreement about family problems, and this is one of the important ways to reduce Exhaustion is in the relationship (Johansson, 2019).LimitationsThe study was conducted on a specific population that may limit the generalizability of results. Future studies should consider a larger and more diverse sample to increase the application of findings to different populations. The timeframe of this study may limit understanding of the long-term effects of treatment. A longitudinal approach can provide further insight into the sustainable effects of interventions. In addition, comparing the effectiveness of the treatment used in this study with other therapeutic interventions can provide a more comprehensive understanding of their relative strengths and weaknesses. Future research should be aimed at understanding the underlying mechanisms through which therapies apply their effects, helping to correct and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. The findings of this study should be integrated with caution in clinical practice according to the specific areas and needs of individuals. Counselors and psychologists may use the insights from this study to better adapt their approaches when dealing with marital burnout and emotional experiences, and ensure that interventions are culturally and contextually appropriate.Conflict of interestThis research was taken from the doctoral thesis and was carried out under the supervision of the ethics committee of the Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj branch, with the code of ethics IR.IAU.SDJ.REC.1401.095. Also, the cooperation of the participants was voluntary and their consent was declared. In addition, they were informed about the confidentiality and opt-out aspects of the research at each stage.FundsThe current research is derived from a specialized doctoral thesis and was carried out without financial support.AcknowledgementsI would like to express my gratitude to the supervisor and the couples who participated in this research. Manuscript profile -
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189 - The Effectiveness of Forgiveness-Based Couple Therapy and Religious Couple Therapy in Increasing the Compatibility and Quality of Marital Relationships in Bushehr
naser amini Syadah Zahra Musavi Abas HamzaviIntroduction:The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of forgiveness-based couple therapy and religious couple therapy in increasing the compatibility and quality of marital relationships in Bushehr. Methods: This research is a quasi-experimental study wit MoreIntroduction:The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of forgiveness-based couple therapy and religious couple therapy in increasing the compatibility and quality of marital relationships in Bushehr. Methods: This research is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design with two experimental groups and a control group. The research instruments were the Spanier`s Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) (1976) and Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS) (1995). The statistical population of the study included 33 people who referred to counselling and psychological centers of Bushehr. From this population, 11 couples were randomly assigned in the first experimental group of religious couple therapy, 11 couples in the second experimental group of forgiveness therapy, and the other 11 couples in the control group. The couples in each method of the religious couple therapy and the couple therapy based on forgiveness participated in 8 sessions, 90-minute program. Results: The results of analysis of co-variance showed that religious couple therapy and couple therapy based on forgiveness led to improvement in adjustment and quality of martial relationship. Conclusion: There is no significant difference in religious couple therapy compared to couple therapy based on forgiveness in case of improving adjustment but in the case of improving the quality of martial relationship, couple therapy based on forgiveness was more effective. Manuscript profile -
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190 - A Comparison of the effectiveness of Bowenian family therapy and acceptance and commitment-based therapy (ACT) on differentiation of mothers with one child
Farahnaz Koranian Mokhtar Arefi Hasan AmiriThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Bowenian family therapy and acceptance and commitment-based therapy on differentiation of mothers with one child. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design with two experimental g MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Bowenian family therapy and acceptance and commitment-based therapy on differentiation of mothers with one child. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design with two experimental groups and a control group. The statistical population of the study included mothers of preschool single children in Kermanshah kindergartens in 2020. A total of 45 people were selected by simple random sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group, equal to 15 people. Data were collected in pretest-posttest stages with Skowron (1998) differentiation scale. After performing the pre-test, the members of the experimental group participated separately in eight weekly 1.5-hour sessions of Bowenian family therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Covariance analysis and Bonferroni post hoc test were used to analyze the data. The results of analysis of covariance showed that the effect of Bowenian family therapy and the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on differentiation in individuals is significant and stable (P<0.05). The results of Bonferroni test showed that due to the size of the differences, the effectiveness of Bowenian family therapy in comparison with other interventions on increasing differentiation and related components was higher. Both treatments can be effective in increasing maternal differentiation, however, Bowenian family therapy can be considered more effective than other interventions. Manuscript profile -
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191 - The evaluation of the effectiveness of short-term psychotherapy based on religious-oriented self-control education on the management of alexithymia and aggression in high school students in Shabestar city
Parviz Karimi Sani Nosrat SameeiIntroduction: Aggression and Alexithymia are both the most serious and worrying behaviors in adolescence.Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of short-term psychotherapy based on religious-oriented self-control education on the contr MoreIntroduction: Aggression and Alexithymia are both the most serious and worrying behaviors in adolescence.Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of short-term psychotherapy based on religious-oriented self-control education on the control of alexithymia and aggression in high school male students in Shabastar city. Methodology: The present study is a semi-experimental, pre-test, post-test with control group and experimental group. The statistical population of this study includes all students of high schools in Shabestar city. Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire (AQ-29/4) and Farsi Toronto Alexithymia Scale Questionnaire (FTAS-20) were administered to some of the students through available sampling method. After identifying students with high emotional aggression and agility, 24 were selected and 12 subjects were assigned randomly in the experimental group and 12 others in the control group. The experimental group was subjected to short-term psychotherapy based on religious orientation self-management for 10 sessions. Then, the two groups were subjected to post-test.Results: Data were analyzed using MANOVA and COVARIANCE analysis and the results of this study showed that short-term psychotherapy based on religious-oriented self-control education on inhibiting aggression and Alexithymia of high school students in Shabestar was effective. As a result, it can be concluded: that short-term psychotherapy based on self-control education with religious orientation inhibits students' aggression and emotional disturbances. Manuscript profile -
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192 - The effectiveness of reality therapy with Islamic approach on stress, spiritual health and coping strategies of female-headed households
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193 - The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment-based therapy on reducing cravings and emotion regulation in women with drug abuse in Kerman City
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194 - A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mindful Acceptance of Self Therapy and Positive Psychotherapy on Perceived Stress of Female Students with Depression
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195 - Efficacy of Matrix Therapy on Self-Control and Social Adjustment of Methamphetamine Abusers Compared to Reality Therapy
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196 - Comparison the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral couple therapy and acceptance and commitment couple therapy on social and mental dimensions of quality of life in distressed couples
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198 - Effectiveness of family therapy via reality therapy method on social components of marital conflicts and burnout of couples
elaheh Amiri Farhad Jomehri Fariborz BagheriPresent research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of family therapy via reality therapy method on social components of marital conflicts and burnout of couples. This study was a quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design. The statistical population of MorePresent research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of family therapy via reality therapy method on social components of marital conflicts and burnout of couples. This study was a quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design. The statistical population of the study was all families with incompatibility that referring to Pishro counseling center in Tehran city in 2016 year. To select sample from population selected 30 family through available sampling method and randomly assigned to two equal groups. The experimental group trained 9 sessions of 90 minutes undergoing family therapy via reality therapy method. Groups completed the questionnaires of marital conflicts (Barati, 1996) and marital burnout (Pines, 1996) in the pre-test and post-test stages. Data was analyzed with multivariate analysis of covariance method. The findings showed family therapy via reality therapy method significantly led to decrease social components of marital conflicts and burnout. In the other words this therapy method led to increase cooperation and family relationship with relatives and friends of spouse and decrease individual relationship with relatives, mental burnout and emotional burnout of couples (P<0/01). Therefore, family therapy via reality therapy method is an effective method to improve the psychological characteristics of couples. Manuscript profile -
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199 - The efficacy of Group cognitive therapy on loneliness and the attitude towards life of the first grade male students in one of Susa junior high schools at the 2014-15 academic year
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201 - Comparison the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and diet therapy on self-esteem and social pressure in obese people
Parisa Golkarian Abdollah ShafiAbadi Ali DelavarPresent research aimed to comparison the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and diet therapy on self-esteem and social pressure in obese people. This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design. The research statistical population was in MorePresent research aimed to comparison the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and diet therapy on self-esteem and social pressure in obese people. This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design. The research statistical population was included all obese people referring to psychological counseling centers and nutrition clinics of Tehran city in autumn and winter of 2017 year. The research sample was 30 obese people that were selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned to two groups. The groups trained 10 sessions (weekly one session), so that the cognitive behavioral therapy group was trained by a specialist of clinical psychologist and a diet therapy group was trained by a nutritionist. Self-esteem and social pressure were measured in pre-test and post-test phases. The data were analyzed by T-Test and MANCOVA methods with using SPSS-21 software. The findings showed that both two methods of cognitive behavior therapy and diet therapy were effective on increase self-esteem and decrease social pressure in obese people. Also cognitive behavior therapy in comparison diet therapy significantly led to increase self-esteem and decrease social pressure of obese people (P<0/01). Therefore, both two methods can be used by counselors and therapists in order to increase self-esteem and decrease social pressure of obese people. Manuscript profile -
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202 - The Effect of Wells Metacognitive Therapy on Specific Characteristics of Social Anxiety in Female Students with Social Anxiety Disorder
SIMA SAFIKHANI GHOLIZADEH armin mahmoudi alireza maredpurPresent research, The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of Wales ‎Metacognitive Therapy on specific symptoms of social anxiety in female students with social ‎anxiety disorder.‎Research method: The design of this semi-educational study was MorePresent research, The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of Wales ‎Metacognitive Therapy on specific symptoms of social anxiety in female students with social ‎anxiety disorder.‎Research method: The design of this semi-educational study was carried out with a pre-test, ‎post-test and follow up with the control group. The statistical population of this study included ‎all students of Gachsaran universities and In this research, 300 students were selected using ‎social anxiety inventory. Then those whose anxiety scores were two standard deviations higher ‎than the mean, Separated and among them considering the likelihood of the participants ‎dropping, 60 subjects were randomly selected and randomly assigned to 30 experimental and ‎control groups. Social Anxiety Inventory was performed in three stages: pre-test, post-test and ‎follow-up for the groups. Following the implementation of ethical considerations (informed ‎consent, inclination, secrecy), The experimental group received metacognitive therapy and the ‎control group received no treatment. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive ‎statistics and covariance analysis and analyzed using SPSS software.‎Findings: The results of covariance analysis showed that there is a significant difference ‎between the two groups in all of the components in the post test (P Manuscript profile -
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203 - The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on the perception of disease and psychological capital of patients with type 2 diabetes
Abootaleb Saeidi Sheida Jabalameli Yosof Gorji Amrollah EbrahimiThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on the perception of disease and psychological capital of patients with type 2 diabetes in Shahrekord in 1398. In this quasi-experimental study, pre-test-post-test design and contro MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on the perception of disease and psychological capital of patients with type 2 diabetes in Shahrekord in 1398. In this quasi-experimental study, pre-test-post-test design and control group were used. For this purpose, 30 people with type 2 diabetes who had a file in the Shahrekord Diabetes Association were selected using purposive sampling using the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study and randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). Data collection tools included Disease Perception Questionnaire (Bradbent et al., 2006) and Psychological Capital (McGee, 2011) which were completed by the participants. Then the experimental group underwent 8 sessions of 90 minutes of cognitive-behavioral therapy and finally the data using the method Analysis of covariance was analyzed. The results showed that cognitive-behavioral therapy improved the perception of the disease in patients with type 2 diabetes (p <5%). The results also showed that cognitive-behavioral therapy increased psychological capital and its components in patients with type 2 diabetes (p <5%). The cognitive-behavioral group intervention with the protocol used in this study was effective in increasing the perception of disease and psychological capital in the population with diabetes and this method can be used along with drug therapies for patients with type 2diabetes. One of the limitations of this study is the limited sample of patients with type 2 diabetes, which can not be a good and sufficient indicator for the community. Therefore, generalizing the results only to the target community is logical and possible, and for other levels we must do so with caution. Data were prepared using self-report questionnaires that may have response biases. Manuscript profile -
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204 - Investigation the effectiveness of support group therapy by reality therapy approach on emotional control of divorced women victims of domestic violence
Sara Monsefi Hasan Ahadi Hamidreza HatamiThis research aimed to investigation the effectiveness of support group therapy by reality therapy approach on emotional control of divorced women victims of domestic violence. Present study was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control gro MoreThis research aimed to investigation the effectiveness of support group therapy by reality therapy approach on emotional control of divorced women victims of domestic violence. Present study was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The research population was divorced women victims of domestic violence of Tehran city in 2018 year. The research sample was 30 people that were selected by available sampling method and assigned into two experimental and control groups. The experimental group trained 10 of 80 minutes sessions (two sessions per week) and the control group received no training. Data collected with the Roger and Najjarian's revised emotional control questionnaires (1989) and analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance method with SPSS version-22 software. The results showed that support group therapy by reality therapy approach significantly improved emotional inhibition, rumination or rehearsal and benign control of divorced women victims of domestic violence, but there was no significant effect on the their aggression control (P<0/05). Regarding to the results, for improve the emotional control of divorced women victims of domestic violence can be used from the method of support group therapy by reality therapy approach. Manuscript profile -
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205 - Comparison the effectiveness of couple therapy by method of self-regulated and acceptance and commitment on mental health of couples
Fatemeh Farahani Farideh Dokaneifard Ali DelavarThis research aimed to comparison the effectiveness of couple therapy by method of self-regulated and acceptance and commitment on mental health of couples. Present research was a quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with two experimental group and on MoreThis research aimed to comparison the effectiveness of couple therapy by method of self-regulated and acceptance and commitment on mental health of couples. Present research was a quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with two experimental group and one control group. Research population was referring couples to counseling centers of six region in Tehran city in 2017 year. Totally 45 couple (90 people) selected through available sampling method and randomly assigned to three groups (each group 15 couple). The experimental groups trained 8 sessions of 90 minutes by methods of self-regulated and acceptance and commitment. Groups completed the mental health questionnaire in the pre-test and post-test stages and Data was analyzed with multivariate analysis of covariance and Bonferroni post-hoc test methods. The findings showed that the methods of couple therapy by method of self-regulated and acceptance and commitment in comparison with the control group significantly led to improve the anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and social function of couples, but there was no significant difference between the methods of couple therapy in improve the mental health (P<0/001). Therefore, the results indicated the effectiveness of the two methods of couple therapy by method of self-regulated and acceptance and commitment on mental health of couples. Manuscript profile -
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206 - The effectiveness of training mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students
Jamileh MansooriThe aimed of this research was determined the effectiveness of training mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students. Present research was a semi experimental with a pre-test and post-test design an MoreThe aimed of this research was determined the effectiveness of training mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students. Present research was a semi experimental with a pre-test and post-test design and with an experimental and control groups. The research population was included high school students of Tehran city in 2017-18 academic. Research sample was 30 student whitch selected through available sampling method and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (each group 15 student). The experimental group trained for 8 sessions of 60 minutes by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and the control group doesn’t receive any training. Groups completed the questionnaires of social support (Zimet) and academic procrastination (Solomon & Rothblum, 1984) and teacher-made test was considered as an indicator of academic achievement. Data was analyzed with multivariate analysis of covariance method (MANCOVA). The findings showed that there was a significant difference between experimental and control groups in variables of social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students. In the other words training mindfulness-based cognitive therapy significantly increased the social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students (P<0/05). The results showed that training mindfulness-based cognitive therapy was effective on improving social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students. Manuscript profile -
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207 - The effect of emotional center couple therapy on marital expectations in couples with marital conflicts
Shima Bagheri Mojgan Sepahmansour Fariba Hasani Sozan EmamipourThis research aimed to determine the effect of emotional center couple therapy on marital expectations in couples with marital conflicts. Present study was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with control group. Research population was couples with MoreThis research aimed to determine the effect of emotional center couple therapy on marital expectations in couples with marital conflicts. Present study was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with control group. Research population was couples with the marital conflicts that referring to counseling centers of first region of three district of Karaj city in 2017 year. Totally 30 couple were selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned to two equal groups (each group 15 couple). The intervention group trained 10 sessions of 90 minutes (weekly two sessions) by the method of emotional center couple therapy and the control group was placed on the waiting list for training. Data were collected with using the Omidvar & et al' marital expectations questionnaire and analyzed by the multivariate analysis of covariance method. The result showed that the emotional center couple therapy method led to significant improve the expectation of spouse as a friend and supporter, expectation of marital life and expectation of ideal relationship in couples with marital conflicts (P Manuscript profile -
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208 - Effectiveness of family centered play therapy on emotional-behavioral problems of children with learning disorder in primary school
Golnar AmirTahmasb Fariborz Bagheri Khadijeh AbolmaaliThe aim of present research was determine the effectiveness of family centered play therapy on emotional-behavioral problems of children with learning disorder in primary school. This research was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control g MoreThe aim of present research was determine the effectiveness of family centered play therapy on emotional-behavioral problems of children with learning disorder in primary school. This research was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The research population was primary school students with learning disorder referring to Ataman’s counseling center of Tehran city in 2017 year. The Research sample was 32 people of them which selected through purposive sampling method and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. The experimental group educated 10 sessions of 45 minutes by family centered play therapy. Groups completed the Rutter’s emotional-behavioral problems scale in the pre-test and post-test stages. Data was analyzed with multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) method. The findings showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in all emotional-behavioral problems of children. In the other words family centered play therapy method significantly led to decrease the problems of aggression and hyperactivity, anxiety and depression, social maladjustment, antisocial behaviors and attention shortage of children with learning disorder (P<0/001). Therefore family centered play therapy method led to decrease the emotional-behavioral problems of children with learning disorder. Manuscript profile -
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209 - Effectiveness of Bowen’s family therapy approach on emotional attachment of couples referring to counseling centers of Shahrerey
Mina shahMohammadi Mehrjerdi, Farideh Dokaneifard Abdollah ShafiabadiThis research aimed to determine the effectiveness of Bowen’s family therapy approach on emotional attachment of couples referring to counseling centers of Shahrerey. This research was a semi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test and fallow up design with contro MoreThis research aimed to determine the effectiveness of Bowen’s family therapy approach on emotional attachment of couples referring to counseling centers of Shahrerey. This research was a semi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test and fallow up design with control group. Research population was couples with marital conflict referring to counseling centers of Shahrerey in winter season of 2016 year. Sample research was 40 couple that were selected through available sampling method and randomly assigned to two equal groups. The experimental group trained 10 sessions of 90 minutes with Bowen’s family therapy approach and the control group was placed in the waiting list for training. Data were collected by marital conflict questionnaire (Sanaei, 2008) and experiences in close relationship revised questionnaire (Sibley & et al, 2005) and analyzed by repeated measurement method.The findings showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the emotional attachment of couples in post-test and fallow up stages. In the other words Bowen’s family therapy approach significantly led to decrease the attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance of couples in post-test and fallow up stages (P<0/05). The results showed that the Bowen’s family therapy approach was effective on emotional attachment of couples, therefore clinical psychologists and therapists can use from Bowen’s family therapy approach to improve emotional attachment of couples. Manuscript profile -
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210 - Effectiveness of cognitive therapy on rumination, emotion regulation and social problem solving in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Gholamreza Sanagouye Moharer Zahra Karami Mohajeri Roya Mohammadi Fatemeh MaghsoodlooThe aimed this research was effectiveness of cognitive therapy on rumination, emotion regulation and social problem solving in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. This study was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with an experimental and c MoreThe aimed this research was effectiveness of cognitive therapy on rumination, emotion regulation and social problem solving in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. This study was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with an experimental and control groups. Research population was patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder referring to the psychological services clinics of Tehran city in the summer season of 2017 year. Sample research was 30 patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder with moderate intensity that selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned to two equal groups. The experimental group received 8 sessions of 2 hours cognitive therapy and the control group didn’t receive any training. Research instruments were the questionnaires of rumination (Nolen-Hoeksema & Marrow, 1991), emotion regulation (Gratz & Roemer, 2004) and social problem solving (D’Zurilla & et al, 2002). Data collected analyzed by MANCOVA method. The findings showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the three variables of rumination, emotion regulation and social problem solving. In the other words, cognitive therapy led to decrease the rumination and increase the emotion regulation and social problem solving in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (P<0/001). Based on the results, it is suggested that used from cognitive therapy for the promotion of health (decrease the rumination and increase the emotional regulation and social problem solving) in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Manuscript profile -
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211 - Effectiveness of drama therapy on emotional, physical and mental components of marital burnout in women
Shima Shahraki Ghadimi Afsane Khajevand Khoshli Javanshir AsadiThis research aimed to determine the effectiveness of drama therapy on emotional, physical and mental components of marital burnout in women. This research was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with an experimental and control groups. Research pop MoreThis research aimed to determine the effectiveness of drama therapy on emotional, physical and mental components of marital burnout in women. This research was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with an experimental and control groups. Research population was women aged 25-35 years with marital problems referring to the counseling centers of Mashhad city in spring season of 2017 year. Sample research was 44 women that selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned to two groups (each group 22 woman). The experimental group 10 sessions of 90 minutes trained by drama therapy. Data collected with the questionnaires of Pines marital burnout (1996) and analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance method. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the emotional, physical and mental components of marital burnout of women. In the other words, drama therapy significantly led to improve the emotional, physical and mental components of marital burnout in women (P<0/05). The results indicated the importance of drama therapy in improving the emotional, physical and mental components of marital burnout in women. As a result, therapists can be use from drama therapy method to improve the marital burnout components of women. Manuscript profile -
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212 - The effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Couple Therapy on improvement Social Intimacy and Psychological flexibility of maladjusted couples
Seyedeh zahra Alavi abbas amanelahi yousefali attari amin koraeiThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment couple therapy on social intimacy and psychological flexibility in maladjusted couples. The study population included 100 couples chosen among couples that were referred to Ahvaz cou MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment couple therapy on social intimacy and psychological flexibility in maladjusted couples. The study population included 100 couples chosen among couples that were referred to Ahvaz counseling centers during the fall 2017. The sample consisted of 3 couples (6 individuals) that were selected according to the results of the outcome Dyadic Adjustment Scale (Spanier, 1976) with cut-off 101 and with purposive sampling. Non-concurrent multiple baseline semi experimental single case study was used as the method of the present study. Social intimacy sub-scale was used as Personal assessing scale of Schaefer & Olson (1981) intimacy, and the acceptance and commitment questionnaire – II (AAQ-II) was used to assessing the psychological flexibility. The acceptance and commitment couple therapy protocol was carried out in three phases of intervention (Baseline, 12 sessions weekly (90 minutes each), and two months follow-up). Data were analyzed using visual analysis, the improvement percentage formula and the reliable change index (RCI) strategies. Results showed 41.93% improvement in social intimacy and 36.96% in psychological flexibility.The findings of this study shows that by increasing mindfulness and commitment actions, the acceptance and commitment couple therapy has required effectiveness in improvement of social intimacy and psychological flexibility in couple relationships. So the couple and family therapists can use this approach in order to improve the couple relationships. Manuscript profile -
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213 - Effectiveness of Existential Group Therapy on Experience and Perception of Suffering, Emotional Regulation and Happiness in Migraine patients
Khaton babahasani Naser Amini Abdolah ShafieAbadi ezat deyrehAbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of existential group therapy on experience and perception of suffering, emotion regulation and happiness in patients with migraine. The present study was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-postt MoreAbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of existential group therapy on experience and perception of suffering, emotion regulation and happiness in patients with migraine. The present study was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population of this study consisted of all migraine patients in Genaveh city from August 2016 to April 2018 Of these patients, 40 were selected Using the available sampling method and randomly assigned to two groups of existential group therapy and control group. Existential group therapy was performed in the experimental group for 8 sessions of 120 minutes, one session per week, during which the control group did not receive intervention. The research instruments included the Experience and Perception Scale of Schulz (2010), the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire Garnefski et al (2001), and the Oxford Happiness Scale, Argyle & Lu (1990). To analyze the research findings, statistical analysis of variance and Bonferroni post hoc test was performed by repeated measures at a significance level of 0.05 in SPSS statistical software. The results of analysis of variance showed a significant decrease in the perception of suffering as well as a significant increase in emotion regulation and happiness compared to the control group and this effectiveness continued in the follow-up phase (p < 0.001). According to the results of the study, it can be concluded that existential group therapy is effective in reducing the perception of suffering, increasing happiness, improving emotional regulation in patients with migraine and can improve the quality of life and mental health of these patients Used treatment Manuscript profile -
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214 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on forgiveness, emotional regulation, and marital intimacy of women injured with infidelity
masoud ghasediAbstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on the forgiveness, emotional regulation and marital intimacy of women injured with Infidelity. The research design was a quasi-experimental design using a pre MoreAbstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on the forgiveness, emotional regulation and marital intimacy of women injured with Infidelity. The research design was a quasi-experimental design using a pre-test/post-test design with a control group. The population of the study consisted of all women in Tehran who were betrayed by their spouses, and during the years 1395 and 1396, they asked for advisory services by referring to counseling centers. A sample of 20 people was selected from the judgmental and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups Psychotherapy sessions were performed during 8 sessions and at the end of both groups were retested. The instrument of this research was Ray's Forgiveness Questionnaire (1998), Gross & John's Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (2003), and Thompson & Walker's Intimacy Inventory (1983). To analyze the data, multivariate covariance analysis were used. The results of the study indicated that the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy intervention on the level of forgiveness, emotional regulation and marital intimacy of women injured with betrayal had a significant positive effect. Manuscript profile -
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215 - Effectiveness of schema therapy on mental well-being (emotional, psychological and social) of mothers with autistic children of Gorgan township
SeyyedMorteza Siyadat Afsane Khajevand Khoshli Hamzeh AkbariThis research aimed to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy on mental well-being (emotional, psychological and social) of mothers with autistic children. This research was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with an experimental and control MoreThis research aimed to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy on mental well-being (emotional, psychological and social) of mothers with autistic children. This research was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with an experimental and control groups. Research population was mothers with autistic children of Gorgan township in 2017 year. From the members of the community were selected 30 people by available sampling method and randomly with lottery divided into two equal groups. The experimental group 10 sessions of 90 minutes trained by schema therapy. Data collected with the questionnaires of mental well-being (Keyes & Magyar-Moe, 2003). Data analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance method. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the groups in terms variables of emotional, psychological and social well-being. In the other words, schema therapy significantly led to increase the emotional, psychological and social well-being of mothers with autistic children (P Manuscript profile -
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216 - Effectiveness of couple therapy by Young schema therapy method on marital adjustment and emotional divorce in divorce applicant couples of Bushehr city
Setareh Mohanaee SeyyedMousa Golestaneh Ali Poladei Rayshahri Moloud KeykhosrovaniThe aimed of present research was determine the effectiveness of couple therapy by Young schema therapy method on marital adjustment and emotional divorce in divorce applicant. Present research was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control MoreThe aimed of present research was determine the effectiveness of couple therapy by Young schema therapy method on marital adjustment and emotional divorce in divorce applicant. Present research was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The research population was included divorce applicant couples referring to court counseling center of Bushehr city in the autumn season of 2017 year. The research sample was 40 couple that were selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned to two equal groups (each group 20 couple). The experimental group trained couple therapy by Young schema therapy method for 10 sessions of 90 minutes (two sessions a week). The groups responded to the questionnaires of Spanier’s marital adjustment (1976) and Guttman's emotional divorce (1995) in pre-test and post-test phases. To analyze the data was used from SPSS-19 software and multivariate analysis of covariance method. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in marital adjustment and emotional divorce. In other words, couple therapy by Young schema therapy method led to increase marital adjustment and decrease emotional divorce in divorce applicant couples (p Manuscript profile -
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217 - Comparison the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment focused therapy and compassion focused therapy on loneliness
Amirpasha Kazemi Hasan Ahadi Hamid NejatThis research aimed to comparison the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment focused therapy and compassion focused therapy on loneliness. Present study was a semi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test and follow-up design with control group. The research populati MoreThis research aimed to comparison the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment focused therapy and compassion focused therapy on loneliness. Present study was a semi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test and follow-up design with control group. The research population was type II diabetes patients referred to central clinic of Ajudaniye of Tehran city in 2018 year. The research sample was 45 people who were selected by available sampling method and randomly divided in three 15 people groups. One of the experimental group trained eight sessions of 90 minutes with the methods of compassion focused therapy and acceptance and commitment focused therapy and the control group was placed on the waiting list for training. The research tool was the version-3 of Russell’s questionnaires of loneliness. Data were analyzed in SPSS-21 software and by repeated measures method. The results showed that both methods of compassion focused therapy and acceptance and commitment focused therapy in the post-test led to decrease loneliness in type II diabetes patients and treatment results were maintained in the follow-up (P0/05). According to the results, it is recommended that therapists and clinical psychologists used from mentioned methods to decrease the loneliness. Manuscript profile -
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218 - The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy on Fear of Negative Evaluation in Social anxiety Disorder of orphaned adolescent girls
monireh pourfarahani HosseinAhmad Brabadi Ahmad HeydarniaThe purpose of this study was to investigate The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy on Fear of Negative Evaluation in Social anxiety Disorder of orphaned adolescent girls. The method of study was semi-experimental with unequal control. The statisti MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy on Fear of Negative Evaluation in Social anxiety Disorder of orphaned adolescent girls. The method of study was semi-experimental with unequal control. The statistical population of the study is all 10-20 year-old orphaned and unsupervised adolescent girls in the two centers of welfare in Mashhad (Ali’s Golestan and Sofraye Sakhavat) in year 2017. The sample consisted of 16 people who were selected by availability sampling that acquired a high grade on the pretest of the questionnaire of social anxeity Kanwar (2000) and unrandomly allocated into eight girls from each center the experimental and eight girls from other center control groups. Then, the Acceptance and Commitment therapy was performed in during 10 sessions for the experimental group. Finally, the post-test was taken from both the experimental and control groups. SPSS-21 software and multivariate analysis of variance analysis of differential scores were used to analyze the data. Findings show that of Acceptance and Commitment group therapy has been effective in reducing Fear of Negative Evaluation in the experimental group than the control group (P Manuscript profile -
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219 - The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on anxiety and social adjustment of patients with breast cancer
Maryam Sadat KazemiPresent study aimed to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on anxiety and social adjustment of patients with breast cancer. Present research was semi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with experimental and control groups. Research po MorePresent study aimed to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on anxiety and social adjustment of patients with breast cancer. Present research was semi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with experimental and control groups. Research population was women with breast cancer referred to Shohadae Tajrish Hospital of Tehran city in 2019 year, which 30 people were selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned into two experimental group (15 people) and control group (15 people). Experimental group 8 sessions of 90 minutes received acceptance and commitment therapy and control group waited for treatment. Data were collected with using Zing’s anxiety scale (1971) and Bell’s social adjustment subscale (1961) and analyzed with multivariate analysis of covariance method in SPSS-22 software. The results of analysis showed that experimental and control groups have significant difference in terms of both variables of anxiety and social adjustment. In the other words, the acceptance and commitment therapy led to decreased anxiety and increased social adjustment of patients with breast cancer (P Manuscript profile -
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220 - The Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group, Mediated by Social Problem Solving, on Depression in High School Girl Adolescents
behnaz ertezaee abdulzahra naamiThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral group therapy in the treatment of adolescent depression mediated by social problem solving training. Accordingly, in an experimental study with control and experimental groups and wit MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral group therapy in the treatment of adolescent depression mediated by social problem solving training. Accordingly, in an experimental study with control and experimental groups and with pre-test, post-test evaluation, 60 adolescent girls with depression were selected and randomly divided into two groups. Subjects were screened using a Beck Depression Inventory and Hamilton Depression Inventory Structured Clinical Interview for Disorders. Data were analyzed using R software. Results from path analysis showed that cognitive behavioral therapy had an effect on increasing problem solving ability (path coefficient: 0.21). Decreasing social problem solving ability has an effect on decreasing depression scores (path coefficient: 0.38). Cognitive-behavioral therapy with social problem-solving mediation has an effect on adolescent depression scores (path coefficient: 0.33); therefore, social problem-solving training can be introduced as a mediator variable in adolescent cognitive-behavioral therapy. Keywords: Depression, Adolescence, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Social Problem Solving. Manuscript profile -
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221 - The effectiveness of compassion focused group therapy on sociotropy and sensitivity to rejection in high school Girls in Ahwaz
Elham Ahmadi najmeh hamid Seyedali MarashiThe aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused group therapy (CFT) on sociotropy and sensitivity to rejection in high school females in Ahwaz. The research method was experimental with pre-post test and experimental and control group MoreThe aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused group therapy (CFT) on sociotropy and sensitivity to rejection in high school females in Ahwaz. The research method was experimental with pre-post test and experimental and control groups. The population included all female students of high schools in Ahwaz in 2017 (1396-97s.c).100students with available sampling were selected, then among this students, 30 students who had received highest score in the test of sociotropy and sensitivity to rejection were selected; Then randomly divided in to two group as experimental (15 students) and control (15 students). They were matched from age, educational status, not suffering from acute physical and mental disorder and other criteria considered in this research. The instruments of this research were Robins Personal Style Questionnaire, Downey & Feldman Sensitivity to Rejection Questionnaire. The experimental group received 8 sessions of compassion-focused group therapy; but the control group did not received any intervention. The results revealed that there was a significant difference between experimental and control groups in sensitivity to rejection (p<0.021). The rate of sensitivity to rejection decreased in experiential group in comparison with pre-test and control group. Compassion-focused therapy is effective method in decrease sensitivity to rejection so, the use of compassion-focused therapy is recommended to treat sensitivity to rejection. Manuscript profile -
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222 - Comparison of the Efficacy of dialectical behavior therapy with integrated therapy based on emotional adjustment and adolescents defense echanisms in reducing pathological of the Internet and mobile
Maedeh Moeinoddini Farah lotfi kashani Abdollah ShafieabadiThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dialectical behavior therapy on emotion regulation and defense mechanisms in reducing the pathologic usage of the internet. This research was quasi - experimental with pre - test - post test design with control grou MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dialectical behavior therapy on emotion regulation and defense mechanisms in reducing the pathologic usage of the internet. This research was quasi - experimental with pre - test - post test design with control group. The statistical population consisted of all high school students in district 1 of Tehran who were studying in 2011 - 2012. Among them, students who gained high scores in internet addiction test were randomly divided into three groups (experimental and control). The data were analyzed using chi - square, fisher “s exact test, t - test, chi - square and fisher “s exact test. Then both experimental groups received one - minute sessions (one session per week) therapy and dialectical behavior therapy but the control group was on the waiting list. The results of statistical analysis show that both dialectic and cognitive therapy are effective in reducing internet addiction to the control group but there is no significant difference between two treatments. Manuscript profile -
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223 - Effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on dimensions of physical health, mental health, environmental health and social relations (quality of life)
MohammadKazem Fakhri Ramezan Hasanzadeh Sima EbrahimiThis research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on dimensions of physical health, mental health, environmental health and social relations. The present study was a semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with cont MoreThis research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on dimensions of physical health, mental health, environmental health and social relations. The present study was a semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with control group. The research population was infertile women who referred to infertility clinics of Tehran city in 2018 year. The research sample consisted of 30 people who were selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned into two equal groups (each group 15 people). The experimental group trained 8 sessions of 90-minute with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy method and the control group were placed on the waiting list for training. Data were collected by quality of life questionnaire (World Health Organization, 2004) and analyzed with the methods of independent t-test and multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS-18 software. The findings showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of physical health, mental health, environmental health and social relations in infertile women. In the other words, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy led to improve their physical health, mental health, environmental health and social relations (P<0/001). Based on the results, it is suggested that use from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy method for improve the quality of life in infertile women. Manuscript profile -
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224 - The Effect of Positive Couple Therapy on Marital Happiness, Marital Intimacy and Social Anxiety of Divorce Applicant Couples
Azita Behjat Fatemeh Mohammadabadi Elmira Ezazi Bojnourdi Hossein Chenarani Mahsa EsmaeiliThe aim of this research was determine the effect of positive couple therapy on marital happiness, marital intimacy and social anxiety of divorce applicant couples. The method of present study was semi-experimental with pretest and posttest design with control group. Th MoreThe aim of this research was determine the effect of positive couple therapy on marital happiness, marital intimacy and social anxiety of divorce applicant couples. The method of present study was semi-experimental with pretest and posttest design with control group. The research population was divorce applicant couples referring to counseling centers of Varamin city in summer season of 2019 year, which 30 couples were selected by available sampling method and randomly replaced into two equal groups (each group 15 couples). The experimental group received 12 sessions of 90-minute the positive couple therapy and the control group didn’t received training. The research tools were the questionnaires of marital happiness (Azreen & et al, 1973), marital intimacy (Walker & Thompson, 1983) and social anxiety (Connor & et al, 2000). Data were analyzed by univariate analysis of covariance method in SPSS version 24 software. The findings showed that the experimental and control groups in the pretest stage there was no significant difference in terms of marital happiness, marital intimacy and social anxiety (P>0.05), but in the posttest stage there was significant difference in terms of all three variables. In the other words, positive couple therapy led to increased marital happiness and marital intimacy and decrease social anxiety of divorce applicant couples (P<0.05). Regarded to the effect of positive couple therapy in improving the characteristics, it is necessary to using it by family psychologists and therapists to improve the characteristics of marital happiness, marital intimacy and social anxiety of divorce applicant couples. Manuscript profile -
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225 - Effect acceptance and commitment couple therapy on marital distress, psychological flexibility and social concern in divorce applicant couples
Abolfazl Bakhshipour Narges Shojaei KalateBali Azita Behjat Asma FooladiThe aim of present research was determine the effect acceptance and commitment couple therapy on marital distress, psychological flexibility and social concern in divorce applicant couples. Research method was semi-experimental with pretest-post-test design with experim MoreThe aim of present research was determine the effect acceptance and commitment couple therapy on marital distress, psychological flexibility and social concern in divorce applicant couples. Research method was semi-experimental with pretest-post-test design with experimental and control groups. Research population was divorce applicant couples referred to counseling center of Qarchak city in 2018 year. From population 40 couples were by available sampling method and randomly replaced into two equal groups including the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received training of acceptance and commitment couple therapy for 12 sessions of 2 hours (one session per week) and control group didn’t receive any training. Data were collected by questionnaires of marital distress (Snyder, 1997), psychological flexibility (Bond & et al, 2007) and social concern (Wells, 1994) and analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance method in SPSS-17 software. Results showed that the acceptance and commitment couple therapy method led to decrease marital distress and social concern and increase psychological flexibility in divorce applicant couples (P<0/001). Based on the results it is recommended that family counselors and therapists use from method of acceptance and commitment couple therapy along with other methods to improve the problems of divorce applicant couples, especially decreasing marital distress and social concern and increasing psychological flexibility. Manuscript profile -
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226 - The Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on adherence to treatment in patients with breast cancer
Sakineh zamaniyan jafar bolhari esmat danesh Hasan Ahadi Shahrbanoo GhahariBreast cancer is the most common cancer among women around the world, which poses many challenges to professionals, including adherence to ttreatment. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on the adherence to treatment am MoreBreast cancer is the most common cancer among women around the world, which poses many challenges to professionals, including adherence to ttreatment. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on the adherence to treatment among women breast cancer. The research method was semiexperimental with pretest, posttest design and control group with 60-day follow-up. The statistical population of the study included women with breast cancer who referred to Tehran Haft-e-Tir Hospital in 2017, which people 24 from them selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups .Experimental groups received 8 sessions of 90 minutes acceptance and commitment therapy. Two groups filled out the Adherence to treatment questionnaire patients with breast cancer (ADQ) in the pre-test, post-test and follow-up. Data analysis was performed using repeated-measures ANOVA. Findings showed Acceptance and commitment therapy in comparison with the control group significantly increased the perceived utility component (P <0.05, F = 3.57) of the adherence to treatment at the level of 0.05 and the components, subjective norms (P <0.01, F = 9.101) and intentions (P <0.01, F = 12.824) make it at a significant level of 0.01 mproved. And this improvement continued until 2 months later. The overall result of the research showed that Acceptance and commitment therapy led to improved adherence to treatment in breast cancer patients and was recognized one of the psychological methods in improving adherence to treatment Manuscript profile -
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227 - Comparison the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and compassion therapy on components of subjective well-being (emotional, psychological and social)
Aliakbar Gheibee Biuok Tajeri Shirin Kooshki Naser Sobhi GharamalekiThe present research aimed to comparison the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and compassion therapy on components of subjective well-being. This study was semi-experimental with pretest and posttest design with control group. The research population w MoreThe present research aimed to comparison the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and compassion therapy on components of subjective well-being. This study was semi-experimental with pretest and posttest design with control group. The research population was men patient with multiple sclerosis of member of multiple sclerosis association of Tehran city in 2019year. The research sample was 45 people who after reviewing the criteria for entering to study were selected by purposive sampling method and by simple randomly method replaced into three equal groups. The experimental groups were trained 8 sessions of 75minute (one session per week) with the methods of acceptance and commitment therapy and compassion therapy, respectively and the control group was placed on the waiting list for training. Data were collected with using the subjective well-being questionnaire and analyzed by methods of multivariate analysis of covariance and post hoc bonferroni test in SPSS version 19 software. The findings showed that both methods of acceptance and commitment therapy and compassion therapy led to increase emotional, psychological and social well-being in patient with multiple sclerosis (p < 0.05) and between both methods there was no significant difference in improving their emotional, psychological and social well-being (P>0.05). The results indicated the effectiveness of both methods in increasing the components of subjective well-being and no significant difference between them. Therefore, the use of both methods for improving subjective well-being is suggested to therapists and health experts. Manuscript profile -
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228 - Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Perceived Stress, Body Image and Quality of Life in women with breast cancer
Sara Mohammadizadeh javad khalatbari Hasan ahadi hamid reza hatamiBackground and Aim: Cancer affects many different aspects of' patients' lives and even their caregivers and those around them because this disease changes people's quality of life and forces them to live with a double burden. The objective of this study was to evaluate MoreBackground and Aim: Cancer affects many different aspects of' patients' lives and even their caregivers and those around them because this disease changes people's quality of life and forces them to live with a double burden. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of of acceptance and commitment Therapy on perceived stress, body image and quality of life in women with breast cancer.Method: The method of this research is semi experimental that was carried out by using a pre-test-post-test design with the control group. 30 women with cancer in Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital were selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned in two groups to the experimental and control group. The groups were tested before and after training with Fisher's body image questionnaire, Cohen's perceived stress scale and the World Health Organization quality of life (short form). Data analysis was performed using statistical method of analysis of covariance.Findings: The findings showed that acceptance and commitment therapy was effective on body image, quality of life and perceived stress.Conclusion: The results of this study show that acceptance and commitment therapy can be used as an independent intervention along with other therapies to reduce perceived stress, improve quality of life and body image of women with cancer.Keywords: Commitment and Acceptance Therapy, Quality of Life, Perceived Stress, Body Image, Cancer. Manuscript profile -
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229 - Comparison the Effectiveness of Hope Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy on Anger and Anxiety of Adolescents
Mahshid Khalili Dooabi Kourosh Goodarzi Javad Karimi Mehdi RoozbahaniThe aim of this research was comparison the effectiveness of hope therapy and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy on anger and anxiety of adolescents. The research method was a quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design. The research population was including all f MoreThe aim of this research was comparison the effectiveness of hope therapy and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy on anger and anxiety of adolescents. The research method was a quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design. The research population was including all female high school students in Khorramabad city in the academic years of 2017-18. A total of 90 people were selected by available non-random sampling method and randomly replaced into two experimental groups of 45 people. The first experimental group underwent 8 sessions of 90 minute the hope therapy and the second experimental group underwent 10 sessions of 90 minute the cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. The groups in the pretest and posttest stages answered to the questionnaires of Novaco anger (1986) and Cattell anxiety (1975) and the data were analyzed by independent t and multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS version 22 software. The results showed that both methods of hope therapy and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy led to reduced anxiety and anger of adolescents (p < 0.05). The hope therapy compared to the cognitive behavioral psychotherapy was more effective in reducing anxiety (p < 0.05), but between them there was no observed significant difference in reducing anger (P>0.05). Considering to the effectiveness of both methods of hope therapy and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy in reducing anxiety and anger of adolescent, counselors, therapists and clinical psychologists can use both methods, especially hope therapy to reduce anxiety and anger of adolescent. Manuscript profile -
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230 - The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment group therapy with a look at compassion therapy in cognitive regulation of negative emotions and social adjustment in patients with major depressive disorder
Elham Paktinatan Mahboobeh Chin Aveh Samad FereydouniThe aim of this study was the effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment with a view to compassion therapy in cognitive regulation of negative emotions and social adjustment of patients with major depressive disorder. The research method was quasi MoreThe aim of this study was the effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment with a view to compassion therapy in cognitive regulation of negative emotions and social adjustment of patients with major depressive disorder. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test and with control group and follow-up test. The sample group was a randomly selected group of patients with major depressive disorder in Jam city and Pardis and Naft towns in experimental and control groups. Acceptance and commitment group therapy was performed with a focus on compassion therapy for the experimental groups, but the control groups did not receive any specific intervention. Research tools included questionnaires of cognitive emotion regulation of Garnfsky et al. And social adjustment of Sohrabi and Samani. The results of analysis of covariance with repeated measures showed that group therapy based on acceptance and commitment with a view to compassion, reduces cognitive regulation of negative emotions in subjects The experimental group was tested in the post-test stage. Also, group therapy based on acceptance and commitment with a view to compassion, has improved personal adjustment, social adjustment, academic adjustment, job adjustment and family adjustment in the subjects of the experimental group in the post-test stage. Manuscript profile -
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231 - The effectiveness of emotion-focused therapy on promoting mental health and resilience of women affected by infidelity
Seyedeh Maryam BoroumandradMarital infidelity is a shocking issue for couples and families and a common occurrence for counselors and therapists. The aim of this study was the effectiveness of emotion therapy on promoting mental health and resilience of women affected by infidelity in Tehran. The MoreMarital infidelity is a shocking issue for couples and families and a common occurrence for counselors and therapists. The aim of this study was the effectiveness of emotion therapy on promoting mental health and resilience of women affected by infidelity in Tehran. The research method was applied in terms of purpose and in terms of data collection was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design with control group and random assignment of subjects. The statistical population was all women affected by infidelity in Tehran in 1398. Using the available sampling method, 30 women affected by infidelity in the experimental group (15 people) and control (15 people) as a volume consider the sample. The experimental group underwent emotion-focused treatment (10 sessions of 90 minutes); But the control group did not receive any treatment. Mental health questionnaire (Goldberg, 1972) and resilience (Connor and Davidson, 2003) were used to collect data. The analysis of the information obtained from the questionnaires was performed through SPSS-v22 software in two descriptive and inferential sections (analysis of covariance). The results showed that the results showed that emotion-oriented therapy is effective on "anxiety and insomnia", "social dysfunction" and "depression" of women affected by infidelity, while in terms of "physical symptoms" There was no difference between the groups. The results also showed that emotion-oriented treatment is effective on "resilience" of women affected by infidelity. According to the results of this study, emotion therapy is an effective intervention in increasing the mental health and resilience of women affected by infidelity. This study also showed that emotion therapy reduces social anxiety and improves mental health in individuals. Manuscript profile -
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232 - The effect of solution focused couple therapy on marital adjustment, marital relationship quality and social health in divorce applicant couples
Mohammad Mohammadipour Narges Shojaei KalateBali Abolfazl BakhshipourThe aim of present research was determine the effect of solution focused couple therapy on marital adjustment, marital relationship quality and social health in divorce applicant couples. The research method was semi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with an exp MoreThe aim of present research was determine the effect of solution focused couple therapy on marital adjustment, marital relationship quality and social health in divorce applicant couples. The research method was semi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with an experimental and control groups. The research population was divorce applicant couples referred to counseling center of Mashhad city in 2020 year. From population 30 couples were selected by available sampling method and randomly replaced into two equal groups including the experimental and control groups. The experimental group 7 sessions of 90 minutes received solution focused couple therapy and control group replaced on the waiting list for training. The research instruments were marital adjustment scale (Busby and et all, 1995), marital relationship quality inventory (Rust and Golombok, 2010) and social health questionnaire (Keyes, 1998). Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance method in SPSS version 19 software. The results showed that the experimental and control groups there were significantly different in terms of all three variables of marital adjustment, marital relationship quality and social health. In the other words, solution focused couple therapy led to improved marital adjustment, marital relationship quality and social health in divorced applicant couples (P <0.05). Based on the results, psychologists, therapists and health professionals can be use the solution focused couple therapy along with other treatment methods to improve health-related features, especially improving the marital adjustment, marital relationship quality and social health in divorced applicant couples. Manuscript profile -
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233 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy on Psychological Capital of Shift Workers
sahar taheri ilnaz sajjadianWork is a very valuable factor in terms of health and a significant percentage of employees in different professions are working with a shift program. Shift work is also one of the social phenomena that has its roots in human history and has been a familiar category sin MoreWork is a very valuable factor in terms of health and a significant percentage of employees in different professions are working with a shift program. Shift work is also one of the social phenomena that has its roots in human history and has been a familiar category since ancient times. And psychological capital is one of the intangible assets of an organization that, unlike tangible assets, can be managed and led at a lower cost, so the purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy on Psychological Capital of Shift Workers. The research method was a pre-test and post-test. The statistical population included all Shift Workers of Isfahan Azad University (Khorasgan) in 2018. For sampling ,52 employees were selected, who had entry criteria for the research, randomly and responded to the questionnaire of depression, anxiety and stress, then 32 patients were randomly assigned into two experimental groups and control were replaced (each group was 16). Before and after intervention, the subjects responded to the questionnaire of Psychological capital (Lutans, 2007). he experimental group received mindfulness based cognitive therapy for 8 sessions of 90 minutes, but no intervention was performed on the control group. multiple-variable covariance analysis was used to analyze the data. The findings showed an increase in the mean of hope, optimism, self-efficacy and resilience in the experimental group compared to the control group (p≤ 0.05). According to the findings of this study, for increase the psychological capital components of Shift Workers, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can be used.Key words: Psychological capital, Shift workers, Mindfulness based cognitive therapy Manuscript profile -
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234 - The effectiveness of group reality therapy approach on promoting responsibility and resilience in high school students
Zinat Soltani Behzad Matinfar Mahsa Bashaar Alireza KhataeiThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group reality therapy approach on promoting responsibility and resilience of high school students in Tehran. The design of the present study was a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study with a control group. MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group reality therapy approach on promoting responsibility and resilience of high school students in Tehran. The design of the present study was a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study with a control group. The statistical population of the study included second female high school students in District 5 of Tehran in the academic year 1398 who were selected by convenience sampling method and were divided into two groups of experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15). The experimental group received reality therapy therapy for 8 sessions of 90 minutes and the control group waited for treatment during this period. The data collection method was based on the California Standard Accountability Questionnaire (1951) and the Standard Resilience Questionnaire (Connor and Davidson, 2003). Data analysis was performed from the implementation of questionnaires through SPSS23 software in two descriptive and inferential sections (analysis of covariance). The results showed that reality therapy is effective in promoting its responsibility in students. Reality therapy also affects resilience in students. Therefore, the reality therapy intervention method can increase students' responsibility and resilience. Therefore, group reality therapy helps people to be aware of their previous problems and to examine their behavior, to find the hidden needs behind their behavior, and to be able to have their two basic and inherent needs, namely the need to love and be loved and the need to feel. To satisfy the value, the need to feel loved and loved includes all forms of love, from friendship to parental love. Everyone needs to feel love throughout life. Students in the study, along with the therapist, felt that these factors, along with other healing factors in the group, such as creating hope, generality, information transfer, altruism, psychological evacuation, group solidarity, mimicry, companion learning, and skills development Social has improved accountability. Manuscript profile -
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235 - Comparison of the effectiveness of mentalization and Affect phobia therapy treatment in reducing the symptoms of borderline personality disorder
tahereh hajmohammadhoseani hasan mirzahosini Majid ZarghamAmong mental illnesses, borderline personality disorder is one of the most common disorders in medical settings. On the other hand, despite the fact that patients with this disorder form a heterogeneous group (Hoprich, 2017), they also have common features that are the MoreAmong mental illnesses, borderline personality disorder is one of the most common disorders in medical settings. On the other hand, despite the fact that patients with this disorder form a heterogeneous group (Hoprich, 2017), they also have common features that are the most important. They are obvious impulsivity and instability in the three areas of interpersonal relationships, mood and self-image. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of mentalization therapy and emotion therapy treatment in reducing the symptoms of borderline personality disorder. This study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population in this study included all women with borderline personality disorder symptoms referred to counseling centers in Qom in the age range of 18-35 and from August to October 1399, from which 60 people were selected by availability and in two groups. An experiment and a control group were assigned. All three groups were interviewed and tested before and after the intervention with the Milon-3 questionnaire (Millon, 2000) and according to DSM-5 criteria. Then, both experimental groups underwent subjectivization therapy (Bateman and Fonagy, 2016) and emotion therapy McCullough, 2003) in 8 sessions of 90 minutes, one session per week, and the control group was placed on a waiting list. The results of data analysis were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance using SPSS software version 26 and the results showed that both treatments are effective in reducing the symptoms of borderline personality disorder and mentalization treatment is more effective than emotion therapy. . Also, the results of this effect in the follow-up test remained stable for two months. Therefore, it can be concluded that mentalization therapy along with drug therapy can be used for patients with borderline personality disorder. Manuscript profile -
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236 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Positive Behavioral Cognitive Therapy and Teaching Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies on Resilience and Self-efficacy of Female Students with Nonclinical Depression
Seyedeh Narges Salehi Zahra Eftekhar saadi Mohamad Reza BornaThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of positive cognitive behavioral therapy and Teaching cognitive emotion regulation strategies for resilience and self-efficacy of female students with nonclinical depression. This research is applied in terms of pur MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of positive cognitive behavioral therapy and Teaching cognitive emotion regulation strategies for resilience and self-efficacy of female students with nonclinical depression. This research is applied in terms of purpose; For data collection, field and experimental research methods were pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population of this study includes all female high school students with non-clinical depression in Ahvaz who were studying in the academic year 2019-2020, from which a sample of 45 people was selected by purposive sampling. The experimental and control groups were randomly equated . Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Based on Regulatory Intervention Based on Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Bennink, 2014) in ten 90-minute sessions and Emotional Cognitive Regulation Cognitive Training Protocol in 8 90-minute sessions in experimental groups 1 and 2, respectively. The control group did not receive any training. Data were collected using Beck et al.'s (1996) Depression Inventory, Connor & Davidson Resistance Scale (2003) and Scherer et al.'s (1982) General Self-Efficacy Scale using univariate and Analysis of covariance of one variable (ANKOVA) and multivariate (MANCOVA). Were analyzed in SPSS-24 software. The results showed that the experimental and control groups in the post-test stage were significantly different in terms of self-efficacy and resilience (P <0.001). That is, positive cognitive-behavioral therapy and teaching cognitive emotion regulation strategies increased resilience and self-efficacy in female students with nonclinical depression. Also, the scores of positive cognitive behavioral therapy in both variables were significantly higher compared to cognitive emotion regulation strategies. Keywords: Positive Behavioral Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies, Resilience , Self-Efficacy, Students, Nonclinical Depression Manuscript profile -
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237 - Comparison of the effectiveness of Emotion-Focused couple therapy and solution-focused therapy on forgiveness and marital distress of couples seeking divorce referring to family social emergencies
Maryam Shokri Mohamad Ali Rahmani Shahnam AbolghasemiThe aim of this study was to Comparison of the effectiveness of Emotion-Focused couple therapy and solution-focused therapy on forgiveness and marital distress of couples seeking divorce referring to family social emergencies in Tehran in 1399. The research method is qu MoreThe aim of this study was to Comparison of the effectiveness of Emotion-Focused couple therapy and solution-focused therapy on forgiveness and marital distress of couples seeking divorce referring to family social emergencies in Tehran in 1399. The research method is quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design with control and follow-up groups. The statistical population of the study consisted of all couples referring to family social emergencies in Tehran, from which 45 people were selected by purposive sampling method and randomly divided into two experimental groups (15 people in each group) and one control group (15 people) were appointed. The experimental Emotion-Focused couple therapy was trained for 10 sessions of 60 minutes and the experimental solution-focused therapy was trained for 10 sessions of 60 minutes and the control group remained on the waiting list. The instruments used in the present study included the Interpersonal Forgiveness Questionnaire (Ehteshamzadeh et al., 2010) and marital distress (Malach Paynes, 2005). Analysis of information obtained from the questionnaire was performed in two descriptive and inferential sections (independent and paired t-test and multivariate analysis of covariance). The results showed that both Emotion-Focused couple therapy and solution-focused therapy are effective on forgiveness and marital distress of couples seeking divorce referring to family social emergencies. The difference is that Emotion-Focused couple therapy has a greater effect than the solution-focused therapy on the forgiveness and marital boredom of couples seeking divorce referring to family social emergencies. According to the findings, two approaches of Emotion-Focused couple therapy and solution-focused therapy can be used as effective, low-cost and effective approaches with wide applicability in improving forgiveness and repairing relationships between couples with marital boredom. Manuscript profile -
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238 - Comparison the effectiveness of applied behavior analysis and play therapy on increasing the social skills of mild intellectual disability children
Asma Fooladi Maryam Shokri Fatemeh MohammadAbadi jamal ashooriThe present research was conducted with the aim of comparison the effectiveness of applied behavior analysis and play therapy on increasing the social skills of mild intellectual disability children. This study in terms of purpose was applied and in terms of implementat MoreThe present research was conducted with the aim of comparison the effectiveness of applied behavior analysis and play therapy on increasing the social skills of mild intellectual disability children. This study in terms of purpose was applied and in terms of implementation method was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design with experimental and control groups. The research population was mild intellectual disability children referred to counseling centers in the third district of Tehran in the spring season of 2022 year. The research sample was 40 mild intellectual disability children who after reviewing the inclusion criteria were selected by the available sampling method and randomly were assigned into three equal groups including two experimental groups (applied behavior analysis and play therapy) and one control group. Each of experimental groups underwent by applied behavior analysis and play therapy for 10 sessions of 45 minutes (two sessions per week) as a group and during time the control group did not receive education. The tools of the current research included a demographic information form and social skills questionnaire (Gresham and Elliott, 1990). Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance and Bonferroni post hoc test in SPSS version 22 software. The findings showed that both intervention methods of applied behavior analysis and play therapy in compared to the control group led to increase the social skills and each three components of them including cooperation, assertiveness and self-control of mild intellectual disability children (P<0.001), but between the intervention methods there was no significant difference in increasing the social skills and their components (P>0.05). According to the results of the present study, therapists, counselors and psychologists can use both methods of applied behavior analysis and play therapy to increase the social skills of mild intellectual disability children. Manuscript profile -
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239 - The Effect of Emotional Couple Therapy on Depression and Improving the Communication Pattern of Couples Working in Ramhormoz City Administrations
Alireza Momeni khosro Ramezani Alireza MaredporThe effect of emotion-oriented couple therapy on reducing depression and improving the communication pattern of couples working in Ramhormoz city officesAbstractEmotional couple therapy is one of the couple's treatment methods that focuses on stable negative interaction MoreThe effect of emotion-oriented couple therapy on reducing depression and improving the communication pattern of couples working in Ramhormoz city officesAbstractEmotional couple therapy is one of the couple's treatment methods that focuses on stable negative interaction cycles due to deep emotional vulnerability and tries to reduce confusion through intervention at the emotional level. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of emotion-based couple therapy on reducing depression and improving couples' communication pattern. The present study is an experimental with pre-test and post-test design with a control group in which the method based on emotion-based couple therapy was considered as an independent variable and the variables of reducing depression and improving couples' communication pattern were considered as dependent variables. The statistical population of the study included all couples working in Ramhormoz offices. To select a sample from among eligible couples, 50 couples were selected and randomly assigned to the experimental group and a control group. The experimental group underwent emotion-based couple therapy based on Johnson's executive instructions. No intervention was performed on the control group during this period. Therapeutic sessions were performed once a week for 90 minutes for a total of 10 sessions. Subjects' data were collected by Beck Depression Inventory, Marital Conflict Questionnaire and linear regression test was used to analyze the data. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups (experimental and control). And emotion-focused couple therapy reduced the depression score and improved the couple's communication pattern in the experimental group compared to the control group.Keywords: Depression, Improving the couple's communication pattern, Emotional couple therapy Manuscript profile -
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240 - The effectiveness of Compassion Focused Therapy on Divorce Adjustment in Divorced women
Rahim Cheldavi khadijeh shiralinia abbas amanelahiThe effectiveness of Compassion Focused Therapy on Divorce Adjustment in Divorced WomenAbstractThe aim of this present research was to determine the effectiveness of compassion focused therapy on divorce adjustment divorced women in Ahvaz. Four divorced women were selec MoreThe effectiveness of Compassion Focused Therapy on Divorce Adjustment in Divorced WomenAbstractThe aim of this present research was to determine the effectiveness of compassion focused therapy on divorce adjustment divorced women in Ahvaz. Four divorced women were selected using convenience sampling method. In this research simultaneous multiple baseline experimental single case design was used. Participants participated in several stages of the baseline, 8 intervention sessions and 2 follow-ups. The instrument used was Fisher's Divorce Adjustment Scale (FDAS). Data were analyzed using Visual Drawings, Reliable Change Index (P<0/05) and Percentage Improvement Formula. The results showed that compassion focused therapy had a significant effect on increasing adjustment divorce. Consequently, compassion focused therapy can be used as a new way of increasing adjustment divorce for Psychotherapists and family counselors. Keywords: Compassion Focused Therapy, Divorce Adjustment, Divorced WomenKeywords: Compassion Focused Therapy, Divorce Adjustment, Divorced WomenKeywords: Compassion Focused Therapy, Divorce Adjustment, Divorced Women Manuscript profile -
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241 - The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on distress tolerance, rumination and experiential avoidance in adolescents with depression
maryam mosaporDepression is one of the most common psychological disorders that many psychotherapists have paid special attention to, and its treatment is one of the most challenging clinical issues. Therefore, this research was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness MoreDepression is one of the most common psychological disorders that many psychotherapists have paid special attention to, and its treatment is one of the most challenging clinical issues. Therefore, this research was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on distress tolerance, rumination and experiential avoidance in depressed adolescents. The research was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and control group. All the female students of the first secondary school in the 18th district of Tehran formed the statistical population of this study. 30 people were selected through available sampling and were placed in the experimental (15 people) and control (15 people) groups, and the research tools included depression questionnaire-short form, distress tolerance questionnaire, rumination questionnaire and acceptance questionnaire and They completed the operation. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and multivariate covariance analysis. The results showed that there was a significant change in distress tolerance between the experimental and control groups (F=44.56, P=0.004 and η=0.60). and rumination (F = 9.32, P = 0.013 and η = 0.57) from pre-test to post-test and as a result of the intervention with the method of acceptance and commitment, distress tolerance and rumination in the experimental group improved (P<0.05). Also, between the subjects of the two groups, there is a significant change in the experiential avoidance score from the pre-test to the post-test, and due to the intervention, the experiential avoidance of the girls in the experimental group has decreased (F=15.26, P=0.009 and η = 0.61). According to the results of the research, the treatment based on acceptance and commitment can be used as a key intervention in the field of prevention of emotional and cognitive damage in teenagers. Manuscript profile -
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242 - The effectiveness of schema therapy on attachment styles and cognitive regulation of emotion in people with dark personality
S.A Aleyasin Samira MahmoudiThe purpose of this research was the effectiveness of schema therapy on attachment styles and cognitive regulation of emotion in people with dark personality. The current research method was a semi-experimental research with a pre-test-post-test design with a control gr MoreThe purpose of this research was the effectiveness of schema therapy on attachment styles and cognitive regulation of emotion in people with dark personality. The current research method was a semi-experimental research with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population in this research was all the people who referred to counseling centers in the 8th district of Tehran in 1401, and after distributing the questionnaire, they were found to have dark personality traits. In this way, 24 people from among the statistical population of the study were selected as a sample using available sampling method, who are willing to participate in this treatment course, then 12 people in the experimental group and 12 people in the experimental group with a non-random assignment available were included in the control group. In order to measure the research variables, questionnaires of demographic characteristics, dark triangle of personality by Johnson and Webster (2010), attachment styles of Collins and Reed (1990), emotional regulation of gravity (2001) were used. To analyze the data, the multivariate covariance test (MANCOVA) and its assumptions were used, and this analysis was done with SPSS26 software. The test results showed that schema therapy training has significantly increased the secure attachment style, decreased the avoidant attachment style, decreased the ambivalent/anxious attachment style, and increased emotion regulation in people with dark personalities. schema therapy training can be considered as an effective intervention in people with dark personality. Manuscript profile -
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243 - Effectiveness of virtual training of quality of life therapy on work-family conflict, work addiction, mental health and interpersonal interactions in working employees
Maedeh mokhtari karchegani Hadi FarhadiAbstractThe present research was conducted with the aim of the effectiveness of virtual training of quality of life therapy on work-family conflict, work addiction, mental health and interpersonal interactions in working employees. The research method was a semi-experim MoreAbstractThe present research was conducted with the aim of the effectiveness of virtual training of quality of life therapy on work-family conflict, work addiction, mental health and interpersonal interactions in working employees. The research method was a semi-experimental research method with experimental and control groups and pre-test-post-test and follow up. The statistical population included all secondary school female teachers in Isfahan city in the academic year of 2021-2020, 30 female teachers were selected by random sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (15 people) and a control group (15 people). The experimental group underwent 8 90-minute virtual training of quality of life therapy and the control group remained on the waiting list. Both groups were evaluated in the pre-test, post-test and follow up stages by work-family conflict questionnaire (Carlson et al., 2000) General Health Questioner(Goldberg, 1979), Work addiction questionnaire(Spence & Robbins, 1992) and Interpersonal interactions questionnaire(Mack Alister, 1995). In order to analyze the data, statistical methods and SPSS version 23 software and repeated measures analysis were used. The findings showed that that virtual training of quality of life therapy has a significant effect on work-family conflict, work addiction, mental health and interpersonal interactions (p<0.001). As a result, virtual training of quality of life therapy as an effective therapy can help to improve mental health. Therefore, it is suggested that counselors and psychologists pay special attention to virtual training of quality of life therapy to reduce work-family conflict and work addiction and increase mental health and interpersonal interactions. Manuscript profile -
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244 - The effect group schema therapy on self-control and emotion regulation of notorious addicts
Kazem Bolandnazar Saeed Teimory Saeed Teimory Hamid NejatAddiction as a common and multifactorial disease is a debilitating disorder that is rooted in the pharmacological effect of drugs, and notorious addicts are known to be those who escape treatment. Therefore, the aim of this study was determine the effect group schema th MoreAddiction as a common and multifactorial disease is a debilitating disorder that is rooted in the pharmacological effect of drugs, and notorious addicts are known to be those who escape treatment. Therefore, the aim of this study was determine the effect group schema therapy on self-control and emotion regulation of notorious addicts. This study in terms of purpose was applied and in terms of implementation method was quasi-experimental with a pretest and posttest design with an experimental and control groups. The research population was all notorious addicts of Mashhad city in 2020 year, which among them number of 30 people were selected as a sample by purposive sampling method and randomly with lottery assigned into two equal groups (each group 15 people). The experimental group trained 12 sessions of 90 minutes (on sessions peer week) with group schema therapy and the control group remained on the waiting list for training. The research tools were demographic information form, self-control questionnaire (Tangney et al, 2004) and difficulties in emotion regulation scale (Gratz and Roemer, 2004). Data were analyzed with tests of chi-square and multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS version 23 software. The findings of present research showed that the experimental and control groups did not significant difference in terms of education level and age range (P>0.05). Also, the group schema therapy led to increase self-control and decrease difficulties in emotion regulation difficulty of notorious addicts of experimental group in compare with control group (P<0.001). The results of this study indicated the effect of group schema therapy on increasing self-control and reducing difficulties in emotion regulation of notorious addicts. Therefore, counselors and therapists can use group schema therapy along with other treatment methods to improve psychological characteristics. Manuscript profile -
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245 - The effectiveness of time perspective treatment in reducing anxiety, depression and work-family conflicts of female education managers
vajiheh zohoorparvandeh elaheh seddighiThe present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of time perspective therapy on reducing anxiety, depression and work-family conflicts of managers. The research method was semi-experimental in terms of practical purpose and research design MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of time perspective therapy on reducing anxiety, depression and work-family conflicts of managers. The research method was semi-experimental in terms of practical purpose and research design with pre-test-post-test with control group. The socio-statistics of the research included the education managers of Mashhad in the academic year of 2022. In this research, 30 managers were selected by cluster sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (15 managers in the experimental group and 15 managers in the control group). The experimental group received the training intervention in 8 sessions of 60 minutes during one month. The questionnaires used in this research included Beck's anxiety (1988), Beck's depression (1974) and work-family conflicts by Carlson et al. (2000). The data obtained from the research were analyzed by analysis of covariance using SPSS version 23 statistical software. The results showed that treatment based on time perspective has an effect on reducing anxiety, depression and work-family conflicts of female managers working in education and training (p<0.05). On the other hand, according to the effect size for the post-test anxiety variable in the group, the results showed that 25% of the variance in the anxiety variable is explained by the treatment based on time perspective, as well as 29% for the depression variable and 29% for the work-family conflict variable. 44% is explained. In fact, due to the stressfulness of the management job and according to the results of this research, it is possible to benefit from time perspective therapy as an effective method in strengthening psychological resources and improving the psyche of managers. Manuscript profile -
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246 - A study the effectiveness of Hope Therapy the way group on the Happiness between the male Personnelâs
azam mohammad ali nezhad یوسفعلی عطار منصور سودانیThe present research is done in Abuzar hospital in Ahwaz in 2012 and its purpose was a study the effectiveness of hope therapy the way group on the happiness between the male Personnel’s. This projects samples were all of the male personnel's in Abuzar hospita MoreThe present research is done in Abuzar hospital in Ahwaz in 2012 and its purpose was a study the effectiveness of hope therapy the way group on the happiness between the male Personnel’s. This projects samples were all of the male personnel's in Abuzar hospital. Plan of the project was the pretest-posttest with control group. So 50 persons were chose from this group as an example randomly and were divided into two groups (25 experimental and 25 control subjects). Educational interventions Hope was during 9 sections per week in 90 minutes for each section on the group to form a group and upon completion of the training program, posttest was performing in both groups and after a month follow-up tests were performed on both groups during one section. The used tool was Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHI). Data were analyzed in both descriptive and inferential by SPSS software version 18. The results showed that hope therapy causes happiness significantly as well as its components in the experimental group and this effect has continued until step up. α:0.05 Manuscript profile -
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247 - The Effectiveness of Attachment Based Therapy on the Treatment of Clinical Impairment due to eating disorder in Binging Disorder and obesity girls
zahra D.Bozorgi shole Amiri Ali Mazaheri Hooshang TalebiThe present study aims to investigate the efficacy of attachment-based therapy in the treatment of Clinical Impairment due to eating disorder among the female students of primary school in Ahwaz. This is an empirical study with pretest-posttest-follow up and control gro MoreThe present study aims to investigate the efficacy of attachment-based therapy in the treatment of Clinical Impairment due to eating disorder among the female students of primary school in Ahwaz. This is an empirical study with pretest-posttest-follow up and control group. The target samples were 32 female individuals of primary school that have the highest scores on attachment and binge eating disorder. The evaluation implements include Randolph Attachment Disorder Questionnaire, Children’s Binge Eating Disorder Scale, and The Clinical Impairment Assessment Questioner. Two groups have been made including the attachment-based therapy group, and a control group. Mothers have participated in 10 learning sessions according to their children's group. After the implementation of the therapies, a post test has been done. After 45 days, a follow up test has also been done. The result of the covariate analysis shows that there is a meaningful difference between the control group and the empirical group. The mean post- test (P<0.05) and follow up (P<0.05) scores of Clinical Impairment due to eating disorder symptoms in the experimental group is significantly lower than that of the control group. Manuscript profile -
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248 - theeffectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy in characters such as State self-esteemand and fear of negative evaluation on high school students of Bushehr
Naser Zare Yousef Dehghani Seyed Mousa GolestanehThe purpose of this study is theeffectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy on high school students in characters such as State self-esteemand fear of negative evaluation.The population includes all students enrolled in special high schools in Dashti Township in Bushehr MoreThe purpose of this study is theeffectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy on high school students in characters such as State self-esteemand fear of negative evaluation.The population includes all students enrolled in special high schools in Dashti Township in Bushehr Province. 30 students were randomly selected and assigned to the experimental and the control group. The experimental group received 8 sessions intervention but control group received no intervention. Data include the self-esteem scaleand the scale of fear of negative evaluation. The Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance Statistical analysis of research hypotheses confirmed the hypothesis of the study. It suggests that there is a significant difference in the components of the self-esteemand fear of negative evaluation of the test students group who had received CBT, in comparison to the control group that did not receive any therapy. The results showed that there is a significant difference between the two groups in the state of self-esteemand fear of negative evaluation Therefore, it can be stated that cognitive behavioral therapy worked to improve self-esteemand fear of negative evaluation of the experimental group in comparison to the control group was effective. Manuscript profile -
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249 - Effect of Quality of life therapy on Cross-Cultural Adjustment of International students
Mohammadreza Changiz Mohammad Hakami Ahmad BorjaliAbstract The present study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of quality of life therapy on the cross-cultural adjustment of international male students of international University of Al-Mustafa of Qom. This semi-experimental research is a pretest-post test ki MoreAbstract The present study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of quality of life therapy on the cross-cultural adjustment of international male students of international University of Al-Mustafa of Qom. This semi-experimental research is a pretest-post test kind with control group and follow-up. The studied population included all international male students studying at Al-Mahdi School of International University of Al-Mustafa of Qom in the summer of 2013 (N =543). The study sample consisted of 38 students who were selected among those of lower adjustment and were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group, received 11 sessions interventions in groups. The measuring instrument was Cerny Smith questionnaire of cross-cultural adjustment. The data were analyzed by statistical analysis method of covariance and MANCOVA. Results showed a significant difference between the scores of experimental and control groups at post-test )p<0/05). The results also showed that nationality, age, marital status, length of accommodation and traveling to thehome–land during the stay had no effect on the results of the training. The results also showed whether this therapy had not stabilization in 2-month follow-upphase. Manuscript profile -
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250 - Effectiveness of spirituality therapy training based on positivity on happiness and optimism in adolescents
saman kamari رقیه زارعی محمدباقر ریحانی لیلا شیرجنگ احمدعلی امامیIntroduction: many researches have been shown the effectiveness of spirituality therapy in treatment of mental illness such as depression and anxiety and recently from spirituality therapy approach also used for to improvement of the level of individual’s happines MoreIntroduction: many researches have been shown the effectiveness of spirituality therapy in treatment of mental illness such as depression and anxiety and recently from spirituality therapy approach also used for to improvement of the level of individual’s happiness and optimism. Therefore the purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of spirituality therapy training based on positivity on happiness and optimism in adolescents. Methods: The Methods of present study was a semi-experimental research and a pretest- posttest design with control group. The statistical population were included all high school students in the first grade (year) in Shiraz city that 60 of them were selected through convenience sampling and then based on random assignment of subjects divided into experimental and control groups (each group include 30 subject). The subjects responded to Oxford happiness questionnaire and Life Orientation Test (LOT). the data of research was analyzed using univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) method. Finding: the univariate analysis of covariance showed that spirituality therapy training had significant effect on increasing happiness in experimental group (P<0/044), also Spirituality therapy training to increase optimism experimental group with the significance level (P<0/017). Conclusion: generally finding showed that spirituality therapy not only in treatment of the types of mental illness was effectiveness but also it can be used for increase the level of happiness and optimism in individuals. Manuscript profile -
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251 - Therapy, Different Function for poetry
Shabnam HatampourPoetry is seven arts and critics always notice position aesthetics. Man in current age both request's visual interest and mental pleasure of art both expects scientific approach of that. In the field of poetry, therapy, is greatest scientific achievements of literature MorePoetry is seven arts and critics always notice position aesthetics. Man in current age both request's visual interest and mental pleasure of art both expects scientific approach of that. In the field of poetry, therapy, is greatest scientific achievements of literature in the new era. Poetry therapy begin as new treatment for depressed patients in America, and find benefit results. Statistical society is 30 person of adult's that joined in 8 session selection of poems fare mindfully contents challenge. After doing pretest and posttest determine that: 1- depress men and women express effective behavior than poem. 2- Poem with themes challenge can détente out of depress individuals. 3- Men than women express better reaction than therapy with poem. 4- Poem avgmentsoptimism of men and women. It seems that more research about content of Persian poem that ability to therapy, introduction this therapy and proposed species in world and that institutionalize in health care centers of country. Manuscript profile -
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252 - Reflection of Treatment Plants in the Khaghani Poets
Fatemeh Modarresi Foziyah Fattahi GhaziOne of the most striking features of Azerbaiejani - the Khaghani famous poets of this style - a reflection of knowledge and education in their speakers. People are generally aware and informed representatives of this style of Arts and Sciences have been common in his ti MoreOne of the most striking features of Azerbaiejani - the Khaghani famous poets of this style - a reflection of knowledge and education in their speakers. People are generally aware and informed representatives of this style of Arts and Sciences have been common in his time , Khaghani and seems to be the opinion of other prominent poets. For all the love and passion to his knowledge in his poem, The Encyclopedia of Science and Technology as he has many. Khaghani A poem can be found below the Great Court that is empty is name of the disease and its treatment plants and methods of science and superstition. Khaghani about the health issues of their time is much higher and wider than other poets, The purpose of this article is to realize the fact that the nature of how our predecessors have and have used it. and to reach the conclusion that Khaghani as other contemporary poets science of his time to be fully aware and truly deserves his nickname is wise. This article is intended to provide some information, Khaghani in the case of medicinal plants. Manuscript profile -
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253 - the clinical creativity therapy model (CCTM) on attention and memory in children with dyscalculia
Alireza Pirkhaefi Shokooh BajalanThe aim of present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the clinical creativity therapy model (CCTM) on attention and memory in children with dyscalculia in Shahinshahr and suburbs. Method: This research was a quasi-experimental, pre-test, post-test, experimental MoreThe aim of present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the clinical creativity therapy model (CCTM) on attention and memory in children with dyscalculia in Shahinshahr and suburbs. Method: This research was a quasi-experimental, pre-test, post-test, experimental and control group. Statistical population included all students with dyscalculia in primary school in ShahinShahr city in the academic year 2018 that were referred to the center of learning disorders of Sotoodeh of ShahinShahr city. A sample of 30 people was selected via random sampling method and subjected to two groups of 15 people. For the experimental group, a course of clinical creativity therapy model was held during 20 sessions and for 20 hours. The tools used in this research are Wechsler's intelligence test for children, the Torrance creativity test (visual form), N-Back working memory test, Stroop's test. Data were analyzed using SPSS-23 software. Findings: The results of covariance analysis indicated that there was a significant difference between the experimental group and the control group in the N-Back memory test and the attention of Stroop and Wechsler 4 and Torrance creativity (visual form) after teaching the clinical creativity therapy model. It was seen that the memory, attention and creativity of the experimental group increased compared to the control group. Conclusion: Overall, the results indicated that the clinical creativity therapy model (CCTM) had an effect on memory, attention and creativity of children with dyscalculia in the experimental group. Manuscript profile -
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254 - An Investigation on the effects of REBT Group Counseling on Student's Creativity and Locus of Control
Elham Dorostian Parviz MirzakhaniBackground: Individual's creativity and locus of control are so important in their successes. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of REBT (Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy) group counseling on student's creativity and locus of control. Method: St MoreBackground: Individual's creativity and locus of control are so important in their successes. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of REBT (Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy) group counseling on student's creativity and locus of control. Method: Statistical population of this study, were the chemistry students of Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch. Some 30 students were selected through the random sampling and 20 students who participated in this study were randomly divided into two groups (one experimental and one control group). The Cree creativity questionnaire and The Rotter's locus of control scale, as a pre-test, was taken from all students who wereparticipated in this research. Then experimental group was counseled for 10 sessions by REBT. At the end, the Cree creativity questionnaire and The Rotter's locus of control scale as a post-test was taken from all students. Results: The results of the variance method showed significant difference on student's creativity and locus of control in experimental group compared with the control group (p<0.005). Conclusion: Totally it was found that REBT group counseling is effective on increasing the student's creativity and locus of control. Manuscript profile -
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255 - Evaluation the Effectiveness of Painting Therapy to Creativity and Social Maturity of 4-6-Year-Old Kids
Mandana Rokni Ali Zadeh Mohamadi Shokouh NavabinejadAbstract Background: Due to the importance of creativity and social maturity and since one of the growth backgrounds in childhood is painting, it can be used for improvement of creativity and children relationships. Purpose: The main aim of this study is evaluation the MoreAbstract Background: Due to the importance of creativity and social maturity and since one of the growth backgrounds in childhood is painting, it can be used for improvement of creativity and children relationships. Purpose: The main aim of this study is evaluation the effectiveness of painting therapy to creativity and social maturity of 4-6 year old kids. Method: The method in this study is semi-experimental and sampling has been done randomly. 30 children were replaced in experimental and control groups. Both groups received Torrance Test of Creativity and Vinland Test of Social Maturity. After performing 12 sessions of group painting therapy on experimental group, creativity and social maturity of both groups were determined again. Results: The results showed that painting therapy has meaningful effect on creativity (originality, fluency, flexibility) and social maturity of 4-6 year old kids (P ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: Painting therapy is an attractive approach on improvement of creativity (originality, fluency, flexibility) and social maturity of 4-6 year old kids. Manuscript profile -
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256 - The Effectiveness of Group Training of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Symptoms of Adults Suffering from Eating Disorders
Soodabeh Ahmadi Khoshbakht Seyed Mahmood Mirzamani Zeinab AliMadadiAbstract: In this study, "The Effectiveness of Group Training based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on the Symptoms of Adults Suffering from Eating Disorders" will be discussed and the question is raised: To what extent the group therapy based on acceptance MoreAbstract: In this study, "The Effectiveness of Group Training based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on the Symptoms of Adults Suffering from Eating Disorders" will be discussed and the question is raised: To what extent the group therapy based on acceptance and commitment (ACT) is effective on nutrition attitudes, and eating feedback? The research method has been quasi-experimental and the main variable has been compared in the experimental group and the control group. The present research community was composed of all clients with eating disorders referred to Bahar Psychiatric Clinic. In the present study, following the targeted approach, people with eating disorders were identified and then using random sampling, 30 clients aged 18 to 65 were selected as sample (15 persons formed the control group and 15 persons formed the experimental group). In this study, two questionnaires were used as tools: Coker and Roger Questionnaire, The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), Garner et al., The Eating Attitudes Test, Garner & Garfinkel, and The Body Image Test, Fisher. All the two questionnaires have acceptable reliability and validity. Finally, using the statistical model One-way ANCOVA (analysis of covariance) the research questions were examined. The research findings showed that the group training based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is effective on the nutrition attitudes, and eating feedback. Manuscript profile -
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257 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Psychodrama, Reminiscence and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy of Ellis on Happiness of Elderly Men
Nayereh Mardi Mukhtar Arefi Khodamorad Momeni Hassan AmiriPurpose: Regarded to the increasing number of the elderly and the importance of happiness in them, the present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of psychodrama, reminiscence and rational emotive behavioral therapy of Ellis on the happiness MorePurpose: Regarded to the increasing number of the elderly and the importance of happiness in them, the present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of psychodrama, reminiscence and rational emotive behavioral therapy of Ellis on the happiness of elderly men. Methodology: This research was semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The research population was an elderly men of home elderly in Kermanshah city in 2019 year. The sample research was 40 people who after reviewing the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling method and randomly were assigned to four equal groups (three experimental groups and one control group). The first experimental group received 12 one-hour sessions of psychodrama education, the second experimental group received 10 one-and-a-half-hour sessions of reminiscence education, the third experimental group received 8 one-and-a-half-hour sessions of rational emotive behavioral therapy and control group remained on the waiting list for training. Data were collected with using a mini-mental state examination and the Oxford happiness inventory and analyzed by univariate analysis of covariance and LSD post hoc test in SPSS software. Findings: The results indicated that the all three intervention methods of psychodrama, reminiscence and rational emotive behavioral therapy of Ellis in compared to the control group led to increase the happiness score of elderly men and the effectiveness of psychodrama method was higher than rational emotive behavioral therapy (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference between the effectiveness of the two methods of psychodrama and reminiscence and the two methods of reminiscence and rational emotive behavioral therapy on increasing happiness (P>0.05). Conclusion: According to the results, therapists and health professionals can use all three methods, especially the psychodrama method to increase the happiness of elderly men. Manuscript profile -
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258 - Comparing the Effectiveness of Schema Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Quality of Life and Body Image of Obese Women
shadi pakandish adys kraskyan farhad jomehriPurpose: Obesity is a rapidly growing health problem in every society. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy on quality of life and body image of obese women. Methodology: The research method was MorePurpose: Obesity is a rapidly growing health problem in every society. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy on quality of life and body image of obese women. Methodology: The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and follow-up with control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all women referred to the obesity treatment center of Rasoul Akram Hospital in Tehran in 2019, Among them, 45 people were selected by purposive sampling method and randomly replaced in three equal groups of 15 people. The research instruments included a world health organization quality of life (WHO, 1989) and a multidimensional body-self relations questionnaire (Kash et al., 1997). Subjects in both experimental groups underwent 8 sessions of 90 minutes of treatment once a week. Data analysis was performed by descriptive statistics and repeated measures analysis of variance in SPSS/24 software. Findings: The results showed that there is a significant difference between schema therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy with the control group on quality of life and its dimensions and body image and its dimensions in the post-test and follow-up stages (p < 0.05). Also, cognitive-behavioral therapy was more effective than body therapy on improving body image and its dimensions, But there was no significant difference between the effectiveness of the two treatments on quality of life and its dimensions (P>0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be said that two methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy and schema therapy can be used as effective therapies to improve the quality of life and body image of obese patients in educational and medical settings. Manuscript profile -
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259 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Fateme Abbass Neeme Amir Mohsen Rahnejat Saeed KalbasiPurpose: Diabetes is one of the diseases can have psychological causes, in addition to medical causes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based art therapy on depression, anxiety and stress among patients with type 2 diabet MorePurpose: Diabetes is one of the diseases can have psychological causes, in addition to medical causes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based art therapy on depression, anxiety and stress among patients with type 2 diabetes.Methodology: The present study was quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group waiting for treatment. The research sample consisted of 50 people with type 2 diabetes who were selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received mindfulness-based art therapy for 12 sessions, while the control group did not receive any intervention. To measure psychological variables, the short-form version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) was used. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of covariance by SPSS/25 software at a significance level of α = 0.05.Findings: The results of one-way analysis of covariance showed that a period of mindfulness-based art therapy significantly reduced depression and anxiety in patients with type 2 diabetes (p <0.05) but did not have a significant effect on stress in patients with type 2 diabetes (p>0.05).Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, this intervention is recommended to promote mental health in people with type 2 diabetes. Manuscript profile -
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260 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Group-Based Emotional Couple Therapy (EFCT) and Intensive Communication Skills Practical Training (PAIRS) in Couples Communication Patterns
Morteza Heidari Mohammadreza Safarian Elham Fariborz Gholamreza khoeinejadPurpose: The purpose of the present study was to compare EFCT and PAIRS in couple communication patterns. Methodology: The purpose of this study was quasi-experimental and pretest-posttest with a control group and two experimental groups. The statistical population of t MorePurpose: The purpose of the present study was to compare EFCT and PAIRS in couple communication patterns. Methodology: The purpose of this study was quasi-experimental and pretest-posttest with a control group and two experimental groups. The statistical population of this study was all couples who referred to one of the adolescent counseling centers, Mehrodegar, Cook Life, Imam Hadi Clinic, in order to solve their marital problems. The sample consisted of 4 couples who were randomly assigned into three groups; one experimental group and one control group (8 couples in each group). In fact, the experimental groups each belonged to one of the couples' therapies (Emotion Circuit - Intimate Percussion Communication Skills). The contents of the sessions were prepared according to the basics of Emotion Therapy and Peres' intimate communication skills and were administered to the experimental groups in 9 sessions (one session per week). Data gathering tools were Couples Communication Questionnaire (CPQ) questionnaire that was completed by both groups before and immediately after the intervention. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. Results: The results showed that the F value was significant at the 0.05 level for all three communication patterns (P <0.05). Conclusion: Emotion-focused couple therapy and intimate communication skills training are effective on improving couple relationships. Of the two therapeutic approaches, communication skills training was more effective on couples' communication patterns. Manuscript profile -
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261 - The Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy on Cognitive Self-Regulation of Emotion and Marital Intimacy of Women on the Verge of Divorce
Banafsheh Nazari tahmoures aghajaniPurpose: This research was conducted with the aim of determine the effect of dialectical behavior therapy on cognitive emotion self-regulation and marital intimacy in women on the verge of divorce. Methodology: The research method was applied in terms of purpose and qu MorePurpose: This research was conducted with the aim of determine the effect of dialectical behavior therapy on cognitive emotion self-regulation and marital intimacy in women on the verge of divorce. Methodology: The research method was applied in terms of purpose and quantitative in terms of data collection. This study was semi-experimental with a pretest and posttest design with control group. The research population was women on the verge of divorce referring to the counseling centers of five region of Tehran city in 2020 year, who from them 40 people after reviewing the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling method and with random method with lottery replaced into two equal groups. The experimental group 8 sessions of 90-minute underwent the dialectical behavior therapy and the control group did not see any training. The research tools were the Garnefski and Kraaij cognitive emotion self-regulation questionnaire of short version (2006) and Walker and Thompson marital intimacy questionnaire (1983). Data were analyzed with chi-square, independent t test and multivariate analysis of covariance methods in the SPSS-19 software. Findings: The findings showed that the experimental and control groups did not have significant different in terms of age, education and type of marriage (P>0.05). Also, groups in the pretest stage did not have significant different in terms of cognitive emotion self-regulation and marital intimacy (P>0.05), but in the posttest did have significant different in terms of them (P<0.05). In the other words, dialectical behavior therapy led to increase the positive strategies of cognitive emotion self-regulation and marital intimacy and decrease negative strategies of cognitive emotion self-regulation in women on the verge of divorce (P<0.001). Conclusion: Based on the results of present research, therapists and counselors can use from dialectical behavior therapy method along with other therapeutic method to improve psychological traits of women on the verge of divorce especially improve their cognitive emotion self-regulation and marital intimacy. Manuscript profile -
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262 - The Effectiveness of Emotional Schema Therapy on Emotional Divorce and Emotional Maturity of Couples Seeking Divorce in City Babol
Soheila Hedayatimoghadam Abolfazl BakhshipourPurpose: The purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of emotional therapy schema on emotional divorce and emotional maturity of couples seeking divorce. Methodology: The method of this research is semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design MorePurpose: The purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of emotional therapy schema on emotional divorce and emotional maturity of couples seeking divorce. Methodology: The method of this research is semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of this research was all couples seeking divorce in Babol city in 1401. The statistical sample in this research includes 30 divorce-seeking couples (15 for the control group and 15 for the experimental group) who were selected by available sampling and randomly replaced in two groups. Data collection tools were Yasvir Sink and Bhargava's emotional maturity questionnaire and Gutman's emotional divorce scale. In this research, to analyze the data from descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and from inferential statistics, following the assumptions of multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) with SPSS version 26 software. Findings: The findings of the research showed that emotional therapy schema training has an effect on emotional divorce and emotional maturity of couples seeking divorce. Conclusion: According to the obtained results, it was found that emotional schema therapy is effective on the emotional divorce of couples seeking divorce. Manuscript profile -
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263 - Comparision the Effectiveness of Group Cognitive-Behavior Training and Reality Therapy on Mother’s Child Abuse and Quality of Life in Preschool Children
Fatemeh Fouladi Ali Farhadi Kourosh GoodarziPurpose: The aim of this study was to comparision the effectiveness 0f group cognitive-behavior training and reality therapy on mother’s child abuse and quality of life in preschool children.Methodology: the research design was quasi-experimental with pre-test and MorePurpose: The aim of this study was to comparision the effectiveness 0f group cognitive-behavior training and reality therapy on mother’s child abuse and quality of life in preschool children.Methodology: the research design was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with control group.the sample size was 34 children and their mother were selected based on multi stage sampling. They were randomly put into reality therapy, cognitive-behavior and control group.mothers in expremental group recived cognitive-behavior and reality therapy training for eight 90 minut seasons. The child abuse scale includes dimentions of psysical,sexual,emotional,neglect,malnutrition(mohammad khani,1990),quality of life questionnaire includes functions of physical,social,emotional,cognitive(fakkes & et al,2000) were used in this study.Findings: the data was analysed by covariance and bonfroni,s test.the findings of this study showed that group reality therapy and cognitive-behavior training had positive effect on reduction child abuse and improvement quality of life in both group who recived intervention in comparision to control group in the post-test.Conclusion: according to the results, both reality therapy and cognitive therapy can be applied to increase child abuse and effect on quality of life in children. Manuscript profile -
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264 - Evaluation and Comparison of the Effectiveness of Intensive and Short-Term Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on the Mental Pain of Earthquake Victims of Sir Paul Zahab City
Afshin Safarnia Vahid Ahmadi shahram mamiThe purpose of this study was to compare and compare the effectiveness of short-term intensive psychotherapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on the mental pain of earthquake victims in Sar Paul Zahab in 1398. The study population consisted of earthquake-stricken MoreThe purpose of this study was to compare and compare the effectiveness of short-term intensive psychotherapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on the mental pain of earthquake victims in Sar Paul Zahab in 1398. The study population consisted of earthquake-stricken women in Sar-e-Pol city who referred to counseling clinic of Sar-e-Pol-e-zahb city in 1398. 45 women were selected by convenience sampling method. One control group and two experimental groups were replaced by a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design with control group. Intensive and short-term psychotherapy sessions and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy were administered to the two experimental groups during 9 weeks. At the end, three post-test groups were taken. The research tools were: Orbach & Miklinsler Mental Pain Questionnaire (OMMP) (2003). Covariance analysis test was used for inferential analysis of data. The results showed that both intensive and short-term psychotherapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy are effective on the mental pain of earthquake victims and between intensive and short-term psychotherapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. There was no significant difference in the effectiveness of the earthquake on mental pain. (p <0/5). Manuscript profile -
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265 - Comparing the Effectiveness of Self-Differentiation and Really Therapy Training on Intimacy, Compatibility and Assertiveness of Married Women
Mehrdad Sasani Ghorban Fathi Aghdam Masuod RezazadehPurpose: The present study aimed to compare the efficacy of self-differentiation and the reality therapy training on the intimacy و adaptation and assertiveness of the married women. Methodology: The research method was semi-experimental using a pre-test,post-test and f MorePurpose: The present study aimed to compare the efficacy of self-differentiation and the reality therapy training on the intimacy و adaptation and assertiveness of the married women. Methodology: The research method was semi-experimental using a pre-test,post-test and follow up design with a control group.The community of society was all married women whose terms of marriage were under 5 years and their age were between 20 and 40 years in Tabriz city.A sample of 45 married women was selected available method and randomly assigned to two groups of experiments, a group for the treatment of reality therapy and a group for self-differentiation training (each group was 15) and a control group (15 people). To collect the data, the pre-test and post-test stages, Marital intimacy questionnaire (Bagarozzi, 2001), adaptation questionnaire (Spanier,1976) and assertiveness questionnaire (Gambbridge & Richie, 1975), were used. The data were analyzed by repeated measures analysis of variance. Findings: The result showed that the self-differentiation and the reality therapy training is effective on the intimacy and adaptation and assertiveness of the married women. Also, based on the result, there is no significant difference between the efficacy of self-differentiation and the reality therapy on the intimacy and adaptation and assertive of the married women. Conclusion: According to the results of the study, it can be stated that for those who have little intimacy, compatibility, and self-expression, use self-differentiation and reality therapy as a treatment. Manuscript profile -
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266 - The combined effectiveness of solution-oriented and structural-oriented couple therapy on marital interaction, sexual performance and marital satisfaction in couples
masoomeh gholami fatemeh rafieiThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of solution-oriented and systemic structural-oriented couples therapy on marital relationship, sexual performance and marital satisfaction in couples of Kermanshah city. The method of this study was a semi-e MoreThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of solution-oriented and systemic structural-oriented couples therapy on marital relationship, sexual performance and marital satisfaction in couples of Kermanshah city. The method of this study was a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test type with repeated measurements. The statistical population was all the couples who referred to counseling centers in Kermanshah in 2022, after screening with Reed et al.'s (2006) marital relationship questionnaires, Rosen et al.'s sexual performance of women (2000), Rosen's men's sexual performance. and colleagues (1997) and marital satisfaction of Enrich and colleagues, 40 couples were selected purposefully and 20 couples were randomly replaced in the experimental group and 20 couples in the control group. The experimental group received eight sessions of combined solution-oriented and structural-oriented couple therapy interventions as a group, and the control group was placed on the waiting list. The results showed that solution-oriented and structural-oriented couple therapy is significant in the post-test scores of marital relationship, sexual performance, and marital satisfaction. The findings of this research potentially have important practical effects for therapists to pay attention to the combined effectiveness of solution-oriented and structural-oriented couple therapy on marital interaction, sexual performance, and marital satisfaction in couples. Manuscript profile -
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267 - Effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Chronic Pain Management on Psycho-Social Function in Women with Breast Cancer
Abdolhassan FarhangiPurpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness- based cognitive therapy for controlling chronic pain, psychosocial functioning in women with breast cancer. Methodology: research was carried out in a semi-experimental design with pretest-post-tes MorePurpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness- based cognitive therapy for controlling chronic pain, psychosocial functioning in women with breast cancer. Methodology: research was carried out in a semi-experimental design with pretest-post-test design. The statistical population of this study was womens with breast cancer( 3100 persons) who were referred for treatment in teyr 7 hospital in 1397 and they were identified by 30 available sampling method. To this end, 30 patients with breast cancer were selected in the form of a quasi-experimental design with the control group, using convenience sampling and were randomly assigned to both groups of experiment(15persons) and control(15persons) . The instrument of this study was Chronological Pain Rating (CPQ), Van Kurov, Dorkin and Lirisk (1992), and Short Form Health Survey ( SF-36,1992) . in the experimental group, eight sessions of the mindfulness therapy. To collect information through questionnaires, a post-test was performed. Data were analyzed by covariance test(MANCOVA). Findings: the results showed that the experimental and control groups in the post-test scores of psychosocial functioning there was significant difference statistically(p<0/05). the psychosocial function of women with breast cancer was increased and the research hypothesis was confirmed. Therefore mindfulness therapy on mental health, emotional role, social functioning, vitality and chronic pain in women with breast cancer treatment is effective.emphasis on systematic training for awarensss of thoughts,emotions and sensations. in.The.Moment cause that De.centred realationship to be created. Conclusion: Results from the investigation demonstrate that “Mindfulness therapy for pain management” can enhanced the psychosocial function of patients with breast cancer. Manuscript profile -
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268 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Solution- Focused Brief Couple Therapy and Glaser's Couple Therapy on Quality of Emotional Climate in Spouses Affected by Extramarital Relationships
Sepideh Rahimi Nejad Mohammad Ghamari Alireza Jafari Vahideh BabakhaniPurpose: The Purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of group-centered group therapy and Glaser's couple therapy on the quality of emotional climate in spouses affected by extramarital affairs. Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental stud MorePurpose: The Purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of group-centered group therapy and Glaser's couple therapy on the quality of emotional climate in spouses affected by extramarital affairs. Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The present study population included all couples with extramarital affairs who referred to counseling centers in Tehran in the period of March 2020 to May 2020. The study sample consisted of 45 couples who were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Participants completed questionnaires of quality of emotional climate before performing the interventions. The experimental group received couple-centered group therapy interventions and Glaser's couple therapy. Finally, post-test was taken from all three groups. Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance using SPSSV19 software. Findings: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups of couple therapy and the control group in all components of quality emotional climate (P<0.01). The results also showed that in the emotional quality climate variable, solution-oriented couple therapy is more effective than Glaser's couple therapy. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it can be said that the use of solution-oriented couple therapy and Glaser's couple therapy in the emotional atmosphere of spouses affected by extramarital affairs is effective and the knowledge of counseling, psychology and health experts about these treatments can be helpful. Manuscript profile -
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269 - The Effectiveness of Schema Therapy on Reducing Early Maladaptive Schemes and Psychological Symptoms of neuropsychiatry Veterans Wives in Tehran city
Fatemeh Yazdani Mohammd Mehdi JahangiriBackground: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of schema therapy on Reducing Early Maladaptive Schemes and Psychological Symptoms of neuropsychiatry Veterans Wives. Methods: In this study, a single-subject A-B interpersonal design with baseline MoreBackground: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of schema therapy on Reducing Early Maladaptive Schemes and Psychological Symptoms of neuropsychiatry Veterans Wives. Methods: In this study, a single-subject A-B interpersonal design with baseline and intervention with follow-up period was used. The statistical population consisted of all the spouses of veterans of the Martyrs and Martyrs Foundation of Tehran in 1398 who were selected by purposive sampling. After the baseline position, twenty sessions of individual schema therapy were presented to the participants. Visual analysis and percentage of improvement were used for data analysis. Results: The results showed that the effect of schema therapy on the modification of early maladaptive schemas and the psychological symptoms of the wives of the martyrs and martyrs foundation veterans. In other words, the percentages of remission and effect size related to early maladaptive schema domains and psychological symptoms showed a moderate to a higher than average decrease in participants. Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, it seems necessary to plan for intervention in cognitive and emotional levels in clinical interventions of spouses and families of veterans with psychiatric disorders and because of the effect of schema therapy on reducing psychological symptoms, Benefit as an effective approach. Manuscript profile -
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270 - The Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Reducing Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Symptoms of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Javad Seyyedjafari Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on reducing stress, anxiety, depression and symptoms of patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental study More Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on reducing stress, anxiety, depression and symptoms of patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test with control group. The study population consisted of all patients with irritable bowel syndrome referred to psychiatric psychiatric clinic. Thirty patients were selected by convenience sampling and were randomly assigned into two groups of 15 individuals. The data were analyzed using SPSS 18 software. At first, descriptive statistics, mediation and standard deviation were calculated. Also to evaluate the effectiveness of focused self-care therapy on reducing stress, anxiety, depression and symptoms. Covariance analysis test was used for patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Findings: The results showed that by adjusting pre-test scores, there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the post-test in all research variables (p <0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be said that compassionate treatment has reduced stress, anxiety and depression in people with irritable bowel syndrome. In future research, it is suggested that the impact of compassion-focused treatment on other psychosomatic diseases, especially Multiple Sclerosis, be compared. Manuscript profile -
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271 - The Effectiveness of Storytelling Therapy on the Components of Academic Self-Regulation in Female Students with Coping Disorder Disorder
Fereshte Yadi Alireza Kiamanesh Hadi BahramiPurpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of storytelling on the components of academic self-regulation (study strategy, goal setting, self-evaluation, seeking help, responsibility, and organization) in students with coping disorder. MorePurpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of storytelling on the components of academic self-regulation (study strategy, goal setting, self-evaluation, seeking help, responsibility, and organization) in students with coping disorder. Methodology: The research method was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with control group. The statistical population of the study was female students with Coping Disorder Disorder Disorder in Tehran Region 5 who were in the eighth grade in the academic year 1976-96. Out of 180 eighth grade students, 30 subjects were selected and divided into experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. Then, both groups received pre-test for academic self-regulation. After intervention for the experimental group (ie, storytelling for 8 consecutive sessions, 75 minutes a week), both groups were re-evaluated using the research tool. Participants in the pre-test and post-test were evaluated using the Arab-Zadeh Self-Regulatory Questionnaire (2013). The experimental group was trained in 8 sessions of storytelling strategies. However, during this time, the control group received no training. Data were analyzed by covariance analysis at the significant level 0.05 using spss21 software. Findings: The results showed that storytelling was effective on academic self-regulation and among the components of academic self-regulation, storytelling had only an effect on memory and helper-seeking strategy (P <0.001). Conclusion: Effective and effective storytelling therapies are effective methods to improve cognitive skills of people with ADHD. Manuscript profile -
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272 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy on Quality of Life in Patients with Functional Indigestion
Farah Mahmodi Mohamad Ebrahim Madahi Hamid porsharifi Farahnaz MeschiPurpose The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy on Quality of Life in Patients with Functional Indigestion in Arak, in 2018. Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-post MorePurpose The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy on Quality of Life in Patients with Functional Indigestion in Arak, in 2018. Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design with experimental and control group. The statistical population was all women with functional dyspepsia in Arak who were selected by convenience sampling and were randomly assigned into two experimental (n = 12 and control (n = 12) groups. Finally, each group was 11. The experimental group received cognitive-behavioral group intervention in eight 90-minute sessions and the control group remained on the waiting list. The measuring tool used in the study was the Quality of Life Nippen (1998) Questionnaire. Data analysis was done by SPSS22 software in two parts: descriptive and inferential (covariance). Findings: The results showed that the intervention in the experimental group increased the quality of life in patients with functional dyspepsia. Also, comparing the means of the experimental and control groups, it can be concluded that the intervention in the experimental group increases the quality of life components including stress and worry, interference with daily activities, eating and drinking disorder, disease awareness and feeling. Controlling for and interfering with work and education has been functional in patients with dyspepsia. Conclusion: cognitive behavioral group therapy is an effective way to improve the quality of life in patients with functional dyspepsia. Manuscript profile -
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273 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy (CBT) on Psychological Symptoms (Depression and Psychological Well-Being) in the Elderly
Nazanin Asghari Mohamad Ebrahim Madahi Addis Kraskian Mojamnari Robab SahafPurpose: Elderly is a critical period of human life and awareness of the mental status of the elderly and effective psychological interventions can lead to the attainment of this period's mental health. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cog MorePurpose: Elderly is a critical period of human life and awareness of the mental status of the elderly and effective psychological interventions can lead to the attainment of this period's mental health. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral group therapy on psychological symptoms (depression and psychological well-being) in the elderly. Methodology: This study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design with experimental and control group. In a quasi-experimental study, 24 elderly women referred to Yas and Arman Shayan home rehabilitation centers in Tehran in 1396 were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly divided into two equal groups (12 patients each). Were. The intervention group received training in cognitive behavioral group therapy and the control group did not receive any training. The research tools were Elderly depression questionnaires and psychological well-being. Data were analyzed by SPSS-22 software using multivariate analysis of covariance. Findings: The findings showed that CBT improved depression and psychological well-being in older women (P <0.05). This finding meant that the intervention led to an increase in psychological well-being in older women. On the other hand, a look at the values of significance level, chi square and test power showed that the intervention was effective and meaningful in the experimental group and its effectiveness was 0.43%. Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, CBT can improve hopefulness, lack of meaning, and decrease in elderly women by improving symptoms and negative psychological reactions such as depression, feelings of loss and loneliness. Anxiety of death and improving their attitude towards the future and themselves. Manuscript profile -
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274 - The Effectiveness of Reality Therapy Training on Emotion Regulation Strategies and Resilience in High School Students in Tehran
Gholamreza Sanagouye Moharer Mahmoud Shirazi Roya Mohammadi Lotfollah Saberian BoroujeniThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of reality therapy Training on Emotion Regulation Strategies and Resilience in High School Students in Tehran. The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test with control group. T MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of reality therapy Training on Emotion Regulation Strategies and Resilience in High School Students in Tehran. The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of second high school girl students in district 7 of Tehran in the academic year of 1398 who were selected by convenience sampling and were divided into experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. The experimental group received 8 minutes of 90-minute reality therapy and the control group waited for treatment during this period. The data collection method was based on Cognitive Emotion Regulation Standard Questionnaire (Garnefsky et al., 2001) and Resiliency Standard Questionnaire (Conner & Davidson, 2003). Data analysis was done by SPSS23 software in two parts: descriptive and inferential (covariance analysis). The results showed that reality therapy had an effect on "emotion regulation" and its components in students. Also, Reality therapy has an impact on students' resilience. Therefore, interventional methods of reality therapy can increase students' emotion regulation and resilience. Manuscript profile -
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275 - Effectiveness of Group Therapy based on Acceptance and Commitment on Cognitive Abilities of Students with Type D Personality
Maryam Salehyan Hassan Ahadi Adis Kraskian Mojembari Ahmad Karbalaei Mohammad MeigouniPurpose: Present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment on cognitive abilities of students with type D personality. Methodology: This study was semi-experimental with a pretest, posttest and follow-up design with c MorePurpose: Present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment on cognitive abilities of students with type D personality. Methodology: This study was semi-experimental with a pretest, posttest and follow-up design with control group. The research population was students with type D personality of institute applied science higher education of Semnan Jahad University in 2017-18 academic years. After examining type D personality among students number of 70 people were selected and from them 30 people were selected by simple random sampling method and randomly replaced into two equal groups. The experimental group 12 sessions of 90 minute underwent group therapy based on acceptance and commitment and the control group did not see any training. Data were collected by type D personality scale (Denollet, 2005) and cognitive abilities (Nejati, 2013) and analyzed with chi-square, repeated measures and post hoc Bonferroni test in SPSS-19 software. Findings: The findings showed that the experimental and control groups did not significant difference in terms of marriage and education level (P>0.05). Also, the group therapy based on acceptance and commitment improved cognitive abilities and all its dimensions including memory, inhibitory control and selective attention, decision making, planning, sustain attention, social cognition and cognitive flexibility and the treatment results were maintained in the follow-up stage (p < 0.05). Conclusion: According to the results, planning is necessary for the use of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment to improve the characteristics of students with type D personality. As a result, therapists and clinical psychologists can use group therapy based on acceptance and commitment along with other treatment methods to improve cognitive characteristics Manuscript profile -
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276 - The Effectiveness of Well-Being Therapy on Quality of Life in Older Adults with Non-Clinical Depression
mostafa ramezani aval hassan ahadi parviz asgari Hamid NejatPurpose: Aging is a sensitive period of human being's life which requires substantial attention toward the related needs and concerns. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of well-being therapy on the quality of life of the elderly with non MorePurpose: Aging is a sensitive period of human being's life which requires substantial attention toward the related needs and concerns. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of well-being therapy on the quality of life of the elderly with non-clinical depression. Methodology: The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and follow-up with control group. The present study population consisted of the elderly living in Neshat nursing home in Mashhad in 2019. 28 of them were selected by convenience sampling method and after controlling the inclusion and exclusion criteria, they were randomly assigned to two groups of 14 (experimental and control). Measurement tools were the GDS (Yesavage et al, 1982), AMTS (Hodgkinson, 1972), and the CASP-19 (Hyde et al, 2003). Welfare therapy sessions were also provided to the experimental group in 8 sessions of 90 minutes. In order to test the research hypothesis, descriptive statistics and repeated measures analysis of variance were used in SPSS/24 software. Findings: The results showed that both in the post-test and in the follow-up phase, there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of total quality of life score (Eta=0.43, P=0.001 & F=14.03), and control component (Eta=0.15, P=0.041 & f=4.67). But in the component of selfrealization, autonomy and i pleasure, there was no significant difference between the mean scores of the two groups in post-test and follow-up. Conclusion: The findings of this study can provide a promising perspective on the effectiveness of positive therapies on the quality of life of the elderly living in nursing homes. Manuscript profile -
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277 - The Effectiveness of Flortime Play Therapy on Improving the Attitude and Adaptive Behavior of Children with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Zahra Darvish Damavandi Fariborz Dortaj Bahram Ali Ghanbari Hashemabadi Ali DelavarPurpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of fluorotime play therapy on improving the behavior and adaptive behavior of children with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methods: The quasi-experimental research design was pretest-po MorePurpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of fluorotime play therapy on improving the behavior and adaptive behavior of children with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methods: The quasi-experimental research design was pretest-posttest with a control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all children aged 9-11 years with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) under the auspices of Hazrat Ali Asghar (AS) Clinic in Rey in 2018-19 that 30 people were selected as a statistical sample and divided into two groups. (One experimental group and one control group) were randomly replaced. First, both groups were measured with Barclay Executive Activity Failure Scale (BDEFS-CA), adaptive behavior with the adaptive behavior scale of Limbert et al. (1974). They received 8 sessions of 60-minute fluorotime play therapy. At the end of the course, both groups were tested with the mentioned questionnaires. Findings: The results of analysis of covariance showed that fluorotime play therapy was effective in improving the behavior and adaptive behavior of children with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In this way, fluorotime play therapy reduces executive failure and also reduces behaviors. Unexplained in the experimental group (p <0.01). Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of fluortime play therapy on improving the behavior and adaptive behavior of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), fluorescence play therapy can be used as an effective method in attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by psychologists. To be placed. Manuscript profile -
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278 - Comparison Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and an Integrated Approach of Schema Therapy based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Reduction of Marital Conflicts in Divorce Applicant Couples
Mahdi Aalami Saeed Taimory Ghasem Ahi mohammad hossein BayaziPurpose: The aim of this study was to determine comparison effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and an integrated approach of Schema Therapy based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on reduction of marital conflicts in Divorce Applicant Couples. MorePurpose: The aim of this study was to determine comparison effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and an integrated approach of Schema Therapy based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on reduction of marital conflicts in Divorce Applicant Couples. Methodology: The present research method was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design and control group. The statistical population consisted of 90 couples referring to the Mashhad Crisis Intervention Center in the winter of 2018, which were selected by voluntary sampling method and randomly applied in three experimental and control groups. The experimental groups were trained with a treatment-based approach based on acceptance and commitment and a combined protocol protocol based on acceptance and commitment. All three groups completed the marital conflict scale (MCQ) Sanaei et al. (2008) in the pre-test and post-test stages. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 24 and using covariance analysis test at a significance level of 0.05. Results: The findings showed that both treatments were effective in reducing marital conflict and that the F value obtained for both experimental groups at the alpha level was significant at 0.01. There was also a significant difference between the effectiveness of the two treatments. The mean of marital conflicts in ACT group was 2/184 and after treatment 153.4 and the mean of marital conflicts before treatment in the schema group, treatment based on ACT 179/6 and after treatment, 132/1 was obtained. Comparison of averages indicated a greater effectiveness of acceptance-based schema therapy and commitment to reducing marital conflict (P <0.001). Conclusions: Since the divorce rate is increasing in our country, this therapeutic integrated approach can help couples to reduction of marital conflicts and divorce tendency. Manuscript profile -
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279 - Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavioral Group Therapy on Rumination and Emotional Regulation Strategies in Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Mehrnaz Noosh Kia Mohsen Rasouli Mehdi Zare BahramabadiPurpose: General anxiety disorder (GAD) is the most prevalent anxiety disorders in clinical centers and general population that mostly is chronic. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of dialectical behavioral group therapy on rumination MorePurpose: General anxiety disorder (GAD) is the most prevalent anxiety disorders in clinical centers and general population that mostly is chronic. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of dialectical behavioral group therapy on rumination and emotional regulation strategies in patients with generalized aninety disorder. Methodology: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest and posttest design with a control group. The statistical population of the study included all adult clients with complaints about anxiety referred to one of the specialized centers of psychiatry and psychotherapy in the city of Tehran in 2019. Among them, 24 people were selected by available means and were randomly replaced in two groups. In the experimental group, dialectical behavior therapy training was performed in 10 sessions, 1 session per week and each session for 1 hour. Research instruments included the Pervasive Anxiety Disorder Scale (Spitzer et al, 2006), the Ruminant Response Scale (Knulman-Hooksma & Murrow, 1991), and the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Scale (Garnfsky et al, 2002). Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS software version 21. Findings: The mean age in the experimental group was 39.54 and the control was 38.76 years. Based on the results of chi-square test, it was found that there is no statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of demographic characteristics (level of education, marital status and gender) (P>0.05). The results showed that dialectical behavior therapy training is effective in reducing rumination and improving emotional regulation strategies in the experimental group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: According to the results, it is recommended that counselors and psychologists use dialectical behavior therapy along with other therapies to reduce rumination and improve emotion regulation strategies in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. Manuscript profile -
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280 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Reality Therapy with Behavioral Analysis on the Personality Factors of Improved Addicts
Ahmad Ghazi Majid Zargham hajebiPurpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of reality therapy with the analysis of interactional behavior on personality factors of addicts. The statistical population was men with addiction in Qom city, from which 90 people were selected as a sampl MorePurpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of reality therapy with the analysis of interactional behavior on personality factors of addicts. The statistical population was men with addiction in Qom city, from which 90 people were selected as a sample. Samples were matched based on age, gender, education and marital status. The experimental group received Glasser group reality therapy training and interaction behavior analysis in 10 sessions of 60 minutes. The instrument used in this study was the NEO questionnaire (McCurry and Costa, 1985). Methodology: The research method was quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test with a control group and multivariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. Findings: The analyzes showed that interaction behavior analysis training was significantly more effective compared to Glasser reality therapy and improved the personality factors of recovering addicts. Conclusion: Improved addicts were able to improve their personality factors by accepting the reality and accepting responsibility for wrong behaviors and choosing a healthier lifestyle and learning six models of relationships, psychological games and changing life plans. Manuscript profile -
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281 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Schema Therapy and Treatment Based on Acceptance and Commitment on the Symptoms of Obsessive-compulsive Disorder and Guilt in People with Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Farnoush Rajabi Fariba Hassani Farnaz Keshavarzi Arshadi Suzan EmamipourPurpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on obsessive-compulsive disorder and guilt in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Methodology: This is a quasi-experimental study with pre-te MorePurpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on obsessive-compulsive disorder and guilt in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Methodology: This is a quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test, three groups. The statistical population included all patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder in Dezful in 1397. The study sample included 45 patients with the disorder. It was obsessive-compulsive. The sample was selected by purposeful sampling from the statistical population. They were randomly assigned to one of three groups based on treatment, acceptance and commitment, schema therapy and control (15 individuals in each group). The three groups thus formed were similar and measurements were made for both experimental groups at one time. The research tool is Padua Forced Syndrome Scale (1980) and the Kogler & Jones Guilt Questionnaire (1992). Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance. Findings: The results of data analysis showed that the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy was more effective in reducing obsessive-compulsive disorder in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (P <0.05). Conclusion: Also, the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy based on guilt was more than schema therapy (p <0.05). Manuscript profile -
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282 - Designing an Integrative Pathological Model and Treatment and Determining Its Effectiveness on Emotional Instability among People with Borderline Personality Traits: A Mixed Study
Zeinab Zakerzadeh Mohsen Golparvar Asghar AghaeiPurpose: Borderline personality characteristics can cause many problems in the life of people with these characteristics. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to design an integrative pathological model and treatment and determining its effectiveness on emotiona MorePurpose: Borderline personality characteristics can cause many problems in the life of people with these characteristics. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to design an integrative pathological model and treatment and determining its effectiveness on emotional instability among borderline individuals. Methodology: The present study is a mixed research (qualitative and quantitative). In the qualitative stage, Clarke & Braun (2006) thematic analysis approach was used. The context of the research in qualitative stage was the texts related to borderline individuals’ injuries, sample size was the 25 reference texts that were selected in a purposeful manner. At this stage, after extracting the spectrum of injuries with the use of specialized panel group, the required treatments for the spectrum of injuries were determined and an integrated treatment package with an agreement coefficient of 0.94 was designed. In the quantitative stage a semi-experimental design with two groups and three stages (pre-test, post-test and follow up) was used. In the quantitative stage, from 70 persons with borderline personality characteristics, 30 persons were selected based on criteria of entry and then randomly assigned in an experimental and a control group (each group with 15 person). The group of integrated oriented therapy received 15 sessions of treatment and the control group did not receive any treatment. Emotional instability scale was used to measure the dependent variable in the pretest, post-test and follow up. Data in qualitative stage were analyzed by thematic analysis and in quantitative stage were analyzed by Chi square test, repeated measure analysis of variance and post hoc Bonferroni test trough SPSS 24 software. Findings: The findings of the qualitative stage for designing integrative therapy package indicated five categories of injuries including emotional and behavioral vulnerability, perceptual and cognitive vulnerability, identity vulnerability, social vulnerability and physical vulnerability for individuals with borderline personality characteristics. In the quantitative stage, the results showed that there isn’t a significant difference between the integrated oriented therapy and control groups in emotional instability in post-test (P=0.205). But in the follow-up phase, it significantly reduced emotional instability (P<0.001). Conclusion: Based on the findings and according to the spectrum of five integrated injuries of individuals with borderline personality characteristics, integrated oriented therapy can be considered as a therapeutic approach for emotional instability of borderline individuals. Manuscript profile -
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283 - The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy with a Look at Compassion Therapy on Rumination and Mental Health of Women with Breast Cancer
Fatemeh Soghra Karbalai Harafteh Aram Pezeshki Almani Mohammad Reza Bagheri Elmira Khalilzadeh Klagarurpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment with a view to compassion therapy on rumination and mental health of women with breast cancer in Tehran in 2019. Methodology: It was a quasi-experimental Moreurpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment with a view to compassion therapy on rumination and mental health of women with breast cancer in Tehran in 2019. Methodology: It was a quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population of the study included all women with breast cancer in Tehran who were selected by convenience sampling method and were divided into experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. The experimental group underwent 8 sessions of 90 minutes of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment with compassionate therapy, and the control group waited for treatment during this period. Data collection method was based on the standard questionnaire of Nolen Hoxma and Murrow (1991) and the standard questionnaire of mental health Goldberg (1973). The analysis of the information obtained from the questionnaires was performed through SPSS19 software in two descriptive and inferential sections (analysis of covariance). Findings: The results showed that acceptance and commitment based therapy group with a focus on compassion therapy reduced "rumination" of women with breast cancer. Conclusion: The results also showed that acceptance and commitment based therapy group with a focus on compassion therapy improved mental health in women with breast cancer. Therefore, the findings of the present study showed that the treatment of acceptance and commitment combined with compassionate therapy is effective in reducing rumination and increasing the mental health of patients with breast cancer. Manuscript profile -
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284 - Comparison of Effectiveness of Brain Gym Education and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy on Reducing Emotional-Behavioral Problems among Elementary School Boys
Peyman Moradi Hossein Davoodi Hassan Heydari Seyed Ali Al YasinPurpose: Studies show that the prevalence of emotional-behavioral problems in primary school students was high, which can lead to many complications and problems for them and their families. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of brain gym MorePurpose: Studies show that the prevalence of emotional-behavioral problems in primary school students was high, which can lead to many complications and problems for them and their families. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of brain gym education and child –parent relationship therapy on reducing emotional-behavioral problems in primary school male students. Methodology: The research was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group and a two-month follow-up. The statistical population included all 7-11 year old male students studying in primary school in Gorgan. Using the available method, 30 students who scored high on the Rutter Behavioral Problems Questionnaire (Form A) were selected and assigned to three equal groups of 10 people. For the brain gym group, 8 1-hour sessions were performed once a week, and for the pediatric therapy group, 10 1.5 hour sessions were performed once a week, but the control group did not receive any intervention. Data analysis was performed by descriptive statistics and one-way covariance with repeated measures with SPSS version 22. Findings: The results showed that in the post-test stage, there was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of aggression, depression, anxiety and maladaptation in the subjects of the three groups (p < 0.05). Also, the results showed that in the two-month follow-up phase, this effect was stable and the effect of brain gym on reducing the dimensions of emotional-behavioral problems was more effective than child therapy based on the parent-child relationship (p < 0.05). Discussion: According to the results of the present study, it can be concluded that parents' brain gym training program and child therapy are effective strategies to reduce children's emotional-behavioral problems. Based on the results of this study, counselors and child psychologists are suggested to try to reduce children's emotional-behavioral problems by using these educational programs. Manuscript profile -
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285 - The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Sleep Quality and Blood Pressure of Elderly with Insomnia
Reza Mottaghi Alireza Maredpour Shirali KharaminPurpose: This study was conducted with the aim of determine the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on sleep quality and blood pressure of elderly with insomnia. Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and two-month foll MorePurpose: This study was conducted with the aim of determine the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on sleep quality and blood pressure of elderly with insomnia. Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and two-month follow-up with a control group. The study population was the elderly with insomnia at the Shiraz Visual Elderly Day Care Center in 2019, from which 40 people were selected by simple random sampling according to the inclusion criteria and randomly replaced in two equal groups. The experimental group received 8 sessions of 90 minutes (two sessions per week) of acceptance and commitment and the control group did not receive training. Data were collected using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (Boise et al. 1989) and blood pressure monitor and analyzed by chi-square, repeated measures variance analysis and Bonferroni post hoc test in SPSS-23 software version 23. Findings: The results showed that the experimental and control groups did not differ significantly in terms of gender, education and marriage (P>0.05). Also, acceptance and commitment treatment improved sleep quality and systolic blood pressure in the elderly with insomnia (P<0.05), but had no significant effect on their diastolic blood pressure (P>0.05) and the results were maintained in the follow-up phase. Conclusion: According to the results, planning is necessary to use the acceptance and commitment therapy method in the field of elderly to improve sleep quality and systolic blood pressure. Therefore, health professionals and therapists can use acceptance and commitment therapy along with other therapies methods to improve sleep quality and systolic blood pressure Manuscript profile -
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286 - The Effect of Solution-Based Couple Therapy on Forgiveness, Emotional Self-Regulation and Marital Boredom of Couples Seeking Divorce
Maryam Shokri Mohammad Al Rahmani Shahnam AbolghasemiPurpose: Solution-oriented therapy is one of the types of postmodern treatment approaches in the field of family and marriage, which emphasizes finding solutions by clients in collaboration with the therapist. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of MorePurpose: Solution-oriented therapy is one of the types of postmodern treatment approaches in the field of family and marriage, which emphasizes finding solutions by clients in collaboration with the therapist. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of solution-oriented couple therapy on forgiveness, emotional self-regulation and marital boredom of couples seeking divorce. Method: The research was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included all couples seeking divorce who referred to the Social Emergency Center in Tehran in 1398. By available sampling method, 30 people were selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Research tools include demographic information checklist - researcher-made form, marital boredom scale (Pinez, 1996), interpersonal forgiveness scale (Ehteshamzadeh et al., 2010) and cognitive emotion regulation scale (Garnefski et al., 2001) was. The experimental group received 10 sessions of intervention 3 sessions per week for 2 hours but the control group did not receive any intervention. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), t-test and multivariate analysis of covariance with SPSS / 26. Findings: The results showed that solution-oriented couple therapy was effective in reducing marital boredom in the experimental group in the post-test phase (P <0.05). There was a significant difference between the mean forgiveness score and cognitive emotion regulation of the subjects in the two groups in the post-test stage (P <0.05). Conclusion: Solution-based couple therapy has been able to reduce marital boredom and improve forgiveness skills and regulate couples' emotions. It is suggested that family counselors use this treatment method to help solve marital and family problems. Manuscript profile -
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287 - The Survey Effectiveness of Narrative Therapy on Work-Family Enrichment and Subjective Well-being of Female Employees of the University of Isfahan
Marziyeh MalekihaPurpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the narrative therapy (NT) on increasing work-family enrichment and subjective well-being of of female employees of the University of Isfahan. Methodology: The research design was semi experim MorePurpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the narrative therapy (NT) on increasing work-family enrichment and subjective well-being of of female employees of the University of Isfahan. Methodology: The research design was semi experimental with pre- and post-test and control group and random assignment. The research population included all female employees of the University of Isfahan at 2021 that from this population 30 person have been selected by available sampleing and have been placed randomly between expeimental and control group each with 15msmber. The subjects filled out work-family enrichment qouestionnaire (Greenhous & Powell, 2006) and adults subjective well-being scale (Keyes & Magyar-Mae, 2003). Then, the treatment group received 11, 90-min weekly sessions of NT (Whote & Epson, 1985) enriched with compassion while the control group received any intervention. The data were analyzed using analysis of covariance and via statistical package for social sciences version 23. Findings: The results of Analysis of Covariance showed that NT has effected on increasing work-family enrichment and family –work enrichment (p<0/05). Also, results of this study showed that narrative therapy has been effective in increasing the level of subjective well-being in three emotional, social and psychological dimensions (p<0/05). Conclusion: According to the the findings of this study, it can be concluded that narrative therapy can be used as one of the interventions in the field of creating a positive spillover between the two roles of work and family and enhancing subjective well-being in employee women. Manuscript profile -
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288 - The Effect of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy on Emotion Regulation and Health Hardiness in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Gholamreza Sanagouye Moharer Fatemeh Soghra Karbalai Harafteh Fatemeh Kahaki Razieh Khosravi Hanieh NobakhtPurpose: Present study was conducted aimed to determine the effect of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy on emotion regulation and health hardiness in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methodology: This study was semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test desig MorePurpose: Present study was conducted aimed to determine the effect of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy on emotion regulation and health hardiness in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methodology: This study was semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with control group. The research population was patients with type 2 diabetes of Zahedan city in 2020 year. The research sample were 40 people who were selected by available sampling method and randomly replaced into two equal groups. The experimental group 8 sessions of 90-minute underwent the intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy and the control group did not see any training. The research tools were the Gross and John emotion regulation questionnaire (2003) and Gebhardt and et al revised health hardiness inventory (2001). Data were analyzed by methods of chi-square, independent t and multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS version 25 software.Findings: The findings showed that the experimental and control groups had not significantly different in terms of age, gender, education, marriage and duration of disease (P>0.05). Also, the groups in the pre-test stage had not significantly different in terms of emotion regulation and health hardiness (P>0.05), but in the post-test stage had significantly different in terms of both variables (P<0.05). In the other words, intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy significantly increased emotion regulation and health hardiness in patients with type 2 diabetes (P<0.001).Conclusion: Due to the effect of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy on increasing emotion regulation and health hardiness, planning is necessary for the use of this treatment. As a result, health professionals and therapists can use intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy along with other therapies methods to improve the psychological characteristics, especially improving emotion regulation and health hardiness. Manuscript profile -
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289 - The Effectiveness of Couple by Transactional Analysis on Marital Disaffection and Commitment in Couples with Marital Conflicts
Ebrahim Ahmadzadehaghdam Parviz Karimisani Mahmoud Goudarzi Omid MoradiPurpose: This study aimed to delineate the couple therapy's effectiveness with the transactional analysis to reduce marital disaffection and advance marital commitment in couples with marital conflicts. Methodology: The study was quasi-experimental with the pretest-pos MorePurpose: This study aimed to delineate the couple therapy's effectiveness with the transactional analysis to reduce marital disaffection and advance marital commitment in couples with marital conflicts. Methodology: The study was quasi-experimental with the pretest-posttest design, and a two-month follow-up test was directed through a control group. The study population contained all couples with marital issues referred to the counseling centers of Mahabad in the second half of 2019 year. To this end, 30 couples were selected by a purposive sampling method and randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups (15 couples). Couples in the experimental group received ten sessions of 2 hours for Transactional analysis per week; nonetheless, the control group did not receive this training. The data were collected using the Marital Disaffection Scale (Kayser, 1993), the Marital Commitment Questionnaire (Adams and Jones, 1997), and Marital Conflict Questionnaire (Sanai, Barati, and Boostanipoor, 1387). Data were analyzed by Chi-squared, Repeated Measures ANOVA and Dunn-Bonferroni post hoc method using SPSS-24 software. Findings: The findings of Chi-squared indicated that there was no significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of age, education, number of children, duration of the marriage, and divorce intention (P >0.05). Correspondingly, there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups regarding marital disaffection and marital commitment and their related dimensions regarding the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up phase (P <0.05). Moreover, these results were maintained in the follow-up phase after two months (P <0.05). Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, the couple-therapy teams can exploit the Transactional analysis approach besides other training programs to improve marital issues and conflicts. Manuscript profile -
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290 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Analytic Therapy on Acute Stress Disorder Syndrome and Dissociative Experiences in Traffic-Related Injuries
Azadeh Rezayatizadeh Sahar Hayatlo Shokooh GholipourPurpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive-analytical therapy on acute stress disorder syndrome and dissociative experiences of traffic-related injuries.Methodology: The research was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and cont MorePurpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive-analytical therapy on acute stress disorder syndrome and dissociative experiences of traffic-related injuries.Methodology: The research was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and control group design. All the injured in traffic accidents referred to the orthopedic and trauma wards of Haft-e-Tir Hospital formed the research community. Thirty patients with inclusion criteria were selected by the available method and were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. Data were collected in addition to the Mississippi Traumatic Stress and Dissociative Experiences Scale. The intervention group received the treatment plan for 16 sessions in 1 hour weekly sessions but the control group did not receive this program. Data were analyzed by t-test (independent and paired) and multivariate analysis of covariance.Findings: Cognitive-analytical program has been effective in reducing the score of acute stress disorder and its dimensions in the subjects of the intervention group (P<0.05). There was a significant difference between the mean scores of dissociative experiences of the two groups in the post-test period (P<0.05).Conclusion: Research findings indicate the effectiveness of this emerging treatment method. It seems that due to the combination of treatment and the active role of the patient in it, it is more suitable for patients with trauma and stressor-related disorder. Manuscript profile -
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291 - The Effectiveness of Sex Therapy on Sexual Self-Efficacy and Marital Intimacy in Couples with Sexual Dysfunction
Sepideh Karimpoor Faezeh Tourani Javad KhalatbariPurpose: Appropriate sexual activity plays a significant role in the health and well-being of couples. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of sex therapy on sexual self-efficacy and marital intimacy in couples with sexual dysfunction.Methodoogy: MorePurpose: Appropriate sexual activity plays a significant role in the health and well-being of couples. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of sex therapy on sexual self-efficacy and marital intimacy in couples with sexual dysfunction.Methodoogy: The research method was semi-experimental, with a pre-test and post-test design with the control group. The statistical population consisted of all couples with sexual deviance disorder who referred to counseling clinics and psychological services in the eighth district of Tehran in the summer of 2016, 30 couples (60 people) were randomly selected in two experimental groups (15 couples) and control group ( 15 pairs) were replaced. The experimental group underwent 10 sessions of 60 minutes of sex therapy; but during this period, the control group did not receive any intervention. The research tools were Vaziri and Kashani's sexual self-efficacy questionnaire (1999), Vondenbroek and Bertman's marital intimacy questionnaire (1995) and Rosen et al.'s sexual performance questionnaire (2000). The data were analyzed by univariate analysis of covariance in SPSS software version 21.Findings: The results of comparing demographic information showed that there was no significant difference between the research groups in terms of age, gender and education level (p>0.05). Sex therapy intervention significantly increased sexual self-efficacy (F=10.622, P=0.003) and marital intimacy (F=14.959, P=0.001) in couples with sexual dysfunction.Conclusion: The results of the study showed the effect of sex therapy training on increasing sexual self-efficacy and marital intimacy in couples with sexual dysfunction. Counselors and family therapists can use this method of treatment along with other treatment methods to solve marital problems of couples. Manuscript profile -
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292 - Effectiveness of Behavioral Activation Therapy on Depression and Sexual Satisfaction in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Mohsen Rahjerdi Mansour Sodani Maryam Gholamzadeh jofre Parviz AsgariPurpose: This research was conducted with the aim to determine the effectiveness of behavioral activation therapy on depression and sexual satisfaction in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methodology: This study in terms of purpose was applied and in terms of implementatio MorePurpose: This research was conducted with the aim to determine the effectiveness of behavioral activation therapy on depression and sexual satisfaction in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methodology: This study in terms of purpose was applied and in terms of implementation method was a single case experimental from type of non-concurrent multiple baseline design. The research population was patients with type 2 diabetes of Mashhad city in 2019 year, which from them 4 people were selected by purposive sampling method. All four people individually underwent 6 sessions of 90-minute behavioral activation therapy. The research instruments were scales of Beck depression (1967) and Hudson et al sexual satisfaction (1981). Data were analyzed using reliable change index (RCI) and maximum percentage of improvement (MPI).Findings: The results showed that behavioral activation therapy significantly led to decreased depression and increased sexual satisfaction in all four patients with type 2 diabetes.Conclusion: Regarded to results, planning to use this therapy method is necessary. As a result, counselors and therapists can use behavioral activation therapy along with other therapies methods to improve psychological characteristics, especially decrease depression and increase sexual satisfaction. Manuscript profile -
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293 - Comparing the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Couple Therapy on Family Function and Cognitive Flexibility of Couples
Hossein Salehi Ali Jahangiri Abolfazl BakhshipourPurpose: The rising trend of divorce statistics and the existence of turmoil in couples relationships has increased the motivation of researchers to find less costly intervention methods to reduce couples problems. The aim of this study was to comparing the effectivenes MorePurpose: The rising trend of divorce statistics and the existence of turmoil in couples relationships has increased the motivation of researchers to find less costly intervention methods to reduce couples problems. The aim of this study was to comparing the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and acceptance and commitment couple therapy on family function and cognitive flexibility of couples.Methodology: This study was a quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and two-months follow-up with a control group. The statistical population included all couples who referred to mehrsai counseling center in Ashkhaneh during 2019, among them, 60 people were selected by the available method and assigned to three equal groups. Therapeutic interventions were applied for each of the two couples therapy approaches in 12 sessions, 1 session per week and 90 minutes per session, But the control group did not receive any medical intervention. Demographic information checklist, family assessment device (Epstein& et al, 1983) and cognitive flexibility inventory (Dennis& VanderWal, 2010) were used to collect data. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and analysis of variance with repeated measures using SPSS-26 statistical software.Findings: There was a significant difference in the linear composition of the Family Function and its dimensions include the tendency to (problem solving, communication, roles, involvement and affective responsiveness and behavior control) to difficult situations in terms of group membership, and the interactive effect of the group and time (P=0.001). Besides, the two treatment groups (acceptance and commitment, cognitive-behavioral couple therapy) showed significant differences with the control group in terms of the components of psychological flexibility and its dimensions (P=0.009). Cognitive-behavioral couple therapy has a greater effect on the functioning of couples' families than acceptance and commitment couple therapy (P=0.001), but there was no significant difference between the intervention methods on cognitive flexibility (P=0.092).Conclusion: The results showed the importance of both methods on family functioning and cognitive flexibility of couples. Therefore, counselors and therapists can use these methods, especially cognitive-behavioral couple therapy to intervene in the mental health of couples. Manuscript profile -
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294 - The Effect of Solution-Focused Brief Psychotherapy on Distress Tolerance, Decision-Making Styles and Social Adjustment in M.S Patients of Sari City
Farhang Fereydoni Mehrdad SabetPurpose: Multiple sclerosis or MS causes a decrease in positive psychological characteristics, and one of the treatment methods to improve psychological characteristics is solution-focused brief psychotherapy. As a result, the present study was conducted with the aim of MorePurpose: Multiple sclerosis or MS causes a decrease in positive psychological characteristics, and one of the treatment methods to improve psychological characteristics is solution-focused brief psychotherapy. As a result, the present study was conducted with the aim of determine the effect of solution-focused brief psychotherapy on distress tolerance, decision-making styles and social adjustment in M.S patients of Sari city.Methodology: The present study was a semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The research population was M.S patients of member of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of Sari city in 2020 year. Number of 30 people of them were selected by stratified random sampling with using gender ratio and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). The experimental group received 5 sessions of 40 minutes the solution-focused brief psychotherapy and the control group did not receive any training. Data were collected with using the distress tolerance scale (Simons and Gaher, 2005), decision-making styles questionnaire (Scott and Bruce, 1995) and social adjustment questionnaire (Weissman and Bothwell, 1976) and were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis of covariance methods in SPSS-19 software.Findings: The results showed that solution-focused brief psychotherapy led to promoted distress tolerance, increased rational decision-making style and decreased intuitive, spontaneous, avoidant and dependent decision-making styles and improved social adjustment in M.S patients (P˂0.01).Conclusion: The results indicated the effect of solution-focused brief psychotherapy on improving distress tolerance, decision-making styles and social adjustment in M.S patients. Therefore, the use of this treatment method seems necessary to improve psychological characteristics, especially distress tolerance, decision-making styles and social adjustment. Manuscript profile -
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295 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Group Education of Premarital Counseling Concepts based on two Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches and Reality Therapy on Students' self-Differentiation
Sohrab Kahrizi Masomeh Beboodi Faride Dokanehi FardPurpose: The aim of this study was to determine the difference between the effectiveness of group education of pre-marital counseling concepts based on two cognitive-behavioral approaches and reality therapy on students' own differentiation.Methods: This research is a q MorePurpose: The aim of this study was to determine the difference between the effectiveness of group education of pre-marital counseling concepts based on two cognitive-behavioral approaches and reality therapy on students' own differentiation.Methods: This research is a quasi-experimental research and its research design is pre-test, post-test design with control group. The study population of this study is single students of Islamic Azad University, Imam Khomeini Memorial Branch in Shahreri and the number of samples studied is equal to 45 people. In order to collect information, the Self-Differentiation Questionnaire (DSI) and the group training course on the concepts of premarital counseling with cognitive-behavioral approach and reality therapy were used in 8 two-hour sessions to the subjects. Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data.Findings: The results show that group training on the concepts of premarital counseling with two conitive-behavioral approaches and reality therapy on increasing the differentiation of students themselves was significant, but these two training methods were not statistically significant in terms of effectiveness.Conclusion: Although both cognitive-behavioral pre-marital counseling and behavioral therapy training methods have a significant effect on increasing their differentiation, it does not matter which of these two training methods is used for this purpose. Manuscript profile -
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296 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment-Based Therapy (ACT) on Reducing Depression and Life Expectancy in the Elderly with Empty Nest Syndrome
Mojdeh Sadat Hamidian Ahmad Torabie Soodabeh Kaviani Cherati Soheila Haji Esfandiari Mahsa Rohani OtaghsaraPurpose: Children leave home and suddenly feel empty at home leads to some discomfort and stress in the elderly, which is very frightening for them and it is called empty nest syndrome. The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviora MorePurpose: Children leave home and suddenly feel empty at home leads to some discomfort and stress in the elderly, which is very frightening for them and it is called empty nest syndrome. The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Cbt) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Act) on reducing depression and life expectancy in the elderly with empty nest syndrome.Methodology: The research method is applied in terms of purpose and quasi-experimental in terms of data collection method. The statistical population of this study includes the elderly present in the nursing home of Kola area of Sari. The statistical sample size of this part of the study was 30 according to the nature of the study method. The research instruments are Beck Depression Inventory, Schneider et al.'s Life Exam Questionnaire, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Based Therapy.Findings: Based on the findings of the present study, it was found that cognitive-behavioral therapy has been effective on depression in the elderly with empty nest syndrome. Cognitive-behavioral therapy has been effective on life expectancy of the elderly with empty nest syndrome. Empty Nest Syndrome has been effective, treatment based on acceptance and commitment to life expectancy of the elderly has been effective Empty Nest Syndrome.Conclusion: It was found that acceptance and commitment therapy was more effective than cognitive-behavioral therapy. Manuscript profile -
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297 - Comparing the Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training and Art-Play Therapy on the Self-Esteem of Elementary School Boys
Loghman Salehi Rahim Badri gargari Ali naghi AghdasiPurpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of art-play therapy and mindfulness training on the self-esteem of male students of the sixth year of elementary school.Methodology: This research was conducted with a semi-experimental method with a pr MorePurpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of art-play therapy and mindfulness training on the self-esteem of male students of the sixth year of elementary school.Methodology: This research was conducted with a semi-experimental method with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the research included male students of the sixth year of elementary school in Bukan city in the academic year of 2019-2019. The sampling method in the present study was a multi-stage random method. First, three elementary schools in Bukan city were selected by random sampling method, and one class was randomly selected from the sixth classes of each school. Then, 45 students were selected and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group (15 people in each group). The experimental groups were trained in two different intervention programs, art-play therapy and mindfulness training. Self-Esteem Questionnaire (SEI) was used as a research tool for pre-test and post-test. For data analysis, statistical methods of multivariate covariance analysis and Benferroni's pairwise comparisons test were used.Findings: The results of data analysis showed that there is a significant difference between the experimental groups and the control group in terms of the self-esteem variable in the post-test stage (P≤.05). Other results of the research showed that there is no significant difference between mindfulness training and art-play therapy between the two groups, and the effectiveness of both interventions was the same.Conclusion: Based on the findings, mindfulness training and play therapy as effective intervention methods in the growth and improvement of the self-esteem of elementary school children can be used by teachers and educators. Manuscript profile -
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298 - The Effectiveness of Emotion Therapy on Irrational Beliefs and Perfectionism in Female Students
Mahdi Khalili Mansoreh Mohammadi Fatemeh Sarokhani Zahra Ganjifar Ghazaleh TernasPurpose: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of emotional therapy on irrational beliefs and perfectionism in female students. Methodology: The statistical population under study included all high school girls in the 2nd distr MorePurpose: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of emotional therapy on irrational beliefs and perfectionism in female students. Methodology: The statistical population under study included all high school girls in the 2nd district of Tehran, of which 30 female students who were between the ages of 12 and 18 and were interested in participating in the research were selected using available sampling and They were randomly divided into 2 groups of 15 people (experimental and control) where the experimental group received 12 sessions of emotional therapy training and the control group did not receive any intervention. The participants were evaluated with the Jones Irrational Beliefs Questionnaire (1996) and the Besharat Perfectionism Questionnaire (2012). The data was analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance by SPSS23 software. Findings: The comparison of averages showed that the intervention was effective in changing the scores of irrational beliefs and perfectionism. The differences from post-test to follow-up are not significant (P<0.05). This means that the therapeutic effects have been stable over time. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that the effectiveness of emotional therapy has had an effect on irrational beliefs and perfectionism in female students, and this effectiveness is stable over time. Manuscript profile -
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299 - Comparing the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment-based therapy with emotion regulation therapy on death anxiety and coping styles of people with a history of self-harm
Kimia Poushirazi Nazanin Ilghami azar Arezo Shahhoseini Elham KeshavarziPurpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy with emotion regulation therapy on death anxiety and coping styles of people with a history of self-harm. Methods: The research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-pos MorePurpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy with emotion regulation therapy on death anxiety and coping styles of people with a history of self-harm. Methods: The research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group and a three-month follow-up. The statistical population of this research included all people with a history of self-injury in Qom city in 1401 who referred to Andisheh Sabz treatment center. 60 patients were selected by available sampling method and assigned to three equal groups of 20 people by randomization (lottery). The instrument of data collection was Cult Lester's death anxiety questionnaire, the questionnaire of coping styles with stressful situations. For data analysis, SPSS version 25 software was used with descriptive statistics methods, statistical assumptions and analysis of variance with repeated measurements and Benferroni test. Results: The results showed that death anxiety and its dimensions improved significantly in the experimental groups compared to the control group, and this improvement remained stable in the follow-up phase. Conclusion: Also, the results showed that the coping styles in the experimental groups have significant differences compared to the control group. Manuscript profile -
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300 - Comparing the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group and Group therapy based on Acceptance and Commitment on Appearance Schema in Obese Women without Diet
Jafar Pooyanmehr Mohammad Zareh Neyestanak Fatemeh Sadat Tabatabaei Nejad Hassan KhoshakhlaghPurpose: The purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy group and group therapy based on acceptance and commitment on appearance schema in obese women without diet. Methodology: It was a quasi-experimental research design o MorePurpose: The purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy group and group therapy based on acceptance and commitment on appearance schema in obese women without diet. Methodology: It was a quasi-experimental research design of pre-test-post-test and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population of this research included all women with a body mass index above 30 who referred to Noor Nutrition and Obesity Treatment Clinic in the city of Ray in the year 1400. The sample size includes 45 people (30 people in the experimental group and 15 people in the control group) from the statistical population were selected by available sampling method and divided into two experimental groups and one control group. For the first experimental group, cognitive behavioral therapy and for the second experimental group, acceptance and commitment group therapy was implemented, while the control group did not receive training. The research tool included the appearance schema questionnaire (Kash, Melnik and Harbosky, 2004). The data was analyzed using analysis of variance with repeated measures. Findings: The results showed that both treatments had an effect on reducing the appearance of obese women without diet (P<0.001) and the change in scores was stable in the follow-up phase. Conclusion: According to the obtained results, it can be concluded that cognitive behavioral group therapy and group therapy based on acceptance and commitment improve the appearance schema in obese women without a diet. Manuscript profile -
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301 - The Effectiveness of Painting Therapy on Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life of Female Students with Reading Disorder
Leila Mansouri Somayeh Roshannia Fereidoun ShakibaniaPurpose: The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of painting therapy on self-efficacy and quality of life of female students with reading disorders. Methodology: The research method of this study is a semi-experimental type of pre-test-post-te MorePurpose: The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of painting therapy on self-efficacy and quality of life of female students with reading disorders. Methodology: The research method of this study is a semi-experimental type of pre-test-post-test with the control group. The statistical population of this study consisted of all female fifth- and sixth-grade elementary school students in Khoram Abad city in the academic year of 2021-2022. Then 30 people with reading disorder were selected through random multi-stage cluster sampling and were assigned randomly to two groups (15 people in each group). The experimental groups received painting therapy for eight 60-minute sessions. The instruments used in this study were the self-efficacy questionnaire (Sherer et al, 1982) and the quality of life questionnaires )Ware et al, 1996). The data was done using covariance analysis tests. Finding: The results showed a significant increase in painting therapy on the self-efficacy of the subjects in the experimental group (p<0/001), but no significant effect was observed on the quality of life (p<0/63). Conclusion: Based on the result we can say that painting therapy is an effective way in improving self-efficacy in students with reading disorders. Keywords: Painting therapy, Self-efficacy, Quality of Life, Reading Disorders. Manuscript profile -
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302 - Comparing the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group and Group therapy based on Acceptance and Commitment to Appearance Schema in Obese Women without Diet
Jafar Pooyanmehr, Mohammad Zareh Neyestanak Fatemeh Sadat Tabatabaei Nejad Hassan KhoshakhlaghPurpose: The purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy group and group therapy based on acceptance and commitment on appearance schema in obese women without diet. Methodology: It was a quasi-experimental research design MorePurpose: The purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy group and group therapy based on acceptance and commitment on appearance schema in obese women without diet. Methodology: It was a quasi-experimental research design of pre-test-post-test and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population of this research included all women with a body mass index above 30 who referred to Noor Nutrition and Obesity Treatment Clinic in the city of Ray in the year 1400. The sample size includes 45 people (30 people in the experimental group and 15 people in the control group) from the statistical population were selected by available sampling method and divided into two experimental groups and one control group. For the first experimental group, cognitive behavioral therapy and for the second experimental group, acceptance and commitment group therapy was implemented, while the control group did not receive training. The research tool included the appearance schema questionnaire (Kash, Melnik and Harbosky, 2004). The data was analyzed using analysis of variance with repeated measures. Findings: The results showed that both treatments had an effect on reducing the appearance of obese women without diet (P<0.001) and the change in scores was stable in the follow-up phase. Conclusion: According to the obtained results, it can be concluded that cognitive behavioral group therapy and group therapy based on acceptance and commitment improve the appearance schema in obese women without a diet. Manuscript profile -
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303 - The Effectiveness of Reality Therapy Approach to Reduce Counter Productivity Behaviors in Employees
Alireza Nazari Anamagh Ghodsi Ahghar Abdollah Shfiabadi Vali Allah FarzadPurpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of reality therapy approach in correcting the anti-productivity behaviors of employees of Rahbaran Information Technology Company in Tehran. Methodology: This quasi-experimental study was a quasi-experiment MorePurpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of reality therapy approach in correcting the anti-productivity behaviors of employees of Rahbaran Information Technology Company in Tehran. Methodology: This quasi-experimental study was a quasi-experimental two-group design with a control group. The statistical population of this study included all full-time employees in Tehran Information Technology Leaders Company in 2013-2014. The study population in this company was 103 employees. The sample size according to Cochran's formula was 30 people and was selected using random sampling method. To collect data, the Marsus (2002) anti-productivity test with 64 seven-choice questions in 5 components (violence, theft, substance abuse and absenteeism) was used. Therapeutic interventions in the reality therapy approach were performed in eight sessions of 90 minutes per session. Descriptive and inferential statistics (analysis of variance, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and analysis of covariance) were used to analyze the data. Result: The results showed that therapeutic interventions in the reality therapy approach were significantly effective in reducing three of the four components of anti-productivity behaviors, namely violence, theft and absenteeism, but were unsuccessful in reducing employees' addictive behavior ( P <0.05). Conclusion: According to the findings, it is observed that the reality therapy approach has been effective in correcting anti-productivity behaviors. Manuscript profile -
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304 - The effectiveness of emotional schema therapy on increasing memory capacity
Yasmin Zeinab ZahmatkeshPurpose: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of emotional schema therapy training on increasing memory capacity in female high school students. Methodology: The present study was correlational in terms of basic purpose in terms of descriptive method MorePurpose: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of emotional schema therapy training on increasing memory capacity in female high school students. Methodology: The present study was correlational in terms of basic purpose in terms of descriptive method and quantitative in terms of method. The study population consisted of all female high school students in Tehran in the 2016-2017 academic years. The sampling method of the present study was purposeful stepwise cluster sampling. The volume of the present sample was selected based on previous research. In the present study, to evaluate the dependent variables of the research, the emotional schema therapy training package and the work memory capacity questionnaire (Daniman and Carpenter, 1980) were used. Results: The results of univariate analysis of covariance showed that the effect of emotional schema therapy on increasing memory capacity with value (f = 122.341) and significant level (p = 0.42) was significant in female high school students. Conclusion: Awareness of individual strengths and weaknesses and focus on strengths and learning from negative points and optimal use of knowledge about themselves and the environment helps students to plan and perform better Manuscript profile -
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305 - A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Drug Therapy and a Combination of Medicines and Biofeedback on the Symptoms of Headache and Pain Self-Efficacy in Patients with Migraine
Seyed Mahmoud Mirzamani Parisa Tajali Parisa MazarezadehPurpose: The aim of this research is to compare the efficacy of Drug Therapy and combined Medications and biofeedback on migraine headache symptoms and pain self-efficacy of patients with migraine headache in the city of Mahshahr. Methods: This research was an experime MorePurpose: The aim of this research is to compare the efficacy of Drug Therapy and combined Medications and biofeedback on migraine headache symptoms and pain self-efficacy of patients with migraine headache in the city of Mahshahr. Methods: This research was an experimental type with pretest, posttest and control group. Multi-stage random sampling was used to conduct this research. At first step, 41people with high scores were selected using Ahvaz migraine questionnaire (AMQ). At the next step, 30people were randomly selected through interview, neurologist diagnosis and considering inclusion criteria then divided into two experimental and one control groups.In this research, subjects completed the headache symptoms scale and Pain Self-efficacy Questionnaire. For data analysis, multivariate analysis of covariance and Kruskal - Wallis tests were used. Result: The results showed that there were significant differences between three groups in terms of headaches symptoms, pain self-efficacy and subscales of headache symptoms scale in favor of second experimental group. Conclusion: Therefore, Medications with biofeedback method is more effective than using Drug Therapy alone, in terms of reducing symptoms of migraine headache and improving pain self-efficacy. Manuscript profile -
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306 - The Effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy on Increasing Emotional Regulation and Depression in Couples Seeking Divorce
Laden Goran Savadkoohi Ali GhorbannejadPurpouse: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of emotion-based couple therapy on increasing the emotional regulation of couples seeking divorce. Method: The present study in terms of applied purpose in terms of quantitative method and in terms of data MorePurpouse: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of emotion-based couple therapy on increasing the emotional regulation of couples seeking divorce. Method: The present study in terms of applied purpose in terms of quantitative method and in terms of data collection was a quasi-experimental method that was performed with a pre-test post-test design with a control group. The statistical population was all couples seeking divorce who referred to Nima Counseling Center in Tehran, District 3, in 2017. Of these, 18 couples were selected by available sampling method and based on a score below the average on the Depression Scale (Beck, 1976). They were matched and randomly replaced in the experimental and control groups and answered the Emotion Regulation Difficulty Scale (DERS; Gertz and Roemer, 2004) and the Depression Inventory (Beck, 1976) in the pre-test and post-test stages. The experimental group then received emotion-based couple therapy for 9 weeks. [1]Findings: Multivariate analysis of covariance, univariate and Tukey post hoc tests were used to analyze the data. The results showed that emotion-focused couple therapy has a significant effect on increasing emotional regulation and depression in couples seeking divorce. Conclusion: Emotional couple therapy causes awareness, experience and acceptance of normal emotions in couples seeking divorce and brings them to a level of security, after which they express their attachment needs and desires with more confidence and in At the same time, they will be more responsive to each other and will eventually have a greater ability to regulate emotions. Manuscript profile -
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307 - The Effectiveness of Treatment Based on Acceptance and Commitment to the Psychological Well-Being of Mothers of ADHD Children
Azam Sadat Mousavi Tabeshian Heman MahmoudfakhehPurpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of treatment based on acceptance and commitment to the psychological well-being of mothers of ADHD children. Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental study of pre-test-post-test designs wit MorePurpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of treatment based on acceptance and commitment to the psychological well-being of mothers of ADHD children. Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental study of pre-test-post-test designs with a control group. In a quasi-experimental study, 20 mothers referring to the nesting center in Mahabad in 2016 were selected by convenience sampling method and the experimental group (n = 10) and the control group (n = 10) were replaced. The intervention group received training with acceptance and commitment-based therapy and the control group did not receive training. The research tool was Reef Psychological Welfare Questionnaire (1989). Data analysis was performed using covariance analysis using SPSS software. Findings: The results showed that treatment based on acceptance and commitment was effective on the psychological well-being of mothers of ADHD children. Also, acceptance-based therapy and commitment to all subscales of psychological well-being have been significant (P <0.05) except for autonomy subscales and positive relationships. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, acceptance and commitment-based therapy can be used to increase the psychological well-being of mothers of ADHD children. Manuscript profile -
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308 - The Survey of Mental Health Profile among Female Athletes in Sport Organizations to Provide Counseling and Psychotherapy
Kambiz Kamkary Shohreh Shokrzadeh Sirous Fathi Vajargah Hossein SaeedyThe aim of this study was to Survey mental health profile among female athletes in sport organizations to provide counseling and psychotherapy. The research design is descriptive type. Measurement instrument to evaluate mental health was Personality Questionnaire Multip MoreThe aim of this study was to Survey mental health profile among female athletes in sport organizations to provide counseling and psychotherapy. The research design is descriptive type. Measurement instrument to evaluate mental health was Personality Questionnaire Multiphasic Minnesota Personality-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2RF) that has been validated by Kamkary and Shokrzadeh in Iran (1389). The results showed that the average female staff of physical education organization is in the sub-scales' "low positive emotions", "Malaise", "self-doubt", "Aesthetic-Literary Interests" and "introversion" above average and they need counseling and psychotherapy services. Hence, it is necessary to increase mental health and counseling services should be enjoying process. Manuscript profile -
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309 - The effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on life expectancy in women with breast cancer
Maryam Hashemi mohammad mehdi Badiee< p >The aim of this study was the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on life expectancy and coping strategies in women with breast cancer in Tehran in 2009-2010. The method of the present study was quasi-experimental and a pre-test-post-test-fol More< p >The aim of this study was the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on life expectancy and coping strategies in women with breast cancer in Tehran in 2009-2010. The method of the present study was quasi-experimental and a pre-test-post-test-follow-up design with a control group was used. The statistical population included women with breast cancer in Tehran. Thirty of these women who met the inclusion criteria were selected using available sampling method and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group did not receive cognitive therapy intervention based on the presence of mind and the subjects in the control group did not receive any intervention until the end of the follow-up phase. Data collection tools were life expectancy scale and coping strategies questionnaire that were completed by the subjects in the pre-test, post-test and one-month follow-up stages. Research data were performed using univariate analysis of covariance. The results showed that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on life expectancy and coping strategies in women with breast cancer in the experimental group were effective at the end of treatment and after one month of follow-up. The results of this study provided appropriate empirical support for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy interventions. It is suggested that this approach be used for life expectancy and coping strategies in women with breast cancer. Manuscript profile -
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310 - The effectiveness of cognitive- behavioral group therapy on coping strategies in people with anxiety disorder
Fariba Delbarnasab Seyed Mahmoud Mirzamani Bafghi Hamid Reza VatankhahThe main purpose of present study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy on coping strategies in people of with anxiety disorder. This is an experimental research design in the form of a pretest and posttest is done with the control g MoreThe main purpose of present study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy on coping strategies in people of with anxiety disorder. This is an experimental research design in the form of a pretest and posttest is done with the control group. In order to, 20 subjects had a diagnosis of anxiety disorder were randomly chosen and randomly divided into 2 groups (10 control group, 10 experimental group). For data collection Endler & Parker coping strategies questionnaire was used in both pretest and posttest and was completed by the participants. For experimental group, 11 sessions of cognitive-behavioral group therapy were held but control group did not receive any training. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance. Results showed a significant increase in problem solving coping strategy and significant reduce in emotional and avoidance coping strategies. Thus, according to the findings of cognitive-behavioral group therapy on coping strategies (problem solving, emotional and avoidance) and led to an increase in the experimental group and the reduction of problem focused coping strategy and avoidance of experimental group. Manuscript profile -
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311 - The Effectiveness of Game Therapy on Communicating Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Marjan Alikhani Parinaz Banisi Hamid Reza VatankhahAim: This research was conducted on the effectiveness of therapeutic games in communicating children with the autism spectrum disorder. Method: The statistical population of the study was children aged 6 to 11 years with autism spectrum disorder at the non-profit school MoreAim: This research was conducted on the effectiveness of therapeutic games in communicating children with the autism spectrum disorder. Method: The statistical population of the study was children aged 6 to 11 years with autism spectrum disorder at the non-profit school. The study sample consisted of 24 children who were randomly selected and divided into two experimental and control groups. This research was a semi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test design with two experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 10 sessions for 2 months and each session was treated with an interventional intervention of 45 minutes each. The data were collected using Gilam or Garz diagnostic test. The reliability of the questionnaire was obtained in the sample group by Cronbach's alpha of 0.792. To analyze the data, multivariate analysis of covariance analysis was used. Findings: Based on the results of the research, the obtained F value was 13.395 and was significant at 0.01 levels. Due to the decrease in the mean scores of the experimental group in the post-test, the game therapy significantly correlated with the association of children with Autism spectrum disorder has been effective. Conclusion: Game therapy is an effective method that can improve the communication of children with autism disorder. Manuscript profile -
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312 - The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Test Anxiety in Secondary School Girl Students
Fateme HassanzadehPurpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on reducing the academic test anxiety among female high school students. Method: The statistical population of this study included all second-grade female MorePurpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on reducing the academic test anxiety among female high school students. Method: The statistical population of this study included all second-grade female high school students in District 5 of Tehran, of which 24 were selected by available sampling method based on the Spielberger test (1980). They comprised a statistical sample. The 24 subjects were randomly selected in two groups of 12 experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 8 sessions of acceptance and commitment therapy, and the control group was on the waiting list. Analysis of covariance was also used to analyze the data. Results: The results of the comparison of the posttest anxiety test in the two groups by controlling the effect of the pre-test indicated that after taking part in admission and commitment treatment sessions, the test anxiety scores of the students who participated in the test group Had a significant decrease compared to the students who were replaced in the control group. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that acceptance and commitment therapy reduced students' test anxiety. In other words, students will be able to overcome their test anxiety by attending acceptance and commitment therapy sessions. Manuscript profile -
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313 - A comparative comparison of meaning of suffering in the thought of Victor Frankl and Rumi
Shabnam Ghadiri yeganeh Ismail Azar sara ZirakThe concept of suffering is intertwined with human life and is an integral part of the material world. Every human being somehow tastes the bitter taste of pain and suffering destined for him. Understanding what suffering is and what it means is at the heart of the rese MoreThe concept of suffering is intertwined with human life and is an integral part of the material world. Every human being somehow tastes the bitter taste of pain and suffering destined for him. Understanding what suffering is and what it means is at the heart of the research in the thought of Victor Frankl, the founder of the theory of meaning therapy, and Rumi, a seventh-century mystic. By enduring suffering in Nazi concentration camps, Dr. Frankel made a meaningful view of suffering one of the cornerstones of meaning therapy. He believes that one of the ways to give meaning to life is to understand the meaning of inevitable suffering and believes that attitudinal values make it easier to accept and endure suffering. Rumi is also a mystic who is aware of the psychological realm of human existence. He faces many sufferings in life and expresses the meanings of destined suffering and sorrow with an existential and philosophical worldview. According to him, existence is mixed with inevitable sufferings, but with a closer look, one can understand the esoteric meaning of sufferings. If a person understands this meaning, he will accept the sufferings and will not be impatient. Findings show that both thinkers have the same developmental view of suffering and consider human suffering to include concepts and meanings, but in the works of Rumi there are more components of meaningful suffering and allegorical meanings for the meanings of suffering. More has been said. Manuscript profile -
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314 - Cognitive analysis of self-awareness of a healthy personality based on Viktor Frankl's theory: a case study of the novels of Savushun and Anna Karenina
Fatemeh Yahoseini Moosavi Soheyla mousavisirjani Afsaneh lotfiazimi A healthy personality always seeks to find a purpose to give meaning to his life. In Viktor Frankl's theory of meaning therapy, the meaningfulness of a healthy human life is described in the light of the following characteristics: freedom of will and awakening, se More A healthy personality always seeks to find a purpose to give meaning to his life. In Viktor Frankl's theory of meaning therapy, the meaningfulness of a healthy human life is described in the light of the following characteristics: freedom of will and awakening, sense of responsibility, will directed towards meaning, love, wise tolerance of suffering, search for meaning, the answer to conscience and religious belief. Self-awareness, which means that a person is aware of himself, is one of the important components in Frankel's theory of meaning therapy. In meaning therapy, a person who is searching for meaning is faced with being responsible and aware. Novels such as Savushun Simin Daneshvar and Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy can examine the self-awareness of a healthy character and can be analyzed from a psychological point of view. In this research, by using the descriptive-analytical method, the psychological investigation of the novels of Savushun and Anna Karenina was done with an emphasis on Frankel's theory. And the question has been answered whether the characters of these novels have the characteristics of a healthy person according to Frankel or not. The findings of the research show that Yusuf (the main character of the novel) is a self-aware person in Savushun And self-awareness directly causes characteristics such as awakening, love, self-sufficiency, and responsible to appear in him. Zari (another main character of the novel) also comes to self-awareness after the events that happen to her, and the characteristics of a healthy personality appear in her. In Anna Karenina, Levin comes to self-knowledge as a result of events in his life together, and the traits of a healthy personality are manifested in him. Based on this and according to the basic issue of this research, it seems that the characteristics of the heroes of the novel are compatible with what Frankel defined (except for self-sufficiency). Of course, self-sufficiency can be considered a sub-component of responding to the call of conscience according to Frankel. Manuscript profile -
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315 - The meaning of life in the works of Leo Tolstoy and the meaning therapy of Victor Frankl
Fatemeh Yahoseini Mousavi Soheyla mousavisirjani Afsaneh lotfiazimiIn this article, we have described the characteristics of a healthy personality bystudying the perspective of Victor Frankl, the founder of the school of “logotherapy”,and adapting it to four Tolstoy novels. Just like Frankl, Tolstoy seeks to define andexpla MoreIn this article, we have described the characteristics of a healthy personality bystudying the perspective of Victor Frankl, the founder of the school of “logotherapy”,and adapting it to four Tolstoy novels. Just like Frankl, Tolstoy seeks to define andexplain a kind of self-awareness by depicting one's relationship to himself in the firstplace, and then to determine a healthy personality in the school of psychotherapy. Inprogressive research, we have achieved a literary expression of the effect of the valueof life on a healthy personality by analyzing the behaviors and actions of the maincharacters of the novels and adapting them to the characteristics that Frankel hadmentioned about the value of life (work, love, suffering, guilt, morbidity, andreligion). To answer the question of what specific features are present in the maincharacters of Tolstoy's novels that are compatible and overlap with the main featuresof Frankl's intended healthy human being, we have found out that the threefold valuesare more manifested in the characters of Anna Karenina, than in the other novels. InResurrection, Sergei's father and the Death of Ivan Illich, attitude values are moreprominent, and despite the occurrence of sequential events, some dynamic charactersbecome better characters with healthy personalities over time. Accordingly, and withregard to the fundamental issue in progressive research, the characteristics of thenovel's protagonists seem to be consistent with what Frankel has defined. Manuscript profile -
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316 - Phage therapy and its application in plant diseases control
Fatemeh SamieiBacteriophage refers to viruses that specifically infect bacteria.that are mainly used in medicine and veterinary medicine and have recently been considered for control diseases. The use of phages in the biocontrol strategy of plant pathogens is due to their ability t MoreBacteriophage refers to viruses that specifically infect bacteria.that are mainly used in medicine and veterinary medicine and have recently been considered for control diseases. The use of phages in the biocontrol strategy of plant pathogens is due to their ability to kill bacteria, as well as the observation of phages in the same bacterial host environment, the possibility of being combined with other bactericides and having a relatively low price. Although there are considerable doubts about the use of bacteriophages as effective biological control agents But the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and possibility of transferring antibiotic resistance to human pathogens and the emergence of copper-tolerant strains among plant bacteria have led to a renewed desire to control disease based on bacteriophages . So far, phage therapy has been successfully used against agents such as bacterial spot of mushrooms, beans leaf spot,soft rot , but the advantage of phages over antibiotics for treating pathogens is their ability to mutate . The major problem of phage-based biological control is the conversion of successful laboratory experiments into effective control methods against the pathogen at the field level. For this purpose, it is necessary to gain a complete understanding of the ecology and the complex host-phage interaction in different plant environments in order to maximize the use of phages as a biocontrol method. In this article, an attempt has been made to review the potential of bacteriophages in the biological control of plant pathogens and introduce its advantages and challenges Manuscript profile -
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317 - Phage therapy and its application in plant diseases control
Fatemeh SamieiBacteriophage refers to viruses that specifically infect bacteria. Bacteriophages are mainly used in medicine and veterinary medicine and have recently been considered for the control of plant diseases. The use of phages in the biocontrol strategy of plant pathogens is MoreBacteriophage refers to viruses that specifically infect bacteria. Bacteriophages are mainly used in medicine and veterinary medicine and have recently been considered for the control of plant diseases. The use of phages in the biocontrol strategy of plant pathogens is due to their ability to kill bacteria, as well as the observation of phages in the same bacterial host environment, which indicates their ability to survive in the same host environment. Phages have been used as a part of the integrated management of diseases due to their easy and convenient use, the possibility of being combined with other bactericides or alternating use with pesticides, and having a relatively low price. Although there are considerable doubts about the use of bacteriophages as effective biological control agents, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the concern about the possibility of transferring antibiotic resistance from plant pathogens to human pathogens and the emergence of copper-tolerant strains among plant bacteria have led to a renewed desire to control disease based on bacteriophages in modern agriculture. So far, phage therapy has been successfully used against agents such as bacterial spot of edible mushrooms (Pseudomonas tolasi), bacterial leaf spot of mango beans, soft rot caused by Pectobacterium species, apple and pear blight (Erwinia amylovora), potato scab (Streptomyces scabies), geranium bacterial blight (Xantomonas hortorum pv. Pelargonii), tomato bacterial spot (Xantomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria) have been used. It is true that bacteria can become resistant to phages in a manner similar to that seen in antibiotics, but the advantage of phages over antibiotics for treating pathogens is their ability to mutate and infect new hosts. The major problem of phage-based biological control is the conversion of successful laboratory experiments into effective control methods against the pathogen at the field level. For this purpose, it is necessary to gain a complete understanding of the ecology and the complex host-phage interaction in different plant environments in order to maximize the use of phages as a biocontrol method. In this article, an attempt has been made to review the potential of bacteriophages in the biological control of plant pathogens and introduce its advantages and challenges Manuscript profile -
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318 - The Effectiveness of Family Therapy Training based on Bowen Systemic Approach on Humor and Intimacy of Female Couples in Tehran
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319 - The effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on the executive functions of the prefrontal lobe, emotional regulation and cognitive impairment in depressed patients in ahvaz
Alireza Balooti Zahra BostangarThe aim of the current research was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness based on cognitive therapy on executive functions (error in remaining), emotional regulation and cognitive deficits of depressed patients in Ahvaz counseling centers. The statistical popu MoreThe aim of the current research was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness based on cognitive therapy on executive functions (error in remaining), emotional regulation and cognitive deficits of depressed patients in Ahvaz counseling centers. The statistical population of the present study consisted of all depressed patients of counseling centers in Ahvaz. Among the depressed patients eligible for the study, 30 patients were first selected as available, and then 15 were randomly assigned to the experimental group and 15 to the control group. The quasi-experimental research method was based on pre-test and post-test with control group. Cognitive impairment scale (Broadbent), emotion regulation questionnaire (Garnefsky), Wisconsin card sorting test (Grant and Berg, 1993) and working memory test (Damin and Carpenter) were used to collect data. A mindfulness based cognitive therapy plan was implemented on mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics univariate and multivariate covariance analysis. According to the results of univariate and multivariate analysis of covariance, mindfulness based cognitive therapy on executive functions, cognitive regulation and cognitive impairment and of depressed patients were effective. The results of the research showed that cognitive therapy based on mindfulness improves executive functions (residual error), emotional regulation and cognitive impairment of depressed patients. Manuscript profile -
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320 - The Effectiveness of Treatment Based on Acceptance and Commitment on the Cognitive Regulation of Emotion, Physical Mental Health and the Experience of Drowning in College Students
Seyed Mojtaba Aghili سعیده تیغ دستThe aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on cognitive regulation of emotion, mental-physical health, and the experience of drowning in college students. The research method was semi-experimental and pre-test-po MoreThe aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on cognitive regulation of emotion, mental-physical health, and the experience of drowning in college students. The research method was semi-experimental and pre-test-post-test type with control group. The statistical population of the research was undergraduate students of Islamic Azad University of Gorgan in the academic year of 2021-2022, from which 30 students were randomly selected and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). To collect data, Garnevsky et al.'s cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire, Weir and Sherburne's health background questionnaire, and Jackson and Marsh's drowning experience questionnaire were used in the pre- and post-treatment stages. The experimental group underwent group therapy based on acceptance and commitment for 8 sessions, but the control group did not receive any treatment. Research data were analyzed using univariate analysis of covariance test. The findings showed that group therapy based on acceptance and commitment has an effect on the cognitive regulation of emotion, psychological health and the experience of drowning in students (P<0.05). According to the results of this research, therapy based on acceptance and commitment can be effective in increasing the cognitive regulation of emotions, psychological health and the experience of drowning in students. Manuscript profile -
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321 - Effectiveness of Couples Therapy Based on Glasser's Theory on the Quality of Emotional Climate in Spouses Affected by Extramarital Relationships
Sepideh Rahiminejad Mohammad Ghamari Alireza Jafari Vahideh BabakhaniAbstractThe purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of couples therapy based on Glaser's theory on the quality of emotional climate in spouses affected by extramarital relationships. The current research was a semi-experimental type with a pre-test-post- MoreAbstractThe purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of couples therapy based on Glaser's theory on the quality of emotional climate in spouses affected by extramarital relationships. The current research was a semi-experimental type with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The current research population included all couples with extramarital relationships who referred to counseling centers in Tehran between March 2020 and April 2020. The research sample included 30 client couples who were selected by available sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The participants completed the emotional atmosphere quality questionnaire before the interventions. The experimental group received Glasserian couple therapy intervention. Finally, a post-test was given to both groups. Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) using SPSSV19 software. The results showed that Glasserian couple therapy was effective in all components of the emotional atmosphere of the family (P<0.05). Based on the results of this research, it can be said that the use of couples therapy based on Glasser's theory is effective in the quality of the emotional atmosphere of spouses affected by extramarital affairs, and the knowledge of experts in the fields of counseling, psychology, and health about these vaiables can be helpful.Keywords: Quality of Emotional Climate, Glasserian Couple Therapy, Spouses Affected, Extramarital Relationships.1. Manuscript profile -
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322 - Comparing the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Life Therapy on Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Capital in Patients with Dyspepsia Without Ulcers
Roghayeh Cheraghpour Khonakhdar Ramzan Hasanzadeh Ghodratollah AbbasiPatients experiencing dyspepsia without ulcers often encounter psychological challenges necessitating therapeutic interventions. This semi-experimental study aimed to compare the effectiveness of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness and life therapy on cognitive flexi MorePatients experiencing dyspepsia without ulcers often encounter psychological challenges necessitating therapeutic interventions. This semi-experimental study aimed to compare the effectiveness of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness and life therapy on cognitive flexibility and psychological capital in such patients. The research employed a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population comprised individuals aged 25 to 50 diagnosed with indigestion without ulcers at Tuba Gastroenterology clinics in Sari and Ghaemshahr cities in 2022. A total of 45 participants were selected through available sampling, with 15 each in the experimental groups (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and life therapy) and the control group. The experimental groups underwent eight sessions of therapy once a week for 90 minutes. Data were collected using the cognitive flexibility questionnaire by Dennis and Vanderwal (2010) and the psychological capital questionnaire by Loutans and Olive (2007) at pre-test, post-test, and a two-month follow-up. Mixed analysis of variance and Benferroni's post hoc test were applied for data analysis in SPSS version 24 software. Results indicated a significant main effect of both cognitive therapy groups, with 53% of cognitive flexibility and 44% of changes attributed to the interventions. Furthermore, a significant difference was observed between the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and life therapy, with the former showing a greater impact on cognitive flexibility and psychological capital (P < 0.01). The findings suggest that both cognitive therapies based on mindfulness and life therapy can effectively enhance cognitive flexibility and psychological capital in patients with dyspepsia without ulcers.Keywords: Cognitive Flexibility, Dyspepsia without Ulcers, Life Therapy, Psychological Capital, Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness.1. Manuscript profile -
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323 - The effectiveness of Schema therapy Acceptance and Commitment therapy on the emotional irritability, family functioning in women affected by infidelity
ندا ورقائی قربان فتحی اقدم مجتبی امیری مجد لقمان ابراهیمیChoosing a spouse and marriage contract are both signs of maturity and personal development one of the challenges that many couples face is cheating in the relationship And the biggest deceitful act between a couple is dealing with infidelity. The purpose of this study MoreChoosing a spouse and marriage contract are both signs of maturity and personal development one of the challenges that many couples face is cheating in the relationship And the biggest deceitful act between a couple is dealing with infidelity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Schema therapy Acceptance and Commitment therapy on the emotional irritability, family functioning in women affected by infidelity. The method of this study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest and control group. The statistical population included women victims of infidelity referring to counseling centers under the supervision of the judiciary in Zanjan. Thirty couples were selected via purposeful and available sampling method based on the study criteria and randomly assigned to experimental (n=15) and control groups (n=15). The eight-session Schema therapy & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy protocol was performed on the experimental group. In the pre-test and post-test stages, both groups completed the emotional irritability scale of Brithwaite, 1987 Thus, it could be concluded that Schema therapy & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an effective method in reducing emotional irritability, in women suffering from the trauma of infidelity and can be used by counselors and therapists in the field of family therapy. The result of One-way analysis of covariance indicated that Schema therapy & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group counseling significantly decreased the post-test average score of emotional irritability family functioning in experimental group (0.05). Manuscript profile -
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324 - The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on the intensity of temptation and craving in women with drug abuse
نازنین نخعی فرشید خسروپور حمید ملایی زرندیAbstractThe intensity of temptation and desire to use is one of the problems of women with substance abuse and they can be among the important risk factors for relapse of addiction. This study was conducted in order to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral MoreAbstractThe intensity of temptation and desire to use is one of the problems of women with substance abuse and they can be among the important risk factors for relapse of addiction. This study was conducted in order to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on the intensity of temptation and reducing cravings in women with drug abuse in Kerman city. The method of this research was semi-experimental and pre-test-post-test with a control group. The statistical population of this research is all the women addicted to drugs who visited Sepid and Mehr addiction treatment clinics in Kerman from January to March 2017. Using available sampling method, 30 people were selected and randomly divided into two groups (experimental 15 people and control 15 people). The experimental group participated in 12 sessions of 60 minutes a week, cognitive-behavioral therapy, but no intervention was done in the case of the control group. Beck and Clark's (1993) Temptational Belief Questionnaires and Mazinskis et al.'s (1995) Substance Abuse Questionnaires were administered before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using univariate covariance analysis. The results showed that in the post-test phase, the mean scores of the intensity of temptation and craving for consumption in the experimental group were significantly reduced compared to the control group (P<0.01). According to the findings, it is suggested that cognitive-behavioral therapy can be used as an intervention to reduce the intensity of temptation and craving for consumption. Manuscript profile -
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325 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Reducing Cravings and Suicidal Ideation among Methadone Patients
Sara Azad Farshid Khosropour Hamid Molayi ZarandiCravings and suicidal ideation significantly impact individuals undergoing methadone treatment. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is recognized for its role in enhancing mental and physical well-being. This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design w MoreCravings and suicidal ideation significantly impact individuals undergoing methadone treatment. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is recognized for its role in enhancing mental and physical well-being. This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design with a control group to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in reducing cravings and suicidal ideation among methadone patients. The sample consisted of 30 individuals undergoing methadone treatment in addiction centers in Tehran's second district during the second half of 2021. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (undergoing mindfulness-based cognitive therapy) and a control group. The intervention group received 90 minutes of mindfulness treatment in 8 weekly sessions, while the control group received no intervention. The Wright Material Craving Questionnaire (1997) and the Beck Suicide Thought Questionnaire (1901) were used for data collection. Data analysis employed descriptive tests (mean and standard deviation) and analysis of covariance with SPSS software version 23. Results revealed significant effects of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on both cravings (F = 15.74, p = 0.001) and suicidal ideation (F = 0.37, p < 0.001). The findings indicate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in reducing cravings and suicidal ideation among individuals undergoing methadone treatment, suggesting its potential application in addressing psychological challenges in this population.Keywords: Suicidal Ideation, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Craving Temptation, Methadone. Manuscript profile -
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326 - The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Emotion Management, Experiential Avoidance and Cognitive Flexibility in Women Affected by Marital Infidelity
فرزانه بیات لیلا کشفیAbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on emotion management, experiential avoidance and cognitive flexibility in women affected by marital infidelity who visited the counseling centers in Khorramabad. T MoreAbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on emotion management, experiential avoidance and cognitive flexibility in women affected by marital infidelity who visited the counseling centers in Khorramabad. The statistical population included all women affected by marital infidelity who visited to counseling centers in Khorram Abad city in 2022. The research sample consisted of 30 women affected by marital infidelity. They were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly replaced in two groups of 15 people, experimental and control. The research design was a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test-Follow-up type with control and experimental groups. To collect data, Garnevsky et al.'s (2001) cognitive emotion regulation questionnaires, Gams et al.'s (2011) experiential avoidance, Dennis and Vander Wall's (2010) cognitive flexibility questionnaires were used to analyze the data. One-way Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance were use (p<0.005), Acceptance and commitment therapy was performed in the form of 8 sessions of 90 minutes and once a week on the experimental group, and during this period, no intervention was performed on the control group The results showed that acceptance and commitment therapy is effective in increasing emotion management and cognitive flexibility and reducing experiential avoidance.The findings showed that the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy had an effect on the average scores of emotion management, experiential avoidance and cognitive flexibility (p<0.05). It can be concluded that the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is effective on emotion management and flexibility Cognitive adaptability and experiential avoidance of women affected by marital infidelity are effective. Manuscript profile -
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327 - The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Cognitive Regulation of Emotion, Physical Mental Health, and Flow Experience in College Students
Seyed Mojtaba Aghili Mani MansoorianThis study aimed to assess the impact of acceptance and commitment therapy on the cognitive regulation of emotion, mental-physical health, and the experience of flow in college students. Using a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test design with a control group, the resea MoreThis study aimed to assess the impact of acceptance and commitment therapy on the cognitive regulation of emotion, mental-physical health, and the experience of flow in college students. Using a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test design with a control group, the research involved undergraduate students from the Islamic Azad University of Gorgan in the academic year 2021-2022. Thirty students were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (15 each). Data were collected using Garnevsky et al.'s Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, Weir and Sherburne's Health Background Questionnaire, and Jackson and Marsh's Drowning Experience Questionnaire at pre- and post-treatment stages. The experimental group underwent 8 sessions of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment, while the control group received no treatment. Data analysis employed univariate analysis of covariance test. Results indicated that acceptance and commitment therapy significantly influenced the cognitive regulation of emotion, psychological health, and the experience of flow in students (P < 0.05). The findings suggest that therapy based on acceptance and commitment can effectively enhance cognitive regulation of emotions, psychological health, and the experience of flow in students.Keywords: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Regulation, Physical Mental Health, Drowning Experience. Manuscript profile -
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328 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Executive Functions, Emotional Regulation, and Cognitive Impairment in Depressed Patients
Zahra Bostangar Alireza BalootiThis research aimed to assess the impact of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on executive functions (residual error), emotional regulation, and cognitive deficits in depressed patients attending counseling centers in Ahvaz. The statistical population included all dep MoreThis research aimed to assess the impact of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on executive functions (residual error), emotional regulation, and cognitive deficits in depressed patients attending counseling centers in Ahvaz. The statistical population included all depressed patients in Ahvaz counseling centers. Thirty eligible patients were initially selected, with 15 randomly assigned to the experimental group and 15 to the control group. The quasi-experimental research method involved a pre-test and post-test with a control group. Data were collected using the Cognitive Impairment Scale (Broadbent), Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Garnefsky), Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (Grant and Berg, 1993), and Working Memory Test (Damin and Carpenter). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy was implemented, and data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistics through univariate and multivariate covariance analysis. Results from univariate and multivariate analyses of covariance indicated the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on executive functions, emotional regulation, and cognitive impairment in depressed patients. The findings highlight the positive impact of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in improving executive functions, emotional regulation, and cognitive impairment among depressed patients.Keywords: Depression, Cognitive Impairment, Emotional Regulation, Executive Functions, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Manuscript profile -
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329 - The effectiveness of child-centered play therapy on improving working memory and attention in children with math disorders
پگاه نفریه علیرضا پیرخائفیAbstract One of the problems of students with math disorder is lack of attention and difficulty in active memory, which can be increased with play therapy. This research was conducted in order to investigate the effectiveness of child-centered play therapy on improving MoreAbstract One of the problems of students with math disorder is lack of attention and difficulty in active memory, which can be increased with play therapy. This research was conducted in order to investigate the effectiveness of child-centered play therapy on improving working memory and attention of children with math disorders. The method of this research was semi-experimental and pre-test-post-test with a control group. The statistical population of this research included all students with math disorders in the first half of 2019. The research sample consisted of 30 people who were selected by available sampling method and were randomly divided into two experimental (15 people) and control (15 people) groups. And they answered the questionnaires of the Iran Key Math diagnostic test (2001), children's working memory by Pickering and Gathercole (2001) and color word Stroop (2006) before and after the intervention. The experimental group underwent child-centered play therapy intervention for 8 sessions of 45 minutes, and the control group did not receive any training. The research data was analyzed using correlation. The results of covariance analysis showed that child-centered play therapy has a positive effect on working memory and attention of students with math disorders. The effect on working memory was 0.55 and on attention was 0.61 (P<0.01). Play therapy is effective in improving working memory and attention of children with mathematical disorders. Therefore, this type of education can be used to reduce the problems of children with math disorders. Manuscript profile -
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330 - Comparing the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on the Cognitive Flexibility of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Mina Dekani Mohammad Kazem Fakhri Ramzan HassanzadehAbstractPeople with diabetes face psychological challenges. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to treatments based on commitment and acceptance and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness in this field. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness MoreAbstractPeople with diabetes face psychological challenges. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to treatments based on commitment and acceptance and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness in this field. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of commitment and acceptance based cognitive therapy on cognitive flexibility of patients with type 2 diabetes. The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a witness group. The statistical population of the current study was all type 2 diabetic patients who referred to Maternal Diabetes Center, Tubi Specialized and Subspecialized Clinic, and Mostafavian Clinic in Sari city in 2018-2019. 30 people were selected as a sample by purposive sampling method. Simple randomization was performed in two experimental (15 people) and control (15 people) groups. Dennis and Vanderwaal (2010) cognitive flexibility scale were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and multivariate covariance analysis and post hoc test were used to analyze the research data. The results showed that treatment based on commitment and acceptance and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness are effective on distress tolerance and cognitive flexibility of patients with type 2 diabetes at a significance level of P<0.01. Also, there is no significant difference between this type of treatment. Considering the effectiveness of treatments based on commitment and acceptance and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on cognitive flexibility, it seems that this treatment can be used to reduce the psychological problems of patients with type 2 diabetes.Keywords: commitment and acceptance, cognitive therapy based on mindfulness, cognitive flexibility, type 2 diabetes.1. Manuscript profile -
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331 - Foxp3- IgG(Fc): Capable in inducing humoral immune responses against regulatory T-cells
maryam naseroleslami neda mousaviniriIt seems that the success of vaccination in order to cancer immunotherapy is abrogating through a powerful network of immune system suppressive elements which one of them is regulatory T cell. In different studies inducing an immune response against regulatory cells exp MoreIt seems that the success of vaccination in order to cancer immunotherapy is abrogating through a powerful network of immune system suppressive elements which one of them is regulatory T cell. In different studies inducing an immune response against regulatory cells expressing foxp3 and their removal have been assessed. As these previous studies could not efficiently conquer the suppressive effect of regulatory cells by their partial elimination, we were searching for constructing more effective vaccines against regulatory T cells by which we hope to improve the effect of combined means of immunotherapy in cancer. DNA construct containing fragment C (Fc) portion of IgG fused to Foxp3 was designed. Expression of DNA construct was investigated following its transfection into HEK cells through fluorescent microscopy, flow cytometry and western blot. FOXP3-Fc fusion protein was expressed in E. coli strain BL21 as host cells. DNA construct and respective protein were injected into C57BL/6 mice. After 2 weeks, serum level of IgG antibody and its sub classes was investigated by ELISA test. The expression analysis of DNA construct showed that this construct successfully expressed in eukaryotic cells. Moreover, the Foxp3-Fc expression was confirmed by SDS-PAGE followed by western blot analysis. Manuscript profile -
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332 - Synthesis of carbon quantum dots from natural sources of spinach leaves and chitosan: investigating their application in bioimaging
Seyed Hossein Beheshti ShoushtariIntroductionCarbon dots (CDs) are one of the most important fluorescence nanoparticles, which usually have a diameter of less than 10 nanometers. The characteristics of these nanoparticles include high biocompatibility, low toxicity and chemical inertness, stable light MoreIntroductionCarbon dots (CDs) are one of the most important fluorescence nanoparticles, which usually have a diameter of less than 10 nanometers. The characteristics of these nanoparticles include high biocompatibility, low toxicity and chemical inertness, stable light emission. These nanoparticles are used in various fields of biology, including biosensors, drug delivery. and imaging are used.AimIn this research, the aim is to make and investigate the characteristics, biocompatibility and imaging capability of CDs synthesized from spinach leaves and chitosan by hydrothermal method.materials and methodIn this experimental study, the synthesis of CDs from spinach leaves and chitosan was synthesized by hydrothermal method, and then the emission of nanoparticles was observed by the UV region; The maximum amount of absorption and emission was obtained, and the size and type of charge of nanoparticles were determined by DLS device. The viability of HEK-293T cells was evaluated by different concentrations of nanoparticles. After synthesis and characterization of synthesized CDs, its non-toxicity was checked on HEK-293T cells by MTT method. Also, the penetration of nanoparticles into the cell and the possibility of staining the cell by CDs were measured by the Citation device.ResultsCDs synthesized with spinach extract and chitosan had emission in the red and blue range, respectively; The maximum emission wavelength of nanoparticles synthesized from spinach was observed at 670 nm wavelength, which is very favorable for cell imaging. Also, both nanoparticles are biocompatible and can stain HEK-293T cells without toxicity. CDs synthesized using chitosan are suitable for future gene delivery applications due to positive surface charge.ConclusionCDs synthesized with spinach extract and chitosan have emission in the visible region and can stain cells as cell-compatible nanoparticles. Manuscript profile -
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333 - The Study of Effectiveness of Group counseling based on cognitive-behavioral therapy on increasing Anger management among female high school students.
narges BahramiThe Study of Effectiveness of Group counseling based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, in increasing Anger management among female high school students. The present study was conducted aiming at investigating the efficacy Group counseling based on cognitive-behavioral th MoreThe Study of Effectiveness of Group counseling based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, in increasing Anger management among female high school students. The present study was conducted aiming at investigating the efficacy Group counseling based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, in increasing Anger management in female high school student. This study is experimental with pretest-posttest design. The studied population was all the high school of first Region 19 of Tehran. The sample was selected through purposeful sampling and then they were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups (15 persons, each). The anger management Based on cognitive-behavioral therapy program including 8 sessions of 90 minutes ((one session in a week)) basis was delivered to the experimental group. the control group did not receive any intervention. State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 (STAXI-2) (Spilberger, 1999) were administered at the pretest and post-test stage to all participations. The obtained data were analyzed by covariance method (MNCOVA). Results showed Anger management in subjects of experimental group significantly increased comparing with control group. Manuscript profile -
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334 - The effectiveness of group training based on hope therapy approach on a psychological well-being in students
آراس رسولیThe aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of group training based on hope therapy on psychological well-being in female students. This study was semi-experimental, pretest and post-test design with control group. The study population consisted of all high MoreThe aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of group training based on hope therapy on psychological well-being in female students. This study was semi-experimental, pretest and post-test design with control group. The study population consisted of all high school female students in second grade II Gilan-e Gharb city public schools were enrolled in the academic year 95-94.To carry out this study, 30 students were selected by cluster random sampling method. That is, first of all second grade students tested were subjective well-being Then, 30 of the population, who earned lower scores on this test were selected. Of these 15 patients for the experimental group and 15 for the control group were assigned randomly.The experimental group received 8 session hope therapy (one session per week). After the sessions posttest was done for both groups. the results showed that hope therapy is effective in increasing students' psychological welfare. Conclusion: interventional Based on Hope- therapeutic Approach has a positive impact on psychological well-being of students. Manuscript profile -
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335 - The effectiveness of rational emotive behavior group therapy on the executive functions and the irrational beliefs in mothers of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Zahra Ranaee Ahmad Mansouri Ali Ghanaei Chamanabad Seyed Ali KimiaeeThe aim of present study was to investigate the effectiveness of rational emotive behavior group therapy on the executive functions and the irrational beliefs in mothers of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In a quasi-experimental study, 30 MoreThe aim of present study was to investigate the effectiveness of rational emotive behavior group therapy on the executive functions and the irrational beliefs in mothers of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In a quasi-experimental study, 30 mothers of children with ADHD referred to counseling centers in the city Bojnurd were selected by available sampling method and then randomly designed into three experimental, placebo and control groups. The experimental group participated in 8 sessions of rational emotive behavior group therapy, while placebo and control groups were not in any treatment. The participants completed Irrational Beliefs Test (IBT, 1969) and Tower of London Test (TOL, 1982). Data were analyzed by SPSS22 software, using analysis of covariance. The results showed that REBG leading to improving the executive functions and decreases irrational beliefs in experimental group than placebo and control groups (p < 0.05). The result showed that REBG might be an efficient way to improving executive the functions and decreases the irrational beliefs in mothers of children with ADHD. Also, therapists can use this therapeutic approach for decreases irrational beliefs and improving executive functions. Manuscript profile -
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336 - The effectiveness of reality therapy education to increase responsibility and happiness as well as to decrease the feeling of loneliness
هدیه شیشه فر عبدالله شفیع آبادیThis research investigated the effectiveness of reality therapy education to increase responsibility and happiness as well as to decrease the feeling of loneliness in the staff of the institution Modarresan-e Sharif. A quasi-experimental method with pre- test and post-t MoreThis research investigated the effectiveness of reality therapy education to increase responsibility and happiness as well as to decrease the feeling of loneliness in the staff of the institution Modarresan-e Sharif. A quasi-experimental method with pre- test and post-test, control and follow up designs was employed. The statistical population included all the employees of the institution Modarresan-e Sharif of Tehran (N=190) in year 2016. From this population, 31 employees were selected by cluster and available sampling and assigned to an experimental and a control groups having 15 and 16 people respectively. In the pre-test and post- test & follow up, the staff of both groups completed the questionnaires for feeling of loneliness (Russel, 1996), responsibility (Gaff 1957), and happiness (Argyl 1989). After, the experimental group received 10 sessions of 2 hours of reality therapy training and the control group not received intervention. To analyze the data obtained, a multivariate analysis and a covariance analysis were used. The results indicated a meaningful reduction in the post-test feeling of loneliness score as well as a significant increase in the responsibility and happiness scores for the experimental group in comparison to the control group and the difference remained meaningful in the follow-up. Since the reality therapy training program within a group leads to increase responsibility and happiness as well as to decrease the feeling of loneliness in the staff, it can be used as a helpful and efficient program for Employees institutions and agencies. Manuscript profile -
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337 - Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on psychological well-bing and Its Components in hemodialysis patients
masoomeh yasaei sekeh Abdollah Shafiabadi Valiollah FarzadAbstract The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on psychological wellbeing and Its Components in hemodialysis patients. The study sample consisted of 28 hemodialysis patients who were selected by available sa MoreAbstract The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on psychological wellbeing and Its Components in hemodialysis patients. The study sample consisted of 28 hemodialysis patients who were selected by available sampling method from patients referred to hemodialysis unite of Imam Khomeini hospital in Shirvan city and Imam Ali hospital in Bojnord city and were randomly replaced in two groups (14 patient in each group). The experimental group received mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in eight session of 90 minutes (once a week). Data collected by Ryff Psychological Well-bing inventory and they were analyzed by using ANCOVA. The results showed that the Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy had positive effect on psychological well-being, Interpersonal Relations, purpose in life, personal growth and autonomy but there was no significant effect on environmental mastery and self-acceptance. Therefore, the results of this study provide empirical support for this therapy and Regarding the prevalence of psychological problems in hemodialysis patients and the effectiveness of psychiatric interventions, the necessity of the presence of psychologists and counselors in hemodialysis departments is reminiscent. Manuscript profile -
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338 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on the Capacity of Self-Management, Deafness and Marital Engagement refereed to counseling centers
Mahsa Najmi Fariborz Dortaj Aboutaleb Seadatee ShamirThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on the self-management capacity and marital commitment of couples referring to counseling centers. The population of this study was all couples who referred to the Semih Consult MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on the self-management capacity and marital commitment of couples referring to counseling centers. The population of this study was all couples who referred to the Semih Consulting Center during the 3-month period of the month of the month until the end of February. The available sampling method was selected as a sampling method. In the present study, cognitive-behavioral skills training package and two self-management capacity questionnaires (1988) and Adams and Jones (1997) marital commitment were used. The results of co variance analysis showed that post-test scores in the experimental and control groups with the elimination of the effect of pre-test scores Significantly, self-management, (P = 0.03, F = 2.4) and marital commitment (P = 0/20 = 5/20 = 0) are different. Other results showed that the effect of cognitive-behavioral skills training on increasing self-management capacity (η2 / 0/32) and increasing the marital commitment was 0.35. Accordingly, it can be concluded that couples can increase their self-management capacity and marital commitment by changing their fundamental thinking and beliefs from negative to positive by teaching cognitive-behavioral skills. Manuscript profile -
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339 - Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Based Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on the Components of Maternal Emotional Intelligence
Zobeideh Babajanzadeh Ghodratallah Abbasi Ramezan HasanzadehThe present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Acceptance and commitment based therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy on the components of maternal emotional intelligence. The present study is a pilot study of pretest-posttest design with control group and MoreThe present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Acceptance and commitment based therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy on the components of maternal emotional intelligence. The present study is a pilot study of pretest-posttest design with control group and follow-up. The sample consisted of 45 mothers with 5-7 years old children who were selected by non-random sampling from four preschool centers and randomly divided into three groups - two experimental groups (15 each) and one control group (15) ) Were replaced. And answered the questions of the Revised Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (MSEIS). Multivariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. The results showed that acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy had a significant effect on the emotional intelligence components of mothers of preschool children (p <0.01). The results also showed that in the components of emotion regulation, perception of the variable emotional intelligence of cognitive behavioral therapy was more effective than acceptance and commitment based therapy (p <0.01) and only in the component of emotion regulation between cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance-based therapy. There was no significant difference between commitment and commitment (p >0.01). Manuscript profile -
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340 - The effectiveness of modular cognitive behavior therapy (MCBT) on tolerance of uncertainty, loneliness and risky behavior in martyr students
Davood Razi Roodi khadijeh Arjmand elnaz foroughi Ali Akbar SamariAbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of modular cognitive behavior therapy (MCBT) on tolerance of uncertainty, loneliness and risky behavior in martyr students. The statistical population of the study consisted of all female high school MoreAbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of modular cognitive behavior therapy (MCBT) on tolerance of uncertainty, loneliness and risky behavior in martyr students. The statistical population of the study consisted of all female high school students who attended high school in Shahid Khorasan Razavi in Torbat Heydarieh during the academic year of 1397-98. The statistical population was selected based on available sampling method and based on the score of three questionnaires of uncertainty tolerance (Fristen et al., 1994), the questionnaire Loneliness (Russell & Ferguson, 1995) and High Risk Behavior Questionnaire (Shafie, 1391). In the pre-test, 30 people who had entry and exit criteria were selected as samples. The 30 subjects were randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups of 15. The experimental group received 10 sessions of 90 minutes of modular cognitive behavior therapy and the control group was on the waiting list. Also, for analysis of data, one and multi-variance analysis of covariance analysis was used and to accelerate the results of SPSS-22 software. The results of this study showed that modular cognitive behavior therapy (MCBT) of the process unit significantly increased uncertainty tolerance and decreased loneliness in martyr students, but did not significantly affect the high risk behaviors in students. Manuscript profile -
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341 - The effect of group art therapy on aggression and social adjustment of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in Tehran in 2019
saber karami Bahare Janjani mohsen Rezaei saman gasemi sara darabi Mohammad Mehdi AzadiThe present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of group art therapy on aggression and social adjustment of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The research method was a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test with a control gro MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of group art therapy on aggression and social adjustment of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The research method was a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test with a control group. The statistical population of the study included90 children aged 8-12 years with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder who referred to one of the behavioral disorders centers in Tehran in the first six months of 2019. Among them, 30 people (21 boys and 9 girls) were selected as the research sample by purposive sampling method and assigned to two experimental and control groups in the same ratio. The people of the experimental group received the art therapy program (visual arts) in 10 sessions of 90 minutes (two sessions per week) as a group, the control group was placed on the waiting list. Aggression (Shahim, 1385) and social compatibility (Sinha & Singh, 1993) questionnaires were used to collect information. The results of the multivariate covariance analysis showed that by controlling the pre-test effect, there was a significant difference between the average post-test scores of the experimental and control groups in the variables of aggression and social adaptability (P<0.001). In general, according to the results of this research, it can be said that group art therapy was effective in reducing aggression and increasing social adjustment of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Manuscript profile -
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342 - Effectiveness of treatment based on realistic acceptance and commitment on exam anxiety and distress tolerance of students
مجید پورفرج عمرانThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of treatment based on realistic acceptance and commitment on exam anxiety and distress tolerance of 10th grade students in Amol city. The current research design is semi-experimental with pre-test-post-te MoreThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of treatment based on realistic acceptance and commitment on exam anxiety and distress tolerance of 10th grade students in Amol city. The current research design is semi-experimental with pre-test-post-test along with the control group and is practical in terms of purpose. The statistical population included all male students studying in the 10th grade of Amol city in the academic year of 1402-1401. Using the targeted sampling method, according to the entry and exit criteria, 32 students who had higher exam anxiety and lower distress tolerance were selected and randomly placed in the experimental and control groups. The research tools included standard test anxiety questionnaire and distress tolerance questionnaire. The experimental group received 8 sessions of therapy based on realistic acceptance and commitment. The data were analyzed using covariance analysis. The findings showed that there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of exam anxiety and distress tolerance (p>0.001). Therefore, it can be concluded that the treatment based on realistic acceptance and commitment has been effective in reducing exam anxiety and increasing distress tolerance of tenth grade students in Amol city, and this intervention can be used as a suitable method to improve exam anxiety and distress tolerance. Manuscript profile -
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343 - Comparision of the effectiveness of logotherapy and Fordyce Happiness on reduction of elderly women’s depression in Tehran
zahra kashani Abdullah shafe abadi aboalfazl karamiThe aim of this research was to compare the effectiveness of logo-therapy and Fordyce Happiness on reduction of elderly women’s depression in Tehran. For this reason elderly women who came to the Salamat House in region 1 and 12 of Tehran were chosen and tes MoreThe aim of this research was to compare the effectiveness of logo-therapy and Fordyce Happiness on reduction of elderly women’s depression in Tehran. For this reason elderly women who came to the Salamat House in region 1 and 12 of Tehran were chosen and tested by Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), they were 74 persons.Then 42 women were selected and placed randomly into tow experimental groups and one control group.One of the experimental groups was given 10 sessions logotherapy counseling and another experimental group was given 8 sessions Fordyce happiness training. The research design was pretest-posttest with control group. In order to analyze the collecting data, covariant and independent T tests were used.The results shows that: 1.The rate of depression in the group that had been consulted in logo-therapy sessions is significantly less than those that had not been in sessions. 2.The rate of depression in the group that had been taught Fordyce happiness is significantly less than those that had not been in sessions. 3.There is no significant difference between effectiveness of two approach: Logotherapy and Fordyce happiness Manuscript profile -
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344 - The effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy and schema therapy on the rate of using negative auotomatic thoughts in depressive patients.
mehdi ghasemi Gholamreza Manshaee karim askari Houshang talebiThis study investigates the effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy on the rate of using negative auotomatic thoughts in women with major depressive patients in mashhad. Participants were 24 depressed women clients, randomly selected and randomly designated MoreThis study investigates the effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy on the rate of using negative auotomatic thoughts in women with major depressive patients in mashhad. Participants were 24 depressed women clients, randomly selected and randomly designated to 2 groups (one experimental group and one control group) The present experiment is of pre test, post test, control group kind. To gather data questionnaires measuring negative automatic thoughts were applied. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (repeated analysis of variance) were used to test the research hypothesis. Thr results showed that mindfulness based cognitive therapy were effective in decrease of negative automatic thoughts in women with depressive disorder Manuscript profile -
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345 - The Effect of Solution- Focused Group Counseling on Reducing Job Stress in a Group of Female Employees of the Educational Foundation of "Ghalamchi"
nasim barandeh abdallah shfeeabadi ghodsi ahgharThe goal of this study was to assess the result of solution- based group counseling in reducing job stress in the female employees of the educational foundation of Ghalamchi in 2009.The target group included the entire female employees of that foundation. A group MoreThe goal of this study was to assess the result of solution- based group counseling in reducing job stress in the female employees of the educational foundation of Ghalamchi in 2009.The target group included the entire female employees of that foundation. A group of 24 women were selected and randomly grouped as the control and experimental groups. The data was collected using Pillip L-Rice`s Job Stress questionnaire (1992),which consists of fifty seven , five-item questions on the three categories of interpersonal relations, bodily symptoms and job preferences. The experimental group performed in a series of 8 solution focused counseling sessions .To analyze the data ,descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics (the Independent T test, the Interdependent T test and the Covariance Analysis Test) were used. The results indicate that solution focused group counseling is in fact effective on reducing the job stress in working women .Solution Focused Group Counseling is beneficial in reducing interpersonal stress, its physical symptoms and job preference stress .The effect of Solution Focused Group Counseling in reducing job stress in female workers is appropriately long-lasting in time. Manuscript profile -
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346 - The effectiveness of group training based on hope therapy approach on a psychological well-being in students
azar parvaneh aras rasoli alireza rashidi mohsen mohamadian fatemeh rostamiThe aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of group training based on hope therapy on psychological well-being in female students. This study was semi-experimental, pretest and post-test design with control group. The study population consisted of all high MoreThe aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of group training based on hope therapy on psychological well-being in female students. This study was semi-experimental, pretest and post-test design with control group. The study population consisted of all high school female students in second grade II Gilan-e Gharb city public schools were enrolled in the academic year 95-94.To carry out this study, 30 students were selected by cluster random sampling method. That is, of all the high schools in the city, accidentally three selected schools and from every school, on two bases of the second, Psychological well-being questionnaire was implemented. Then, 30 of the population, who earned lower scores on this test were selected. Of these 15 patients for the experimental group and 15 for the control group were assigned randomly.The experimental group received 8 session hope therapy (one session per week). After the sessions posttest was done for both groups. the results showed that hope therapy is effective in increasing students' psychological welfare. Manuscript profile -
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347 - The Study of Effectiveness of Group counseling based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, in increasing Anger management among female high school students
sohila hajilo abdollah shafiabadiThe present study was conducted aiming at investigating the efficacy Group counseling based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, in increasing Anger management in female high school student. This study is experimental with pretest-posttest design. The studied population was MoreThe present study was conducted aiming at investigating the efficacy Group counseling based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, in increasing Anger management in female high school student. This study is experimental with pretest-posttest design. The studied population was all the high school of first Region 19 of Tehran. The sample was selected through purposeful sampling and then they were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups (15 persons, each). The anger management Based on cognitive-behavioral therapy program including 8 sessions of 90 minutes ((one session in a week)) basis was delivered to the experimental group. The control group did notreceive any intervention. State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 (STAXI-2) (Silberberg, 1999) was administered at the pretest and post-test stage to all participations. The obtained data we reanalyzed by covariance method (MNCOVA). Results showed Anger managementin subjects of experimental group significantly increased comparing with control group. Manuscript profile -
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348 - The effect of group logo therapy on multiple sclerosis patients’ depression
homa rezaei abdolah shafieabadiThe study aims to investiyate the effectiveness of group logo therapy on lowering ms patients’ depression, the theoretical foundation of the study is based an Frankl’s logo therapy. Frankl believes that when someone faccs an unchangeable situation, such as a MoreThe study aims to investiyate the effectiveness of group logo therapy on lowering ms patients’ depression, the theoretical foundation of the study is based an Frankl’s logo therapy. Frankl believes that when someone faccs an unchangeable situation, such as an incurable discnse, or she has the chance to arrive at the most meaningful and deepest meaning of life. Fundamental concepts of this theory are: meaning seeking, the meaning of life, freedom and responsibility, the meaning of love, the meaning of suffering, the meaning of death, and the presence of God in svb- conciousness. Research literature shows the effectiveness of these two methods in decreasing deprcusion in such patients. To study the effectiveness of these two methods, 24 ms patients were chosen, and randomly assigned to expclimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in group logo therapy. The control group was nol givcn this chance. Their depression was measured using beck test three times (pre-test, post-test, follow up test). the study, supporting the theory, indicated the effectiveness of group logotherapy on decreasing depression an such pationts . Based on the results it is suggested that M.S patients are given group logotherapy to decrease their depression Manuscript profile -
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349 - A bi-objective mathematical model for the patient appointment scheduling problem in outpatient chemotherapy clinics using Fuzzy C-means clustering: A case study
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350 - The effectiveness of group narrative therapy on social anxiety of teens in Tabriz
Fereshteh Changizi Masoumeh AzemodehIn recent years, the attention of clinical psychologists has increased in research into the causes, nature, and treatment of social anxiety in adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of group narrative therapy on social anxiety in adolescents in t MoreIn recent years, the attention of clinical psychologists has increased in research into the causes, nature, and treatment of social anxiety in adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of group narrative therapy on social anxiety in adolescents in tabriz. The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test with control group. The sample consisted of 24 subjects (12 girls and 12 boys) who were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two groups of 12 (experimental and control). The social anxiety scale of adolescents was used to collect data. First, all the samples responded to the questionnaire. Then, group therapy was performed on the experimental group in 10 sessions, and finally, the post-test was taken from the experimental and control group. Data were analyzed by spss software and one-way covariance analysis. The findings of this study showed that the group therapy group's narrative therapy sessions reduced the social anxiety of adolescents in the experimental group compared to the control group (p <0.05). The results of this study indicate that group therapy has a significant effect on social anxiety in adolescents (p <0.05). Manuscript profile -
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351 - Evaluating the effectiveness of Emotion - Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) on increasing dyadic satisfaction, dyadic cohesion, dyadic consensus and affectional expression couples
marjan hosseinzadeh taghvaieThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of emotion -focused-couple therapy (EFCT) on increasing dyadic satisfaction, dyadic cohesion, dyadic consensus and affectional expression. This study was performed in a quasi-experimental context with experimental MoreThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of emotion -focused-couple therapy (EFCT) on increasing dyadic satisfaction, dyadic cohesion, dyadic consensus and affectional expression. This study was performed in a quasi-experimental context with experimental and control groups and doing pre-test and post-test. The study population included the couples who had referred to Tehran counseling center in the year of 2017 . In this research, the counseling center was selected by available approach, The data was gathered by giving the Dyadic Adjustment Scale )1976( to 20 couples of 36, were selected randomly and after completing the questionnaire, the couples were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The experimental group received the treatment (EFCT) for 9 90-minutes sessions. The data collection tool included Spanier Dyadic Adjustment Scale )1976(. The results of data analysis by using analysis of covariance (p < 0/05) showed that the treatment (EFCT) is effective in increasing dyadic satisfaction, dyadic cohesion, dyadic consesus and affectional expression. Therefore, based on the findings, one can conclude that the treatment (EFCT) can be used to increase marital satisfaction as an effective method. Manuscript profile -
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352 - The effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on Difficulties in emotion regulation and obsessive- rumination component in diabetes 2
Ebrahim Ghanbari Fatemeh ShahabizadehType II diabetes is an important public health problem that has a massive impact on individual and social functions of individuals. The present study was aimed at the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on Difficulties emotion regulation and obsessive- MoreType II diabetes is an important public health problem that has a massive impact on individual and social functions of individuals. The present study was aimed at the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on Difficulties emotion regulation and obsessive- rumination component in diabetes 2. The present study was a semi-experimental pretest-posttest design. The statistical population of all women and men with type 2 diabetes referred to health centers of Birjand in the last 3 months of 1395 (100 people). To collect data, a sample of 30 people was selected using available sampling method. The tools used were: Gratz and Romer's (2004) Difficulties emotion regulation (2004), and Nalen-Huxma and Marrow's Rumination Scale (1991). For data analysis, variance and multivariate covariance analysis were used. The findings showed that the mean of the experimental group in the stress components of emotional regulation (p < 0/05) and rumination (p < 0/01) decreased compared to the control group. The results of the study show the importance of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention in improving the life of diabetic patients. Manuscript profile -
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353 - Compare the efficacy of acceptance and commitment based therapy and schema therapy on resiliency, post-traumatic growth and adaptation in patients with breast cancer in the East of Tehran hospitals
narjesalsadat mirkhan Javad Khalatbari Biok TajeriThe present study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of treatment based on acceptance and commitment and schema therapy on resilience, post-traumatic growth and adaptation of patients with breast cancer in East Tehran medical centers. This research is a pilot st MoreThe present study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of treatment based on acceptance and commitment and schema therapy on resilience, post-traumatic growth and adaptation of patients with breast cancer in East Tehran medical centers. This research is a pilot study with a Census sampling method that selected 150 patients of all patients with breast cancer in East Tehran hospitals in a targeted manner. At the same time, a Conor-Davidson Resilience Questionnaire (CD-RIS) (2003), a 160-item Compliance Questionnaire (1962), and The posttraumatic growth questionnaire (1996) were presented. 45 subjects were selected randomly and divided into three groups of 15, consisting of two groups of intervention and one control group, 12 sessions of group schema and 12 sessions of acceptance therapy, each session was 90 minutes. The sessions were performed for each weekly intervention of two sessions with a time interval of 3 days. At the end of treatment, all three groups were subjected to post-test. Manuscript profile -
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354 - Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy on Improving Working Memory and Cognitive Flexibility in Children with Special Learning Disorder
Rana Gharib Mir Abdolhasan Askari Rankouh Fatemeh Rabipour Bahman AkbariThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Cognitive-behavioral play therapy (CBPT) on improving work memory (WM) and cognitive flexibility (CF) in children with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD). The research method was semi-experimental with a pretest- MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Cognitive-behavioral play therapy (CBPT) on improving work memory (WM) and cognitive flexibility (CF) in children with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD). The research method was semi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population of this study included all children (540 people) with SLD referred to the Center for SLD in Rasht in 2018, from among which 24 people were selected by available sampling and randomly replaced in experimental group (12 people) and control (12 people). Then Working Memory Rating Scale (WMRS) and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) in the form of pre-test and post-test were performed on them. Experimental group participants received 10 sessions of 1 hour and twice a week Cognitive-behavioral play therapy (CBPT) program; While in the control group there was no intervention. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance in SPSS22 software. The results showed that CBPT is effective on improving WM and CF in children with SLD. Based on this, it can be concluded that CBPT intervention method, as a complementary approach, to improve WM and CF of children with SLD, can be used. Manuscript profile -
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355 - Comparing the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy and treatment focused on compassion therapy on the hardiness, mental resilience and quality of life of women on the verge of divorce
Maryam Ghahramani Javad Khalatbari Davood TaghvaeiThe purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy and therapy focused on compassion therapy, hardiness, mental resilience and the quality of life of women on the verge of divorce. The statistical population was all those who refe MoreThe purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy and therapy focused on compassion therapy, hardiness, mental resilience and the quality of life of women on the verge of divorce. The statistical population was all those who referred to social emergency centers in Tehran. From this population, a targeted sampling method (taking into account the entry and exit criteria) 45 people were first selected and then 15 people were randomly grouped in the first test group, 15 people in the second test group, and 15 people in the control group. The current research is part of the semi-experimental design with pre-test - post-test of three groups. Compassion-focused therapy group training (based on the treatment protocol of Gilbert and Neff, 2007) and the schedule of cognitive-behavioral therapy training sessions (based on the treatment plan of Wildermut, 2008) were implemented during 8 90-minute sessions. The research tools included the short form quality of life scale (SF-36) by Virosherbon (1992), Kubasa's hardiness questionnaire (1997), Connor and Davidson's resilience scale (2003). The data results were analyzed by multivariate covariance statistical test. The results showed that the treatment focused on compassion therapy had a greater impact on improving quality of life, hardiness and resilience than cognitive-behavioral therapy. Manuscript profile -
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356 - The effectiveness of emotional schema therapy on psychological distress, quality of life, and cognitive emotion regulation in adolescents with social anxiety disorder
Fatemeh Ahmadi Maryam Kadkhodaee The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of emotional schema therapy on psychological distress, quality of life, and cognitive emotion regulation in adolescents with social anxiety disorder. The research method was quasi-exper More The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of emotional schema therapy on psychological distress, quality of life, and cognitive emotion regulation in adolescents with social anxiety disorder. The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population of the research was all the anxious high school students in the academic year 2022-2023 who were referred to one of the psychological counseling and service centers in Ahvaz. The sample size consisted of 30 anxious students who were selected by available and purposeful (targeted) sampling method and according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. The experimental group received ten sessions of 120 minutes per week, and the control group was placed on the waiting list. Before and after the intervention, the members of the experimental and control groups answered psychological distress, quality of life, and cognitive regulation of emotion questionnaires. Data were analyzed by using SPSS software version 22. The result of multivariate and univariate covariance analysis showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of psychological distress, quality of life, and cognitive emotion regulation in adolescents with social anxiety disorder (p <0.001). In other words, emotional schema therapy reduced psychological distress and increased quality of life and cognitive regulation of emotion. Manuscript profile -
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357 - The effectiveness Monotheistic Integrated Therapy Approach on Self-restraint and Social harms of female students from Less Developed Regions of Meybod
Sophia Khaneghahi Faezeh Dehghani Firouzabadi Mahla Behjati Ardakani Mansooreh Poorjanebolahi Firouzabadi The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of monotheistic integrated therapy on self-control and social harms of female students in less privileged areas. The research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control g More The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of monotheistic integrated therapy on self-control and social harms of female students in less privileged areas. The research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included all female students from less privileged areas in the academic year 2021-22 with a number of 370 people. Using available sampling method, 30 people were selected as samples and randomly placed in two groups of 15 people (experimental and control). Research tools included self-control questionnaires (Ali Akbari Dehkordi et al., 2014) and social harms (Aghaei and Teimurtash, 2016). Monotheistic integrated therapy was offered to the members of the experimental group in 12 1-hour sessions and two sessions per week, but the control group did not receive any intervention during the experiment. The data were analyzed using the multivariate covariance analysis method and using the spss26 software package at a significance level of 0.05. The results of the research showed that monotheistic treatment was effective on students' self-control and social harms (P<0.001). These results show the effectiveness of monotheistic integrated therapy in reducing social harms and factors related to it, and due to its alignment with Iranian-Islamic culture, it can be used in educational and therapeutic centers. Manuscript profile -
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358 - Investigating the Effectiveness of Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) on the Child's Attitude towards the Mother and Happiness in Single-Parent (Mother) Adolescents
Fahima Al-Sadat Hashemi Fatemeh ZiglariPurpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of attachment-based family therapy (ABFT) on the child's attitude towards the mother and happiness in single-parent (mother) adolescents. Method: It was a semi-experimental research of pre-test-po MorePurpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of attachment-based family therapy (ABFT) on the child's attitude towards the mother and happiness in single-parent (mother) adolescents. Method: It was a semi-experimental research of pre-test-post-test type and with control group. The statistical population of the present study was all single parent (mother) teenagers who referred to the clinics of Isfahan city in 1401. The sampling method was available, and 30 samples were randomly assigned to two experimental groups (15) and control group (15). The tools used in this research were Hodson's Child Attitude Scale (1985) and Oxford Happiness Scale (1989). Teenagers in the experimental group were trained in 10 sessions of 60 minutes. In this research, in order to analyze the obtained data, based on descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (inferential statistics (covariance), SPSS software was used. Findings: The data analysis showed that In the post-test stage, there is a significant difference between the average score of happiness in the two groups (P=0.001; F=0.870). Also, there was a significant difference in the score of the child's attitude towards the mother and its dimensions in the two groups. (P=0.001; F=0.620). Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that with attachment-based family therapy (ABFT), the child's attitude towards the mother and happiness in single-parent teenagers (mother ) improved. Manuscript profile -
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359 - Comparison of scheme therapy and cognitive group therapy on women`s perceived stress with high risky sexual behavior
Akbar Hemmati Sabet Shokouh Navabi Nejad Javad KhalatbariThe aim of this study was to compare scheme therapy and cognitive group therapy on women`s perceived stress with high risk sexual behaviors referring to Hamadan health center. This is a semi-experimental study on single stage cluster sampling .The statistical sample con MoreThe aim of this study was to compare scheme therapy and cognitive group therapy on women`s perceived stress with high risk sexual behaviors referring to Hamadan health center. This is a semi-experimental study on single stage cluster sampling .The statistical sample consisted of 500 women with high risk sexual behaviors referring to health center for AIDS test The psychologists and a physician did diagnostic interview and 217 subjects were randomly chosen using sample volume formula and stress, anxiety and depression scales were run. 85 subjects were diagnosed to have stress of whom 45 were chosen randomly and divided into three groups of 15 consisting of two experimental groups and one control group.12 sessions of cognitive group therapy and 12 sessions of scheme therapy were implemented for 90 min of each sessions. At the end of training period, three groups were post-tested and perceived stress components were investigated in pre-test and post-test. The results showed that scheme therapy is more effective than cognitive group therapy on stress of women with high risk sexual behaviors. Manuscript profile -
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360 - The effectiveness of reality therapy on identity crisis and Homesickness of student’s dormitory boarding schools in Isfahan
Narges rezaei Hosein abadi Felor Khayatan The Present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of reality therapy on identity crisis and homesickness which was conducted based on a semi-experimental method in a pretest-posttest design with control group. The study population included 1500 mal More The Present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of reality therapy on identity crisis and homesickness which was conducted based on a semi-experimental method in a pretest-posttest design with control group. The study population included 1500 male high school students living in dormitories of boarding schools at academic year of 2016-17 in Isfahan, 30 of whom were selected based on availability given inclusion and exclusion criteria and using simple random selection. The participants were then divided into two groups of experiment and control (n=15). All the participants completed the research instruments including, Ahmadi’s Identity Crisis Questionnaire (1988) and Van Vliet’s Homesickness Questionnaire (2001) at pretest and posttest. The Experiment group received 10 sessions of reality therapy while the control group did not receive any treatment. The Collected data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA. The Results indicated that reality therapy has positive effect on reduction of identity crisis and homesickness (p<0/05). Manuscript profile -
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361 - The Effectiveness of Couple Therapy via Reality Therapy Method on the Improvment of Intimacy Relations of Couples
Elham Arabpour Kiyanoush HashemiyanThe present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of couple therapy via Reality Therapy Method on the improvment of intimacy relations of couples. This study followed a quasi-experimental design in which the two (experimental and control) groups were treated MoreThe present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of couple therapy via Reality Therapy Method on the improvment of intimacy relations of couples. This study followed a quasi-experimental design in which the two (experimental and control) groups were treated via Glasser couple-therapy techniques. The subjects of the study were the couples who had referred to one of the counseling service agencies of Rah Asa or Aftab Ramsar because they suffered from conflict. 20 couples from among a total of 50 couples were selected randomly. Then they were divided in to two groups of experimental and control. The dependent variable (matrimonial sincerity) was evaluated through questionnaire before and after the therapy period. The reliability was estimated via Chronbach Alpha after estimating the validity. The Matrimonial Sincerity was of acceptable internal consistency with α coefficient of 0.91 to 0.97. To analyze the data of the staty as well as to exclude the the effect of the pretest, the ANCOVA was applied. The results indicated that Glasser Couple Therapy method was not effective in solving the problem of matrimonial sincerity among couples; however, it was shown to be effective in improving self-sacrifice. Manuscript profile -
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362 - The effect of hypnosis on resiliency with acute myeloid leukemia chemotherapy
Fatemeh Fathi Mehdi Pourasghar Ghasem JanbabaiOf course, cancer is one of the most stressful event such. Consultants in cancer patients facing complex will be a shock. This study aimed to investigate the effect of hypnosis on resiliency patients with acute myeloid leukemia were treated with chemother MoreOf course, cancer is one of the most stressful event such. Consultants in cancer patients facing complex will be a shock. This study aimed to investigate the effect of hypnosis on resiliency patients with acute myeloid leukemia were treated with chemotherapy. The research method was quasi-experimental. Statistical population All patients with acute myeloid leukemia chemotherapy clinics gardeners and the city of Sari Imam Khomeini Hospital with medical records and test flow cytometry in the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia That number was 86 Sampling and sample 26 patients were selected and randomly divided into two groups tested (N = 13) and control group (N = 13) Questionnaire that was used to collect data from a sample group consisted of Connor and Davidson .The experimental group was six sessions of hypnosis therapy and for statistical analysis of data from analysis of covariance was used to help software SPSS₂₂. The results showed that hypnotherapy significantly leading to increased resiliency that was statistically significant (p<0/001). As a result, it can be said that hypnosis is an effective intervention on resiliency intervention in patients with acute myeloid leukemia chemotherapy is thus among the Astadardhay Hypnosis can be therapeutic in cancer patients. Manuscript profile -
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363 - Effectiveness of play therapy approach Cognitive - behavioral Meichenbaum shyness on children of primary school boys and girls
Alireza JaafaryThe present study examined the impact of play therapy with a cognitive approach - behavioral shyness Meichenbaum the school children were girls and boys. The experimental study pretest - posttest control group. For this purpose, 50 male and female students in the geogra MoreThe present study examined the impact of play therapy with a cognitive approach - behavioral shyness Meichenbaum the school children were girls and boys. The experimental study pretest - posttest control group. For this purpose, 50 male and female students in the geographical area Abhar city in the academic year 90-89 were enrolled using a multi-stage cluster random sampling method and by the ckeck behavioral list of shy students identified as shyness, behavioral and were selected in the test and control groups (each group consisted of 25 patients) were included. ckeck list of behavioral shyness as a research tool before and after implementation of the independent variable (play therapy, cognitive - behavioral, within 4 weeks, 3 sessions per week, 45-30 minutes) and the data obtained was performed using SPSS software and using descriptive statistics and t tests were analyzed. The results showed that the experimental group scored significantly less shyness than the control group. They also shyness scores than pre-test score changes showed significant differences. Cognitive behavior therapy in the game Mayknbam schoolchildren is effective in reducing shyness. Manuscript profile -
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364 - Surveying the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy on Anxiety, Stress and Depression in Diabetic Children of 17 Shahrivar Hospital at Rasht City
Gholamreza Manshae Shahin Kouh Manaie Seyedeh Sara MousaviIn recent years, research on the effectiveness of different psychological treatments to help people with different physical diseases has bene increased. The overall goal of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral group therapy treatment on MoreIn recent years, research on the effectiveness of different psychological treatments to help people with different physical diseases has bene increased. The overall goal of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral group therapy treatment on anxiety, stress and depression in diabetic children in 17 Shahrivar Hospital at Rasht. Materials and Methods: This study is semi-experimental and the type of the pre-test and post-test control group. The statistical population of this study consists of all children with Type I diabetes who were admitted to 17 Shahrivar Hospital of Rasht for treatment from March 2013 until the beginning of July 2014. The statistical sample consisted of 30 people who were randomly divided into two experimental (n = 15) and control groups (n=15). And cognitive-behavioral group treatment program were done for experimental group for 12 sessions of 1-5 hours. And after completion of the treatment, posttest was performed on both groups. Variables of depression, stress and anxiety in the two groups of patients were discussed in two stages of pre-implementation and post-implementation. The instrument used in this study was specific questionnaire for depression, anxiety and stress DASS 42 and demographic questionnaire were used. In this study, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, t-test, pre-test and post-test (paired) and bivariate independent t-test were used which the data was analyzed by SPSS software. The mean scores of depression and anxiety in the pretest and posttest in experiment and control group shows that implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy reduced the rate of anxiety and reduce stress and depression in the patients had no significant influence. The present study revealed that cognitive behavioral therapy group effect on anxiety and stress. It is therefore recommended to use this model as a treatment pattern for reducing anxiety and stress patterns in diabetic children. Manuscript profile -
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365 - The Effectiveness of Short-Term Group Interpersonal Therapy on the Psychological Well-Being and the Life Quality of Addicted Individuals’ Wives
Morteza TarkhanThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of short-term group interpersonal therapy (IPT) on the psychological well-being and the life quality of addicted individuals’ wives. The method of this study was quasi-experimental and the design was &lsqu MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of short-term group interpersonal therapy (IPT) on the psychological well-being and the life quality of addicted individuals’ wives. The method of this study was quasi-experimental and the design was ‘pretest-posttest’ with a control group. The samples were 57 wives who had referred to Rahnama counseling center and the Rehabilitation Office (Behzisti) for their husbands’ treatment. Using a life quality and psychological well-being questionnaire, 30 people of the wives with low psychological well-being and life quality were selected on simple randomization basis and were divided voluntarily into two groups of experimental and control (15 in each group). The experimental group received 10 sessions of IPT techniques weekly, and the control group did not receive any training. After receiving the treatment, the life quality and the psychological well-being of the subjects in each group were measured again. The MANCOVA analysis of the data showed that IPT in the combination analysis on psychological well-being and life quality revealed significant effect and partial eta squared of the combination analysis was shown to be 0.81. In addition, the data analyzed by using ANCOVA with Bonferoni methods partial eta squared revealed the psychological well-being to be 0.61 and the life quality to be 0.67. In other words, the covariance analysis, both in the combination analysis and in the individual analysis indicated that the IPT caused increasing psychological well-being and life quality in the addicted individuals’ wives. The results of the present investigations revealed the significance of IPT in increasing interpersonal relationships and, consequently, on the improvement of psychological well-being and life quality. The results of this study were in line with other research studies and these investigations showed that the training of interpersonal skills can cause psychological well-being and life quality. Manuscript profile -
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366 - The Comparison of Mental Health among Remarried Shahed Spouses and Non-Remarried Shahed Spouses and Determining the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Their Mental Health Components
Shohreh Ghorbanshiroudi Zeinab PoursedighiThis study aimed to compare mental health among remarried Shahed spouses and non-remarried Shahed spouses and determining the effectiveness of CBT cognitive behavioral therapy on their mental health components. The research design, in part one of the study, was comparat MoreThis study aimed to compare mental health among remarried Shahed spouses and non-remarried Shahed spouses and determining the effectiveness of CBT cognitive behavioral therapy on their mental health components. The research design, in part one of the study, was comparative, and the ‘pretest-posttest’ research design with control group was used for part two. The population of the study included all women who remarried and those who did not remarry in Tonekabon province. The sample in this study included 100 women who were selected based on simple random sampling, and Goldberg’s Mental Health Questionnaire (GHQ) was conducted on these samples. The T-test and Covariance Analysis were used to test the hypotheses of the study, and the data were analyzed using the SPSS software. The research findings showed that there was no difference between Shahed spouses who remarried and those did not remarry in terms of mental health before the treatment. The results also showed that cognitive behavioral training was effective on mental health components of Shahed spouses who remarried. Cognitive behavioral training was also effective on health components among spouses who did not remarry. Manuscript profile -
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367 - The Relationship between Social Capital with Citizenship Behavior and Organizational Entrepreneurship in Higher Islamic Azad Universities of Mazandaran
Ali KhanekeshiThis study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy on the reduction of depression of the third grade students of the guidance schools in Behbahan. This study was a semi-experimental one with pretest-posttest with control group design. The MoreThis study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy on the reduction of depression of the third grade students of the guidance schools in Behbahan. This study was a semi-experimental one with pretest-posttest with control group design. The statistical population included all the male and female third grade students of the guidance schools in Behbahan, out of which 300 persons were selected to identify the depressed students and filled out the children depression questionnaire (Kovacs, 1995). 138 persons suffered from depression based on the cut-off point of the questionnaire (more than 20), among which 40 persons were randomly selected and were randomly assigned into the control group (n=20) and the experimental group (n=20). The experimental group received the cognitive behavioral therapy in 12 sessions. The data were analyzed using ANCOVA. The results indicated a significant difference in the depression score of the control and experimental group in the posttest. That is, the cognitive behavioral therapy was effective in the reduction of depression. Manuscript profile -
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368 - Effectiveness of the Acceptance-Based Education and commitment on the improvement of parental stress in girls’ elementary school mothers
Zahra Mohammadi Seyed Abbas Hashemi The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance-based education and commitment on the improvement of parental stress in girls’ elementary school mothers. The research method was semi-experimental with running pre-test More The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance-based education and commitment on the improvement of parental stress in girls’ elementary school mothers. The research method was semi-experimental with running pre-test and post-test. 60 mothers were selected among all primary school students’ mothers in Khomeini-Shahr (Isfahan) during the academic year of 2012-13.They were selected based on the research entering criteria and “available sampling” technique interview and they were randomly put into experimental group (30 mothers) and control group (30 mothers). The experimental group was under the family education based on acceptance and commitment trophy for ten 90-minute sessions. The Abidin self-reporting Questionnaire (1990) was used to assess stress in the parent-child system. The Data was analyzed by covariance analysis method. The findings of this research showed that an independent variable has an effect on empowerment, child temper, acceptance and compatibility. But, family education based on acceptance and commitment intervention failed to improve the performance of children in inattention / excessive action variable (P <0.05). In general, the results of this study indicated that the family education program based on acceptance and commitment resulted in improvement of parental stress in mothers. Manuscript profile -
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369 - The Comparison of the Effectiveness of Group Cognitive-Behavioral Couple’s Therapy and Group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Marital Satisfaction and Depression of Combat Veterans.
M Ali Rahmani Abdullah Shafiabadi Fereshteh Mootabi A Reza KiamaneshThis study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of Group Cognitive-Behavioral Couple’s Therapy (GCBCT) and Group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (GCBT) in marital satisfaction and depression of combat veterans over 25%. It investigated81 combat veterans and the MoreThis study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of Group Cognitive-Behavioral Couple’s Therapy (GCBCT) and Group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (GCBT) in marital satisfaction and depression of combat veterans over 25%. It investigated81 combat veterans and their wives who answered Enrich’s marital satisfaction questionnaire (115 items), structured clinical interview for DSM-IV (SCID), and Beck depression Inventory (2nd edition). Afterwards, 24 combat veterans and their wives were selected and were randomly assigned into two experimental groups (each group 8 couples) as well as a control group. The treatment GCBCT was administered to the experimental group I, and the treatment GCBT was given the experimental group II, but the three groups were assessed again with Enrich’s marital satisfaction questionnaire and Beck Depression Inventory-II.The results of the MANCOVA and post hoc /L MATRICS showed the significant difference between the experimental groups and the control group in the increase of martial satisfaction and the decrease of depression. There was, also, a significant difference between GCBCT group and GCBT group in martial satisfaction, but there were no significant differences between two groups in depression. It was concluded that both therapeutic methods were effective in the increase of martial satisfaction and in the decrease of depression. However, Group Cognitive-Behavioral Couple’s Therapy was more effective in the increase of martial satisfaction than Group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; however, both methods decreased depression. Manuscript profile -
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370 - Compare the effectiveness of laughter therapy and happiness training on strategies to coping with pain in people with tension headaches
Hosien Ebrahimi Moghadam Mitra GolzariThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of laughter therapy and happiness training on coping strategies the pain in people with tension headaches. The research method was quasi-experimental design with pretest - posttest control group. For this purpose, MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of laughter therapy and happiness training on coping strategies the pain in people with tension headaches. The research method was quasi-experimental design with pretest - posttest control group. For this purpose, purposefully choosing a general practitioner clinics and then those who were referred to the clinic with complaints of headache and Tension headache clinical diagnosis by the attending physician were received into the research process And then by the criteria of the International Headache Society (IHS) were screened , The subjects were randomly assigned to three groups of 15 subjects Placement and coping strategies questionnaire Rosenstein and Kiev (1983) , the three groups in the pre-test and post-test in laughter therapy group and the training group and the control group was happiness. The result of the test using the software SPSS20 and were analyzed by covariance analysisAnd it turns out that laughter therapy and education happiness Significant impact on coping strategies with pain and P < 0/05 shows that Laughter is therapy and happiness training on effective pain coping strategiesBut the ability to control and ability to reduce pain just Happiness training affect and laughter therapy is ineffective. Manuscript profile -
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371 - The comparison of effectiveness of cognitive- behavioral therapy methods and assertive training on the rate of vocational Satisfaction and exhaustion in staffers of Health center in Rasht
Shahnam Abolghassemi Leyla MoghtaderIn order to determine the effectiveness of assertive training and cognitive- behavioral methodology training on the Staffs vocational satisfaction and the staffs vocational exhaustion at Health center ,city Rasht,20 items questionnaires of Davis, Laf Kosit and Vie MoreIn order to determine the effectiveness of assertive training and cognitive- behavioral methodology training on the Staffs vocational satisfaction and the staffs vocational exhaustion at Health center ,city Rasht,20 items questionnaires of Davis, Laf Kosit and Vies and also the 40-item questionnaires of Le and Ashford have been given to 400 employees of Health Center in city of Rasht and among them ,60 employees who were with low vocational satisfaction and high vocational exhaustion were selected and they were selected randomly into 3 group of 20 persons. The first group received assertive training, the second group received behavioral methodology training strategies, and the third group did not receive any training as a control group. The following research hypotheses have been provided on the basis of the comparison of two methods. The assertive training and cognitive-behavioral on the rate of satisfaction and vocational exhaustion. The experimental research method of two-group pretest and posttest is with control group. The research results showed that behavioral cognitive therapy and assertive training faction have been caused in increasing the vocational satisfaction and decreasing vocational exhaustion men and women. Furthermore, the effect of behavioral - cognitive therapeutics in increasing the vocational satisfaction and decreasing the vocational exhaustion are more than the assertive training and the rate of increasing vocational satisfaction and decreasing vocational exhaustion in women are more than men. Manuscript profile -
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372 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Family Therapy Methods Based on Therapeutic and Short Term Reality on Increasing Marital Satisfaction
Alireza Nezamdoost javad taghavi soorebargh Sanaz MahmoodiThe family as the unit of social has always been of a high importance and and also the two primary poles that make it up, namely men and women and the role of satisfaction of both parties in the relationship formed is very important. The purpose of this article is to in MoreThe family as the unit of social has always been of a high importance and and also the two primary poles that make it up, namely men and women and the role of satisfaction of both parties in the relationship formed is very important. The purpose of this article is to investigate and Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Family Therapy Methods Based on Therapeutic and Short Term Reality on Increasing Marital Satisfaction .with this aim, 48 couples were randomly chosen and through the Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire, it was evaluated and finally, by observing matching and random principles in three groups based on reality therapy, the structure of the star and the witness was examined through analytical statistics with SPSS-21 software. The results show that the difference between the pre-test-post-test scores of the two experimental and control groups was significant and the mean scores of the experimental group in the dependent variable were significantly higher than the control group in terms of marital satisfaction. The method of reality therapy is with a significant level (F = 8.75, P> 0.000). Manuscript profile -
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373 - Comparing the effectiveness of compassion therapy and cognitive therapy group training based on mindfulness on the resilience of adolescent girls (10th and 11th grade) in Karaj city
Zahra Rafasanjani Akbarabadi Marjan Hossienzadeh Taghvai Esmat Danesh Adis Kraskian Mojmanaree Arezoo TarimoradiThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of group training of self-conscious compassion program and group training of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on resilience of female adolescents. The present study was an applied research in terms of purpose and MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of group training of self-conscious compassion program and group training of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on resilience of female adolescents. The present study was an applied research in terms of purpose and a quasi-experimental study in terms of method with pre-test-post-test-follow-up design and control group. The research population consisted of all 10th and 11th grade female high school students in Karaj in 2020-2021, from which 45 people (15 people in each group) were selected as a sample. Data were collected using the Angaro Lieberberg Child and Adolescent Resilience Scale (CYRM-28) (2009). The group training intervention of Beheshtar self-compassion program was performed during 8 sessions of 1.5 hours and the group training intervention of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness was performed during 10 sessions of 1.5 hours; But the control group did not receive any intervention. The research data were analyzed by mixed analysis of variance (with repeated measures). Findings showed that group training of mindful self-compassion program and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is effective on adolescent resilience (P <0.05). The results also showed that there was no difference between the effectiveness of two interventions of self-compassion self-compassion group training and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy group training in resilience (p <0.05). Manuscript profile -
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374 - The effectiveness of self-regulation couple therapy approach on reducing marital burnout of couples in exposed to divorce
Hossein Habibalahzadeh Abdollah Shafiabady Mohammad GhamariThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of self-regulation couple therapy approach on reducing marital burnout in couples. The method of this study was a quasi-experimental type that has been implemented with pre-test-post-test design and follow-up MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of self-regulation couple therapy approach on reducing marital burnout in couples. The method of this study was a quasi-experimental type that has been implemented with pre-test-post-test design and follow-up with the control group .The statistical population of this study consisted of all Couples exposed to divorce who referred to Bahonar Branch Family Court in 1397. Sixteen couples (16 males, 16 females) were selected by convenience sampling and randomly divided into experimental (8 couples) and control (8 couples) groups. participants in the experimental and control groups responded to the couple burnout scale(CBM) in three stages of pre-test, post-test and follow-up. The experimental group received 8 sessions of self-regulation couple therapy training, but the control group received no intervention. The obtained data were analyzed with repeated measurement and LSD analysis. The results showed that self-regulation couple therapy is effective on reducing marital burnout and its components couples exposed to divorce(p < 0/05). Also, these results were stable in the follow-up stage. According to the obtained results, self-regulation couple therapy can be used to prevent divorce and reduce marital burnout. Manuscript profile -
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375 - Comparing the effectiveness of teaching skills based on attachment model and teaching skills based on imago therapy on hostile documents of women seeking divorce
Zahra Khansari Hassan Toozandehjani Ahmad ZendehdelPurpose: Family is the most important institution of society and shaper of human talents and personality. In the family system, factors such as desirability, satisfaction, quality and optimal functioning of the family are very effective factors that cause prosperity, gr MorePurpose: Family is the most important institution of society and shaper of human talents and personality. In the family system, factors such as desirability, satisfaction, quality and optimal functioning of the family are very effective factors that cause prosperity, growth and development of family members. Method: The present research was a semi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design having a control group and a one-month follow-up period. The statistical population of the present study included all women applying for divorce who had referred to psychological clinics (under the welfare organization) in Sabzevar to use psychological services between November 2021 and February 2022. The sample of this research included 45 women who applied for divorce and were selected as available. Then, from among the research sample, 15 people were randomly assigned to the control group and 30 people to the experimental groups (training of skills based on attachment model and training of skills based on imago therapy). Data were collected using the Hostile Document Scale (HDS) (Arnetz et al., 2003). The intervention of teaching skills based on attachment model and teaching skills based on imago therapy were carried out during 8 sessions of 90 minutes once a week; But the control group did not receive any intervention. The research data were analyzed by mixed variance analysis (with repeated measurements). Findings: The findings showed that teaching skills based on attachment model and teaching skills based on imago therapy are effective in reducing hostile documents in women applying for divorce (P<0.05); So that 85.5% of the simultaneous changes of the dependent variables are related to the skills training group based on the attachment model. Also, the square of the parametric eta is 87.1% of the simultaneous changes of variables related to imago therapy. Also, the findings showed that there was no significant difference between the effectiveness of teaching skills based on attachment model and teaching skills based on imago therapy (P<0.05). Keywords: teaching skills based on attachment model, teaching skills based on imago therapy, hostile documents, divorce Manuscript profile -
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376 - The Effectiveness of Schema Therapy on Attachment Styles and Marital Intimacy of Couples in Tehran City
Maryam Mohammadi Ali Shirafkan Koupkan Abdollah Shafiabady Abolhassan FarhangiThe purpose of this study was to effectiveness of schema therapy on attachment styles and marital intimacy of couples in Tehran city. This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design with control group and follow-up 2 month. In this study the st MoreThe purpose of this study was to effectiveness of schema therapy on attachment styles and marital intimacy of couples in Tehran city. This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design with control group and follow-up 2 month. In this study the statistical population was all couples of Tehran city in year 2020. In the first stage, using convenience sampling method, 30 couples were selected and then randomly divided into two group (each group 15 couples) were replaced and experimental group underwent schema therapy. To collect data attachment scale Collins (1996) and marital intimacy questionnaire (MINQ) of Bagarozzi (1997). Data analysis was performed using SPSS-24 software in two sections: descriptive and inferential (analysis of variance with repeated measures and Bonferroni). The results of the study showed that of schema therapy in post-test and follow up had a significant effect on attachment styles and marital intimacy of couples (P<0.05). This study's results have practical implications for the use of therapeutic intervention programs in which the schema therapy approach was employed to reduce marital problems. Besides, on the basis of the findings of this study, the couple therapy training programs based on schema therapy can be exploited to improve attachment styles and marital intimacy of couples. Manuscript profile -
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377 - The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral couple therapy on the quality of life and marital satisfaction of uncompromised divorce applicants
Maryam Borhani kakhki Mohammad Narimani Tavakkol MousazadehSatisfactory and life quality of the couples shows the desirable performance of the family. The aim of the presented study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy on quality of life and marital satisfaction of the couples who are unco MoreSatisfactory and life quality of the couples shows the desirable performance of the family. The aim of the presented study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy on quality of life and marital satisfaction of the couples who are uncompromised divorce applicants, to achieve an effective method in pre-divorce interventions. The quasi-experimental method was used with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population of the study was all divorce applicants who referred to Karaj family court in 2018. The samples were purposefully selected based on entry and exit criteria and 30 uncompromised couples were randomly divided into two groups with 15 couples. The collection tools included demographic information questionnaire, World Health Organization quality of life questionnaire consist of 26 questions, Enrich marital satisfaction questionnaire (short form). Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance in SPSS23 software. The results showed that cognitive-behavioral couple therapy has a significant effect on increasing the quality of life and marital satisfaction of uncompromised couples (p = 0.001), its effect on increasing the marital satisfaction was 83.7% and on increasing their quality of life was 69.5% (0.05>P). According to the research findings, cognitive-behavioral couple therapy is an effective way to improve the quality of life and marital satisfaction of divorce applicants. Manuscript profile -
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378 - The Effectiveness of Attachment Therapy to Mothers on the Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant in Children
Hoda malekzadeh Ezat deyreh Naser Amini Mohammad NarimaniThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of attachment therapy to mothers on the symptoms of oppositional defiant in children aged 8 to 11 years in Shiraz. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design and control group and fo MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of attachment therapy to mothers on the symptoms of oppositional defiant in children aged 8 to 11 years in Shiraz. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design and control group and follow-up stage. The research sample consisted of 40 mothers of primary school male students in the academic year of 2019-2020 in Shiraz who were randomly and assigned into the experimental group (20 people) and control group (20 people). Demographic questionnaires and Achenbach's child behavioral checklists of patents were used to collect data. The results showed that there was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test in three variables of externalized problems, internalized behavioral problems and general problems (P <0.001). There is also a significant difference between the pre-test-follow-up in all three variables (P <0.001) and also there is a significant difference between post-test and follow-up in the two variables of externalized problems and internalized behavioral problems (P <0.001). Based Based on the findings, it can be said that teaching attachment therapy to mothers is effective in reducing the symptoms of oppositional defiant in children aged 8 to 11 years and this type of intervention can be used in medical centers for children with behavioral problems.The Effectiveness of Attachment Therapy to Mothers on the Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant in Children Manuscript profile -
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379 - The Effect of Reality therapy on Depression in Female-headed households under the auspices of the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee in Shiraz in 2019
Ali Hosseini Aadan MoeinAbstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of reality therapy on depression of female-headed households in Shiraz in 2019. In this study, experimental design with pre-test and post-test including control group was used. The statistical populat MoreAbstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of reality therapy on depression of female-headed households in Shiraz in 2019. In this study, experimental design with pre-test and post-test including control group was used. The statistical population of this study was female-headed households referred to Imam Khomeini Relief Committee in Shiraz in year 2019. Based on purposive sampling method, 30 of them with high score of Beck depression questionnaire and low resiliency score were selected. They were randomly allocated to control and experimental groups. Both groups completed Beck depression questionnaire before intervention. The experimental group received the reality therapy training package in eight sessions. Depression questionnaire was again completed by both groups. the results of covariance analysis indicated that reality-based intervention reduced depression in female-headed households. Manuscript profile -
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380 - A comparison of the effectiveness of reality therapy and existential therapy on the psychological well-being of women with breast cancer
somayeh Afsharpour Ali Aqdasi< p >Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of reality therapy and existential therapy on the psychological well-being of women with breast cancer. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with control gro More< p >Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of reality therapy and existential therapy on the psychological well-being of women with breast cancer. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with control group and random assignment. The statistical population of the study included women with breast cancer in Khoy city in the first nine months 2018. The subjects were selected by purposeful sampling from the Khoy Shahid Madani Hospital undergoing surgery and chemotherapy. After completing the psychological well-being scale with random assignment in control (n = 12) and experimental (n = 12) groups. They were assigned. The data were analyzed by analysis of covariance. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the two treatment modalities (reality therapy and existential therapy) in post-test dimensions such as Independence, self acceptance, environmental mastery, positive relationship with others, goal pursuit in life, and personal growth (P> 0.05). Thus, it is concluded that both reality therapy and existential therapy have the same effect on enhancing psychological well-being and can be used as a complement. Manuscript profile -
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381 - The Effectiveness of Reality Therapy on Marital Flexibility, Marital Burnout and Social Commitment in Couples Seeking Divorce in Malayer
Amirhossein Goudarzi Moloud Keykhosrovani Ezat Deyreh Kamran GanjiThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of reality-therapy based on choice theory on marital flexibility, marital boredom and social commitment of couples seeking divorce. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design Inclu MoreThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of reality-therapy based on choice theory on marital flexibility, marital boredom and social commitment of couples seeking divorce. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design Including a control group < /p> control group. The statistical population of the study Consisted of the total number of couples applying for divorce in Malayer in 1398. From among that population, 30 couples were selected as the sample of the study based on available sampling design and were randomly Assigned into two groups of experimental and control. in two experiments and control. The Painz (2003) Marital Boredom Questionnaire, Dennis & Wendrew's Cognitive Flexibility Questionnaire (2010), and the Adams and Jones Social Commitment Questionnaire (1997) were used to collect data. Data were analyzed by multivariate covariance statistical test. The results of the descriptive findings showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups Please check this and the results of the inferential findings showed that there was a Significant difference in the cognitive flexibility variable between the control and experimental groups (P <0.05). In the marital boredom variable, there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the posttest stage (P <0.05); But in the follow-up phase, there is no significant difference between the experimental and control groups in marital boredom (P <0.05). In the social commitment variable, it is also observed that there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the post-test phase (5.45) and follow-up (10.28) of the social commitment (P <0.05). Based on Based on the findings , it can be stated that the intervention of reality therapy based on the theory of choice on the components of flexibility, boredom and social commitment in couples seeking divorce is effective and this type of intervention can be used in counseling and couple therapy. Manuscript profile -
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382 - The effectiveness of group reality therapy based on the theory of choice on self-esteem and quality of life of Female married teachers
Monireh Javanmard Ali KhanekashiThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group reality therapy based on the theory of choice on self-esteem and quality of life of Female married teachers in Sari. The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design and contro MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group reality therapy based on the theory of choice on self-esteem and quality of life of Female married teachers in Sari. The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design and control group. The population of the present study included 150 female married teachers who were teaching at the elementary level.120 of them were selected by cluster random sampling and responded to Crocklop's standard quality of life questionnaire and quality of life questionnaire (World Health Organization). In addition, the questionnaire was cut after the initial screening of 30 teachers who had self-esteem and quality of life. The subjects were randomly selected and put in two groups of experimantal and control , each including 15 subjectsThe experimental group received real-life therapy for 8 sessions of 90 minutes and the control group received no intervention. For analysis of data, multivariate covariance analysis (MANCOVA) was used. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the mean scores of the two groups’ post-test scores on self-worth and quality of life (P <0.01). This means that group-based reality based on selection theory has led to an increase in the self-worth and quality of life of married female teachers. Keywords: Group therapy based on theory of choice, self-esteem, quality of life, teachers. Manuscript profile -
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383 - Effectiveness of Systemic-Constructivist Couple Therapy on Alexithymia and Differentiation of Self among Women Hurt by Infidelity
saminah porhoseanali Azita afkhradeiThe present study aims at investigating the effectiveness of Systemic-Constructivist Couple Therapy (SCCT) on alexithymia and differentiation of self among women hurt by infidelity. The current study used quasi-experimental research method as well as pretest-posttest an MoreThe present study aims at investigating the effectiveness of Systemic-Constructivist Couple Therapy (SCCT) on alexithymia and differentiation of self among women hurt by infidelity. The current study used quasi-experimental research method as well as pretest-posttest and control group. The statistical population included all infidelity hurt women referred to Counseling and Psychotherapy Center of Sirjan in 2018 which 30 women selected among them by goal-oriented sampling method (inclusion and exclusion criteria) and appointed into two experimental (15) and control (15) groups. Systemic-Constructivist Couple Therapy approach applied on experimental group in nine 2-hour sessions, two sessions a week; control group placed in waiting list. In order collect data Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS) (1994) by Bagby and others and Differentiation of Self Inventory (DSI) (1982) by Skowron and Friedlander used in two pretest and posttest stages. Data analyzed by means of multivariate covariance analysis test. The findings of the study revealed that by controlling pretest effect, there is significant difference between experimental and control group in pretest mean scores regarding alexithymia and differentiation of self variables. Accruing to the result of the present study it is concluded that Systemic-Constructivist Couple Therapy influence on alexithymia reduction and differentiation of self increase as an effective interference among women hurt by infidelity. Manuscript profile -
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384 - The effectiveness of metacognitive therapy on intolerance of ambiguity in students with obsessive compulsive symptoms
Ahad Ahangar Fatima Asadi Sahinah Health The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy on intolerance of ambiguity in students with obsessive compulsive symptoms. The present study is a semi-experimental study with pretest-posttest and control group design More The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy on intolerance of ambiguity in students with obsessive compulsive symptoms. The present study is a semi-experimental study with pretest-posttest and control group design. The statistical population of the present study consisted of all female students ( 4558) studying at high secondary schools in Khoy city From this population, a sample of 30 people with OCD diagnosis using yale-brown obsessive compulsive scale (Y-BOCS) was selected by available sampling method and were placed randomly in two groups of experimental (15 people) and control (15 people). Participants of the two groups completed the pre-test and post-test stages of intolerance of uncertainty (questionnaire), and in the meantime, the subjects of the experimental group were placed under the training of metacognitive therapy during 10 sessions of 90 minutes. Data analysis was performed using Multivariate covariance. The findings of this study showed that metacognitive therapy resulted in a significant difference between the groups in the total intolerance of ambiguity score and its components including inability to act, stressful and upsetting results of uncertainty, negative results of unexpected events and ambiguity about future Regarding the results, it can be argued that metacognitive therapy is effective on the intolerance of ambiguity and its components. Manuscript profile -
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385 - The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the fear of negative evaluation on social anxiety clinical syndrome
Leila Najdi Tavakkol Mousazadeh Reza KazemiSocial anxiety disorder is a kind of chronic and general anxiety disorders and fear of negative evaluation is one of the effective cognitive dysfunctions in the formation of social anxiety. The purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of acceptance and co MoreSocial anxiety disorder is a kind of chronic and general anxiety disorders and fear of negative evaluation is one of the effective cognitive dysfunctions in the formation of social anxiety. The purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on anxiety sensitivity in social anxiety clinical syndrome. The method of present study was semi-experimental (pre-test __ post-test) with control group. Therefore, 60 female subjects were selected based on structured diagnostic interview of DSM-5 and targeted sampling method assigned to two groups: acceptance and commitment therapy (N=20), cognitive therapy based on mind-fullness (N=20) and control group (N=20). The Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) and Brief Form of Negative Evaluation Scale fear questionnaire (BFNE-S) were assessed for gathering data. Multivariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze the results. The results indicated that there was a significant difference between the two groups of interventional therapy based on acceptance and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness and control group in the difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of fear of negative evaluation (P < 0/01). Overall, the results of this study indicated that both the method of treatment based on acceptance and commitment and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy had an effect upon reducing anxiety sensitivity in clinical syndrome of university students'' social anxiety. Manuscript profile -
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386 - The Effectiveness of narrative therapy on source of control and hope in life in adolescent girls with addicted parents
Atefeh sarif Farzaneh niknejadiAbstract should be one paragraph Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of narrative therapy on The source of control and hope in life of adolescent The source of control and hope in life of adolescent girls with addicted MoreAbstract should be one paragraph Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of narrative therapy on The source of control and hope in life of adolescent The source of control and hope in life of adolescent girls with addicted parents referring to cultural centers in Isfahan. The main focus of narrative therapy is repair and the lions or meanings that people attribute to the events and happenings of their lives. Based on people's interpretations of events, it can limit or extend their possible actions. The idea of a source of control is the degree to which a person believes that it can have a lasting effect on their lives. The source of control can be internal or external. It is described in the form of Vint's desire and tendency to the desired goal outcomes. Materials and Methods: This research was a quasi-experimental study in which two experimental and control groups were used with pre-test and post-test. The statistical population of this study included all girls with addicted parents who referred to cultural centers in Isfahan, 30 of whom entered the study purposefully. These 30 people were randomly divided into two groups of 15 experimental and control and narrative therapy was performed on the experimental group. While the girls in the control group did not receive any training. For measuring instruments, two control questionnaires with Cronbach's alpha 0.64 and validity 0.46 and life expectancy questionnaire with Cronbach's alpha for the whole scale of 0.82 and for the subscale of factor thanks 0.79 and strategic thanks 0.88 and Validity 0.44 has been used. Results: To test the hypotheses, analysis of covariance was used. The mean the pre-test mean scores in the control ban test in the control group were 11.20 and for the experimental gropup was 11.53, and in the post-test were 10.00 and 6.80, respectively, and also in the life expectancy pre-tes in the control group was 25.73 and experimental was 25.60 and in the post-test were 24.46 and 31.53, respectively. the obtained results for the sub-scale of factor thinking in the pre-test were in the pre-test 12.60-12.33 and in the post-test 15.60-11.60 and in the Strategic Thanksgiving Scale the obtained results in the pre-test were 13.40-13.00 and in the post-test were 15.93-12.86 . Also, according to the results of one-way analysis of covariance on the average test scores in the control and experimental groups, it can be said that the effect or difference in the control object test is equal to 0.307, in the life expectancy test 0.852 and also in the subscale, Thanks factor was 0.785 and strategic ? was -680. Therefore, the results of statistical analysis showed that narrative therapy has an effect on the prevention of control and hope in life. This training also had an effect on two scales of life expectancy (namely factor and strategy attitudes) (P <0.001)۔ Conclusion: Adolescent girls with addicted parents, in addition to the crises caused by puberty due to having addicted parents, experience numerous crises and problems and generally have a negative outlook on life and the future and experience feelings of victimhood and lack of control in life. According to its potential strategies, narrative therapy again provides the opportunity for adolescents to form a new narrative of their lives with a responsible view of life in the shadow of hope and motivation, in which the individual is the builder of his own life. Manuscript profile -
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387 - A comparative study of the effectiveness of reality therapy and existential therapy on the resilience of women with breast cancer
Somayye Afsharpour Alinaghi AghdasiThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of reality therapy and existential therapy on the resilience of women with breast cancer. This study was A quasi-experimental one with pre-test and post-test and control group. The statistical population of the stud MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of reality therapy and existential therapy on the resilience of women with breast cancer. This study was A quasi-experimental one with pre-test and post-test and control group. The statistical population of the study included women with breast cancer in Khoy city in the first nine months of 2018. In the first stage, the subjects were selected by purposive sampling from Shahid Madani Khoy Hospital who had undergone surgery and chemotherapy. After completing the resilience scale, they were randomly divided into two groups of control (n = 12) and experimental (n = 12). The data were analyzed by analysis of covariance. The results of this study showed that reality therapy and existential therapy have increased resilience and its components. Also, the effectiveness of reality therapy on resilience and its components has been more than existential therapy. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that reality therapy and existential therapy increase resilience in women with breast cancer, and its effect is more in reality therapy than existential therapy. Manuscript profile -
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388 - Comparison of the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment-based therapy and schema therapy on the self-efficacy and Self compassion of women after hysterectomy
Sima Farzaneh Tavakkol Mousazadeh Vakil NazarzadehHysterectomy is the second most common surgery performed mainly for benign uterine injuries in women. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and schema therapy on the self-efficacy and self- Self-compassion of women a MoreHysterectomy is the second most common surgery performed mainly for benign uterine injuries in women. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and schema therapy on the self-efficacy and self- Self-compassion of women after hysterectomy. The method of the present study was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population of this study consists of all hysterectomized women in Ardabil in 2020. From among them, 45 people were selected by available sampling and Randomly assigned into three groups including two experimental groups and one control group in three experimental groups and control group (15 people in each group). Subjects' data were collected using the self- Questionnaire of Scherer et al (1982) and Self-compassion of Neff (2003) scales.The duration of the treatment sessions For acceptance and commitment group was acceptance and commitment (8 sessions of 90 minutes) and schema therapy training (8 sessions of 90 minutes) which was done individually and once a week. Multivariate covariance test using SPSS25 software was used to analyze the data. The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the experimental and control groups in the total score of the self-efficacy variable (F = 34.508) and the self- compassion variable (F = 94.378) Also, comparing acceptance and commitment therapy with schema therapy on self-efficacy and self-compassion it was found that the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy in increasing self-efficacy is higher than schema therapy, but the effectiveness of both treatments in improving self-compassion is the same. Due to the effectiveness of treatment protocols based on acceptance and commitment and schema therapy on research variables, these two types of treatment can be used along with other psychological interventions.. Manuscript profile -
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389 - The Effectiveness of Positive Psychotherapy The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Of women with breast cancer
Eshrat Karimi Afshar Mohammad KaramoozDepression, anxiety and stress disorders are among the most common psychiatric disorders that have increased critically among women with breast cancer. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of positive group psychotherapy on reducing depression, anxiety MoreDepression, anxiety and stress disorders are among the most common psychiatric disorders that have increased critically among women with breast cancer. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of positive group psychotherapy on reducing depression, anxiety and stress in women with breast cancer in Kerman. The method of this research was quasi-experimental and pre-test-post-test with control group. The statistical population of the present study consisted of all women with breast cancer in Kerman. The sample consisted of 30 people who were selected by purposive sampling method and randomly divided into experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups and Responded to the … to the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Questionnaire. (1995) before and after the intervention.The experimental group underwent positive group psychotherapy for 8 sessions of 80 minutes (once a week) and the control group did not receive any intervention. Subjects' scores were analyzed using analysis of covariance. The results showed that in the post-test stage, the mean scores of depressions, anxiety and stress in the experimental group decreased significantly compared to the control group (P <0.001). According to the research findings, it can be concluded that positive psychotherapy can be used as an intervention to modulate depression,anxiety and stress Manuscript profile -
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390 - The effectiveness of emotion-focused couple therapy on depressive symptoms and sexual function in Women affected by infidelity
Solmaz Ammari Ezat Deyreh Moloud Keikhosravani Kamran GangiBackground and Aim: Achieving a healthy society depends on the health of families, which is also related to having normal mental health conditions and good communication Between the couples. Marital infidelity is one of the most important factors threatening the perform MoreBackground and Aim: Achieving a healthy society depends on the health of families, which is also related to having normal mental health conditions and good communication Between the couples. Marital infidelity is one of the most important factors threatening the performance, stability and continuity of marital relationships. Marital infidelity refers to any sexual or emotional relationship beyond the framework of a committed relationship between two spouses. It is the subject of marital infidelity that causes mood disorders such as depression, post-traumatic stress and dysfunction of couples, which has caused the concern about family mental health and its impact on the growth and performance of children. Method: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of emotion-based couple therapy on the depressive symptoms and sexual function in women affected by infidelity. The present study was a quasi-experimental study in which a pretest-posttest design with a control group was assessed by baseline after intervention and 3-month follow-up. A total of 105 women affected by infidelity referred to counseling centers and psychological service clinics of Bushehr Welfare Office in the period from May to September in 1398, taking into account the inclusion criteria, 30 of those who wished to participate in the study (With written consent) were selected and randomly assigned to the experimental group (emotion-based therapy (n = 15 and control group (n = 15)). The sexual function scale was completed and measured in three stages: The sessions of the mentioned treatments, i.e. the emotion-oriented couple therapy (8 sessions of 2.5 hours) was done in groups. Hypotheses about the effectiveness of research were tested using analysis of variance. Results: The results of the present study showed that the mean of depression and sexual function in the pre-test stage was not significantly different between the two groups, which indicates the homogeneity of the two groups in the pre-test stage, but there was a significant difference between the groups in the post-test and follow-up stages. It could indicate the effectiveness of the intervention on the mentioned variables and the stability of effectiveness in the follow-up phase (P <0.001). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the mentioned treatment can be used as a psychological intervention in reducing depression and improving the sexual function of affected women. Manuscript profile -
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391 - Comparison of the effectiveness of approaches based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and reality therapy on irrational thoughts of female supervisors under the auspices of the Relief Committee
Yagoub Nikookar Alireza Jafari Ghorban Fathi Aghdam jafar poyamaneshThe purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of two approaches based on the acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and reality therapy on the irrational thoughts of female-headed households covered by the Relief Committee. The method of the present MoreThe purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of two approaches based on the acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and reality therapy on the irrational thoughts of female-headed households covered by the Relief Committee. The method of the present study quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest-follow-up and control group. The statistical population of the study included 153 female-headed households of Shabestar County Relief Committee, of which 30 people were selected by available and targeted sampling method whose score was selected in Jones Balabood irrational beliefs test and randomly divided into two experimental groups (based on Acceptance and commitment treatment (reality therapy group)and a control group. Data analysis was performed by mixed analysis of variance Results of the analysis showed that the two approaches based on the acceptance and commitment therapy and reality therapy significantly reduce women's irrational thoughts (P<0.01). Also, comparing the effectiveness of the two groups showed that the effect of treatment method (ACT) on the irrational beliefs of female-headed households was significantly greater than reality therapy(P<0.01), so it can be concluded that irrational beliefs are among the factors that can Cause problems. Based on this model, the acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and reality therapy approachescan be used to improve and correct clients' irrational beliefs. From this study, it can be inferred that there is a significant difference between the effectiveness of the two treatments on irrational thoughts of female-headed households (P = 0.04). Manuscript profile -
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392 - The effect of of Acceptance Commitment Therapy On the Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Weight in Overweight Women
Sahar Ashrafi Abdolmajid Bahreinian Kobra Hajializadeh Ali DelavarThe purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Weight of overweight women. The method of this study was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with control group. The statis MoreThe purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Weight of overweight women. The method of this study was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all overweight women with BMI greater than 30 in Tehran who referred to psychiatric centers in order to receive psychological treatment. The sample consisted of 40 statistical Population who were selected by convenience sampling method and were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The research instrument was Yale and add date body deformity scale questionnaire. Acceptance and commitment therapy sessions were conducted in a group in 8 sessions of 60 minutes and one session per week. The control group received no treatment during this period. Covariance analysis was used for data analysis and SPSS.25 software was used at the significant level of 0.05. Findings showed that acceptance and commitment therapy was effective on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (P<0.001) and Weight (P<0.001) in overweight women. In general, the results indicated a significant effect of a course of acceptance and commitment therapy on the variables of body deformity disorder and weight loss in overweight women, and this method can be used for the neurological treatment of overweight people. Manuscript profile -
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393 - The effectiveness of life therapy on passion for life, life expectancy and general and specific adherence women with diabetes type2
Fatemeh Talebi Ramezan HassanzadehThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of life therapy on enthusiasm for life, life expectancy, and general and specific follow-up in women with type 2 diabetes. The statistical population of the present study included all women with type 2 di MoreThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of life therapy on enthusiasm for life, life expectancy, and general and specific follow-up in women with type 2 diabetes. The statistical population of the present study included all women with type 2 diabetes who referred to the specialized diabetes clinic Sari city in 1401 with a total of 42 people. To select a sample of 30 people who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and they met the criteria for entering the study ,selected by purposeful sampling and were randomly divided into two groups of 15 people, control and experimental, then both groups underwent three stages of pre-test, post-test and follow-up questionnaires of passion for life and hope for life. And general and specific follow-up was provided to the subjects. Life therapy intervention for the experimental group was carried out for 8 sessions (group and weekly) of 90 minutes. There was no educational intervention for the control group. The data was analyzed using mixed variance analysis by SPSS software. The findings were praised. Life therapy in infertile women compared to Terti for the variables of passion for life (F=14.318 p=0.001 η=/0338), hope for life (F=15.147 p=0.001η=0/351), overall adherence (F=0.015) p=, F=6.663 η=0/119) and specific follow-up (p=0.004, F=9.697 η=0/257) were effective and The result continued until the follow-up time, which can be used along with other medical treatment methods in diabetes clinics in order to reduce the needs and psychological problems of women with this disease. Manuscript profile -
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394 - The effect of couple therapy based on Schoenaker encouragement approach on improving psychological flexibility, cognitive emotion regulation and communication patterns of couples in Shiraz
Najme Abdollahi Naser Amini Nazanin HonarparvaranThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of couple therapy based on Schoenaker encouragement approach on improving psychological flexibility, cognitive emotion regulation and communication patterns of couples in Shiraz. The research method was experimental an MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of couple therapy based on Schoenaker encouragement approach on improving psychological flexibility, cognitive emotion regulation and communication patterns of couples in Shiraz. The research method was experimental and research design was the quasi-(semi-experimental) with pre-test, post-test and follow-up with the control group. First, the pretest was performed on both groups using research tools, then the therapeutic intervention was performed on the experimental group and the posttest was completed by both groups. Three months later, the follow-up test was performed and the results of pre-test, post-test and follow-up were compared. The statistical population included all couples in Shiraz in the spring quarter of 1400. The statistical sample ncluded 30 people (15 in the experimental group and 15 in the control group) who were selected by convenience sampling and were randomly assigned to the two experimental and control groups. Research instruments included the Garnefski & Kraaij Cognitive Emotion Regulation (2006), Dennis and Vanderwall Cognitive Flexibility (2010) and the Adilson & Epstein Couples Communication Patterns (1982) questionnaires. The results showed that couple therapy based on Schoenaker encouragement approach had an effect on the couple's psychological flexibility and its component, positive emotion regulation (further increase of positive emotion regulation scores), negative emotion regulation (further decrease of negative emotion regulation scores) and psychological flexibility in the post-test and follow-up test. According to the research findings, it can be concluded that couple therapy based on Schoenaker encouragement approach can be used to improve psychological flexibility, cognitive emotion regulation and couples’ communication patterns. Manuscript profile -
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395 - Effect of Self-compassion (CFT) therapy on the feelings of loneliness, shame and guilt of female applicants for divorce
Najmeh Abusaeidi Moghadam Gholam Reza Sanagouye Moharer Mahmoud ShiraziThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of CFT-based interventions on the feelings of loneliness, shame and guilty of female applicants for divorce. The statistical population of this study included all women who were referred to the Kerman Counseling an MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of CFT-based interventions on the feelings of loneliness, shame and guilty of female applicants for divorce. The statistical population of this study included all women who were referred to the Kerman Counseling and Psychological Services Center for divorce counseling. Through the available sampling method, 30 people who scored the highest scores in loneliness tools by Russell et al. (1980) and Self-conscious affect Roth et al. (2006) were selected as sample subjects and randomly assigned to two groups of experimental and control each including 15 subjects The research data were collected in three stages before intervention, immediately after intervention, and three months after the intervention. Data were analyzed using mixed variance analysis. The results showed that self-compassion-based interventions have a significant effect on the feelings of loneliness, shame and guilt of female applicants for divorce. The findings of this study can be used as part of divorce interventions. Manuscript profile -
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396 - The effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on quality of life, marital satisfaction and self-resiliency of women with early menopausal referred to the health center
zahra kazemi Ramazan Hassanzadeh Shaban HidariBesides physical problems, premature menopause is associated with psychological problems like anxiety, depression, reduced resiliency and marriage adjustment problems. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on MoreBesides physical problems, premature menopause is associated with psychological problems like anxiety, depression, reduced resiliency and marriage adjustment problems. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on quality of life, marital satisfaction and self-resiliency of women with premature menopausal referred to the health center. In this semi-experimental study with pre- and post-test design, 32 women with premature menopausal referred to the Sari health centers were recruited as an available sample and allocated to an experimental or control group. Data were collected through the three questionnaires: World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF), Marital Satisfaction Scale (short-form), and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2003). After the pretest, an 8-session protocol of acceptance and commitment treatment was performed for the experimental group, while the control group participated only in the pretest and posttest sessions. After statistical analysis of data with multiple covariance (MANCOVA) in SPSS25 statistical package, the results showed that therapeutic intervention based on acceptance and commitment has been able to improve quality of life, marital satisfaction, self-resilience and their components in women with premature menopausal referred to health centers. As a result, acceptance and commitment-based psychotherapy can be used as an effective treatment to improve the mental health indicators of women with premature menopause. Manuscript profile -
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397 - The effectiveness of emotion management strategies based on emotion-oriented couple therapy approach on sexual satisfaction and communication patterns in married women
Hassan Emamipour Alinaghi Aghdasi Amir PanahaliThe purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of emotion management strategies based on emotion-oriented couples therapy approach on sexual satisfaction and communication patterns in married women. The current research was semi-experimental with a pre- MoreThe purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of emotion management strategies based on emotion-oriented couples therapy approach on sexual satisfaction and communication patterns in married women. The current research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group and a two-month follow-up period. The statistical population included all married women working in the education department of Tabriz city in 2022. The sample of this research included 30 sample people who were willing to participate in the research and were selected through available sampling. Then, among the research sample, 15 people were randomly replaced in the control group and 15 people in the intervention group (emotion management strategies based on emotion-oriented couple therapy approach). Data were collected using Hudson et al.'s (1981) sexual satisfaction questionnaire (ISS) and Christiesen et al.'s (1984) communication patterns (CPQ). The intervention of emotion management strategies based on the emotion-oriented couple therapy approach was carried out during 9 sessions of 40 minutes once a week; But the control group did not receive any intervention. The research data was analyzed by mixed variance analysis (repeated measurement). The results showed that the effectiveness of emotion management strategies based on emotion-oriented couple therapy approach was significant on sexual satisfaction and communication patterns (p<0.05). According to the findings of the present research, it can be concluded that emotional management strategies based on emotional couple therapy approach are effective on sexual satisfaction and communication patterns in married women. Manuscript profile -
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398 - The effect of educating integrative behavioral couple therapy On the cognitive emotion regulation and marital intimacy of married women
Yasin Najafi Sedighe Ahmadi Kianoosh ZahrakarAbstractThe purpose of the present study was to Investigate the effect of of Educating integrative behavioral couple therapy On the cognitive emotion regulation and marital intimacy of Married women in the city of Qom. The present study Had a pre-test and po MoreAbstractThe purpose of the present study was to Investigate the effect of of Educating integrative behavioral couple therapy On the cognitive emotion regulation and marital intimacy of Married women in the city of Qom. The present study Had a pre-test and post-test design with control group. The statistical population consisted of all married people attending the primary education center Darmanyab in Qom city, district 2, in spring 1998. Among the subjects who answered the questionnaire, those who had a low score in the questionnaire were selected and randomly assigned into two groups of experimental and control, each containing 15 members . For the experimental group, the learning protocol was based on the integrative behavioral couple therapy Continues for 16 sessions (twice week one hour).The instruments used in this study were Cognitive Emotion Regulation questionnaire (CERQ) of Garnovskii and Krai (2006) and Marital Intimacy Scale (MIS) of Thompson & Walker (1983). Data were analyzed using multivariate covariance analysis using SPSS-21. The results of this study showed that education based on integrative behavioral couple therapy is effective on cognitive emotion regulation (P <0.001). Also, the results of the study showed that education based on integrative behavioral couple therapy was effective on marital intimacy of couples (P <0.001). Findings of this study suggest that training based on integrative behavioral couple therapy Can be effective on cognitive regulation of emotion and marital intimacy and its implementation in educational centers is recommended Manuscript profile -
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399 - Investigating the Effectiveness of Compassion-Based Group Therapy On the Quality of Life, Self-Esteem and Mental Health of Spouses of Substance- Abusers
Akbar Rezaei Fard Maryam HeidariThe present study was a quasi-experimental and applied research that was conducted by two to gwas roups (control group and experimental group) and also pre-test and post-test design. The purpose of this study was to investigate the the effect of compassion-based group t MoreThe present study was a quasi-experimental and applied research that was conducted by two to gwas roups (control group and experimental group) and also pre-test and post-test design. The purpose of this study was to investigate the the effect of compassion-based group therapy training On the quality quality of life, self-esteem and mental health of spouses of substance abuser clients in Shiraz. The statistical population of this study included all the spouses of drug abuse patients in Shiraz (about 40 to 70 people), of which 30 people were randomly selected as the sample of population. The measuring instruments of this study included the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (1996), Cooper-Smith Self-Esteem Scale (1967) and Goldberg Mental Health Scale (1979), the validity and reliability of this scales were estimated and used. In this regard, first, all participants were assessed by a pre-test in two groups (control and experimental) and after training intervention (holding compassion-based group therapy sessions) on the experimental group for 8 sessions, again a post-test was administered administered.. The obtained data from the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (analysis of covariance) through SPSS software version 24. The results showed that compassion-based group therapy training has a positive effect on the quality of life, self-esteem and mental health of patients. Manuscript profile -
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400 - The effect of couple therapy based on Schoenaker encouragement approach on improving psychological flexibility, cognitive emotion regulation and communication patterns of couples in Shiraz
Minoosh Homayooni Moloud Keykhosrovani Ali Pouladi reishehriA review of theoretical and empirical backgrounds shows that positive mindfulness-based therapy and compassion-based therapy have been effective in emotion dysregulation and avoidance of experiments. But it is not yet clear which of these interventions will be more effe MoreA review of theoretical and empirical backgrounds shows that positive mindfulness-based therapy and compassion-based therapy have been effective in emotion dysregulation and avoidance of experiments. But it is not yet clear which of these interventions will be more effective and more stable over time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and continuity of the effect of positive mindfulness therapy and compassion therapy on experiential avoidance and emotion dysregulation in women victims of domestic violence. The present study was an applied One related to the purpose and in terms of design a quasi-experimental one with pre-test and multi-group post-test with a control group and a follow-up of three months. The statistical population of the present study consisted of all women victims of domestic violence who were members of safe houses in Shiraz in 2009-2010. Assessment instruments included Granefski, Kraaij & Spinhoven's emotion regulation questionnaire (2001) and Bond et al's experience avoidance questionnaire (2010). One group received the Hofmann, Wu & Boettcher (2014) Positive Mindfulness Intervention, and the other group received the Gilbert (2010) Compassionate Therapy Experiment in 8 sessions of 90 minutes each, and the control group did not receive any intervention. Data were analyzed by repeated measures analysis of variance and Benferoni method. The results showed that compassion-based therapy and positive mindfulness-based therapy are effective on emotion dysregulation and avoidance of experiments (p<0.01). Compassion-based therapy is more effective than mindfulness therapy in reducing emotion dysregulation and avoiding experimental experiences (p<0.01). It seems that compassionate therapy and positive mindfulness therapy can be used as a preventive and remedial measure in increasing the mental health and quality of life of women victims of domestic violence.Conflict of interest: The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this manuscript. Manuscript profile -
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401 - Comparing the effectiveness of mindfulness training and cognitive therapy training based on mindfulness on adolescent girls' self-balance
Zahra Rafasanjani Akbarabadi Marjan Hossienzadeh Taghvai Esmat Danesh Adis Kraskian Mojmanaree Arezoo TarimoradiThe purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of Mushfaq's mindfulness group training and cognitive therapy group training based on mindfulness on the self-balance of adolescent girls. In terms of the purpose, the current research is a part of applied re MoreThe purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of Mushfaq's mindfulness group training and cognitive therapy group training based on mindfulness on the self-balance of adolescent girls. In terms of the purpose, the current research is a part of applied research and in terms of method, it is a semi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group. he research population consisted of all female students in the 10th and 11th grades of the second secondary school in Karaj in 2019-2020, and 45 of them were selected as a sample. The instrument of the current research included Hardin's (2002) integrated inconsistency index. The group training intervention of Mendan Mushfaq was carried out during 8 sessions of 1.5 hours and the group training intervention of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness was carried out during 10 sessions of 1.5 hours; But the control group did not receive any intervention. The findings showed that the group training of the compassionate mind and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness is effective on the self-balance of adolescent girls. Also, the findings showed that there was a significant difference between the effectiveness of the two interventions of the Mushfaq Mind group training and the mindfulness-based cognitive therapy group training in self-balance. Manuscript profile -
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402 - Comparing the effectiveness of mindfulness based compassion therapy and positive cognitive-behavioral therapy on parent-child conflict of female headed households
Azam Rahbarian Tayebeh Sharifi Ahmad GhazanfariThe aim of this research was to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based compassion therapy and positive cognitive-behavioral therapy on parent-child conflict of female headed households. The design of this study was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and MoreThe aim of this research was to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based compassion therapy and positive cognitive-behavioral therapy on parent-child conflict of female headed households. The design of this study was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and follow-up with the control group. The statistical population included female headed households of Shahrekord. 60 women were selected by purposive sampling and were randomly assigned in three groups in 2022. Then experimental groups were treated mindfulness-based compassion therapy and positive cognitive-behavioral therapy for 8 sessions of 120 minutes. the Robin and Foster's Conflict Behavioral Questionnaire (20CBQ) was used to determine the effectiveness of the interventions and finally, the data were analyzed by repeated measure analysis of variance. The finding showed that both interventions are effective in reducing the parent-child conflict score of female headed households, and Also, positive cognitive-behavioral therapy was more effective in reducing parent-child conflict. According to the results of the research, these two intervention can be used along with other psychological interventions to improve the parent-child conflicts of female headed households. Manuscript profile -
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403 - The Effectiveness of Narrative Exposure Therapy on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Marital Intimacy among Women Affected by Marital Infidelity
Ali Mohammadi Saeed Imani Abolghasem KhoshkoneshThe purpose of this study was to effectiveness of narrative exposure therapy on posttraumatic stress disorder and marital intimacy among women affected by marital infidelity. This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design with control group an MoreThe purpose of this study was to effectiveness of narrative exposure therapy on posttraumatic stress disorder and marital intimacy among women affected by marital infidelity. This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design with control group and follow-up 2 month. In this study the statistical population of all women affected by marital infidelity of Shahriar city in year 1400. In the first stage, using convenience sampling method, 24 women affected by marital infidelity were selected and then randomly divided into one experimental group (12 women) and one control group (12 women) were replaced and experimental group underwent narrative exposure therapy (8 sessions 90 minutes), but the control group received no training and remained in the waiting list. To collect data revised civilian Mississippi scale for posttraumatic stress disorder of Norris and Perilla and marital intimacy scale of Walker and Thompson. Data analysis was performed using SPSS-24 software in two sections: descriptive and inferential (analysis of variance with repeated measures and Bonferroni). The results of the study showed that of narrative exposure therapy in post-test and follow up had a significant effect on posttraumatic stress disorder and marital intimacy (P<0.05). Based on the results of the present study, it can be said that narrative exposure therapy can be used as a treatment method on posttraumatic stress disorder and marital intimacy among women affected by marital infidelity in counseling centers and psychological services Manuscript profile -
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404 - Comparing the Efficacy of Training based on Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy and Training based on Narrative Therapy on Social adjustment and Assertiveness of Female Students with an Educable Intellectual Disability from Tabriz city families
Anise Jabbary daneshvar seyeddavoud hoseininasab masoumeh AzmoudehThe present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of Training based on Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy and Training based on Narrative Therapy on Social adjustment and Assertiveness of Female Students with an Educable Intellectual Disability MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of Training based on Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy and Training based on Narrative Therapy on Social adjustment and Assertiveness of Female Students with an Educable Intellectual Disability from Tabriz city families. This study followed a quasi-experimental research design with a pre-test, post-test, and a control group. The statistical population included all students with an educable intellectual disability enrolled in Tabriz elementary school in 1399-1400 academic year, of whom 45 students randomly, by using inclusion criteria, were assigned to two experimental( play therapy and narrative therapy) and one control group ( 15 per group) using convenience sampling. The Sinha and Singh's Adjustment Inventory for school students and the Gmbryl and Ritchie's Assertiveness Questionnaire (1975) were used to collect data. One experimental group received play therapy ( eight sessions of cognitive-behavioral play therapy) , the second experimental group received narrative therapy (eight sessions of cognitive-behavioral narrative therapy) and the control group has not received any intervention. The covariance analysis demonstrated a significant difference in social adjustment and assertiveness between cognitive-behavioral play therapy, narrative therapy and control groups ( P value: 0/001). The cognitive-behavioral play therapy was superior to narrative therapy in terms of increasing social adjustment. Moreover, the narrative therapy was more effective in increasing assertiveness than cognitive-behavioral play therapy .Thus, narrative therapy and cognitive-behavioral play therapy can be used in conjunction to alleviate psychological problems in students with educable intellectual disabilities. Manuscript profile -
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405 - Comparison of the effectiveness of neurofeedback and schema therapy on high-risk behaviors, cognitive avoidance and brain waves in delinquent adolescents in Tabriz
Mina Abbasi Mehdi AghapourThe present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of neurofeedback and schema therapy on high-risk behaviors, cognitive avoidance, and brain waves among delinquent girls in Tabriz Correctional and Training Center in 2022. This research was a se MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of neurofeedback and schema therapy on high-risk behaviors, cognitive avoidance, and brain waves among delinquent girls in Tabriz Correctional and Training Center in 2022. This research was a semi-experimental design. The statistical population of the research was the delinquent girls of Tabriz Correctional Center in 2022, and the sample was selected from 45 people and was divided into two experimental groups and a control group. A high-risk behaviors questionnaire, cognitive avoidance, quantitative electroencephalography, neurofeedback protocol and schema therapy were used to collect information. The experimental group received 20 sessions of neurofeedback, the other group received 8 sessions of schema therapy, but the control group did not receive any intervention during this period. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods of mean and standard deviation and inferential statistical methods of multivariate analysis of covariance. The results showed that neurofeedback and schema therapy reduce risky behaviors and cognitive avoidance and also change brain waves P <./. 1. But no significant difference was observed between the two methods. Keywords: Neurofeedback, schema therapy, risky behavior, cognitive avoidance and brain waves Manuscript profile -
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406 - The Comparison of the Effectiveness of Life Skills and Logo Therapy Training on Psychological Well-being and Maternal Parenting Stress of Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability
Masoumeh Sarhangi Seyyed Davood Hosseini Nasab Amir panahaliBirth of a mentally retarded child as a crisis can affect the mental health of family members, especially mothers. Aim of the research was to compare the effectiveness of life-skills training and meaning-therapy on psychological well-being and parenting stress of mother MoreBirth of a mentally retarded child as a crisis can affect the mental health of family members, especially mothers. Aim of the research was to compare the effectiveness of life-skills training and meaning-therapy on psychological well-being and parenting stress of mothers of mentally retarded children. The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population was all the mothers of mentally retarded students in exceptional schools of Urmia(2020-2021), using available sampling method, 60 people were selected as a sample, and assigned to two experimental groups(40 people) and a control group(20 people). Ryff questionnaire(to measure psychological well-being), Matson questionnaire(to communication skills) and Abidin questionnaire(to mothers' parenting stress) were used. The first group received life-skills and the second group received meaning-therapy through a 10-session training package, and the control group didn’t receive any educational intervention. The data were analyzed using one-way and multivariate covariance tests. Results: life-skills training was effective in increasing psychological well-being and its five subscales, and reducing parenting stress and its subscales(p<0.05), meaning-therapy training has been effective in increasing psychological well-being and its four sub-scales, and reducing parenting stress and its sub-scales(p>0.05). In comparing the effectiveness of life -skills and meaning-therapy in psychological well-being; sub-scale of purposeful life and under parenting stress; the sub-scale of problematic child characteristics and stress-parenting had a higher effectiveness than meaning-therapy. Manuscript profile -
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407 - The effectiveness of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on the of pain catastrophizing ,psychological distress and mental rumination in women with cancer in Tabriz
Maryam Azimi nastaran mansouriyehObjective: The present study was conducted with the aim of determiningthe effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy on pain catastrophizing, psychological distress and mental rumination in women with cancer in TabrizMethodology: The method of the current rese MoreObjective: The present study was conducted with the aim of determiningthe effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy on pain catastrophizing, psychological distress and mental rumination in women with cancer in TabrizMethodology: The method of the current research was semi-experimental using a pre-test-post-test design with a control group.The statistical population of the research included all female cancer patients referred to cliniks in Tabriz in the first half of 2023. They had medical records. The studied sample included 30 women with cancer, who were selected as accessible sampling , who were studied in two groups of 15 people.The data collection tools included Sullivans standard pain catastrophizing guestionnaire,Kesslers psychological distress guestionnaire, and Hoxima-Marus mental rumination guestionnaire along with the training program MBCT.After the pre-test ,the object learning protocol was held for the experimental group during 8 2-hour sessions , and the control group did not receive any intervention.After the training program , the questionnaires were again administered to both groups and the results were evaluated . Covariance analysis was also used to examine the hypotheses.Findings: Mindfulness-bassed therapy has an effect on pain catastrophizing in women with cancer. Also, mindfulness-bassed cognitive therapy has an effect on the psychological distress of women with cancer. Finally, mindfulness-bassed cognitive therapy effects mental rumination. It affects women with cancer.Conclusion: Based on the findings of this research, it can be said that Mindfulness-bassed therapy is effective in catastrophizing pain, psychological distress, and mental rumination in women with cancer. Therfore , the use of this complementary treatment method alongside the menthod Medicines and drugs are recommended for the treatment of cancer patients. Manuscript profile -
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408 - The Effectiveness of Emotion Efficacy Therapy on Symptom of anxiety, Distress Tolerance and Difficulty in Emotion Regulation in Women with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
afsaneh amiri ilnaz sajjadianGeneralized anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders, the main characteristic of which is excessive anxiety and worry that is not proportional to the event or situation that is the focus of worry. The present study was conducted with the aim of the effectivene MoreGeneralized anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders, the main characteristic of which is excessive anxiety and worry that is not proportional to the event or situation that is the focus of worry. The present study was conducted with the aim of the effectiveness of emotion efficacy therapy on symptom of anxiety, distress tolerance and difficulty in emotion regulation. Research method was semi-experimental with a control group and one month follow-up. For this purpose, among the women who referred to cultural centers in Isfahan city in 2019, 30 people who had a score higher than the cut-off point in the general anxiety questionnaire of Spitzer et al. (2006) and who met the inclusion criteria were selected and randomly replaced in two experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). The research instruments included the hospital anxiety and depression scale (Zigmond and Snaith, 1983), generalized anxiety disorder (Spitzer et al, 2006), distress tolerance scale (Simons & Gaher, 2005), difficulties in emotion regulation scale(Gratz & Roemer, 2004). Subjects of the experimental group received 8 sessions of 90 minutes, emotion efficiency therapy (McKay and West, 2016). The results of variance analysis of repeated measures indicated the significant decrease in symptoms of anxiety, distress tolerance and difficulty in emotion regulation in the experimental group compared to the control group (p<0.05). According to the findings emotional efficacy therapy can be used as a beneficial intervention method to reduce anxiety symptoms, distress tolerance and difficulty in emotion regulation in women with generalized anxiety. Manuscript profile -
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409 - The Comparing Effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy on Improving Quality of Life of Couples
Mehdi Bahrami Moqadam Karim Afshariniya Keivan KakabraeeThe purpose of this study was to comparing effectiveness of emotion-focused couple therapy and cognitive behavioral couple therapy on improving quality of life of couples. This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design with control group and f MoreThe purpose of this study was to comparing effectiveness of emotion-focused couple therapy and cognitive behavioral couple therapy on improving quality of life of couples. This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design with control group and follow-up 2 month. The statistical population of this research was all the couples who referred to counseling centers and psychological services in Kermanshah city in 1400. In the first stage, using convenience sampling method, 45 couples were selected and then randomly divided into 3 groups (each group 15 couples) were replaced and experimental groups underwent emotion-focused couple therapy (10 sessions 90 minutes) and cognitive behavioral couple therapy (10 sessions 90 minutes), but the control group received no training and remained in the waiting list. To collect data quality of life-BRIEF of World Health Organization (2004). Analysis of variance with repeated measures with SPSS software was used for data analysis The results showed that both interventions had a significant effect on on improving quality of life of couples (P<0.05). In addition, the results of Bonferroni post hoc test showed that emotion-focused couple therapy is more effective in improving quality of life (P<0.05). Based on the results of the present study, it can be said that emotion-focused couple therapy and cognitive behavioral couple therapy can be used as a treatment method to on improving quality of life of couples in counseling centers and family psychological services. Manuscript profile -
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410 - The effectiveness of emotional therapy on marital boredom, intimacy and sexual performance of women affected by marital infidelity
Ahad Ahangar robab farajzadeh Marziyeh Alivandi VafaThe purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of emotional therapy on marital despondency, sexual intimacy and sexual performance of women affected by marital infidelity in Tabriz city. The semi-experimental research method was pre-test, post-tes MoreThe purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of emotional therapy on marital despondency, sexual intimacy and sexual performance of women affected by marital infidelity in Tabriz city. The semi-experimental research method was pre-test, post-test with an experimental group and a control group; The statistical population of the research consisted of women who referred to the Metacognitive Counseling Center of Tabriz between 1400 and September 1402 due to their husband's marital infidelity; Among them, 30 women who had obtained higher scores in the marital dissatisfaction questionnaire and lower scores in the sexual intimacy and sexual performance questionnaires and who met the conditions for entering the research, were randomly selected and 15 People were replaced in the experimental group and 15 people in the control group. The experimental group underwent emotional therapy for 8 sessions. The questionnaires used in this research included the Marital Boredom Questionnaire (CBM), the Standard Sexual Intimacy Questionnaire (Batlani, Ahmadi, Bahrami and Shah-Siah, 2019) and the Women's Sexual Performance Questionnaire (FSFI). The data obtained from the research were analyzed using univariate covariance analysis and the results of the research showed that emotion-oriented therapy was effective in increasing intimacy and sexual performance and reducing marital boredom of women affected by marital infidelity. (a<0/05). The result is that emotional therapy group therapy can be effective in increasing intimacy and sexual performance and reducing marital despondency of women affected by marital infidelity. Manuscript profile -
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411 - Comparing the effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on depression and quality of life in cancer patients
Mohsen Darbandi Naser Amini Shahdokht Azadi kamran mirzaeiThis research was applied in terms of purpose and in terms of method it was a semi-experimental cross-sectional study with a pre-test-post-test-follow-up design. The statistical population included all cancer patients in Bushehr city from November 2019 to April 2014. Fr MoreThis research was applied in terms of purpose and in terms of method it was a semi-experimental cross-sectional study with a pre-test-post-test-follow-up design. The statistical population included all cancer patients in Bushehr city from November 2019 to April 2014. From this population, 40 people were selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned to four groups of 10 people (three experimental groups and one control group). World Health Organization quality of life questionnaires (1996) and Beck depression questionnaires (1998) were administered to all participants as a pre-test. Then the people of the first experimental group received behavioral activation group therapy, the second experimental group received therapy based on acceptance and commitment, and the third experimental group also received cognitive therapy based on mindfulness in ten 90-minute sessions. But people in the control group did not receive intervention. Due to the corona situation, therapeutic interventions were held in the form of video calls. Finally, the aforementioned questionnaires were administered to all participants as a post-test. In order to follow up the effectiveness, after one month, all the participants answered the questionnaires again. The findings were analyzed using analysis of variance with repeated measurements and Tukey and Bonferroni post hoc tests. Based on the results, the mean post-test scores of the patients of all three test groups in the variables of depression and quality of life had a significant decrease and increase, respectively, compared to the control group (P<0.05). These differences were also significant in the follow-up phase (P<0.05). However, the difference in the effectiveness of the three mentioned treatments on reducing depression and increasing quality of life was not significant (P>0.05). Manuscript profile -
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412 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Depression and the Style of Ruminative Response in Women with Type 2 Diabetes Abstract
Mahmoud jajarmi Bi Bi Zohreh Razavizadeh Tabadkan Yaghoob VakiliObjectives: The present study has been performed for investigating the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on depression and the style of ruminative response in women with type 2 diabetes. Method: The research design was an experimental stu MoreObjectives: The present study has been performed for investigating the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on depression and the style of ruminative response in women with type 2 diabetes. Method: The research design was an experimental study with unit-variable pre-test and post-test with control group. The sample consisted of 30 diabetic women the members of Public Sport Association of North Khorasan were assigned to experimental (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy) and control group, randomly. The patients of experimental group to attended mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the 8 sessions 120 minutes per week. Depression and rumination were measured in pre-test and post-test by using of Beck Depression Inventory-2nd edition (BDI-II) and Ruminative Responses Scale (RRS). Results: The results of Single-variable covariance analysis demonstrated that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy significantly decreased depression and rumination in experimental group in post-test and these changes were significant in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusion: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy decreased depression and ruminative in women with type 2 diabetes. Manuscript profile -
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413 - Histopathologic study of the effect of low level Gallium-Arsenide laser on healing of grade 3 cutaneous burns in the rat
siamand bastani علی rezaeiThe healing of burn wounds has always attracted attention due to disruption of the healing process which leads to prolonged recovery period. Therefore, the quest for finding clinically effective wound-healing agents is important in the medical management of burn wounds. MoreThe healing of burn wounds has always attracted attention due to disruption of the healing process which leads to prolonged recovery period. Therefore, the quest for finding clinically effective wound-healing agents is important in the medical management of burn wounds. This study was conducted to investigate the morphometric and histopathologic effects of laser therapy on healing of third degree burns in rats. For this purpose, 64 male Wistar rats were randomly allocated to four treatment groups consisting of Group 1: low level laser therapy (11.7 energy/cm2), Group 2: high level laser therapy (17.5 energy/cm2), Group 3: treatment with nitrofurazone ointment and Group 4: control. Burn wounds were created in all treatment groups by placing a 22 mm cylinder connected to a kettle containing 5 liters of hot water on the skin for 3 seconds. Histopathologic examination confirmed the creation of third degree burn wounds. Gallium-Arsenide laser was used in the study. Histopathologic examination was performed on the 3rd, 7th, 14th, and 21st days. Morphometric evaluations indicated significantly increased wound contraction in laser treated animals particularly in group 1 compared to control group. Also in both laser treated groups, reduced infiltration of inflammatory cells and increased angiogenesis and presence of fibroblasts along with increase in the thickness of epithelium was observed. The results showed significantly improved wound healing in laser treated groups in comparison to nitrofurazone treated and control groups on all evaluation times indicating the wound healing effects of laser therapy on third degree cutaneous burns of rats. Conflict of interest: None declared. Manuscript profile -
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414 - The Effectiveness of Creative Play Therapy on Self-esteem, Creativity and Shyness of Shy Elementary School Students
Nasrin Birang Marziyeh Alivandi VafaThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of creative play therapy on self-esteem, creativity and shyness of shy elementary school students. This study was a quasi-experimental study. The research design of this study was based on a pretest-posttest MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of creative play therapy on self-esteem, creativity and shyness of shy elementary school students. This study was a quasi-experimental study. The research design of this study was based on a pretest-posttest with control group design. The statistical population of the study was all elementary school students of Marand city. The sample of the present study was selected through purposeful sampling. Due to the intervention-based nature of this study, 30 elementary school students were selected and then randomly assigned to the two groups of experimental (15 subjects) and control (15 subjects). In order to gather the data, Raffi shyness inventory, Torrance test of creativity and Cooper's self-esteem scale were used. The analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) showed that creativity-based play therapy affected the elementary school students’ creativity and self-esteem in the positive way. Also, based on the results, creativity-based play therapy could be effective in reduction of shyness of shy elementary school students (P <0.001). Based on the results, creativity-based play therapy had potential to increase creativity and self-esteem of elementary school students. Also, it could be concluded that creativity-based play therapy had to be considered as an effective therapy in the interventions of shy students. Manuscript profile -
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415 - Comparing the Effectiveness of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (Pcit), Child-Centered Mindfulness Instruction (Burdick) and Incredible Years Parents Program Instruction (Iy) on Decreased Externalizing Symptoms of First Period Elementary Students in Tabriz
anahita obalasi ali khademi majid mahmood alilou mahin etemadi niaThe purpose of this research was to determine the difference among effectiveness of parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), child-centered mindfulness instruction (Burdick) and incredible years' program (IY) on decreased externalizing symptoms of first period elementar MoreThe purpose of this research was to determine the difference among effectiveness of parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), child-centered mindfulness instruction (Burdick) and incredible years' program (IY) on decreased externalizing symptoms of first period elementary students in Tabriz. Necessary data was collected in the framework of semi-experimental design of pre-test, post-test kind and follow-up with three experimental groups and one control and administration of Achenbach' child behavior questionnaire (CBCL) – parents' version. The statistical population was all the first period elementary students of Tabriz and their mothers during 2020-2021. The sample included 40 students with their mothers that 30 people were selected as experimental groups and 10 people as control group through volunteer method and based on inclusion criteria. After holding treatment periods (parent-child interaction therapy, child-centered mindfulness and incredible years (IY) during three months and data analysis by mixed variance analysis, the results showed that treatment methods of parent-child interaction, child-centered mindfulness and incredible years' program (IY) were effective on decreased scores of externalizing behaviors of the students since pre-test session till follow-up session. the results of Bonferoni's test showed that the method parent-child interaction is more effective than the treatment method of child-centered mindfulness on decreased externalizing symptoms of the students. Also, the program of incredible years was more effective than child-centered mindfulness treatment on decreased externalizing symptoms of the students. Manuscript profile -
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416 - Effectiveness of Reality Therapy on the Treatment of Social Anxiety and Test Anxiety in High School's Students
Mehri Fayedi Gholamreza Golmohammad Nazhad BahramiThe purpose of the current study is considering the effectiveness of reality therapy in the treatment of social anxiety and test anxiety in high school's students. The study was a quasi-experimental study using a pretest –posttest with control group. The populatio MoreThe purpose of the current study is considering the effectiveness of reality therapy in the treatment of social anxiety and test anxiety in high school's students. The study was a quasi-experimental study using a pretest –posttest with control group. The population of this study was 3856 high school's students of 2nd district of Tabriz. The sample included 40 students with symptoms of social anxiety and test anxiety which were selected by purposive method and then randomly divided into two groups of control and experimental. To collect data, Spielberger's Test Anxiety (1980) and Conner's social anxiety Inventories (2000) were used. After that the 8 treatment sessions of the experimental group were finished, a test anxiety and social anxiety post-test was taken for both groups again. Also to follow-up after 45 days both of groups were tested. The data were analyzed by analysis of variance of repeated measures. The results indicated that reality therapy was effective in improvement of symptoms of social anxiety and also test anxiety. Followed results showed the stable effectiveness of real therapy on decreasing the social anxiety and test anxiety. It can be concluded that, by using reality therapy we can reduce high school's student social anxiety and also test anxiety Manuscript profile -
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417 - The effect of narrative therapy on social adjustment improvement in children with conduct disorder
Farzaneh Asgarzadeh Salmasi Hamid Pour SharifiIn This study the effectiveness of narrative therapy on social adjustment improvement in children with conduct disorder (CD) was studied. In this quasi-experimental method a sample of 45 male 4 & 5 grader students with (CD) were selected from Tabriz primary schools MoreIn This study the effectiveness of narrative therapy on social adjustment improvement in children with conduct disorder (CD) was studied. In this quasi-experimental method a sample of 45 male 4 & 5 grader students with (CD) were selected from Tabriz primary schools and then randomly assigned to three groups (two experimental groups) and a control group. The data gathering instruments included an interview based on diagnosis criteria DSM-IV TR and child symptom Inventories (CSI-4) teacher’s form and Winelend social maturity scale. The narrative therapy was administered for experimental groups narrative therapy in mother tongue (Turkish), and narrative therapy in non-mother tongue (Farsi) in 11 session (45 minutes for 4 weeks) and control group received no intervention.The results of one way ANCOVA analysis showed that social adjustment of experimental groups was more than control group. It was concluded that narrative therapy could be used social adjustment improvement in children with conduct disorder Manuscript profile -
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418 - Effectiveness of Group Gestalt Therapy on Social Anxiety, Test Anxiety and Positive and Negative Affection of Female Students
Fatemeh Mohammadi Maryam HafezianThis research was conducted based on purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of group gestalt therapy on social anxiety, test anxiety and positive and negative affection of female students. The research design was semi-experimental and pre-test and post-test with contro MoreThis research was conducted based on purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of group gestalt therapy on social anxiety, test anxiety and positive and negative affection of female students. The research design was semi-experimental and pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population of the study was all female undergraduate students of Sari Azad University in the academic year of 2015-2016. Of the total number of the target population, 50 people were willing to cooperate. Then, social anxiety scores, anxiety test, and the PANAS positive and negative affection scores were provided and pre-tested. Twenty students were selected using available sampling method (20 in the experimental group and 20 in the control group). Then, interventional therapy (8 sessions of 90 minutes) was performed on the experimental group. After the end of the sessions, the students of both groups were subjected to post-test. Data were analyzed using covariance analysis. The findings showed that Gestalt therapy explains about 37% of variance in reducing social anxiety. Also, gestalt therapy explains about 67% of the variance in reducing test anxiety, and gestalt therapy has been led to increase in positive affection and reduction in negative affection. The results showed that group gestalt therapy has an effect on social anxiety, test anxiety and negative and positive affection. Manuscript profile -
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419 - A study of the group counseling with the behavioral – cognitive method on the reduction of anxiety symptoms among the pre – university Female student in Shabestar
Yahya Eraghi Bahram Asl-e-Fattahi Farzaneh Seyyed Golami The present study was carried out in order to assess the effectiveness of Group counseling with the behavioral- Cognitive method in decreasing the anxiety symptoms among female students in Shabestar. Statistical population involved pre-university female stud More The present study was carried out in order to assess the effectiveness of Group counseling with the behavioral- Cognitive method in decreasing the anxiety symptoms among female students in Shabestar. Statistical population involved pre-university female students in Shabester. Research samples consisted of 30 students in experimental and controlled groups. The kind of study was experimental and the design used in this research was that of pre and post – test with controlled group. The measurement tool was Self- Rating anxiety scale. The research findings showed that cognitive-behavioral decrease symptoms of general anxiety, physical symptoms and mental symptoms of anxiety significantly. Cognitive- behavioral group counseling can be used as an independent method with other curing medicines in controlling or decreasing anxiety symptoms among teenagers especially students. Manuscript profile -
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420 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Rumination, Worry and Anxiety Sensitivity in People with Anxiety Disorders
Mahdiye Taghavi Garamaleki Naeimeh MohebThe purpose of this study aimed to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy on rumination, worry and anxiety sensitivity in people with anxiety disorders. The research method was single case. Research participants included 3 people with anxiety disord MoreThe purpose of this study aimed to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy on rumination, worry and anxiety sensitivity in people with anxiety disorders. The research method was single case. Research participants included 3 people with anxiety disorder symptoms who were selected as a single case with a psychiatrist's diagnosis of having anxiety disorder symptoms using the purposive sampling method. Anxiety Sensitivity Questionnaire, Pennsylvania Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ), Nolan Hoxma and Murrow Rumination Questionnaire, and Beck Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Packagewas used to collect data. Prior to the intervention, all 3 cases were evaluated in one session using research questionnaires. Then, 8 sessions of behavioral cognition therapy were administered to the subjects twice a week.in order to test the hypothesis Percentage indexes test was used. The results obtained through Blanchard and Schwars improvement rate showed that cognitive behavioral therapy affects rumination, worry and anxiety sensitivity in people with symptoms of anxiety disorders Manuscript profile -
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421 - The effectiveness of Short time structured play therapy on attention –deficit Hyperactivity disorder in pre-school children (six years)
Naeimeh Mohebb Shahrokh Amiri Atefeh BehraveshThe present study has been carried out by the aim of examining the effect of structured short- term play therapy on controlling the symptoms of attention deficiency and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in preschool children suffering from ADHD. The methodology of the resea MoreThe present study has been carried out by the aim of examining the effect of structured short- term play therapy on controlling the symptoms of attention deficiency and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in preschool children suffering from ADHD. The methodology of the research was semi- experimental with pre-test and post-test design. The statistical population included children affected by ADHD who referred to Bozorgmehr Therapeutic Center. Thirty children were assigned randomly in two groups of control and experimental, using accessible sampling method. The instruments used were CSI-4, parents- teacher “ADHD rating scale” form, and parents form. The obtained data in two steps of pre- test and post- test was analyzed using the statistical method of one variety covariance analysis and U- Man - Whitney test. The results showed that based on the evaluation of parent- teacher form, structured short- term play therapy leads to significant decrease in hyperactivity, and attention symptoms deficiency of subjects in experimental group in comparison with control group respectively (P< 0.01). Manuscript profile -
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422 - Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Narrative, Group Therapy on Improving the Cognitive Outcomes in Students with Depressive Symptoms
Fereshteh Changizi Masoumeh Azemoudeh Sholeh Livarjani Shahram VahediThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based mindfulness intervention in group therapy on improving cognitive performance in students with depressive syndrome. The research method was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based mindfulness intervention in group therapy on improving cognitive performance in students with depressive syndrome. The research method was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with an experimental and control group. The statistical population of the study was all students with symptoms of depression, Tabriz in 1398, who had no other psychological disorders and use of antidepressants, of which 20 for The experimental group and 20 people were selected for the control group by available sampling method. Young's plan questionnaire (short form, third edition, 90 items) and Snyder et al.'s (1991) adult hope questionnaire were used to collect information. The experimental group underwent mindfulness intervention based on group narrative therapy for 16 sessions and during this period the control group did not receive any intervention. Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS software. The results showed that the process of mindfulness intervention sessions based on group narrative therapy led to a decrease in the mean scores of cognitive performance in students with depressive syndrome in the experimental group compared to the control group. (P≤ 0/01). According to the results, it can be argued that mindfulness intervention based on group narrative therapy has a positive effect on improving cognitive performance in students with depressive symptoms Manuscript profile -
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423 - The study of the effect of logo therapy on students’ attitudes to marriage and life expectancy
Golamreza Golmohammad nejad Fatemeh Ranjbar Golnaz AdalatzadehThe current study aimed at considering the effect of logo therapy in the students' attitude toward marriage and life expectancy in Islamic Azad university of Tabriz. The Statistical population included all of the students busy studying in 2011. The research method was q MoreThe current study aimed at considering the effect of logo therapy in the students' attitude toward marriage and life expectancy in Islamic Azad university of Tabriz. The Statistical population included all of the students busy studying in 2011. The research method was quasi experimental. The sample size was 80 single students. The nonrandom voluntary sampling was used. To gather the data the Larson questionnaire regarding the attitude toward selecting spouse was used. The sample was divided in two groups (experimental and control) each with 40 people. Based on the pre-test scores, 40 sample (20 male & 20 female) who obtained the highest scores forming experimental and 40 other people (20 male & 20 female) who obtained lower scores formed control group. The experimental group received ten ninety minutes session logo therapy and life expectancy. The control group didn’t receive any. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. To analyses the data. Covariance analysis was used. The results showed that logo therapy was effective on the students attitude toward selecting spouse and life expectancy. Manuscript profile -
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424 - Effectiveness of Group Narrative Therapy on Life Expectancy and Happiness of the Elderly in Tabriz
Fereshteh Changizi Amir PanahaliThis study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of group narrative therapy on life expectancy and happiness of the elderly in Tabriz. It was a semi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and a control group. The research population included MoreThis study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of group narrative therapy on life expectancy and happiness of the elderly in Tabriz. It was a semi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and a control group. The research population included all 60 and older people living in Tabriz who did not have any psychological disorders (amnesia, dementia or Alzheimer). The research sample included 20 people (10 woman and 10 man) who were selected randomly using voluntary sampling in two groups of 10 (experimental and control). Oxford Happiness Inventory (OHI 1989) and Miller Hope Scale (MHS) were used for the data collection. First, all the participants answered the questionnaires. Then, group narrative therapy was employed the experimental group in 10 sessions, and finally, a post-test was given to the experimental and control groups. SPSS and one-way ANOVA were used in order to analyze the data. The research findings showed that the process of group narrative therapy increases life expectancy and happiness among the elderly in the experimental group as compared to the control group (P < 0/05). The research results showed that group narrative therapy is effective in enhancing life expectancy and happiness among the elderly Manuscript profile -
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425 - The effectiveness of schema therapy on moderating early maladaptive schemas and reducing students' anxiety sensitivity
Asgar Jafari Jafar Pouyamanesh Naser Ghorbanian Mahsa KabiriAnxiety sensitivity is fear of anxiety and anxiety-related Symptoms that may lead the potential traumatic effects of physical, psychological and social. Anxiety sensitivity is a traumatic factor for anxiety disorders. Present study aimed to determine effectiveness of Sc MoreAnxiety sensitivity is fear of anxiety and anxiety-related Symptoms that may lead the potential traumatic effects of physical, psychological and social. Anxiety sensitivity is a traumatic factor for anxiety disorders. Present study aimed to determine effectiveness of Schema Therapy on moderating early maladaptive schemas and reducing anxiety sensitivity in students of Islamic Azad University. Present research was semi experimental type with inquiry pre test post test with control group. 10 subjects were selected randomly and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Data were Collected by YSQ (short form) and ASI and were analyzed by variance with repeated measurement. Research results indicated that interventions based on schema therapy could significantly moderate all schemas except schemas of social isolation/alienation, failure, and entitlement/grandiosity. In addition, interventions based on schema therapy can significantly reduce anxiety sensitivity. Results provided some evidences that schema therapy is an appropriate approach on moderating early maladaptive schemas and reducing anxiety sensitivity in university students. Therefore, for moderating early maladaptive schemas and reducing anxiety sensitivity, it may be useful to try changing or moderating schemas based on schema therapy. Manuscript profile -
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426 - The Effectiveness of Meta Cognitive Therapy in Meta Cognitive Beliefs Change and Body Image Concern (BICI) of Depressed Female High School Students
Simin Simin GholamreZaei Mahdi Yousefvand Firouzeh Ghazanfari Ali Asghar FarokhzadianThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Meta Cognitive Therapy in the level change of negative and positive Meta Cognitive beliefs and body image concern (BICI) of depressed female high school students in Khorramabad. This research was quasi-experime MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Meta Cognitive Therapy in the level change of negative and positive Meta Cognitive beliefs and body image concern (BICI) of depressed female high school students in Khorramabad. This research was quasi-experimental with pretest - posttest and control group. The sample consisted of 40 subjects with depression selected fromamong female high school students in Khorramabad, and randomly assigned to an experimental group (Meta Cognitive Therapy) and a control group. the experimental group in Intervention stage received 9 sessions of 2 hours of Meta Cognitive Therapy. During this period, the control group received no intervention. To collect the data, Body Image Scale (BII) of Fisher (1979), Beck Depression scale (1988) and metacognitive beliefs of Welles and katrait - Hutton (2004), in the pre-test and post-test for both experimental and control groups were used. The research data were analyzed using spss 21 software (SPSS.21) and conducting ANCOVA. The covariance analysis showed significant differences between the two groups. The results showed that Meta Cognitive Therapy in reducing body image concern (BICI) and negative beliefs as well as increasing positive beliefs is effective. Manuscript profile -
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427 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Academic Dysphoria and Test Anxiety in High School Girl Students
Masoumeh Farsinejad Abolfazl Karami Hassan AsadzadehThe aim of this study was to the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on academic dysphoria and test anxiety in high school girl students. For this purpose, among all 15- to 18-year-old female students of Tehran's public schools in the academic year of 2016-201 MoreThe aim of this study was to the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on academic dysphoria and test anxiety in high school girl students. For this purpose, among all 15- to 18-year-old female students of Tehran's public schools in the academic year of 2016-2017, a multi-stage cluster random sampling method was used to select 383 students. Then, 30 students who had a higher test anxiety and academic dysphoria scores were included in the study and were randomly enrolled as the control group (15 member) and experimental group (15 member). Afterward the scores obtained from the questionnaires in during the sampling were considered as pre-test scores. The experimental group was then subjected to an intervention of "cognitive-behavioral therapy" in 8 sessions of 2 hours; while the control group did not receive any intervention. After the end of the intervention, both groups were followed up and followed up 3 months after the intervention. The data were evaluated using one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) by statistical software SPSS-20. The findings showed that cognitive-behavioral group therapy was effective on reducing the academic dysphoria and test anxiety. According to the findings, considering the beneficial effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy on improving academic dysphoria and test anxiety and considering the short duration of this intervention, it seems that this method can be applied to a wide range of behavioral and cognitive problems. Of course, there is a need for additional research. Manuscript profile -
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428 - The effectiveness of brief strategic family therapy (BSFT) on improving the environment of families with addicted member and relapse prevention
Fatemeh Najaflouy Mohammad Reza FalsafinejadThis study has examined the effectiveness of brief strategic family therapy (BSFT) on improving the environment of families with addicted member. 30 male participants were selected among people who were under therapy in an outpatient health care center. They were 20-30 MoreThis study has examined the effectiveness of brief strategic family therapy (BSFT) on improving the environment of families with addicted member. 30 male participants were selected among people who were under therapy in an outpatient health care center. They were 20-30 years old and single who lived with their parents. They used opiate, analeptic and combined drugs. 15 people along with their parents were assigned in a brief strategic family therapy (BSFT) group and 15 people in a control group who received Methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) as a usual therapy of the center. They were assigned randomly in these two groups. The participants replied to Family Environment Scale (FES) in the pre-test, post-test and a follow up test 2 months after termination of the treatment. The results of the variance analysis with repeated measures demonstrated that cohesion, conflict, organization and control in two groups had a significant difference. BSFT was found to be effective in reducing relapse rate. The results represent that BSFT model along with the usual treatment of the language centers are more effective in improving aspects of family environment and reducing relapse rates. Manuscript profile -
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429 - Evaluating the Psychological Methods of Teaching Self-confidence in Stories of Iranian Children's Stories
Vahid Khodaei MajdSelf-confidence and high self-reliance are among the main factors of prosperity and growth in life, and psychotherapist suggest different methods to reinforce them using the stories in childhood. Therefore, this research aimed at recognizing and evaluating the psycholog MoreSelf-confidence and high self-reliance are among the main factors of prosperity and growth in life, and psychotherapist suggest different methods to reinforce them using the stories in childhood. Therefore, this research aimed at recognizing and evaluating the psychological methods of teaching self-confidence that are concealed in Iranian stories. The research is descriptive and library-based. To analyze the data, content-analysis was conducted. Considering the large population of the study, using purposeful sampling, 141 Iranian stories for B and C age groups that involve 7-11 years old children, were selected as study samples. To evaluate the selected stories, a researcher-made Matrix, which included the main methods of developing self-confidence, was used. Also, Milles and Huberman’s interpretive approach, which is one of the main scales of content analysis, was employed. At the same time, in order to determine the relation between the variables, Kay Skoer’s statistical test was used. The results show that different psychological methods are used in Iranian stories in order to develop self-confidence in children, among which we can refer to reinforcing positive thinking, self-steem, nourishing sympathy, nourishing creativity, helping self-identification and self-acceptance, reducing of humility sensation, and adjusting megalomania Manuscript profile -
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430 - The effectiveness of group logo therapy on the self-esteem of Tabriz medical science university dormitory female students in 1386
Kobra Namvaran Kianoosh Zahrakar Sadegh Malekiavarsin This study examines the effectiveness of group logo therapy on the Self -Esteem T.M.S.U dormitory female students. The statistical population was all the medica science university dormitory female students. The sampling method was Multistage C More This study examines the effectiveness of group logo therapy on the Self -Esteem T.M.S.U dormitory female students. The statistical population was all the medica science university dormitory female students. The sampling method was Multistage Cluster Sampling the primary sample was include 176 students and the final sample included 24 persons who got a grade lower than 1S.D (one standard diviation) to the mean in the Cooper Smith Self Esteem Test with four minor scale of (schooling, family, social and general).They were randomly selected as the final sample and Substituted for experimental and control group.First, the pre-test was done on both groups then the experimental group attended in 10 sessions of group logo therapy, according to the plan. After that the post test was performed o both groups. T-test was used to analyze the data. The results indicated that group logo therapy increased the Self- Esteem and the Academic Self- Esteem of them but it was not effective on the Familial, Social and General Self Esteem. It has been suggested that the group logo therapy may be used for promoting Self- Esteem. Manuscript profile -
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431 - Photodynamic therapy for melanoma: a multifaceted anti-cancer treatment against malignant melanoma
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432 - Simulation of surface flux received through breast tumor radiation therapy with MCNPX code
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433 - Investigation of skin toxicity in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy
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434 - The effect of low-power laser on the promotion of spermatogenesis in a mouse model of azoospermia (in-vivo)
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435 - The effects of low-power laser on the promotion of spermatogenesis in a mouse model of azoospermia (in-vivo)
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436 - Designing Commitment Therapy Package and Assessing its Effectiveness in Improving Couples’ Relationship
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437 - A Comparative Study of the Addicts' Attitude toward Using of Narcotic Substances after Quitting Addiction (A Comparison between Two Techniques of Indigenous Self-esteem and Methadone Therapy in Azadshahr City)
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438 - The Effect of Adolescent-Centered Mindfulness Therapy on Behavioral Emotion Regulation, Cognitive Flexibility and Social Anxiety in Depressed Adolescent Girls
Asma Fouladi Seyyedeh Samiri Hosseini Elmiri Ezazi Bojnourdi Fatemeh Mohammadabadi Maryam ShokriDepressed adolescent girls face many problems and challenges in life, especially in the field of behavioral emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility and social anxiety. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of adolescent-centered mi MoreDepressed adolescent girls face many problems and challenges in life, especially in the field of behavioral emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility and social anxiety. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of adolescent-centered mindfulness therapy on behavioral emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility and social anxiety in depressed adolescent girls. This study in terms of purpose was practical and in terms of implementation method was semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design and with a control group. The statistical population of research was all depressed adolescent girls who referred to counseling centers in the three district of Tehran city in the fall season of 2023 year. The sample of this study was 30 people who were selected by purposive sampling method after checking the inclusion criteria and were replaced by simple random method with the help of lottery in two equal groups including experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 10 sessions of 60 minutes as a group under adolescent-oriented mindfulness therapy and during this period, the control group did not receive any intervention. The research instruments were included behavioral emotion regulation questionnaire (Kraaj & Garnefsky, 2019), cognitive flexibility inventory (Dennis & Vander Wall, 2010) and social anxiety scale (Connor & et al, 2000). The data obtained from the implementation of the above tools in the pre-test and post-test stages were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance method in SPSS-25 software. The findings of this study indicated that adolescent-oriented mindfulness therapy significantly increased behavioral emotion regulation and cognitive flexibility and significantly decreased social anxiety in depressed adolescent girls (P<0.001). According to the findings of this study, to intervene for improve the psychological characteristics of depressed adolescent girls can be used adolescent-oriented mindfulness therapy along with other therapeutic methods. Manuscript profile -
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439 - General Chemotherapy Protocols
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440 - The Effectiveness of Reality Therapy Theory on Self- Harm Behaviors and Functions in High School Students in Shiraz
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441 - A historical journey in mystical teachings in Rumi's Masnavi
Fatemeh Haj Zain Al-Abedin Kamel Ahmadinejad Farideh Mohseni Hanjani Afsaneh Lotfi AzimiIn Victor Frankl's view, meaning therapy is healing through meaning or healing through meaning. Frankel considers the meaning-oriented will to be the source of all human motives and goals. In meaning therapy, man must have the freedom to choose behavior for his mental h MoreIn Victor Frankl's view, meaning therapy is healing through meaning or healing through meaning. Frankel considers the meaning-oriented will to be the source of all human motives and goals. In meaning therapy, man must have the freedom to choose behavior for his mental health and step into his subconscious spirituality, and in response to his unconscious discovery, discover his transcendent inner truth so that he can give a beautiful definition of the most basic human suffering, namely death. Have. According to Frankel, meaning and finding the meaning of life is in fact the manifestation of humanity, and meaning, like faith, hope and love, can be discovered. Rumi in Masnavi Manavi seeks to create motivation and enthusiasm to live with spirituality. He tries to remove the obstacles to spirituality from the seeker. Tolerance of suffering, responsibility, true love, firm belief in God are the ways to reach spirituality. Rumi's mystical view is consistent with the semantic psychology of Victor Frankl. Therefore, in the present study, based on Frankel's theory of semantic therapy, the concept of meaning and desire for life in the spiritual Masnavi is analyzed. The research method is descriptive-analytical and library type. In this research, the components of suffering, tolerance, responsibility, love and religiosity of Frankel's theory have been explained and interpreted in the spiritual Masnavi. In Frankl's semantic psychology and the practical teachings of Rumi's mysticism, suffering Manuscript profile -
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442 - Comparisons of effects of massage therapy and tensile strength training in four weeks training on Shin Splint pain in girls
zohreh zanganeh Behrooz ImeriThe purpose of the study was to comparison of massage therapy and tensile strength trainings in four weeks on pain relief in girls with shin splint.This is a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design that compared the efficacy of two different treatmen MoreThe purpose of the study was to comparison of massage therapy and tensile strength trainings in four weeks on pain relief in girls with shin splint.This is a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design that compared the efficacy of two different treatment consist of massage therapy and tensile strength trainings in student girls 16 to 18 years old with shin splint. Subjects performed according to the protocol for 4 weeks and 3 sessions per week. Massage therapy performed after the exercises and the onset of pain, on the subjects' legs for 20 minutes. Tensile strength training performed 8 RM for 3 sets in a regular manner.Shapiro-Wilk's normality test was used to normalize the data distribution. Hypotheses were analyzed statistically using a dependent test to compare the pre-test with post-test of each variable separately. The results of the study have shown that the effects of massage therapy and tensile strength trainings have a significant effect on the improvement of shin splint. Manuscript profile -
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443 - The effect of 8 weeks of selected therapeutic exercise on pain and functional disability of carpet weavers with chronic back pain
Bijan Goodarzi mohammad hydarinia Masoud MirmoaziThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of selected therapeutic exercises on pain and functional disability of carpet weavers with chronic back pain. The research method was semi-experimental. The statistical population of the research include MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of selected therapeutic exercises on pain and functional disability of carpet weavers with chronic back pain. The research method was semi-experimental. The statistical population of the research included 30 carpet weavers suffering from back pain with the age range of 30 to 45 years who referred to the treatment clinics of Borujerd city, who voluntarily participated in this research project. The aforementioned subjects were randomly divided into two treatment exercise groups (age 37.20 ± 2.61( and control (age 36.98 ± 3.002). 24 hours before the start of the exercises, the subjects of both groups were given a questionnaire Low back pain disability was assessed and vas pain was determined. Subjects in the experimental groups underwent therapeutic exercises for 8 weeks and three sessions per week. Data analysis was performed using Student's dependent t-tests (in order to examine pre- test and post-test of each group), one-way analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc test were performed. The research results showed that exercise therapy has a significant effect on functional disability and pain level of carpet weavers with chronic back pain (P=0.0001). Manuscript profile -
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444 - Modern Use of Donkeys
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445 - Analysis of the educational function in the Reality therapy approach and Glasser's Choice theory in the story " Lion and Animals " of the first book of Masnavi Manavi
Noushin Derakhshan, Abolfazl GhanizadehBased on the reality therapy approach and selection theory of William Glaser People choose behaviors when they fail to meet their needs. That is, they choose certain behaviors and actions so that they may be able to meet their needs. He believes that all behaviors are a MoreBased on the reality therapy approach and selection theory of William Glaser People choose behaviors when they fail to meet their needs. That is, they choose certain behaviors and actions so that they may be able to meet their needs. He believes that all behaviors are always selected at the moment Are the best choice of person to satisfy one or more needs; However, he may have chosen inefficient and ineffective behavior due to the lack of effective methods. These five needs are embedded in human genes to meet these needs, the person collects images in his mind. The difference between this set of images is the desired world and the perceptual world that leads the person to general behaviors that It is suggested by the creative brain system when struggling and trying to achieve desires Rumi seven hundred years ago in the story of "shir and Nakhjiran" the first book of the spiritual masnavi has arranged a debate between the lion, nakhjiran and the rabbit that Their behavior is consistent with the authors' theory of Glaser theory. In the present article, to prove this hypothesis, after the introduction, the research background and mentioning the theoretical framework are analyzed as examples of behaviors and In the end it is concluded that the behaviors that Consistent with Glasser's theory, according to the animal debate situation Manuscript profile -
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446 - The Effectiveness of Intervention of Spiritual Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Approach on Improving Quality of Life and Improving the Psychological Well-being of Spouses of Veterans and Veterans
armin mahmodi farzin aminiThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral spirituality on the psychological well-being, quality of life of veterans' spouses. The sample consisted of 40 wives of veterans of Shahreza city who were selected through accessible MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral spirituality on the psychological well-being, quality of life of veterans' spouses. The sample consisted of 40 wives of veterans of Shahreza city who were selected through accessible sampling method and responded to the psychological well-being scale, a short form of health-related questionnaire. Then, they were randomly assigned to experimental (13) and control (13 people) groups. Both groups responded to the questionnaires in the post-test and follow up phases. For the experimental group, eight sessions of cognitive-behavioral spirituality therapy were performed, but the control group was not exposed to any intervention. To analyze the data, multivariate covariance analysis and Mann Whitney U test were used. The results showed that, by controlling the pre-test scores, the psychological well-being of the experimental group was significantly increased in the post-test and follow-up stages compared to the control group (P Manuscript profile -
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447 - The effectiveness of storytelling on Aggression and anxiety in elementary school students
esmat fazeliPurpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of storytelling on students' aggression and anxiety. Method: This research was a semi-experimental, pre-test, post-test, control group or control group. The sample consisted of 30 subjects who were MorePurpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of storytelling on students' aggression and anxiety. Method: This research was a semi-experimental, pre-test, post-test, control group or control group. The sample consisted of 30 subjects who were selected randomly from among primary school students in Mahshahr in the academic year 1396-1397. They were randomly divided into two experimental groups (15 people) and control (15 people). Aggression Questionnaire (Bass & Perry, 1998), Anxiety Scale (Spence, 2007), and Parykh and Majdi's (2009) Storytelling Toolkit. Statistical analysis of multivariate covariance analysis (MANCOVA) and one way to collect data was performed. Results: The results showed that the level of aggression and anxiety in the experimental group decreased at the end of the intervention. Conclusion: Stress therapy can moderate the students' aggression and anxiety. Similar studies with subjects from different cities and with different cultures can enhance the generalizations of the findings. Manuscript profile -
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448 - investigate the effectiveness of training the concepts of schema therapy on sensation seeking and social self-declaration of married women
shahrbano jalaei mansoureh karimi saeedeh bazazianThis study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of training the concepts of schema therapy on sensation seeking and social self-declaration of married women. The statistical population of the study was all married women in Qom. A voluntary method was used to select Ab MoreThis study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of training the concepts of schema therapy on sensation seeking and social self-declaration of married women. The statistical population of the study was all married women in Qom. A voluntary method was used to select About 60 married women in Qom who were over 20 years old and had a high school diploma. Of these 60 married women were pre-tested. 30 people with lower scores in sensation seeking and social self-declaration were selected as samples and tested and controlled in two groups of 15.The tested group was subjected to the concepts of schema therapy in 15 sessions of 90 minutes, and the control group did not receive any intervention. To collect the data, Zuckerman’s sensation seeking (1979) and Glas social self-declaration (1982) questionnaires were used to analyze the data. The results were analyzed using SPSS software using covariance analysis. The results showed that the training of schema therapy at the significant level of 0.001 was effective on sensation seeking and this training explained about 39% of the difference in scores. Also, this level has a significant effect on the social self-declaration of women. 51% of the difference in social self-declarationo scores has also been explained. Manuscript profile -
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449 - Prioritizing the factors of the comprehensive empowerment model in the treatment department of the Social Security Organization through hierarchical analysis (AHP)
abolfazl asgharnia Moahammad reza Bagherzadeh mojtaba tabari mehrdad mataniThe aim of the study is to prioritize the factors of the comprehensive empowerment model in the treatment sector of the Social Security Organization through hierarchical analysis (AHP) method. The research method is descriptive and analytical and according to different MoreThe aim of the study is to prioritize the factors of the comprehensive empowerment model in the treatment sector of the Social Security Organization through hierarchical analysis (AHP) method. The research method is descriptive and analytical and according to different types of descriptive research, in this project it is a survey or field finding type. The statistical population of the study is experts who have been selected as experts as a sample with the membership conditions of 32 people. The factors of the comprehensive empowerment model had 2 dimensions (individual and collective) and 11 components and 28 indicators. Expert Choice analysis software was performed. The results of the hierarchical pairwise comparison survey showed that the component of creativity-based education plays the most important role in empowerment in the individual dimension, which shows that this component should be more in the organization's programs and in the collective part the component of participatory leadership This dimension has shown that leadership will play a valuable role in the organization's excellence in teams and groups. Which shows the importance of these indicators and the need to pay attention to these issues in comprehensive empowerment. Therefore, in general, the need to pay attention to categories can increase the level of empowerment to an acceptable level, and it is necessary for managers and trustees in organizations to pay more attention to the components of empowerment and the indicators that affect it. Manuscript profile -
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450 - Assessing the Rate of Child Abuse in the Covid-19 Epidemic and its Effect on students' Psychological Distress
mehdi shomaliahmadabadi Atefe Barkhordari AhmadabadiThe present study was conducted with the aim of assessing the rate of child abuse in the Covid-19 epidemic and its effect on students' psychological distress. This research was a descriptive correlational study that was conducted in the research community of Ardakan stu MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of assessing the rate of child abuse in the Covid-19 epidemic and its effect on students' psychological distress. This research was a descriptive correlational study that was conducted in the research community of Ardakan students in the academic year of 2022-2023. 412 people were selected voluntarily and answered the questionnaires of misbehaving with children and psychological distress. To analyze the data, Pearson correlation and multiple regression were used simultaneously. The results showed that there is a significant positive relationship between mistreatment of children (and psychological, physical and neglect dimensions) with psychological distress (P<0.001). The results of the regression test also showed that 49% of psychological distress is explained by the linear combination of psychological dimensions and parental neglect. The covid-19 epidemic has been accompanied by an increase in the psychological pressure of parents, the risk of misbehaving with children, and the psychological distress of children, which shows the need for effective intervention. Manuscript profile -
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451 - The effect of group reality therapy on self-confidence and anxiety of students with social phobia
Mansoure PoorjanebollahiSocial phobia is one of the most debilitating disorders that can disrupt many aspects of a person's life. The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of group reality therapy on the self-confidence and anxiety of students with social phobia. This study wa MoreSocial phobia is one of the most debilitating disorders that can disrupt many aspects of a person's life. The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of group reality therapy on the self-confidence and anxiety of students with social phobia. This study was a semi-experimental type of research with a pre-test, post-test design and a control group, which was conducted in the research community of second year primary school students of Meibod city in the academic year of 1400-1401. In this study, 26 people were selected in the available way and were replaced in two groups of 13 people, test and control. The participants answered Rosenberg's self-confidence and Beck's anxiety questionnaires during the research stages. The experimental group received reality therapy training in 12 one-hour sessions twice a week, while the control group did not receive training during this period. For data analysis, multivariate covariance analysis and spss26 software were used. The results showed that group reality therapy was effective and improved the self-confidence and anxiety of students with social phobia (P<0.001). According to the findings of the research, it can be said that reality therapy is an effective method for increasing self-confidence and reducing students' anxiety and it can be used in Madras. Manuscript profile -
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452 - Investigating the Effectiveness of Reality Therapy on Reducing Anxiety Caused by the Superstition of the Scarred Eye in People who refer to the Counseling Center in Mashhad
zahra vafaei jahan Belief in the wound causes people to feel anxious and insecure because they consider it out of their control. In this research, we will examine the effectiveness of reality therapy in reducing anxiety caused by believing in the injured eye. This study was quasi-ex More Belief in the wound causes people to feel anxious and insecure because they consider it out of their control. In this research, we will examine the effectiveness of reality therapy in reducing anxiety caused by believing in the injured eye. This study was quasi-experimental and was conducted using the pre-test and post-test method with the control group. 24 clients of Wafai Psychological Services and Counseling Office were selected by available sampling method and were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The measured instruments were the Beck-Rouan Anxiety Assessment Questionnaire. With this questionnaire, the level of anxiety of clients was measured. The results of the multivariate covariance analysis showed that the average anxiety scores of the experimental group in the post-test compared to the pre-test decreased significantly and also decreased significantly compared to the control group. In other words, reality therapy significantly reduced the level of anxiety of clients with superstitious beliefs about sore eyes. Manuscript profile -
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453 - Effectiveness of group counseling based on therapeutic method for responsibility and spiritual health of working girls of Farhangsara Pegah, Is
Atefeh Abbasi Hajar BaratiThis research was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of group counseling based on compassion therapy approach on the responsibility and spiritual health of the girls of Farhangsara Pegah Isfahan . The research method was a semi-experimental pre-test-post MoreThis research was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of group counseling based on compassion therapy approach on the responsibility and spiritual health of the girls of Farhangsara Pegah Isfahan . The research method was a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test type with a control group. For this purpose, 30 working girls in the 10th district of Isfahan were selected by available sampling and randomly replaced in two experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). Before and after the intervention, the participants responded to the research instrument that included 42 questions from the California Psychological Inventory (CPI) Goff (1984), which was related to the dimension of responsibility, and the spiritual health questionnaire of Ellison and Polotzin (1983). Participants in the experimental group underwent eight 90-minute sessions of compassion therapy according to Gilbert's concepts and treatment plan (2014), but the control group did not receive any intervention. The data were analyzed at two descriptive levels (mean and standard deviation) and inferential (univariate analysis of covariance test). The results of univariate covariance analysis showed that group counseling based on compassion therapy approach has led to increased responsibility and spiritual health in working girls (p<0.05). Compassion-based group therapy increases self-responsibility in working girls by increasing self-kindness as well as increasing the sense of philanthropy. Working girls, because they are deprived of their rights such as education, health and proper nutrition, and being on the street for a long time, causes them to be exposed to different harms, including physical, mental, spiritual and social harms, and causes distance. Manuscript profile -
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454 - Bibliotherapy studies in various research fields in the world (scientometric analysis)
Razieh Farshid Ahmadreza Ahmadi Mirghaed Nosrat RiahiniaObjective: The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the scientific products of various research areas of bibliotherapy indexed in the Web of Science database.Methodology: The present study is a descriptive study with scientometric approach and content analys MoreObjective: The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the scientific products of various research areas of bibliotherapy indexed in the Web of Science database.Methodology: The present study is a descriptive study with scientometric approach and content analysis method and has been done by using co-word analysis techniques. Data analysis was performed with Histcite, Gephi, BIBexcel and SPSS software data Mapping was performed with Vos viewer software.Results: In the field of bibliotherapy, the highest number of productions belongs to 2016 with 59 works. Among the most frequent keywords in this field, bibliotherapy, self-help, depression with 246, 100 and 93, respectively. The rank of United States is first. The most active authors in the field of bibliotherapy Cuijpers P and Scogin F with 21 works have the most productions and Scogin F, Clum GA and Cuijpers P have the most influence in this field. The H index of this field is 74. It ranks first among the institutions of the University of Alabama.The Journal of Behavior Research and Treatment and the Journal of Clinical Counseling and Psychology are in the first place.Coclusion: More than 75% of the products in this field are related to the fields of clinical psychology, psychology, multidisciplinary psychology, general medicine, and library and information science. The highest number of citations related to the field of bibliotherapy is to the two fields of clinical psychology and psychology.There is a significant difference between different domains and the number of productions and the number of citations. Manuscript profile -
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455 - The Effect of Bibliotherapy on the Reduction of Depression Symptoms: A Case Study of Fourth and Fifth Graders’ Students at Shahid Tavana Primary School in Tabriz
Nasim Salahshour zohreh mirhoseiniPurpose: Considering the importance of the treatment of children’s psychological problems at earlier ages and developmentally-oriented therapies, the present study aimed to examine the effect of bibliotherapy on fourth and fifth graders students’ depression MorePurpose: Considering the importance of the treatment of children’s psychological problems at earlier ages and developmentally-oriented therapies, the present study aimed to examine the effect of bibliotherapy on fourth and fifth graders students’ depression at Shahid Tavana Primary School in Tabriz. Methodology: A quasi-experimental study and the convenience sampling, 24 students of fourth and fifth graders of ShahidTavana Primary School were selected and assigned in tow groups, that was employed the pre test – post test control group design with a two-month follow-up without the control group. Children’s depression inventory developed by Kovacs was used. After the pretest, the treatment included twelve 60-minute sessions once a week while the control group received no-treatment. Both groups were post tested immediately after the treatment. The experimental group was also re-tested with a two-month time interval in order for the treatment’s stability to be examined. To complete the results of quantitative data, the researcher also gathered qualitative data through semi-structured interviews. The quantitative data was analyzed by means of dependent-samples, t-test and the qualitative data was studied accordingly. Findings: showed that the children’s depression was reduced and after 2 months the reduction was also stable. It also revealed that mothers had positive attitudes toward bibliotherapy Conclusion: It is concluded that not only does bibliotherapy have the potential to reduce children’s depression, but also it can be employed in various educational and therapeutic settings due to its acceptance among mothers. Manuscript profile -
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456 - Modeling the androgen deprivation therapy in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and identifying the responder and non-responder patients before starting the treatment
Mahdi Sohrabi-Haghighat Atefeh DerisAndrogen deprivation therapy is a common treatment method of metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer disease aimed at slowing down the cancer cells growth by reducing the concentration of androgen in the blood. However, only some patients respond to the androgen MoreAndrogen deprivation therapy is a common treatment method of metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer disease aimed at slowing down the cancer cells growth by reducing the concentration of androgen in the blood. However, only some patients respond to the androgen deprivation therapy effectively. In the other patients, the population of cancer cells reduce temporarily, and the cancer recurrence will be observed shortly after the treatment. In this paper, the response mechanism of cancer cells to the androgen deprivation therapy is analyzed by modeling the treatment based on the evolutionary dynamic which is fully supported by clinical observations. The study determines the group of patients on whom the androgen deprivation therapy is effective and the group on whom it is ineffective or even harmful. In the following, by simulating the treatment process under different schedules of abiraterone administration, the results of different treatment methods will be determined and appropriate schedules are discussed. Manuscript profile -
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457 - Review of the photodynamic therapy with the approach of different photosensitizers
Parnia Hemmati Seyed Mehdi Tabaie Mina sadat NaderiPhotodynamic therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for diseases such as cancer. The photosensitizer, which acts as a catalyst upon absorption of light, converts oxygen into cytotoxic reactive oxygen species that destroy malignant cells through apoptosis or necrosis, MorePhotodynamic therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for diseases such as cancer. The photosensitizer, which acts as a catalyst upon absorption of light, converts oxygen into cytotoxic reactive oxygen species that destroy malignant cells through apoptosis or necrosis, destroy tumor vasculature, and Stimulate immunity. An active photosensitizer activated by a specific biomarker is able to distinguish healthy from diseased cells, thereby reducing off-target photodamage. The purpose of this study is to introduce and evaluate the performance of different types of photosensitizers in the treatment of various diseases, including skin diseases and skin cancer with the photodynamic therapy method. In this review study, the articles of the last 10 years on the sites google scholar, PubMed, science direct, and Scopus, with the titles of photosensitizers, photodynamic therapy, cancer, skin, and low-power laser were reviewed. There are different treatment methods for cancer, and photodynamic therapy is a promising treatment method for all types of cancer. One of the advantages of this method is the use of non-ionizing radiation, which leads to minimal damage to DNA and surrounding tissues, so this method can improve the method by using different photosensitizers with different optical wavelengths according to the target tissue. treatments with their unique mechanism to have a helpful effect. Manuscript profile -
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458 - A comparative study of the therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cells on polycystic ovary syndrome in various animal models
Umeh Leila Bakhshi Seyed Gholam Ali Jorsaraei Ramzan Khanbabaeia Maryam Gholamitabar tabari Seyedeh Zahra BabazadehInfertility is a global health problem. One of the main causes of infertility in women is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Different methods are used to treat such people. Using stem cells and its products can be a good alternative for its treatment. There are differen MoreInfertility is a global health problem. One of the main causes of infertility in women is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Different methods are used to treat such people. Using stem cells and its products can be a good alternative for its treatment. There are different models for inducing PCOS in animal models. Mesenchymal stem cells reduce ovarian dysfunction in PCOS mice. Tail injection of BM-MSC will improve the process of folliculogenesis. Intraovarian injection of BM-Hmsc and UC-MSC mesenchymal stem cells improves the process of folliculogenesis. AMSCs mesenchymal stem cell injection is associated with a positive result in fertility. MSC-EV stem cells improve fertility and increase folliculogenesis. One of the main causes of infertility in women is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The use of cell therapy for various diseases including PCOS is considered. The use of MSC in the treatment of infertility is in its preclinical research stages. The safety and efficacy of MSCs in the treatment of infertility needs further investigation. In this study, we have compared the therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cells on polycystic ovary syndrome in various animal models. Manuscript profile -
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459 - Targeted delivery of Elesclomol to colorectal cancer using a drug delivery system based on magnetic mesoporous silica nanoparticles
Mojtaba Tarin Maryam Babaei Hossein Eshghi Maryam Matin Amir Shokooh SaljooghiIn this research, the targeted delivery of elesclomol to colorectal cancer cells was explored through the development of magnetic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MMSNs) loaded with elesclomol and surface modification with gold gatekeepers, bifunctional polyethylene gly MoreIn this research, the targeted delivery of elesclomol to colorectal cancer cells was explored through the development of magnetic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MMSNs) loaded with elesclomol and surface modification with gold gatekeepers, bifunctional polyethylene glycol (PEG) polymer, and epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) aptamers to improve drug delivery performance. The physicochemical properties of nanocarriers were characterized and the cellular toxicity of elesclomol, and nano-delivery system with and without EpCAM aptamer modification has been investigated in vitro. High resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) showed that MMSNs had a uniform spherical morphology with a diameter of 19 nm and a negative surface charge. Elesclomol was successfully encapsulated in the open porous structure of the nanocarrier. The encapsulation efficiency (EE) and drug loading capacity (LC) were about 88% and 39%, respectively. Moreover, the prepared Au-ELC-MMSN-NH2 displayed pH responsive and sustained drug release within 96 h. Targeted nano-delivery systems were prepared with a final diameter of 89 nm and a negative surface charge. The MTT assay revealed that the targeted nano-delivery system induced highly effective cytotoxicity on colorectal cancer cells-expressing EpCAM aptamer (HT-29) compared to the CHO cells. This engineered nano-platform is a promising elesclomol replacement therapy for colorectal cancer. However, further experiments are required before it can be practiced in the clinic. Manuscript profile -
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460 - Combining mysticism and meaning therapy in Rumi's Masnavi and reflecting the concepts of the Qur'an in it
Fatemeh Haj Zeinolabedin Kamel Ahmadnezhad Farideh Mohseni Hanjani Afsaneh Lotfi AzimiIn the present study, based on Frankel's theory of semantic therapy, the concept of meaning and desire for life in the spiritual Masnavi is analyzed. The research method is descriptive-analytical and library type. In this research, the components of suffering, tolerance MoreIn the present study, based on Frankel's theory of semantic therapy, the concept of meaning and desire for life in the spiritual Masnavi is analyzed. The research method is descriptive-analytical and library type. In this research, the components of suffering, tolerance, responsibility, love and religiosity of Frankel's theory have been explained and interpreted in the spiritual Masnavi. In Frankel's semantic psychology and the practical teachings of Rumi's mysticism, suffering and hardship are viewed positively, and both endurance and endurance in the face of suffering are the cause of maturity and the means of human perfection. Another component of Frankel's semantic therapy is love. Is what gives meaning and enthusiasm to life. Through the mystical view of Frankl and Rumi on love, life finds a lofty purpose and transcends the materialities and appearances of the material world. It disappears to reach eternal immortality. Meaning therapy and mysticism can only be achieved through religiosity with divine love, and the experience of understanding God is possible only through intuition and the heart. Manuscript profile -
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461 - The Self-transcendent Character of Kei Khosro; Based on the Theory of Viktor Frankl
Fariba Rezaeikhosravi Musa Parnian NASRIN REZAIE KHOSRAVILogos, a Greek word, literally means “meaning”. Logotherapy that is considered as the "Third Viennese School of Psychotherapy" puts an emphasis on meaning of man’s life and the search for meaning. According to the principles of Logotherapy, the search MoreLogos, a Greek word, literally means “meaning”. Logotherapy that is considered as the "Third Viennese School of Psychotherapy" puts an emphasis on meaning of man’s life and the search for meaning. According to the principles of Logotherapy, the search for meaning is the main derive during one’s life. The need for meaning is the most humane motive and undeniable fact in human life. Will to meaning is a general orientation that leads to self-realization and self-transcendence. Finding meaning in life is the goal of logotherapy; it reflects responsibility, freedom, and will to meaning and this is Frankl's interpretation of the modern existential analysis. Based on the Viktor Frankl's principle of meaning, the authors of the present article try to analyze the character of Kei Khosro as a self-transcendent individual. Kei Khosro is a character that has established the perfection of his own character based on the concept of will to meaning. In addition to self-knowledge, he tries to achieve his perfection and to fulfill his talents through the concepts such as freedom, choice, responsibility and spirituality. Manuscript profile -
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462 - The Efficacy of Rational Emotive Behavioral Group Therapy and Psychodrama in Modifying Emotional Expression Styles
Mehdi Zāre Abdollah Shafiabadi Hassan Pasha Sharifi Shokoh NavabinejadThe present study compared the effectiveness of rational-emotive benavioral group therapy (REBT) and psychodrama in altering emotional expression styles. 36 clients were assigned to the experiment (REBT and Psychodrama) groups and control group. Group members were evalu MoreThe present study compared the effectiveness of rational-emotive benavioral group therapy (REBT) and psychodrama in altering emotional expression styles. 36 clients were assigned to the experiment (REBT and Psychodrama) groups and control group. Group members were evaluated before and after 12 group counseling sessions using the Emotional Expressiveness Questionnaire (King & Emmons, 1990), Ambivalence over Emotional Expression Questionnaire (King & Emmons, 1990), and the Emotion Control Questionnaire (Roger & Najarian, 1989). The results showed that both methods of rational emotive behavioral group therapy and Psychodrama increased emotional expressiveness and decreased inhibition and emotional ambivalence in clients. However, psychodrama was more effective than REBT in increasing emotional expressiveness. Manuscript profile -
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463 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Treatment Based on Kendall's Coping Program on Anxiety Disorders: A Transdiagnostic Approach
Firouzeh Zarghami Lila Heidarinasab Mohammad Reza Shairi Zahra ShahrivarThe aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral treatment based on Kendall's Coping Program on reduction of some co-occurrence symptoms among 8-10 years old children with anxiety. The study design was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttes MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral treatment based on Kendall's Coping Program on reduction of some co-occurrence symptoms among 8-10 years old children with anxiety. The study design was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest control group. The sample consisted of 20 children 8 to 10 year-old with diagnoses of generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder and/or social anxiety disorder. The participants were selected using goal directed sampling and assigned randomly into two groups (cognitive behavioral treatment and waiting list group). The experimental group received 16 sessions of cognitive behavioral treatment based on Kendall's Coping Program. The data were gathered by the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL; Achenbach, 1991). The Mann-Whitney U and Friedman test were used to analyze the data. The results indicated that cognitive behavioral treatment based on Kendall's Coping Program reduced significantly some of the internalized and externalized symptoms in experimental group compared with the waiting list group. The results were maintained at 1/5 and 3 months follow up. The findings suggested that the cognitive behavioral treatment based on Kendall's Coping Program also reduced externalized symptoms of Iranian 8-10 year-old children in addition to reducing internalized symptoms. Manuscript profile -
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464 - Effectiveness of a New Social / Cognitive Therapeutic Model for Aggressive Children
Ali Sahebi Efat S. MirabdollahiThe present study evaluated the effectiveness of a new therapeutic model for aggressive children in Iran. The intervention was based on a social/cognitive model. 119 boys and 38 girls, ages 8-15 (M=10.77, S.D. = 1.33) participated in the study. Children were referred by MoreThe present study evaluated the effectiveness of a new therapeutic model for aggressive children in Iran. The intervention was based on a social/cognitive model. 119 boys and 38 girls, ages 8-15 (M=10.77, S.D. = 1.33) participated in the study. Children were referred by the teachers of the selected schools, based on having one of the six aggressiveness criteria, and diagnosed with a symptom checklist based on the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria. 31 children were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), 19 with Oppositional Defiant Disorder/Conduct Disorder (ODD/CD), 47 with ADHD/ODD, 22 with ADHD/CD, and 38 with other types of diagnoses not mentioned above. All children were administered the Children Depression Inventory (CDI), the Piers Harris Self-Concept Scale (PHSCS), and The Youth Self-Report (YSR) as a pre and post-test measure of their conduct. The Bauermeister School Behaviour Inventory (BSBI) was completed by teachers as an additional measure. Children then were divided in five groups: 1- somatic complaints, 2- Anxiety depresssion, 3- social problems, 4- Attention problems, and 5- Aggressive conduct, and they all received eight sessions of social/cognitive therapy. The results suggest that the social/cognitive treatment was effective with all groups of children, regardless of diagnostic classification, in reducing somatic complaints, anxiety/ depression, social problems, attention problems, and aggressive conduct. Manuscript profile -
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465 - The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-oriented Training on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Mothers of Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder Symptoms
Fatemeh Tajalli Hojatollah javidi Amir Houshang Mehryar Seyed Ahmad MirjafariThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of training of acceptance and commitment based therapy on depression, anxiety and stress among mothers of children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) symptoms. The study design was a quasi-e MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of training of acceptance and commitment based therapy on depression, anxiety and stress among mothers of children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) symptoms. The study design was a quasi-experimental, with pretest, posttest and follow-up. Four boys’ state elementary schools were randomly selected by multi-stage cluster sampling. Then, 40 mothers were selected as the research sample, based on the teacher and Parents' Child Symptom Inventory (Sprafkin, Gadow, Salisbury, Schneider & Loney, 2002), using screening procedure. They were randomly assigned to two groups of 20. The groups were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group received the hexagon model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as the protocol. Participants in three stages completed pre-test, post-test and follow-up of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995) and Child Symptom Inventory (). The results of Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) indicated that depression, anxiety, and Stress were significantly decreased in the intervention group. The results of analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) for symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder of children also showed a decrease in these symptoms in children. Overall, the results of the study indicated that training of the hexagon model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) affects the performance of mothers, and the symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder in their children. Manuscript profile -
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466 - The Effectiveness of Modified Behavior Therapy on Conduct Children with Callous-Unemotional Traits
Zeinab Khanjani Touraj Hashrmi Nosratabad Seyedeh Leila FakhimiThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of modified behavior therapy on conduct disorder symptoms in chil- dren with callous-unemotional traits. In the single-case experimental design with multiple baselines, three boys with conduct disorder were sele MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of modified behavior therapy on conduct disorder symptoms in chil- dren with callous-unemotional traits. In the single-case experimental design with multiple baselines, three boys with conduct disorder were selected by Available and purposeful according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. For this purpose, Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits (Frick, 2003) was used to identify children with callous-unemotional traits. Modified Behavioral Therapy for the implementation of a self-made training package derived from the teachings of Miller et.al (2014) and Waschbusch et.al (2019), and Parent Disruptive Behavior Disorders Rating Scales (Pellham, Gnagy, Greenslade & Milich, 1992) for investigating con- duct disorder symptoms in the baseline and intervention stages were used. Data analysis by using graphs and calculation of improve- ment percentage and effect size showed that modified behavior therapy has a clinical effect on reducing conduct disorder symptoms. Based on research findings, it can be said that the use of modified behavior therapy has practical implications for reducing conduct disorder symptoms, and is recommended for parents, counselors, and clinicians. Manuscript profile -
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467 - Effectiveness of drama therapy in reducing loneliness and social dissatisfacion
Asieh AnariThe effectiveness of drama therapy in reducing loneliness and social dissatisfaction among children was investigated. An elementary school in Tehran, Iran, was randomly selected and the Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Questionnaire (LSCD; Cassidy & Asher, 1992 MoreThe effectiveness of drama therapy in reducing loneliness and social dissatisfaction among children was investigated. An elementary school in Tehran, Iran, was randomly selected and the Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Questionnaire (LSCD; Cassidy & Asher, 1992) was administered to fourth and fifth graders (N = 104). Among those who completed the questionnaire, eight children receiving the highest scores on the LSDQ were selected as the sample. For six weeks, the sample group received twice per week two hour sessions of drama therapy. LSDQ was administered again after sessions of four, eight, and twelve. Results of repeated measures analysis showed that loneliness and social dissatisfaction scores had significantly decreased by the end of the intervention period. The implications of findings in prevention and treatment of loneliness and social dissatisfaction in children are discussed. Manuscript profile -
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468 - Social anxiety disorders and drama-therapy
Parirokh Dadsetan Asieh Anari Bahram Saleh SedghpourThis study investigated the effectiveness of dramatherapy in reducing the symptoms of social anxiety disorder - including performance anxiety, performance avoidance, social anxiety, and social avoidance. 220 children (10-11 years old), enrolled in two elementary schools MoreThis study investigated the effectiveness of dramatherapy in reducing the symptoms of social anxiety disorder - including performance anxiety, performance avoidance, social anxiety, and social avoidance. 220 children (10-11 years old), enrolled in two elementary schools in Tehran, completed the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale for Children and Adolescents (LSAS-CA; Masia-Warner, Klein, & Liebowitz, 2003). 32 children receiving the highest scores on the LSAS-CA were selected and randomly assigned to an experimental (N = 16) and a control group (N = 16). For six weeks, the experimental group received two 2-hour sessions of drama-therapy. The control group received none. The results showed a significant reduction of the symptoms among children in the experimental group as compared to the control group. A three-month followup replicated the findings. Clinical implications for the prevention and treatment of social anxiety disorders among children are discussed. Manuscript profile -
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469 - The effectiveness of sand play therapy on the reduction of the aggression in preschool children
Khodamorad Momeni Somaye KahriziIn order to investigate the effectiveness of sand play therapy on reducing the preschoolers’ aggression, a semi-experimental research design with pretest-posttest and a control group was used. Fifty-four preschool children with two standard deviations above the MoreIn order to investigate the effectiveness of sand play therapy on reducing the preschoolers’ aggression, a semi-experimental research design with pretest-posttest and a control group was used. Fifty-four preschool children with two standard deviations above the mean on the Aggression Questionnaire of the Children of Kindergartens (Vahedi, Fathi, Hoseini Nasab & Moqadam, 2008) were selected from preschools of Kermanshah city in the academic year of 2014. The sample were assigned randomly into either experimental and control group. The members of experimental group received 45-minute sand play therapy session individually for ten weeks. The results of the covariance analysis indicated that the sand play therapy significantly reduced children’s aggression. This change was maintained for 2 months. The findings suggest that the sand play therapy is effective in reducing the aggression symptoms of preschoolers. Manuscript profile -
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470 - Comparing the Efficacy of the Behavioral Therapy methods with Speech Therapy on the Development of Children’s Communicative Skills
Shima Jarahi Hamid NejatThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of behavioral therapy with speech therapy approach in improving autistic children’s communication skills. Thirty children with autism were selected. Participation was voluntarily. The participants MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of behavioral therapy with speech therapy approach in improving autistic children’s communication skills. Thirty children with autism were selected. Participation was voluntarily. The participants assigned equally in three groups: Two experimental and one control group. The participants completed the Word Health Organization Communicative Skills Scale (1980). The study design was pretest- posttest. One of the experimental group received 12 session of pivotal response behavioral therapy (each 90 minutes) and the other experimental group received 48 sessions of melodic speech therapy (each 30 minutes). The results of analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) indicated that both pivotal response behavioral therapy and melodic speech therapy increased communication skills in the experimental groups in comparison with the control group. There was a significant difference between the pivotal response behavioral therapy and melodic speech therapy communicative skills development, with pivotal response behavioral therapy was more effective than melodic speech therapy. Manuscript profile -
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471 - The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on patients with obsessive compulsive disorder
Sedigheh Salehi eyyed Ali Mohammad Mousavi Mohammad Ibrahim Sarichloo Seyyed Hossein GhafelebashiThe aim of the study was to investigate the effect of cognitive-behavior therapy on patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The study design was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest control group. Twenty patients with obsessive compulsive disorder who w MoreThe aim of the study was to investigate the effect of cognitive-behavior therapy on patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The study design was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest control group. Twenty patients with obsessive compulsive disorder who were selected from 62 patients referring to a clinic were assigned into either experimental or control group. After intervention, the experimental group received cognitive-behavior therapy and completed the Maudsley Obsession-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI, Hadgson, Rachman, 1977). The results indicated that the average scores in the experimental group reduced significantly in comparison with the control group and the severity of symptoms subscale decreased during the treatment (P<0.01). The findings suggest that cognitivebehavioral therapy is effective in decreasing symptoms of patients with OCD. Manuscript profile -
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472 - Cognitive-existential group therapy and cognitive instructional therapy for breast concer patients
Bahman Bahmani Ahmad Etemadi Abdollah Shafiabadi Ali Delavar Ali Ghanbari MotlaghThis study aimed to compare the two therapeutic interventions: cognitive-instructional therapy (Free, 1999) and cognitiveexistential group therapy (Kissane et al. 1997), in improving psychological problems in depressed patients with breast cancer. Forty depressed women MoreThis study aimed to compare the two therapeutic interventions: cognitive-instructional therapy (Free, 1999) and cognitiveexistential group therapy (Kissane et al. 1997), in improving psychological problems in depressed patients with breast cancer. Forty depressed women (ages 20-65) with breast cancer were randomly assigned into two experimental groups and one withness group. The sample group did not have a history of psychiatric symptoms prior to the cancer and when the study was conducted they scored above average on Beck’s Depression Inventory-II (1991). All the three groups responded to the Beck Depression Inventory-II (1996), Miller Hope Scale (Miller & Powers, 1988) and Self-Esteem (Pope & McHale, 1988) and Quality of Life (Aaronson et al. 1993) questionnaires before and after 12 weekly sessions of ninety-minute intervention. MANCOVA results indicated that the depression was lower and hopefulness was higher in the cognitive-existential than in the cognitive-instructional therapy group. The self-esteem and quality of life means of the two therapy groups were not significantly different. The means of the four variables for both therapy groups significantly differed with those of the withness group. Findings are discussed in terms of the underpinnings of the two therapeutic approaches and the design of intervention. Manuscript profile -
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473 - Improving the self-esteem and self-efficacy among juveniles
Ali Zadeh Mohammadi Ali Reza Abedi Mehdi KhanjaniIn this study, 20 male juveniles (aged 14-16) residing in a boys’ home were randomly and equally assigned either to a control or an experimental group. For 12 weeks, the experimental group received a two-hour session of art psychotherapy. The control group receive MoreIn this study, 20 male juveniles (aged 14-16) residing in a boys’ home were randomly and equally assigned either to a control or an experimental group. For 12 weeks, the experimental group received a two-hour session of art psychotherapy. The control group received none. Self-esteem and self-efficacy were measured at the beginning and at the end of 12 weeks, using the Rosenberg’s (1979) Self-Esteem Scale and Sherer et al’s (1982) Self efficacy Inventory. Results showed that the selfesteem and self-efficacy of the experimental group increased (P 0.05). It seems that cognitive-behavioral exercises of art psychotherapy can enhance self-efficacy and self-esteem in juveniles by bolstering confidence in self assertion and positive thinking. Manuscript profile -
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474 - Efficacy of logo therapy and gestalt therapy in treating anxiety,depression and aggression
Naser Yousefi Ozra Etemadi Fatemeh Bahrami Maryam A Fatehizadeh S. Ahmad Ahmadi Abdoul A. Mavarani Omid Esanezhad Saeideh BotlaniThis study compared Logo therapy and Gestalt therapy in alleviating symptoms of aggression, depression and anxiety. For this purpose 90 students who referred to the student counseling center at the Islamic Azad University of Mahabad were randomly assigned to two experim MoreThis study compared Logo therapy and Gestalt therapy in alleviating symptoms of aggression, depression and anxiety. For this purpose 90 students who referred to the student counseling center at the Islamic Azad University of Mahabad were randomly assigned to two experimental and one control group (n=30). The experimental groups received techniques of Gestalt and Logo therapies for 12 one hour sessions per week. Using the Symptoms CheckList-25-Revised (Najarian & Davoodi, 2001) test and diagnostic interview based on DSMIV-TR (2000) aggressive, depressed, and anxious students were evaluated before students received any treatment, at the end of treatment, and six month after the treatment was ended. No significant difference was found between the pre-test means of three groups. Both Gestalt and Logo therapies reduced symptoms of aggression, and anxiety. The reduction of symptoms was still observable at the follow up stage. Logo therapy and Gestalt therapy were not significantly different in treating anxiety and aggression; however Logo therapy was more effective than Gestalt therapy in treating depression. Manuscript profile -
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475 - Nondirective play-therapy for children with internalized problems
Maryam BayatThis study examined the efficacy of nondirective playtherapy in reducing internalized problems (such as anxiety, depression and withdrawal) among preschoolers. 10 children scoring abnormally high on the Child Behavior Checklist completed by their mothers (CBCL; Achenbac MoreThis study examined the efficacy of nondirective playtherapy in reducing internalized problems (such as anxiety, depression and withdrawal) among preschoolers. 10 children scoring abnormally high on the Child Behavior Checklist completed by their mothers (CBCL; Achenbach & Rescorla, 2001) were selected. This group received 16 sessions of nondirective play-therapy during seven weeks. After the fourth, eighth, twelfth, and sixteenth sessions, all children's mothers again completed the CBCL. The data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis. The results revealed a significant reduction in the scores of internalized problems scale. Implications for prevention and treatment of early onset of internalized problems were discussed. Manuscript profile -
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476 - Cognitive -behavioral family therapy for patients with musculoskeletal pain
Mohammad KhoadyarifardThe effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral family therapy in the treatment of patients with psychosomatic musculoskeletal pain was examined. Applying an A-B single-subject design, three patients (two males and one female) with psychosomatic musculoskeletal pain in the ar MoreThe effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral family therapy in the treatment of patients with psychosomatic musculoskeletal pain was examined. Applying an A-B single-subject design, three patients (two males and one female) with psychosomatic musculoskeletal pain in the areas of lower back and neck, referred to a private, psychological clinic, were selected as the sample. Clinical interviews, MMPI and ScL--R tests were done to measure psychological problems. Family therapy was done and post test results showed the effectiveness of cognitivebehavioral family therapy by promoting patients’ skills of problem solving and communication, effective coping and self assertion. Further research is suggested to assess the relative effectiveness of other kinds of therapy techniques such as drug, behavior, and individual and group cognitive therapy. Manuscript profile -
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477 - Treating generalized anxiety disorder using pharmacological and psychodynamic approaches of therapy
Fateh Rahmani Mehdi Salehi Farzeen RezaeA sample of 36 patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) was selected through clinical inter views based on DSM-IV-TR (2000). The half of patients received psychodynamic therapy and the other half received pharmacotherapy for three months. The presence and severi MoreA sample of 36 patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) was selected through clinical inter views based on DSM-IV-TR (2000). The half of patients received psychodynamic therapy and the other half received pharmacotherapy for three months. The presence and severity of their anxiety symptoms were assessed using DSM-IVTR and the MMPI-II (Butcher and Williams, 2000) before and after the therapies. The results indicated no difference in reduction of anxiety symptoms presence between the two groups after the treatments. However, the severity of anxiety was lower in the psychodynamic therapy group. The results interpreted based on the oedipal conflicts in psychodynamic theory. Manuscript profile -
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478 - The Effect of Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Based on Core Conflictual Relationship Theme on Improvement of Mother-Child Interactional Patterns
Tayebeh Shahmoradifar Parviz Azad Fallah Hojatollah FarahaniThis study aimed to investigated The Effect of Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Based on Core Conflictual Relationship Theme on Improvement of Mother-Child Interactional Patterns.The study was a quasi-experimental design. The participants included three mothers who live MoreThis study aimed to investigated The Effect of Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Based on Core Conflictual Relationship Theme on Improvement of Mother-Child Interactional Patterns.The study was a quasi-experimental design. The participants included three mothers who lived in Tehran. All three participants took part in a 12 session that administered as one hour sessions per week and experienced brief psychodynamic psychotherapy. The participant were assessed eight times (2 baseline assessments, 5 during therapeutic session assessments, and 1 follow up assessment) by the Parent-Child Relationship Scale (Pianta, 2011) and the Maternal Caregiving Quality Scale (Ghanbari, Khodapanahi, Mazaheri, & Lavasani, 2012). Visual analysis Within condition and Between condition used to analyze the acquired information. The results revealed that the intervention improved the mother – child interactions. According to the research findings, many of the parent – child conflicts, rooted in the unconscious self-object mental representations of parents. Manuscript profile -
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479 - the effectiveness of filial therapy in reducing externalizing problems in childeren
Elahe Aghayi Maryam Bayatthe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of filial therapy on decreasing the symptoms of externalizing disorders in primary school children. Fifteen children (7 girls, 8 boys) ages between seven and eight years old who obtained the highest scores in t Morethe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of filial therapy on decreasing the symptoms of externalizing disorders in primary school children. Fifteen children (7 girls, 8 boys) ages between seven and eight years old who obtained the highest scores in the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL; Achenbach & Rescorla, 2001) were selected from 300 primary school children using multistage random sampling. The children’s mothers completed the Parental Stress Index (PSI; Abidin, 1983) and the Parental Self-Agency Measure (PSA; Dumka, 1996). The mothers received 8 filial therapy sessions in eight weeks. The mothers completed the CBCL after the second, forth, sixth, and eight sessions. At the end of the therapy sessions, the mothers completed the PSI and the PSA again. The results of repeated measure analysis indicated that the filial therapy decreased significantly he scores of the externalizing disorder and the breaking rules but had no significant effect on decreasing the aggressive behaviors scores. Therefore, our results showed that the filial therapy was an effective therapy for decreasing the PSI and increasing the PSA. The findings suggested that the filial therapy may be a suitable approach for reducing children externalizing problems in short time and have effects on parental stress and self-efficacy Manuscript profile -
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480 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Social Self-efficacy and Depression
Somayeh Mahdizadeh Azdin Seyed Ali Mohammad Musavi Mohammadreza Jalali Alireza KakavandThe study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on social self-efficacy and depression among female adolescents protected by welfare organization of Qazvin province. The study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest control gro MoreThe study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on social self-efficacy and depression among female adolescents protected by welfare organization of Qazvin province. The study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest control group design. Twelve orphaned and neglected females were selected from a care center in Qazvin using available sampling method. The participants were randomly assigned into either experimental or control groups. The experimental group received 10 sessions of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for two months. Each session lasted 70 to 90 minutes. Both groups were assessed by the Adolescents Social Self-Efficacy Scale (Connolly, 1989) and the Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale (2002) in pre-test and post-test stages, and at the three months follow-up. The results of covariance analysis indicated that social self-efficacy increased significantly and depression reduced significantly in experimental group. These results remained unchanged at the three months follow-up. The findings suggested the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in increasing social self-efficacy and reducing depression in orphaned and neglected females. Manuscript profile -
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481 - Treating depression :combining group cognitive-behavior therapy(CBT),parent skill training(PST),and joint parent-adolescent sessions(JPAS)
Ashkan NassehThis study examined the efficacy of group cognitivebehavior therapy, when combined with parent skill training and joint parent-adolescent sessions, in reducing depressive symptoms among Iranian adolescents. 64 highschool students in Tehran, who scored equal or above the MoreThis study examined the efficacy of group cognitivebehavior therapy, when combined with parent skill training and joint parent-adolescent sessions, in reducing depressive symptoms among Iranian adolescents. 64 highschool students in Tehran, who scored equal or above the Beck Depression Inventory’s cut point (10), were assigned to either a treatment or control group. The treatment group received 12 CBT sessions for 6 weeks and their mothers received six sessions of parent skill training. Then five joint parent-adolescent sessions were held for the treatment group. Control group did not receive any treatment. Significant reduction in depressive symptoms resulted from applying the CBT together with PST (before joint sessions). The effectiveness of adding joint parent – adolescent sessions was supported by statistical different between second and third assessment though Beck Depression Inventory. The findings provide practical support for prevention and treatment of adolescents’ depressive disorders. Manuscript profile -
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482 - Maternal obsessive-compulsive disorder and an xiety in children
Zahra Sarami Sholeh Amiri Hamid Taher Neshat Doust Hossein MolaviThe present study examined the effects of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) on maternal obsessivecompulsive symptoms and child anxiety. A sample of 217 mothers of primary school children completed the Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI; Rachman & Hodgson, MoreThe present study examined the effects of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) on maternal obsessivecompulsive symptoms and child anxiety. A sample of 217 mothers of primary school children completed the Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI; Rachman & Hodgson, 1980), Nilipour Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (NOCI; Nilipour, 2000) and Ontario Child Health Scale (Boyle et al., 1993). Based on the highest scores in MOCI and NOCI scores and on DSM-IV diagnostic interviews, thirty two mothers were randomly assigned to an experimental and witness groups equally. The experimental group received 8 sessions of 90-minute CBT. The witness group received none. MANCOVA revealed significantly lower mean scores in symptoms of OCD (p=0.00) among mothers after receiving treatment. Inspite of, Mothers’ obsession and children’s anxiety were correlated, the treatment of mothers did not improve children’s level of anxiety. A follow-up test conducted a month later did not reveal a change in maternal OCD scores and child anxiety. Manuscript profile -
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483 - The Effectiveness of a Positive Psychotherapy Program on Increasing Students' Psychological Capital and Well-being
Gholamreza Abbasi Jalil Fathabadi Shokri Omid Majid Zargham HajabiThis study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a positive psychotherapy program on increasing students’ psychological capital and well-being. The research method was a quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design and follow up for two months, 27 femal MoreThis study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a positive psychotherapy program on increasing students’ psychological capital and well-being. The research method was a quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design and follow up for two months, 27 female students in the experimental group and 25 girl students in the control group before and after positive psychotherapy training program, responded to the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (Luthans, Avolio, Avey & Norman, 2007) and Positive Psychotherapy Inventory (Rashid & Seligman, 2013). The experimental group received 7 sessions of positive psychotherapy training package (2 hour a session). The results of simple mixed ANOVA indicated that in the short and long term, the psycho-educational package was effective in increasing the dimensions of psychological capital including hope, resiliency, optimism and self-efficacy and dimensions of PERMA well-being model including emotions, engagement, accomplishment, purpose and relationship. The results of this study consistent with the results of other studies in field of positive education showed that psycho-educational positive psychotherapy intervention by strengthening learners' coping resources and equipping their psychological capital was effective in creating skills based on well-being, happiness and character strengths of learners along with other traditional academic skills in them. Manuscript profile -
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484 - The Effectiveness of Metacognitive Therapy Compared with Cognitive Therapy in Reducing Test Anxiety
Fahimeh Ghahvechi-Hosseini Ali Fathi-Ashtiani Mojtaba Satkin This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of meta-cognitive therapy and cognitive therapy in reducing test anxiety. The study design was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test control group. Fifteen graduate female students living in Tarbiat M More This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of meta-cognitive therapy and cognitive therapy in reducing test anxiety. The study design was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test control group. Fifteen graduate female students living in Tarbiat Modares University dormitories were selected by convenient sampling method. The participants were randomly assigned to three groups of meta-cognitive therapy, cognitive and control groups (five students per group). The experimental groups received eight sessions of meta-cognition and cognition therapies. The Spielberger Anxiety Inventory (1980) was used as pre-test and post-test measure. The results of covariance analysis indicated that the groups had significant differences in reducing test anxiety. The results of LSD post hoc tests indicated that the effectiveness of meta-cognitive therapy in reducing test anxiety is the same as cognitive therapy. Both meta-cognitive and cognitive therapy groups showed greater reduction in test anxiety than the control group. Given the prevalence of test anxiety, using a combination of existing therapies (cognitive and meta-cognitive) may be a very effective treatment approach. Manuscript profile -
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485 - The Effectiveness of Family Focused Cognitive Behavior Intervention on Family Accommodation and the Severity of Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Maryam Delavari Ali Mashhadi Ali Kimiai Mozhgan Khademi The present study examined the effectiveness of family education focused cognitive behavior therapy on reducing family accommodation, child OCD severity and functional impairment. The study design was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest and control grou More The present study examined the effectiveness of family education focused cognitive behavior therapy on reducing family accommodation, child OCD severity and functional impairment. The study design was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest and control group. With using Yale Brown Child OCD Scale (Scahill et al, 1997) twenty OCD children were selected and assigned into either experimental (n=10) or control (n=10) group. Then family accommodation scale (Calvocoressi et al., 1999) and child OCD impact scale (Piacentini, Bergman, Keller, McCracken, 2003) were administered. The experimental group received 12 family focused cognitive behavior therapy. During this period, the control group did not receive any intervention. All scales were performed as the post-test for both groups. The data were analyzed using ANOVA with repeated measurement. The results indicated that family accommodation, child OCD severity and functional impairment reduced significantly in the experimental group compared to the control group. Findings of this study by clarifying the role of family accommodation in the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder, will lead to a further contribution JIP Aug 2019 SS.docxof the application of the combined pattern of cognitive-behavioral therapy and family education in clinical settings. Manuscript profile -
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486 - the effectiveness of expressive art group therapy on interactive self-efficacy of foster children
Shiva ZarezadehKheibari Parvin Rafienia S. Mohsen Asgharinekahthe purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of expressive art group therapy on interactional selfefficacy of foster children. The research design was quasi-experimental (pretest-posttest control group). The sample consisted of 28 primary school par Morethe purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of expressive art group therapy on interactional selfefficacy of foster children. The research design was quasi-experimental (pretest-posttest control group). The sample consisted of 28 primary school parentless and mal-treated girls living in special centers for these children in the city of Mashhad using convenience sampling. The participants were assigned randomly into either experimental or control group. The participants completed the Children's Self-Efficacy for Peer Interaction Scale (Wheeler & Ladd, 1982) before intervention and one week after. The experimental group received expressive art group therapy for ten sessions (two 90 minutes sessions per week). The results of multivariate covariance analysis indicated that children of experimental group had better social self-efficacy in conflict situations and non-conflict situations than children of control group. The findings suggest that the expressive art group therapy may be contributed to the increase of self-efficacy in foster children Manuscript profile -
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487 - Cognitive-behavior therapy in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Seyyed Abbas Haghayegh Mehrdad Kalantari Hosein Molavi Majid TalebiThe efficacy of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) in decreasing the symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was examined. 32 patients, diagnosed by a gastroenterologist applying the RomeII Criteria, were selected and d MoreThe efficacy of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) in decreasing the symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was examined. 32 patients, diagnosed by a gastroenterologist applying the RomeII Criteria, were selected and divided into an experimental and a control group-each composed of 12 patients. The experimental group received a weekly session of CBT for eight weeks. The Health Anxiety subscale of the Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (Patrick et al., 1998) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI, 1961) were administered as pre-post and follow-up tests. The results of MANCOVA showed significantly lower mean scores in symptoms of anxiety (P < 0.05) and depression (P < 0.01) among the experimental group in the post-test. The follow-up test given eight weeks after the post-test did not show a change in the anxiety scores of experimental group. However, the follow-up test showed an increase in the depression scores of experimental group (P < 0.05). Findings support the efficacy of CBT in treating the IBS. Manuscript profile -
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488 - The Effectiveness of Interactive Group Therapy and Psychodrama on Identity Orientation in Adolescent Girls with Psychological Distress
Nikta Boroomandian Nurallah Mohammadi Changiz Rahimi Taghanakie aim of this study was toevaluate the effectiveness of group therapy based on two methods of interaction and psychodrama on identity orientation in adolescent girls with psychological distress. study design was experimental with pre-test, post-test, and control gr Moree aim of this study was toevaluate the effectiveness of group therapy based on two methods of interaction and psychodrama on identity orientation in adolescent girls with psychological distress. study design was experimental with pre-test, post-test, and control group. 33 girls (aged 14-16) with psychological distress were selected by purposive sampling method in the academic year 2016-2017 and randomly divided into three equal groups. Interventions were 10 sessions of 2-hour group therapy based on interaction and psychodrama. Then Kessler psychological Distress scale (Kessler et al, 2002) and Identity Orientation Questionnaire (Cheek & Briggs, 2003) were administered.ANCOVA and MANCOVA analysis of covariance showed that group therapy based on interaction and psychodrama is effective on reducing psychological distress in adolescents. Results also showed psychodrama was effective on personal identity orientation and interaction group therapy was effective on social identity orientation. Finally, the results indicate the necessity for paying attention to the identity orientation, and preventive and therapeutic actions to improve the psychological health of adolescents. Manuscript profile -
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489 - Effectiveness of gestalt play therapy in decreasing social phobia
Maryam Farahzadi Mehdi Zare Bahramabadi Mohammad Ali MohammadifarThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Gestalt play therapy in decreasing social phobia of fourth grade students. In order to select participants, two girls schools of the 2nd educational district of Tehran were selected by cluster random samp MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Gestalt play therapy in decreasing social phobia of fourth grade students. In order to select participants, two girls schools of the 2nd educational district of Tehran were selected by cluster random sampling method. Then, the teachers completed the social phobia items of the Child Symptom Inventory (CSI-4; Gadow, & Sparfkin, 1994). Based on teachers' reports, 12 students (M=11) were selected and assigned randomly to two equally experimental and control groups. The research design was pretest - posttest control group. The experimental group received 10 sessions of Gestalt play therapy (90 minutes a week) in groups. After 10th session, the teachers completed the social phobia items of the Child Symptom Inventory for both groups. Data were analyzed using covariance analyses. The results indicated that Gestalt play therapy was effective on decreasing the scores of the diagnosing and the severity factors of social phobia symptoms in the posttest phase. Manuscript profile -
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490 - The Effectiveness of Parent-Child Relationship therapy on Self-Efficacy and Mother-Child Relationship
Marjan Karimi Ivanaki Parisa Seyed Mousavi, Karineh TahmasianThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of child-parent relationship therapy in enhancing self-efficacy and improving mother-child relationship. The study design was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest, control group, and follow-up. The study pop MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of child-parent relationship therapy in enhancing self-efficacy and improving mother-child relationship. The study design was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest, control group, and follow-up. The study population consisted of all mothers with 3 to 5 year-old children attending to Tehran kindergartens. 30 mothers were selected among mothers who had received low scores in Child-Parent Relationship Scale (Pianta, 1992) and Parenting Self-Agency Measure (Dumka et. al, 1996). Mothers completed the scales in pre-test, post-test and follow-up steps. The data were analyzed using repeated measurement analysis of variance. Based on the results, child-parent relationship therapy significantly increased parental self-efficacy. It also resulted in a significant increase in overall score of child-parent relationship scale and closeness dimension and a significant reduction in the dependency and conflict dimensions. It seems that child-parent relationship therapy is an effective intervention in increasing parental self-efficacy and improving child-parent relationship Manuscript profile -
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491 - The Effect of General Aggression Model Intervention and Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training on Aggression and Anger Rumination
Meraj Derakhshan Farhad KhormaeiThis study aimed to compare the effectiveness of General Aggression Model and Dialectical Behavior Therapy on aggression and anger rumination in students. The research method was experimental with pre-test and post-test design and control group. The statistical populati MoreThis study aimed to compare the effectiveness of General Aggression Model and Dialectical Behavior Therapy on aggression and anger rumination in students. The research method was experimental with pre-test and post-test design and control group. The statistical population of the study was consisted of male first high school students of Shiraz in the academic year of 99-98, and forty-five students with high to high aggression scores were selected by random cluster sampling method and randomly assigned. General Aggression Model and Dialectical Behavior Therapy protocols were used to perform the interventions, and Aggression Scale (Buss and Warren, 2000), and Anger rumination scale (Sukhodolsky Golub & Cromwell, 20001) were used for data collection. MANOVA test was used to analyze the data and Findings showed that both General Aggression Model and Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions had a significant effect on reducing aggression and anger rumination. There was also a significant difference between the effect of General Aggression Model and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in reducing aggression, but no significant difference was found in reducing anger rumination. According to the research findings, General Aggression Model can be used as a desirable method to reduce aggression and anger rumination. Manuscript profile -
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492 - The Effectiveness of Play Therapy with a Filial Approach on Social Behavior and Self-Control of Primary School Children with Sluggish Cognitive Tempo
Shiva Akhavan Ahmad Abedi Sheida JabalameliThe present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of play therapy with a filial approach on social behavior and self-control of primary school children with sluggish cognitive tempo. The present study was quasi-experimental with pretest, posttest, control MoreThe present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of play therapy with a filial approach on social behavior and self-control of primary school children with sluggish cognitive tempo. The present study was quasi-experimental with pretest, posttest, control group and two-month follow-up period design. The statistical population of the present study included the primary school children with sluggish cognitive tempo in the city of Isfahan in the In the spring of 2021. 40 children with Sluggish Cognitive Tempo were selected through multi-stage random sampling method and they were randomly accommodated into experi- mental and control groups (each group of 20 children). The experimental group received eight seventy-five-minute play therapy with a filial approach interventions. The applied questionnaires in this study included sluggish cognitive tempo questionnaire (McBurnet et al, 2014), social skills questionnaire (Matson, Rotatori, Helsel, 1983) and self-control questionnaire (Kendal, Wilcox, 1979). The data from the study were analyzed through Mixed ANOVA via SPSS-23 software. The results showed that play therapy with a filial ap- proach has significant effect on the social behavior and self-control of primary school children with sluggish cognitive tempo (p<0.001) and this effectiveness has been stable in the follow-up phase. According to the findings of the present study it can be concluded that play therapy with a filial approach can be applied as an efficient method to increase the social behavior and self-control of primary school children with sluggish cognitive tempo through employing Empathetic and intimate reflection of the child’s feelings, encouragement and strengthening of parents and making communication problems with children natural. Manuscript profile -
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493 - Shigella sonnei bio-control in chicken meat by the application of a specific bacteriophage
Khashayar Shahin Majid Bouzari Ran WangShigella sonnei is the main agent associated with shigellosis in developed as well as developing countries. Finding alternative methods to control Shigella transmission (foods, drinking water and person to person contact) seems necessary due to the appearance of m MoreShigella sonnei is the main agent associated with shigellosis in developed as well as developing countries. Finding alternative methods to control Shigella transmission (foods, drinking water and person to person contact) seems necessary due to the appearance of multidrug-resistant strains among Shigella spp. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of vB_SsoS-ISF002 phage in bio-controlling of S. sonnei in food products. Changes in the S. sonnei (ATCC 9290) count, as well as the propagation of its specific bacteriophage (vB_SsoS-ISF002), were measured in two trial treatment and prevention phases for a period of 144 hours. The phage (108 PFU/g) was added to raw or cooked chicken breast after (in treatment phase) or before (in prevention phase) inoculation with S. sonnei at 2, 24 or 48 h. vB_SsoS-ISF002 phage was capable to reduce S. sonnei growth by at least two logs of viable in both treatment and prevention phases. It was shown that vB_SflS-ISF001 phage has a high potential to be used as a non-chemical preservative and the bio-controlling agent against S. sonnei contamination in the food industry. Manuscript profile -
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494 - Comparing the Effectiveness of CBT and ACT on Weight Loss and Quality of Life among overwheight women
Abolfazl BakhshipoorPrevious studies demonstrated the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on weight loss. Aim of present study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on MorePrevious studies demonstrated the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on weight loss. Aim of present study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on body mass index (BMI) and quality of life among overweight women. Forty five women with overweight were selected through convenience sampling and allocated in two experiment groups of CBT and ACT, and one control group. BMI, quality of life, and demographic questionnaire were examined in pretest, posttest and six months follow-up. Repeated measure ANOVA was used to analyze the data. Findings demonstrated that BMI was significantly lower in experiment groups in comparison of control group in posttest and follow-up. However no significant difference in BMI were found between CBT and ACT groups in posttest and follow-up. Findings also showed that subscales of quality of life were significantly higher among participants in intervention groups in comparison of control group in posttest and follow-up. Furthermore, participants in ACT group had significantly higher levels of quality of life and mental health in comparison of CBT group. Both interventions had significant effectiveness in weightloss however ACT group had more significant effectiveness in some indicators of quality of life. Manuscript profile -
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495 - Comparing the effectiveness of parent-child interaction training, attachment-based therapy and self-regulation skill training on emotional control of preschool children
Shahla Shaukatpour LotfiThe purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of parent-child interaction training, attachment-based therapy and self-regulation skill training on preschool children's emotion control. This research was carried out in the form of a semi-experimental design MoreThe purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of parent-child interaction training, attachment-based therapy and self-regulation skill training on preschool children's emotion control. This research was carried out in the form of a semi-experimental design on 48 preschool students of Islam Shahr with available sampling method and these people were randomly replaced in three experimental groups (n=36) and a control group (n=12). became Then the experimental groups were subjected to parent-child interaction training, attachment-based therapy and self-regulation skill training, and the control group did not receive any training. The data collection tool was the child's emotion management questionnaire (Ziman et al., 2001), which was administered before and after the training. Descriptive tables and statistical methods of one-way analysis of variance with differential scores of multivariate covariance analysis and Bonferroni's adjustment test were used to describe and analyze the collected data. The results show that, in the comparison between the influence of each of the experimental groups on reducing the differential score of emotional control of preschool children, the results of the effect size showed, respectively, the parent-child interaction training groups (ƞ=0.681), treatment based Attachment (0.630=2ƞ) and self-regulation skill (0.408=2ƞ) had the highest effect on reducing differential scores of emotional control of preschool children. Manuscript profile -
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496 - Investigating the improvement of post-traumatic stress disorder and historical memory using cognitive therapy based on mindfulness (a sample study of housewives in Kermanshah)
Mohammadreza Rasoolitabar Saeideh sadat HoseiniBackground and purpose: One of the main psychological processes associated with post-traumatic stress disorder is historical memory, and its main symptom is unwanted reminders of the accident. Among the therapeutic methods in improving these disorders are meditation and MoreBackground and purpose: One of the main psychological processes associated with post-traumatic stress disorder is historical memory, and its main symptom is unwanted reminders of the accident. Among the therapeutic methods in improving these disorders are meditation and mindfulness exercises that lead to increasing the ability of self-awareness and self-acceptance in patients. The present study was conducted with the aim of the role of mindfulness therapy in improving post-traumatic stress disorder and historical memory in Kermanshah housewives who suffered stress after the earthquake. Method: The research method was quasi-experimental and using two experimental and control groups, with a pre-test-post-test design. Sampling method was available voluntarily with a sample size of 30 people and they were divided into two experimental and control groups by a simple random method. Data collection tools included Williams and Broadbent's (1986) Revised Event Impact Scale and an interview and autobiographical memory test. The experimental group was trained in mindfulness therapy in eight sessions. Findings: The findings showed that mindfulness therapy had a positive and significant effect in improving post-traumatic stress disorder and its subscales, as well as in improving historical memory. Conclusion: The general results of the research showed that mindfulness therapy is a suitable method for improving post-traumatic stress disorder and historical memory of earthquake-affected women. Manuscript profile -
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497 - Effectiveness of skill training based on group hope therapy on difficulty in emotion regulation and self-compassion in depressed middle-aged married women
Lida Lilabadi Seyyed Mohammad Tabatabai Turan Nurani Qara TapeThe purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of group therapy-based skill training on the difficulty in regulating emotions and self-compassion in depressed middle-aged married women aged 35 to 50 years. Semi-experimental research method of pre-test a MoreThe purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of group therapy-based skill training on the difficulty in regulating emotions and self-compassion in depressed middle-aged married women aged 35 to 50 years. Semi-experimental research method of pre-test and post-test type along with control group during a period of two months in 2019 among depressed women who referred to the health center of district 1 of Tehran. They were randomly selected. Hope therapy training adapted from Snyder's book (2002) was taught to the experimental group in 8 sessions of 90 minutes. Analysis of the findings using univariate covariance analysis showed that group training based on hope therapy increases self-compassion and reduces the difficulty in regulating emotions in the sample group. The results of the research indicate that women who have self-compassion and difficult skills in emotional regulation have more control over things, and the less psychological and emotional problems women have, the more satisfied they are with themselves. Manuscript profile -
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498 - Efficacy of paroxetine on social anxiety disorder
Hasan Toozandehjani Farnaz Abharzanjani Mehdi AmiriIntroduction: This research is a clinical trial with the trial ID 4N20171228038109, which was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of paroxetine on the clinical symptoms of social anxiety, depression, fear of negative evaluation, and quality of life MoreIntroduction: This research is a clinical trial with the trial ID 4N20171228038109, which was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of paroxetine on the clinical symptoms of social anxiety, depression, fear of negative evaluation, and quality of life in patients with social anxiety disorder. Method: The statistical population of this research included all those who referred to psychological service centers and private psychiatric offices with the diagnosis of social anxiety disorder in the city of Mashhad. They were selected in a purposeful and available manner and randomly placed in groups. The tools for measuring research variables were evaluated before, after and 3 months after group treatment with Paroxetine drug. Findings: The statistical analysis of the data of the current research by using the statistical method of analysis of variance with repeated measurements shows that, in general, paroxetine has a significant effect (p < 0.05) on the dependent variables.Conclusion: Drug treatment has been significantly effective on most of the sub-components of the dependent variables in the post-test stage, and only in the mean scores of the psychological sub-components, social relations, satisfaction with the life situation, no significant difference can be seen, but in the follow-up stage It has not had a statistically significant effect. In the control group, no significant difference can be seen in the three stages of the test. Manuscript profile -
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499 - The effectiveness of the clinical model of therapeutic creativity on reducing anxiety and depression in male students of the first secondary school in Najaf Abad city
Abbas Rohani Mohammad KhoshaviTarget; The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of the clinical model of creativity therapy on reducing anxiety and depression in male students of the first secondary school. Method; The statistical population of the research incl MoreTarget; The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of the clinical model of creativity therapy on reducing anxiety and depression in male students of the first secondary school. Method; The statistical population of the research included all male students of the first secondary school in Najafabad city, in the academic year of 2017-2018. From this population, 30 people were selected by available and targeted sampling and then assigned to two experimental (15 people) and control (15 people) groups. Tool; Beck's anxiety and depression questionnaires (1998) were administered to all participants as a pre-test. Then the participants in the experimental group were subjected to 8 sessions of the clinical model of creativity therapy, while the control group did not receive any intervention. The aforementioned questionnaires were administered again on both groups as a post-test. findings; The findings of the research were analyzed using ANCOVA and MANCOVA analysis of covariance. The results of MANCOVA analysis showed that after adjusting the pre-test covariance effect, there is a significant difference between the mean post-test anxiety and depression scores in the experimental and control groups (F=7.93, P<0.01). Also, the ANOVA analysis results showed that there is a significant difference between the mean post-test scores of anxiety (F=8.06, P<0.01) and depression (F=11.79, P<0.01) in the two experimental and control groups. Conclusion; According to these results, the clinical model of therapeutic creativity has a significant effect in reducing the anxiety and depression of male students of the first secondary school. In fact, creativity is a kind of mental efficiency that can moderate the ineffective mentality and reduce anxiety and depression in students. Manuscript profile -
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500 - The effectiveness of group logotherapy on loneliness and social adjustment of female students with physical disabilities in Tehran
Sedighe Chavoshi Mahdi Mahmodi Rohalla KarimikhoyganiThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group logo therapy on Loneliness and social adjustment of female students with physical disabilities in Tehran in 2020-2021. The method of the present study was quasi-experimental based on a pre-test post-test d MoreThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group logo therapy on Loneliness and social adjustment of female students with physical disabilities in Tehran in 2020-2021. The method of the present study was quasi-experimental based on a pre-test post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the present study consists of all female students with physical disabilities in Tehran in 2020-21 that 40 of them were selected by using of available samlpling as a sample and assigned to experimental and control groups of 20 people. Participants answered the questionnaires of Loneliness (1980) and social adjustment (1993). Findings from covariance test showed that group meaning therapy was effective in increasing social adjustment and decreasing Loneliness and f values were significant at the level of 0.01. The results in general showed that the use of meaning therapy can be effective in Loneliness and social adjustment of students with physical and motor disabilities. Manuscript profile -
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501 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness – based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Emotional Regulation and Self Awareness of Teenage Girls
Mavash Izadi Mohammad Ehsan TaghizadehThe purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the mindfulness – based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on emotional regulation and self – awareness of teenage girls in district 2 of Tehran. This research was done in a quasi – experimental mann MoreThe purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the mindfulness – based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on emotional regulation and self – awareness of teenage girls in district 2 of Tehran. This research was done in a quasi – experimental manner with a pretest and post test and a control group in the function of intervention. Among 30 teenage girls aged 13 to 17 (divided in to 15 girls in experimental groups and 15 in control groups) who had already referred to Mental Rehabilitation Center of Tehran Province, District 2 during 2018 -2019. Data collection tools were the application of Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire of Garnowski et al (2001) and the Fenigstein et al self-awareness questionnaire (1975). The findings of this research rejected the initial hypothesis i.e. the mindfulness based cognitive therapy does not have an impact on emotional regulation and self-awareness of teenage girls. It should be mentioned that the acquired results are only applicable for the present sample group i.e. the teenage girls and due to the type of statistical population the research findings may change. For example, the results of this experiment might be quite different for people with special diseases and addiction. Also age and environmental conditions (especially in the present time with the pandemic conditions of Covid 19) along with other factors such as sex and mental conditions might create completely different results. These are the factors categorized as interfering factors that are not considered as the objectives of this study. Manuscript profile -
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502 - The effectiveness of group logotherapy on Spiritual well-being and self-esteem of female students with physical disabilities in Tehran
Sedighe Chavoshi Mahdi Mahmodi Rohalla KarimikhoyganiThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group logo therapy on spiritual health and self-esteem of female students with physical disabilities in Tehran in 2020-2021. The method of the present study was quasi-experimental based on a pre-test post-test d MoreThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group logo therapy on spiritual health and self-esteem of female students with physical disabilities in Tehran in 2020-2021. The method of the present study was quasi-experimental based on a pre-test post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the present study consists of all female students with physical disabilities in Tehran in 2020-21 that 40 of them were selected as a sample and assigned to experimental and control groups of 20 people. Participants answered the questionnaires of spiritual health (1982) and Rajabi self-esteem (2007). Findings from covariance test showed that group meaning therapy was effective in increasing self-esteem and spiritual health and f values were significant at the level of 0.01. The results in general showed that the use of meaning therapy can be effective in increasing the spiritual health and mental health of students with physical and motor disabilities. Manuscript profile -
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503 - The effectiveness of Schema Therapy on Tendency to Drugs and Regulation Affection in Men Undergoing Methadone Maintenance Treatment
Tamara Mirabi Fariba Hassani Fatemeh golshani Farnaz Keshavarzi ArshadiIntroduction: The aim of this study was the effectiveness of schema therapy on tendency to drugs and Regulation Affection in men undergoing methadone maintenance treatment. Method of the study is an semi experimental by pre-test, post-test and follow-up with a control g MoreIntroduction: The aim of this study was the effectiveness of schema therapy on tendency to drugs and Regulation Affection in men undergoing methadone maintenance treatment. Method of the study is an semi experimental by pre-test, post-test and follow-up with a control group, among the men undergoing methadone maintenance treatment who referred to the Shahid Mellatdoost service-support complex, a sample included 30 men were selected through judgment sampling and finaly divided to 2 groups by randomization (15 men in each group), In the course of study 5 men were excluded from the study and 4 men fell. Thus, 11 men in the unified transdiagnostic of emotional disorders treatment group, and 10 men in the control group. The experimental group was exposed to the intervention of 17 sessions of schema therapy, while the control group was not exposed to such intervention. Addiction potential and positive and negative scale Was used to collect data. Research data with the help of software "Spss, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance with repeated measures.Findings showed that schema therapy was effective in reducing tendency to drugs and regulate affection at the end of treatment and after two months of follow-up. Schema therapy can be used as an effective treatment with methadone therapy to reduce tendency to drugs and regulate affection. Manuscript profile -
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504 - Comparison of the effectiveness of couple therapy based on acceptance and commitment of couple therapy based on compassion on marital conflicts and sexual intimacy of infertile couples in Kermanshah
elham hasani Shima ParandinInfertility and lack of reproduction of spouses is one of the important reasons for increasing marital conflicts and reducing sexual intimacy between couples. Among the third wave of psychology therapies is acceptance, commitment, and compassion therapy, which helps peo MoreInfertility and lack of reproduction of spouses is one of the important reasons for increasing marital conflicts and reducing sexual intimacy between couples. Among the third wave of psychology therapies is acceptance, commitment, and compassion therapy, which helps people deal with the issues in their lives in a proper way. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment based therapy and compassion based treatment on marital conflicts and sexual intimacy of infertile couples in Kermanshah. This research is a quasi-experimental type. The statistical population of the present study includes all infertile couples in Kermanshah who have referred to the infertility treatment clinics of Motazedi Hospital in Kermanshah annually and have shown the available type using pre-test, post-test design with control group and sampling method. It is found that couple therapy based on acceptance and commitment and couple therapy based on compassion at a significant level (p≤0.01) has been effective in increasing sexual intimacy. Also, at a significant level (p≤0.01), comparing the difference between the mean effectiveness of commitment therapy based on commitment and acceptance and couple therapy based on compassion, did not show a significant effect on marital conflicts. Manuscript profile -
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505 - Comparing the effectiveness of Schema Therapy and interpersonal skills training on reducing inefficient attitudes of adolescent girls
elaheh ghorbaniThis research was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of Schema Therapy and interpersonal skills training on reducing inefficient attitudes and also comparing the effectiveness of these two methods on reducing inefficient attitudes. This quasi-experimental MoreThis research was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of Schema Therapy and interpersonal skills training on reducing inefficient attitudes and also comparing the effectiveness of these two methods on reducing inefficient attitudes. This quasi-experimental research was conducted based on pre-test and post-test plan with control group. The statistical population consisted of 200 adolescent girls who referred to the consulting office in Qouchan in the first half of 2018. The Inefficient Attitudes Scale (DAS-26) was implemented for all members of the statistical population and 60 subjects whose inefficient attitudes were higher were selected and were organized based on a random number table in the form of two experimental groups and one control group (each one in 20 people). The data collection tool was an inefficient attitudes scale. Data collection was done in 50 days in the second half of 2018. One-way covariance statistical analysis method was used in statistical analysis of the research data. The findings indicate that the observed difference between the two experimental groups of schema therapy (with a mean of 65.65) and the experimental group of interpersonal skills training (with a mean of 25.94) had been statistically significant, and the difference between each mean of the two experimental groups and the mean of control group was significant. This research showed that the effect of schema therapy on reducing inefficient attitudes was more than interpersonal skills training. Manuscript profile -
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506 - Evaluating the effectiveness of financial therapy on financial literacy, personal financial management and money management, to fuzzy logic
najmeh tavakoli Zaniyani Masoud taherinia Daruosh Jalali Ebrahim GivakiThe commitment and acceptance financial therapy helps individual to by teaching them financial skills along with changes in monetary beliefs and financial behaviors. to have an overview of his/her own set of decisions and reduce the effect of mental errors on financial MoreThe commitment and acceptance financial therapy helps individual to by teaching them financial skills along with changes in monetary beliefs and financial behaviors. to have an overview of his/her own set of decisions and reduce the effect of mental errors on financial decisions.This is a practical and quasi-experimental study. The statistical population of the study was 20 bazaars in Shahrekord in 2020 who underwent training and interventions related to financial therapy based on acceptance and commitment in 10 sessions of 120minutes and completed the research questionnaires before and after training. In order to analyze the data in the traditional way, SPSS25 statistical software and Matlab software were used for fuzzy data analysis. The results show that financial therapy based on the approach of acceptance and commitment to increase financial literacy, improve money management And personal financial management are effective in both quantitatively and qualitatively.Another result of this study is more accurate measurement of fuzzy model for evaluating the effectiveness of financial therapy based on acceptance and commitment than the traditional evaluation method. Manuscript profile -
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507 - General Anti-Angiogenic Therapy Protocols with Chemotherapy
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508 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Inner Peace and Reality Therapy Training on Emotional Regulation of Married Women Visiting Health Houses in the East of Tehran
Hosniyehsadat Hosseani Azam Fatahee Andabil Massumeh BehbudeeThe present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of inner peace training and reality therapy on the emotional regulation of married women in the winter of 2021. It was part of the quasi-experimental designs with pre-test, post-test, control gr MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of inner peace training and reality therapy on the emotional regulation of married women in the winter of 2021. It was part of the quasi-experimental designs with pre-test, post-test, control group and two-month of follow-up study. The population includedmarried women who referred to AbuzarHealth House in Tehran. Using purposive sampling, 45 individuals were selected and 15 people were included in the inner peace group.Another 15 individuals were assigned to the reality therapy group, and the other 15 people were put in the control group. The research instrument was Hoffman et al.'s (2016) emotion regulation questionnaire. Both groups received training on inner peace and reality therapy for 10 sessions. To analyze the data, descriptive characteristics of the variables were examined.The data was also analyzed using multivariate mixed analysis of variance and Bonferroni's post hoc test by using SPSS 24. The results showed that compared to the control group, both training methods had a significant effect on the emotional regulation of married women (p>0.05). Also, the findings indicated that inner peace training had a greater effect on the variable than the reality therapy approach (p>0.05). Manuscript profile -
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509 - Investigating the effect of mesenchymal stem cells on airway hyper-responsiveness in asthma
Kambiz Moghaddasi Saeed Hesaraki Farnoosh Arfaee Seyyed Shamsadin AthariAsthma is a lung disease characterized by eosinophilic inflammation, mucus secretion, airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR), and airway obstruction. AHR is a crucial factor in asthma. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have a regulatory effect on the immune response and may be u MoreAsthma is a lung disease characterized by eosinophilic inflammation, mucus secretion, airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR), and airway obstruction. AHR is a crucial factor in asthma. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have a regulatory effect on the immune response and may be useful in treating asthma. MSCs have low immunogenicity and are considered safe for application. Additionally, a study was conducted to investigate the effect of MSCs on controlling AHR in an asthma model. MSCs were isolated and used to treat asthmatic male BALB/c mice. To produce an animal model of asthma, the mice were sensitized and challenged with OVA. On days 30 and 40, to measure AHR, a Methacholine challenge test was performed to determine the Penh value. AHR was recorded and analyzed. Treatment of asthmatic mice with MSCs resulted in a significant difference (p<0.05) in controlling AHR during the MCh challenge test. MSCs are almost non-immunogenic and can be used to treat asthma and control AHR. The use of MSCs as an anti-asthma treatment presents a new and applicable strategy for controlling AHR in asthma. Manuscript profile -
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510 - Filgrastim Versus Pegfilgrastim for Neutropenia Prevention in Children with Solid Tumors: A Randomized Trial
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511 - Review of Recent Advances in Treatment of Celiac Disease Using Enzymatic Gluten Degradation
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512 - Comparison of Continuous and Intermittent Phototherapy in the Treatment of Toxic Neonatal Jaundice: A Double-blind Clinical Trial
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513 - The Effect of Home Phototherapy in Jaundice and Bilirubin Levels of Neonates in Urmia City
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514 - Knowledge and Barriers to Insulin Therapy among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients from their Perspective
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515 - The Influence of Fish Oil Supplementation on the Adverse Effects of Chemotherapy in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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516 - The Efficiency of Photodynamic Therapy in the Management of Pain in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus
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517 - The Oxidative Stress State in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients with Different Medications Types
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518 - The effect of sound therapy on the perceived stress of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
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519 - The Effect of Nd-YAG Laser in Photodynamic Treatment on LN-CaP Cells
هما محسنی کوچصفهانی محمد نبیونی محمدحسین مجلس آرا الهه امینیPhotodynamic therapy (PDT) is a novel and promising method for cancer treatment.PDT is based on 3 factors including Photosensitizer (Ps), light with an appropriate wavelength and oxygen. Interaction between Ps and visible light can induce death ofcancer cells.The purpos MorePhotodynamic therapy (PDT) is a novel and promising method for cancer treatment.PDT is based on 3 factors including Photosensitizer (Ps), light with an appropriate wavelength and oxygen. Interaction between Ps and visible light can induce death ofcancer cells.The purpose of this study is evaluating combined effect of Aminolevulenic acid (5-ALA) as Ps and homogenous beam of solid state laser (Nd-YAG with speciall wavelength and power to induce death of prostate cancer cells and to determine the type of death.In this assay , using 0.3 mM 5-ALA (precursor of Protoporphyrin IX =PpIX as Ps) for 5h incubating period in dark and hemogenous beam of solid state laser (Nd-YAG with 532nm,50mW was evaluated viability of LN-CaP cells by MTT assay was evaluated formation of PpIX in cells. In addition type of cell death induced were determined using by hocsht staining .24h after treatment, significant reduction in number of cells in PDT groups compared to ALA group without laser and laser group without ALAwere seen. Administration of ALA were caused increased production of chief Ps(PpIX) in cells.Using hocsht staining apoptotic cell death in ALA-PDT groups were indicated.PDT treatment of LN-CaP cells with 0.3 mM 5-ALA for 5h incubatingperiod in dark and hemogenous beam of Nd-YAG laser with 532nm,50mW for 3 min caused increase PpIX formation and induced considerable apoptotic cell death. Manuscript profile -
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520 - Evaluation of Spermatogenesisand Apoptosis Rate in Testes of Mice Following Vinblastine and Cetrorelix Co-treatment
مینا رمضانی داریوش محمدنژاد آرزو حمزه زادهInfertility problems affect young couples. One of the known causes of spermatogenic disorder is chemotherapy in patients with cancer. Since Dividing cells are mainly affected by anticancer drugs, the aim of the present study is to investigate the preventive effect of Gn MoreInfertility problems affect young couples. One of the known causes of spermatogenic disorder is chemotherapy in patients with cancer. Since Dividing cells are mainly affected by anticancer drugs, the aim of the present study is to investigate the preventive effect of GnRH antagonist on spermatogenic defect produced by anticancer drug. In the present study 30 adult female mice, aging 6-8 weeks were used. The mice were divided into 3 equal groups: control, exp group 1 and exp group 2. In exp group 1, vinblastin was injected intraperitoneally for 5 days at 0.25 mg/kg. In exp group2, Cetrorelix injection in same doseand 3 times in a week, was started one week before vinblastin treatment and continued for 3 more weeks. The mice in all groups were sacrified 3 weeks after the last dose of Cetrorelix injection. Testicular specimens were prepared for LM studies. Microscopic study revealed that in the control group the mean number of sertoli and spermatogonium, were 8.20 ± 0.87 and 56 ± 4.9 respectively. In exp group 1 the mean number of above- mentined cells were 18.6 ± 2.43 and 39.8 ± 2.46. In exp group 2 the mean numbers of above-mentioned cells were 9.2 ± 0.87 and 54.8 ± 3.32. The data showed the difference between control and exp 1 group was significant, but the difference between control and exp2 was not. Spermatogenesis index (SI) and diameter of germinal epithelium in control group were 0.7 ± 0.2 and 168.8 ± 9.42 respectively. In exp group 1 were 0.17 ± 0.1 and 117.8 ± 9.45 but in exp group 2 were 0.62 ± 0.16 and 161.2 ± 8.14. The data showed the difference between control and exp 1 was significant, but the difference between control and exp 2 was not.It is concluded that GnRh antagonist administration before cancer treatment could prevent the side effect of anticancer drugs. Manuscript profile -
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521 - Anti-tumor effects of Silybum marianum essential oil and 5-fluorouracil combination on Hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2)
Mohammad Jaber Masoud Khooy Mohammadreza Salehi Salmi Massoumeh Farasat Hamed MirzaeiThe present study evaluated the efficacy of combining 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and Silybum marianum essential oils to suppress in vitro Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) growth by influencing the Wnt, NF-κB, angiogenesis, apoptosis and autophagy pathways. Silybum marian MoreThe present study evaluated the efficacy of combining 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and Silybum marianum essential oils to suppress in vitro Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) growth by influencing the Wnt, NF-κB, angiogenesis, apoptosis and autophagy pathways. Silybum marianum essential oils were studied alone and in combination with 5-FU in the HepG2 cell-line. The expression of NF-κB and Wnt signaling pathway genes as well as angiogenesis-, apoptosis- and autophagy-associated genes and proteins were evaluated using Western blot and qRT-PCR techniques. Each treatment decreased the viability of HepG2 cells compared with the control group. Moreover, S. marianum essential oils from Khozestan or Isfahan (Sm-K and Sm-I) in combination with 5-FU reduced the migration and invasion of HepG2 cells. Angiogenesis-related proteins i.e. VEGF, COX-2, Bfgf and HIF-1α were significantly reduced. Apoptosis- and autophagy-related proteins i.e. caspase-8, Bax, Bcl-2, Beclin-1, LC3-I, and LC3-II were modulated by each treatment. Each treatment decreased total NF κB (p65) and phospho NF κB (p65) at protein levels. The expression levels of Wnt pathway-related genes were also decreased. Taken together, these findings revealed that S. marianum, either alone or in combination with 5-Fu, could exert anti-tumor effects via modulating autophagy, apoptosis, angiogenesis, NF κB and Wnt signaling pathways. Manuscript profile -
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522 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy on Depression, Auality of Life, and Serum Cortisol Levels of Depressed People
Zahra Olyaie Masoud Mohammadi Kazem Anvari SeyedEbrahim HosseiniDepression is now a common chronic illness in most communities all over the world that may disrupt normal functioning, cause depressive thoughts, and negatively affect the quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based MoreDepression is now a common chronic illness in most communities all over the world that may disrupt normal functioning, cause depressive thoughts, and negatively affect the quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on quality of life (QoL), depression and cortisol levels in people with depression. Thirty women with depression were selected voluntarily and randomly assigned to experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. For the experimental group, treatment sessions were held for eight 90-minute sessions per week and the control group did not receive any treatment. To measure the variables, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II and SF36 Quality of Life Questionnaire) was used twice (before and after treatment) and to measure cortisol levels, blood samples were taken between 8 and 10 am before the onset of first and last treatment sessions and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was employed to analyze the data. The results showed that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the pretest-posttest phase reduced depression and cortisol rate from 23.87 and 14.48 to 10.13 and 11.95, respectively and increased quality of life from 32.90 to 83.52 in the experimental group (p < 0.001). Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can improve the mental status and quality of life of patients with depression. Manuscript profile -
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523 - A new approach using Machine Learning and Deep Learning for the prediction of cancer tumor
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524 - طراحی و ساخت شبیه ساز مکاترونیکی برای درمان بیماری فوبیا (ترس از تاریکی)
مجید اسلامی حمیدرضا حاجی میرزاعلیان افسانه کرباسیاستفاده از سامانه های شبیه ساز سال­ها است در حوزه های مختلف علمی و صنعتی و نظامی فراگیر بوده و این تکنولوژی (ورود به واقعیت مجازی)در حال گسترش در همه زمینه ها است. در این مقاله با استفاده از متدهای نوین و ساخت یک مکانیزم درمانی که شامل سخت افزارهای مکاترونیکی Moreاستفاده از سامانه های شبیه ساز سال­ها است در حوزه های مختلف علمی و صنعتی و نظامی فراگیر بوده و این تکنولوژی (ورود به واقعیت مجازی)در حال گسترش در همه زمینه ها است. در این مقاله با استفاده از متدهای نوین و ساخت یک مکانیزم درمانی که شامل سخت افزارهای مکاترونیکی با بهره گیری از محیط گرافیکی می باشد، سعی در روند بهبود و درمان بیماران مبتلا به فوبیا (ترس از تاریکی) شده است. مکانیزم طراحی شده پس از فراهم آوردن شرایط محیطی نزدیک به محیط واقعی توسط نرم افزارها و موتورهای گرافیکی، و همچنین شبیه­سازی حرکت سر بیمار با کمک سخت افزارهای مناسب (عینک های سه بعدی و سنسورهای حرکتی چند بعدی)، احساس واقعی بودن شرایط را برای بیمار بطور کامل بوجود می آورد و فرآیند درمان را ساده می سازد. همچنین در این پژوهش پارامترهای موثر بر بیماری ترس از تاریکی با استفاده از نظر متخصصین روانپزشک و بطور جامع و مشابه به واقعیت در محیط گرافیکی شبیه سازی شده است. پس از طراحی و ساخت سامانه مذکور، آزمایشات عملی بر روی تعدادی از کودکان مبتلا به بیماری فوبیا (ترس از تاریکی) در بازه های زمانی مشخص با صلاحدید پزشک معالج، انجام شد. که نتایج آزمایشات بیانگر تاثیر به سزای این سامانه در درمان این بیماری را داشت. همچنین احساس رضایت کودکان نسبت به کار با سامانه درمانی بسیار عالی ارزیابی گردید Manuscript profile -
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525 - The effect of eight weeks of swimming training, cell and laser therapy on the expression of IL-2, IL-10 and STAT-3 genes in testicular tissue in azoospermia model rat.
seyed sasan Hoseyni Habib Asgharpour پروین فرزانگیpurpose: Azoospermia means lack of sperm in semen. One percent of all men and ten percent of infertile men suffer from azoospermia, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of eight weeks of swimming training, cell and laser therapy on the expression of I Morepurpose: Azoospermia means lack of sperm in semen. One percent of all men and ten percent of infertile men suffer from azoospermia, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of eight weeks of swimming training, cell and laser therapy on the expression of IL-2, IL-10 and STAT-3 genes in testicular tissue. It is azoospermia in rats. Methods: Forty 6- to 8-week-old rats were randomly selected, and then the azoospermia model was induced with Busulfan at a dose of 40 mg in mice. One month after induction of the model, stem cells were transplanted once in the vas deferens at the rate of one million cells per mouse. Then, one week after cell transplantation, a laser with a wavelength of 632.8 nm and a power of 10 mW and energy 3 joules were applied in three repetitions throughout the study period with an interval of once a week, and after improving the effects of surgery, swimming training were performed for 30 minutes and 5 days a week for 8 weeks. Results: The results showed that induction of azoospermia model caused a significant increase in IL-2, IL-10 and STAT-3 genes compared to healthy group rats (P≤0.05). Also, performing the interventional methods of laser therapy, cell therapy and exercise significantly reduced the expression of these genes in the testicular tissue of rats compared to the patient group (P≤0.05). Conclusion: Swimming exercise in combination with cell and laser therapy may help the fertility of azoospermia model rats by reducing testicular tissue inflammation signaling. Manuscript profile -
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526 - The Effectiveness “Solution -Focused Brief Couple Therapy” On Couples' Communication patterns in Divorce Applicant
hasan mokhles Azam Fattahi Andbil Abdollah ShafiabadyIntroduction: Divorce is on the rise as an individual and social problem and has many negative consequences. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness “Solution-Focused Brief Couple Therapy” on Couples' Communication patterns in divorce applic MoreIntroduction: Divorce is on the rise as an individual and social problem and has many negative consequences. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness “Solution-Focused Brief Couple Therapy” on Couples' Communication patterns in divorce applicant couples.Methods: The method of the present study was a semi-intervention with pretest, posttest and follow-up and control group. The statistical population of this study included all couples who referred to the judiciary of Khoy city in 2018 who were seeking divorce. From this, 20 pairs were selected and divided into two equal groups (10 pairs in each group) by lot. Demographic questionnaire, The questionnaire of Christensen & Salavi Communication Patterns Questionnaire (CPQ)” were used to collect data. The validity of the questionnaires was measured by content validity by qualitative method and reliability by internal consistency method by calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient. 6 sessions of “Solution -Focused Brief Therapy” intervention was performed for 60 minutes for the intervention couple. Both couples in the study were then asked to complete the instruments. Data were analyzed using SPSS. 21.Results: The “Solution -Focused Brief Couple Therapy” is effective in improving Couples' Communication patternsin divorce applicant.(P <0.05).Conclusion: “Solution -Focused Brief Couple Therapy” is effective in improving Couples' Communication patterns. It is suggested that in the field of couple therapy, this intervention be used to solve the problems of couples and improve the relationship between them. Manuscript profile -
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527 - A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Positive Psychotherapy with Islamic approach based on Balance Selection on Quality of Life, Happiness, Life Satisfaction of Women Referred to Counseling Centers of Tehran
Monireh Kordloo جواد خلعتبری bagher sanaiThe purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Positive Psychotherapy with Islamic approach based on Balance Selection on Quality of Life, Happiness, Life Satisfaction of women referred to counseling centers of Tehran psychological organizations. In this s MoreThe purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Positive Psychotherapy with Islamic approach based on Balance Selection on Quality of Life, Happiness, Life Satisfaction of women referred to counseling centers of Tehran psychological organizations. In this study, 42 subjects of married women referring to counseling centers of the Psychological Organization were randomly selected and divided into three groups of 14 each. The three questionnaires were SWLS for life satisfaction, SF-36 for quality of life, and Oxford questionnaire was given to the clients as pre-test and post-test. The control group received only pre-test and post-test without any intervention; the experimental groups were trained in a 12-session positive-balance method using an Islamic approach based on balance selection. After a few months, tests were repeated in two experimental groups to evaluate the reliability of treatment. The results of the comparisons indicated that the psychotherapy based on the positivist approach compared with the control group significantly increased the participants' scores on the scales of quality of life, happiness and satisfaction. Participants of the Islamic approach based on balance selection compared with the control group also showed a significant increase in scores of Quality of Life (p and happiness .There was a significant difference between the scores of the participants in the Islamic approach group based on the balance selection, and control in the follow-up and the satisfaction scores of the women in the Islamic approach group from the post-test to the follow-up significantly increased. Keyword: Positive Psychology, Islamic Approach Based on Balance Selection, Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction, Happiness and Married Women Manuscript profile -
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528 - Validity and validity of the Poetry Therapy Questionnaire
AliAkbar Salahi soheila khaleghitabar Mohadeseh Aghabarari Gavzani mahsa zolfaghari zahra tarighatram mahdi gholamiyan shokofeh golrokhian۱۱۲۳/۵۰۰۰The present study was developed with the aim of constructing and validating a poetry therapy test that is a suitable, reliable and accurate tool for assessment. The research method is descriptive and exploratory and the statistical sample of this research inclu More۱۱۲۳/۵۰۰۰The present study was developed with the aim of constructing and validating a poetry therapy test that is a suitable, reliable and accurate tool for assessment. The research method is descriptive and exploratory and the statistical sample of this research includes married and single citizens, with a degree from undergraduate to doctorate with an age range of 11 to 65 years in Tehran in 1399. 301 people were selected as available. The data collection method was also non-random and available; To obtain the content validity of the questionnaire, the opinions of the supervisor and several other professors, specialists and experts were used, which confirmed the face validity. Reliability of the test Two methods of Cronbach's alpha coefficient and halving the test were used. The results showed the number 0.92 for Cronbach's alpha which indicates a very good reliability for the questionnaire. Then the test was halved and then Pearson correlation method was used which showed 0.79 which showed a very good relationship for the questionnaire. Therefore, the above questionnaire has good validity and reliability and can be used to assess poetry therapy. Manuscript profile -
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529 - The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Terapy Psychiatric Well-Being of Metadone-Maintained Drug Addicts Treated
sareh peyman mahin askari abdolvahab samavi, azita amirfakhraei,Drug addiction as a psychiatric disorder with biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions is one of the problems of the present age.drug use and the phenomenon of addiction it is a chronic and reversible phenomenon that causes serious physical, financial, MoreDrug addiction as a psychiatric disorder with biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions is one of the problems of the present age.drug use and the phenomenon of addiction it is a chronic and reversible phenomenon that causes serious physical, financial, family and social harm. People who abuse drugs are often unable to cope with their problems and have a low degree of psychological well- being. For this reason many studies have been done in this fild so that treatment methods can be as successful as possible to help infected person and reduce the disease as much as possible.The aim of this study includes the effectiveness of community-wide psychological therapies for addiction treatment. Is rooted. Which includes addicted people. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on psychological well-being in methadone maintenance (MMT) addicts in Shiraz addiction treatment centers. The results of analysis of covariance indicate that treatment with acceptance and commitment therapy based on increases psychological well-being in addicts (P <0.05). The above results show that the treatment based on acceptance is an effective treatment for the recovery of patients with addiction and this method can be used along with other drug methods.Keywords: addiction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, psychological well-being. Manuscript profile -
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530 - The Effectiveness of Semantic Therapy Training on the Feeling of Loneliness in the Elderly (Case Study: Nursing Home for the Center of Tehran)
Maryam Vatani Tahereh HasoomiIntroduction : this study was to investigate the effectiveness of semantic therapy training on the feeling of loneliness of the elderly living in a nursing home in the center of Tehran. Method: The present study is a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-tes MoreIntroduction : this study was to investigate the effectiveness of semantic therapy training on the feeling of loneliness of the elderly living in a nursing home in the center of Tehran. Method: The present study is a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test with a control group and random assignment that was conducted to investigate the effect of semantic therapy training on the feeling of loneliness in the elderly among 1750 elderly people in downtown Tehran as a statistical population; Thirty elderly people living in Kahrizak nursing home located in the center of Tehran were selected as a statistical sample by voluntary and available random sampling. Inferential statistical methods were used to analyze statistical information in this study. According to the type of research and based on the normality of data distribution in this study, the statistical method of univariate analysis of covariance and post hoc test has been used. Conclusion: The findings show that the mean and standard deviation of loneliness score in the experimental group in the pre-test stage were 48.69 and 8.42, respectively, and in the post-test stage the mean score of loneliness in the experimental group was 27.21. It has decreased with a standard deviation of 7.26. The results of univariate analysis of variance show that there is a positive and significant difference between the effect of semantic therapy training on the feeling of loneliness in the elderly. The results of Benferoni post hoc test show that the scores of feeling lonely differ between the experimental group of logotherapy and control; And the mean scores of loneliness in the experimental group were higher than the control group. Summary of research findings shows that semantic therapy training has a significant effect on the feeling of loneliness of the elderly living in a nursing home in the Manuscript profile -
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531 - Comparison of the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment based therapy and cognitive rehabilitation on psychological well-being and self-efficacy of Kombina students
miraoun mousavi tileboniThe aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance-based therapy and cognitive rehabilitation on psychological well-being and self-efficacy in visually impaired male and female high school students in Tehran. The study method was pretest-posttes MoreThe aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance-based therapy and cognitive rehabilitation on psychological well-being and self-efficacy in visually impaired male and female high school students in Tehran. The study method was pretest-posttest with experimental and control groups. The statistical population of the study consisted of all visually impaired male students in the second secondary school of Tehran in 1399, of which 45 people (two groups of intervention ACT and CRT and control group) were selected using available sampling method. Data were collected using the Reef (1980) Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire and the Schwartz and Jerusalem Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (1995). Data were analyzed using multivariate and univariate analysis of covariance as well as Bonferroni post hoc test. The results of multivariate analysis of covariance in the first and third hypotheses showed that by controlling the effect of pretests, F was obtained in the components of "psychological well-being" at the level of 0.05 is significant. In other words, there are significant differences between the post-test scores of these variables in the "experimental group" and the "control group". The results of univariate analysis of variance in the second and fourth hypotheses also showed the difference between the two intervention groups and the control group in the self-efficacy variable. On the other hand, comparing the effectiveness of ACT and CRT intervention methods in their acceptance components, positive relationships with others and purposeful life showed a significant difference with each other, but in other components of narratological well-being and self-efficacy variable in terms of significant difference between the two intervention methods ACT and CRT were not observed.Keywords: Acceptance and commitment based therapy, Cognitive rehabilitation, Psychological well-being, Self-efficacy Manuscript profile -
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532 - This study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy on the marital adjustment of war veteran’s spouse
Esmat Nasyri Dshtaki Rezvan Salehi Mahnaz Torab Ahmady Mojgan NiknamThis study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy on the marital adjustment of war veteran’s spouse. The population of this study includes all spouses of veterans of region 5 of Tehran who visited to the medical centers of r MoreThis study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy on the marital adjustment of war veteran’s spouse. The population of this study includes all spouses of veterans of region 5 of Tehran who visited to the medical centers of region 5 in Tehran during the second half of 94. The samples of study were 28 members of war veterans' wives of Region five in Tehran that has been selected by the voluntary sampling among the clients of medical centers of education of region 5 in Tehran and were Assignmented randomly in the both experimental and control groups of 14 persons. Member of the experimental group treated based on acceptance and commitment therapy but did not perform any intervention in the control group. After application of treatment carried out the post-test on the two groups. The research instruments was the Walker and Spanierʼs dyadic adjustment scale (1976). finally, the data have been analyzed by Analysis of Covariance. The results showed that acceptance and commitment therapy has lead to increasing marital adjustment of the spouses of veterans. Manuscript profile -
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533 - The Effectiveness of Circuit Emotion Therapy Couples on Attachment Styles and Marital Satisfaction
Zahra Merzadeh Masoumeh BehboudiAbstract In the present study, effectiveness of emotionally-focused couples therapy (EFCT) on the attachment and marital satisfaction styles was analyzed. Population of this study consisted of 30 women referring to Private Counseling Institute in Tehran to solve MoreAbstract In the present study, effectiveness of emotionally-focused couples therapy (EFCT) on the attachment and marital satisfaction styles was analyzed. Population of this study consisted of 30 women referring to Private Counseling Institute in Tehran to solve marital conflicts that were selected based on random sampling. Study design is quasi experimental together with experimental and control qroups using by pretest and posttest. Spouses attachment styles scale and marital satisfaction scale of Enrich were used for data collection. At first, pretest was implemented for both groups. Later, couple therapy sessions were presented in 8 sessions each 90min. Control group didn’t receive any intervention. After completion of therapy sessions, results of posttest of both groups were analyzed and taken into consideration by statistical tests of analysis of covariance and dependent T test. Summary of results indicated effectiveness of emotional-focused couple therapy on avoidant and anxiety attachment styles and marital satisfaction of sample group, so that emotional-focused couple therapy was significantly effective on the change of avoidant and anxiety attachment styles to secure attachment style and in addition, it was significantly effective on increase of marital satisfaction of women of sample group and effective on marital satisfaction more than avoidant and anxiety attachment styles. Manuscript profile -
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534 - The Comparison of Effectiveness of Family Therapy Bowen's and Menuchin on emotional divorce and improvement quality of life couples clients to health house
shadab shirzadi abdollah shafiabady farideh dokaneheeifardPresent study aimed at comparison of effectiveness of Family Therapy Bowen's and Minuchin on emotional divorce and improvement quality of life couples clients to health house in six district of Tehran. The method of present study was quasi-experimental with experimental MorePresent study aimed at comparison of effectiveness of Family Therapy Bowen's and Minuchin on emotional divorce and improvement quality of life couples clients to health house in six district of Tehran. The method of present study was quasi-experimental with experimental and control groups and two months follow-up. The sample, including 48 couples' clients to health house in six district of Tehran, was selected in available manner and were assigned randomly into three groups (two experiment and one control) (each group 16 persons). The first experiment group received 8 (90 minutes for each session) Bowen's Family therapy sessions and the second the same numbers for Minuchin's Family therapy ones and control group were placed in waiting list. Tools used in this study were included emotional divorce (Guttmann, 2008) and quality of life (World Health Organization, 1996), questionnaire that were completed by participants in pretest, post-test and follow-up stages. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. In posttest and follow-up phase, there was a significant difference in emotional divorce and quality of life scores between family therapy Bowen's and Minuchin groups with control group (p0.05). Results of present study showed that Bowen's and Minuchin family therapy can be utilized for reducing emotional divorce and improving quality of life of couples. Manuscript profile -
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535 - Effectiveness of therapeutic reality on increasing academic motivation and social adjustment of girls
somayeh Babaie simindokht rezakhaniThe present research to determine the effectiveness of reality therapy of increasing academic motivation and social adjustment girls Tehrans high school district. This quasi-experimental study with pretest control group with random assignment. The study population consi MoreThe present research to determine the effectiveness of reality therapy of increasing academic motivation and social adjustment girls Tehrans high school district. This quasi-experimental study with pretest control group with random assignment. The study population consisted of first grade public high schools in the first semester of the school year the district of Tehran. The population of this community to raluntary sampling method, 30 patients were selected and 15 in the control group and 15 patients were randomly assigned to the experimental group. AMS and AISS were data collection device. In this research reality therapy as the independent variable in the experimental group were instructed not meeting on a weekly basis. Data were analyzed using multivariate & univariate analyzes results showed that the teaching reality therapy has a significant impact on increasing academic motivation and social adjustment. Manuscript profile -
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536 - Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on attention and executive function of Iranian patients with lupus erythematosus :a quasi-experimental single-subject study
mercedeh ghazaghAbstract: Background and objective: Autoimmune and chronic diseases such as lupus erythematosus may lead to many psychological problems by directly and indirectly affecting the nervous system. The effect of lupus erythematosus disease on the central nervous system is re MoreAbstract: Background and objective: Autoimmune and chronic diseases such as lupus erythematosus may lead to many psychological problems by directly and indirectly affecting the nervous system. The effect of lupus erythematosus disease on the central nervous system is related to cognitive functions, including attention and executive functions. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy [ACT] on the attention and executive function of Iranian patients with lupus erythematosus. Materials and methods: This study was a quasi-experimental single-subject with multiple baseline designs. The participants in this study were three members of the Lupus Patients Support Association, selected using a convenience sampling method in 2022. The patients received eight sessions of ACT for 90 minutes weekly. The instruments used in this study included the Wisconsin card sorting test [WSCT] and the Stroop test. Calculating and explaining the effect size were used to assess the effectiveness of the implemented intervention. Results: According to the Stroop test, the effect size values indicate the high effect of the ACT on the dimension of reaction time and the high effect on the error dimension in patients with lupus erythematosus. Therefore, according to the Stroop test, ACT positively affects attention function in patients with lupus erythematosus. According to the WSCT, the effect size values indicate the high effect of the ACT on the residual error dimension and on the dimension of correct responses in patients with lupus erythematosus. Therefore, based on the WSCT, ACT positively affects executive function in patients with lupus erythematosus. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that ACT could be used along with other available therapeutic approaches as a suitable option for challenging aspects of patients with lupus erythematosus. Keywords: Lupus erythematosus, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attention Function, Executive Function Manuscript profile -
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537 - The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Low Sexual Desire and Marital Satisfaction
Maryam Bakhtiari Hajyeh Sheydaei Seyyed Abdolmajid Bahreynian Mohamad NoriSexual problems and marital satisfaction are related to each other in a complex way. Although multiple Psychogenic and several biological factors have been introduced as the underlying decreased sexual desire in women, years of research has shown that the effect of psyc MoreSexual problems and marital satisfaction are related to each other in a complex way. Although multiple Psychogenic and several biological factors have been introduced as the underlying decreased sexual desire in women, years of research has shown that the effect of psychogenic factors is more notable in outbreak of this problem. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on sexual desire and sexual satisfaction in women. For this purpose, in a quasi-experimental study with pretest – posttest along with the control group, 20 women with sexual desire disorder who referred to the psychology clinic were selected, in a purposeful way. They were then assigned into two groups of 10 people each, randomly. The groups were evaluated both at the beginning and end of the study in terms of sexual desire and sexual satisfaction. The experimental group underwent an eight sessions of 45-minute of group cognitive-behavioral therapy. The second group did not undergo any intervention. The results of analysis of covariance indicated that subject’s sexual desire and sexual satisfaction have shown significant difference. Cognitive behavioral therapy appears to be an effective way for improving sexual desire. Therefore the use of this therapy approach is recommended by clinical psychology specialists to people with sexual dysfunction disorder, especially women with decreased sexual desire. Manuscript profile -
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538 - Comparison of the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and spiritual therapy on perceived stress, body image and the quality of life of women with breast cancer
Sara Mohammadizadeh Javad Khalatbari Hasan Ahadi Hamid Reza HatamiWomen with breast cancer should be able to deal with the initial impact of receiving news of a cancer diagnosis and its family, social, economic, and personal consequences, as well as the side effects of treatment measures such as changes in physical appearance, changes MoreWomen with breast cancer should be able to deal with the initial impact of receiving news of a cancer diagnosis and its family, social, economic, and personal consequences, as well as the side effects of treatment measures such as changes in physical appearance, changes in roles, and social functioning. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and spiritual therapy on perceived stress, body image and quality of life of women with breast cancer. For this purpose, during a semi-experimental approach with pretest-posttest with the control group, 60 women with breast cancer were selected as convenience sampling in Tajrish Hospital and randomly divided into four experimental groups (three groups and one control group). The groups were tested before and after training in terms of body image, perceived stress, and quality of life. The results of MANCOVA's analysis showed that cognitive behavioral therapy is more effective than the two other therapies and spiritual therapy is more effective than acceptance and commitment therapy on body image and quality of life; Also, spiritual therapy is more effective than two other therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy is more effective than acceptance and commitment therapy in perceived stress. Cognitive-behavioral therapy seems to be more effective in reducing perceived stress, body image, and quality of life in women with breast cancer than acceptance and commitment therapy and spiritual therapy Manuscript profile -
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539 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive Hypnotherapy on Students’ Self-Efficacy
Masoomeh Aliverdilou Jamshid JararehSelf-efficacy is defined as a person's belief in the ability to successfully perform a particular behavior or task. Many studies have shown that self-efficacy beliefs affect many personal functions, and people with higher self-efficacy have better mental health. The aim MoreSelf-efficacy is defined as a person's belief in the ability to successfully perform a particular behavior or task. Many studies have shown that self-efficacy beliefs affect many personal functions, and people with higher self-efficacy have better mental health. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive hypnotherapy on self-efficacy. For this purpose, during a quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and control group, 14 students of Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University of Tehran were selected by call and convenience sampling method and were randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. The intervention was performed on the experimental group in 8 sessions for 4 weeks (2 evaluation sessions and 6 treatment sessions). The groups were evaluated for self-efficacy before and after the intervention. The results of analysis of covariance showed that cognitive hypnotherapy has a significant effect on increasing students' self-efficacy (P <0.05). The results of this study support the effect of cognitive hypnotherapy in improving the level of self-efficacy of students. Manuscript profile -
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540 - The Effectiveness of Mindful Cognitive therapy on enhancement of overall well-being
Raheleh Pasandideh Khadijeh AbolmoaliIn psychotherapy research, mindfulness has been conceptualized as a facilitator to enhance self-awareness thoughts in order to promote overall well-being. Mindfulness is a quality of consciousness that is targeted to paying attention to the present moment without judgme MoreIn psychotherapy research, mindfulness has been conceptualized as a facilitator to enhance self-awareness thoughts in order to promote overall well-being. Mindfulness is a quality of consciousness that is targeted to paying attention to the present moment without judgment, and is related to many components of psychological health and well-being. The aim of this research is to identify the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive group therapy on improving overall well- being among high school female students in Varamin County in year 1394.For this purpose, in a semi-experimental study with pretest – posttest, and control group, 30 students who were identified as having poor overall well-being were selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for eight ninety-minutes sessions and the control group did not receive any treatment. Data analyzing using multivariate analysis of covariance showed that there is significant difference between overall well being and its components (psychological, social, and emotional) in experimental and control groups (p<0/01), and that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy could promote overall well being among high school female students. Manuscript profile -
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541 - Comparing the effectiveness of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness with group therapy of behavioral activation in depression rate and quality of life of depressed people
Davoud Jafari Mahdiye Salehi Parvaneh MohamadkhaniCognitive therapy based on mindfulness is a combination of Beck's cognitive therapy and Kabat Zinn’s mindfulness based stress reduction program and behavioral activation provokes depressed clients searching for positive reinforcement. The aim of the current study MoreCognitive therapy based on mindfulness is a combination of Beck's cognitive therapy and Kabat Zinn’s mindfulness based stress reduction program and behavioral activation provokes depressed clients searching for positive reinforcement. The aim of the current study is to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and treatment of activating behavior for depression in depression rate and quality of life in depressed students. Therefore, in a quasi-experimental 50 students of Azad University of Malayer who earned the minimum score of 20 on the exam depression test were selected. From this number, 34 people based on a structured clinical interview and in compliance with the principle of equivalency were divided into two groups of experiment randomly, to undergo mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and group therapy of behavioral activation. Both groups underwent therapeutic protocols for 8 sessions. The control group did not undergo any intervention. Both groups were assessed on depression and quality of life both before and after the grouping. Analysis of mixed variances of the data indicated that cognitive therapy based on mindfulness and behavioral activation for depression improved the median of depression scores and quality of life of subjects. It seems that west therapeutic techniques are more useful when bonded with the eastern rites. Manuscript profile -
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542 - Effectiveness of Structural Family Therapy in Reducing Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Omid MoradiIntrusive thoughts and repetitive actions are the characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder that creates numerous problems for patients affected by this illness. The object of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of structural family therapy in reducing sy MoreIntrusive thoughts and repetitive actions are the characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder that creates numerous problems for patients affected by this illness. The object of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of structural family therapy in reducing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. In order to do so, in a quasi-experimental study with pretest, posttest, and control group design, 24 volunteer patients diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder who referred to treatment centers of Sannandaj city along with their families were selected using convenience sampling method and randomly assigned into experimental and control groups. The subjects in the experimental group received eight sessions of structural family therapy; whereas, subjects in the control group received no psychological intervention. Subjects in both groups were evaluated for the level of obsessive- compulsive symptoms before and after the intervention. The data analyzes using MANCOVA demonstrated that Structural Family Therapy is significant in terms of reducing contamination obsessions (CONO), washing compulsions (WASC), ordering compulsions (ORDC), checking compulsions (CHKC), obsessional thoughts about harm to self/others (OTAHSO), obsessional thoughts about violence (OTAV), and obsessional impulses to harm self/others (OITHSO) (p≤0/05). According to this study, the role and influence of family in creation and aggregation of mental disorders especially obsessive-compulsive disorder is confirmed. Manuscript profile -
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543 - The effectiveness of group cognitive therapy and dialectical behavior therapy on students’ general health
Saeid Najarpour Javad KhalatbariMental health effects general health, psychological well-being, , network of social support and interpersonal relationships and skills. Since feeling of being healthy improve psychological, social, occupational and family performances, this study aims to investigate the MoreMental health effects general health, psychological well-being, , network of social support and interpersonal relationships and skills. Since feeling of being healthy improve psychological, social, occupational and family performances, this study aims to investigate the effectiveness of group cognitive therapy and dialectical behavior therapy on students’ general health. Therefore, in a quasi-experimental study, 250 students were selected through availability method and evaluated for general health. From this, 45 people who had the highest scores were selected and randomly assigned to one control and two experimental groups (n=15). The first experimental group received eight two-hour sessions of dialectical behavior therapy and second experimental group received eight two-session of cognitive therapy. The control group received no therapy. In the last session, participants were evaluated again for general health. Analysis of covariance showed that after scores adjustment of pre-test, there are significant differences between the means of three groups’ post-test scores. Additionally, examination of adjusted means demonstrated the effectiveness of teaching the cognitive therapy skills in comparison to dialectical behavioral therapy skills. It can be conclude that cognitive therapy is effective in increasing the general health of students; however, dialectical behavior therapy has not made a significant improvement in participants’ general health. Manuscript profile -
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544 - The Effectiveness of Cognition-based Mindfulness Therapy on Social Anxiety, Resilience and Emotion Regulation in Women Victims of Domestic Violence
mina taherifard nilofar mikaeiliThe women victims of domestic violence do not have a favorable situation in terms of psychological, emotional, marital and overall quality of life. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognition-based mindfulness therapy on social MoreThe women victims of domestic violence do not have a favorable situation in terms of psychological, emotional, marital and overall quality of life. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognition-based mindfulness therapy on social anxiety, resilience and emotion regulation in women victims of domestic violence. During a pilot study, 32 women victims of domestic violence with social anxiety were selected by using available sampling. They were randomly placed in experimental (16) and control (16) groups. Therapeutic intervention was performed for eight sessions of 90 minutes on the experimental group, and the control group don’t have any training at this stage. The data were collected by questionnaires of domestic violence against women, emotional regulation, social anxiety and vibrational scales. Analysis of covariance showed that there is a significant difference between the mean post-test scores of the experimental and control groups. Cognition-based mindfulness therapy has reduced social anxiety, increased resilience and emotional adjustment in women victims of domestic violence. It seems that cognitive-mindedness has a useful effect on reducing the psychological and emotional problems in violent women. It is important to pay attention to this method of treatment for women victims of domestic violence Manuscript profile -
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545 - Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in the Decrease of Depression and Maniac Symptoms of Individuals Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
Meghdad Talebizade Elmira Shahmir Soleman Jafari fardBipolar disorder is characterized as a chronic disorder which maintains elevated relapse rate. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, which is generally based on meditative techniques integrated with some aspects of cognitive therapy, has been recommended for the treatmen MoreBipolar disorder is characterized as a chronic disorder which maintains elevated relapse rate. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, which is generally based on meditative techniques integrated with some aspects of cognitive therapy, has been recommended for the treatment of this disorder. Hence, the research purpose was to carry out an investigation into the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the decrease of depression and maniac symptoms of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder. A semi-experimental method with post-test-pre-test design was employed and a sample of 19 individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder was assigned to the experimental (n=9) and control (n=10) groups. The subjects underwent 8 sessions of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and were tested in terms of maniac and depression symptoms. Covariance analysis indicated that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy could significantly reduce the depression symptoms in the experimental group as compared to the control group. However, no improvement was observed in maniac symptoms. Overall, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can be a preferred therapy in the treatment of bipolar disorder in general and depression symptoms, in particular. Manuscript profile -
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546 - The impact of cognitive rehabilitation on working memory and verbal fluency in dyslexic students (a single case study)
Leila Fallahi Farah Lotfi Kashani Abbas Masjedi AraniThere is ample evidence confirming the relationship between psychological, social and spiritual issues and human’s biological systems, including the immune system. Breast cancer patients usually face significant distress related to probability of recurrence, death MoreThere is ample evidence confirming the relationship between psychological, social and spiritual issues and human’s biological systems, including the immune system. Breast cancer patients usually face significant distress related to probability of recurrence, death, body image, and psychological problems. The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of group spiritual therapy on serum levels of Cytokine interferon-gamma and tumor necrosis factor alpha among women with breast cancer. Therefor, in a semi-experimental study, 16 patients with breast cancer referred to Shohada Tajrish Hospital in Tehran were purposefully selected and randomly divided into experimental and control group. The experimental group received 12 sessions of spiritual therapy. The serum levels of Cytokine interferon-gamma and tumor necrosis factor alpha of subjects in both groups were measured before, after, and three month after the last session. Multivariate analysis of variance of serum levels of Cytokine interferon-gamma and tumor necrosis factor alpha revealed that spiritual therapy is effective in reducing serum levels of Cytokine interferon-gamma and tumor necrosis factor alpha in women with breast cancer and has relative endurance over time. Manuscript profile -
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547 - The effectiveness of group psychotherapy based on acceptance and commitment on quality of life in women with breast cancer
Sahar Mohabat Bahar Mohamad Esmaeil Akbari Fatemeh Maleki Mohamad Moradi-jooBreast cancer is the most common cancer among women which leaves a profound impact on psychosocial health, and quality of life in women. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group psychotherapy based on acceptance and commitment on quality of life MoreBreast cancer is the most common cancer among women which leaves a profound impact on psychosocial health, and quality of life in women. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group psychotherapy based on acceptance and commitment on quality of life in women with breast cancer. To this end, in a semi-experimental study, 30 women with breast cancer were selected in available samples from Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital. They were randomly assigned into two groups of experiment (n = 15) and control (n = 15). The experimental group underwent 8 sessions of 90-minute group intervention based on acceptance and commitment. The control group did not undergo any intervention. Both the pre-test and post-test groups were evaluated in terms of quality of life. The results of analysis of covariance indicated that the quality of life therapy plan in subjects who were in experimental group has improved in dimensions of physical health, psychological health and social relations. It can be said that group psychotherapy based on acceptance and commitment, is an effective way to enhance quality of life in breast cancer patients. Manuscript profile -
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548 - The effectiveness of the repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) with low frequency in reducing symptoms of depression comorbid in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Somayeh Ghiasi Mohammad Reza Naeeinian Reza Rostami Rasool Roshan Reza Kazemi Sanaz KhomamiGeneralized anxiety disorder has been associated with several disorders, it accompanies serious problems and deficiencies in the working lives of those afflicted with it. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Sti MoreGeneralized anxiety disorder has been associated with several disorders, it accompanies serious problems and deficiencies in the working lives of those afflicted with it. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) with low frequency in reducing symptoms of depression comorbid in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).For this purpose, in a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test, 14 patients with generalized anxiety disorder using convenience sampling were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Subjects were assessed for depression and generalized anxiety disorder, both before and after the treatment. The experimental group underwent 10 sessions of rTMS, on the right side of the Posterolateral pre-frontal region, in duration of 40 minutes with frequency of 1 Hertz. The control group received the same number of sessions except that the coil in the group was placed in an angle of 90 degrees, which prevented the waves from reaching to the subject’s skull. Mann-Whitney U analysis indicated that the rate of comorbid depression in the experimental group compared to the control group had a significant change. It appears that Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy in Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder can significantly decrease comorbid depressive symptoms. Manuscript profile -
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549 - Compare the effectiveness of emotional regulation group intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy on emotion regulation of overweight people
Maral Tavafi Mohammad Hatami Hasan Ahadi Sara SarafizadehAlthough obesity and overweight are one of the high-income countries’ problems, it becomes low- and average-income countries difficulty too. Obesity is a medical condition that fatty tissues stored in the body more than normal; also, this may cause retrogression o MoreAlthough obesity and overweight are one of the high-income countries’ problems, it becomes low- and average-income countries difficulty too. Obesity is a medical condition that fatty tissues stored in the body more than normal; also, this may cause retrogression of health indicators, such as decreased average lifespan, and or lower the quality. The aim of this study was to compare effectiveness of group training emotional regulation and cognitive behavioral therapy on emotion regulation of overweight people. For this purpose, during a semi-experimental study with pretest-posttest and the control group, 60 overweigh individuals referred to medical centers were selected with convenient sampling. Participants were divided into three groups randomly (two experimental group and one control group). Participants assessed with emotional regulation before and after interventions. Both experimental groups received 8 sessions of treatment. The results of multivariate analysis of covariance showed that the emotional regulation methods and cognitive behavior therapy are effective on emotion regulation of overweight individuals; also, emotional regulation therapy is more effective than cognitive-behavioral therapy. The findings support the impact of treatments that emphasize on emotional management. Manuscript profile -
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550 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Fear of Disease Progression and Psychological Distress of Patients with Hypothyroidism
azam hoseinzadeh salman zareiFear of disease progression as one of the most important psychological structures is one of the most common symptoms distress and stress for patients with a life-threatening disease. Fear of disease progression can be defined as a realistic reactive fear of which the pe MoreFear of disease progression as one of the most important psychological structures is one of the most common symptoms distress and stress for patients with a life-threatening disease. Fear of disease progression can be defined as a realistic reactive fear of which the person is fully aware. The aim of study was to investigate the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on the psychological distress and fear of disease progression of patients with hashimoto's hypothyroidism. For this purpose, in a quasi-experiential study with pre-test, post-test, follow up and control group, 32 patients with hashimoto's hypothyroidism among the patients referred to clinics of subspecialty physicians in Karaj were selected by available sample and randomly divided into experimental and control groups (n= 16 each). The groups were evaluated for psychological distress and fear of disease progression before and after the treatment intervention and three months after the end of the research. The result of analysis of covariance with repeated measures showed a significant difference in fear of disease progression and psychological distress between the performance of two experimental and control groups. The results indicate the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on the fear of disease progression and psychological distress in patients with hypothyroidism; therefore, this intervention can be used as a complementary treatment, along with medication, to improve the lives of patients with hashimoto's disease. Manuscript profile -
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551 - The effectiveness of CBT on depression and anxiety among Methamphetamine addicts
Biuok TajeriMethamphetamine use has a lot of adverse effects as it enters the nervous system, affects dopamine’s level, and as a result stimulates the brain and increase aggressiveness and physical movements. Consumption of Shisha is a high-risk behavior among patients with s MoreMethamphetamine use has a lot of adverse effects as it enters the nervous system, affects dopamine’s level, and as a result stimulates the brain and increase aggressiveness and physical movements. Consumption of Shisha is a high-risk behavior among patients with substance abuse. The most serious sign of methamphetamine withdrawal is depression that may be associated with suicidal thoughts or behavior. The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing symptoms of depression and Anxiety among methamphetamine addicts. Therefore, in a quasi-experimental study, 30 individuals diagnosed with dependence on methamphetamine were randomly assigned into two experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent 12 sessions of an hour treatment. The subjects were evaluated for depression and anxiety before treatment, after the sixth and the twelfth sessions, and 90 days after the completion of the treatment. The result of covariance analysis and analysis of variance with repeated measurements showed that the level of depression and anxiety in the experimental group were lower compared to the control group in all phases of intervention and that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is effective in the treatment of anxiety and depression among addicts. Manuscript profile -
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552 - Study of collateral dimensions and operating traits of high schizotypal and obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms
Amrollah Ebrahimi Zahra Emami Seyyed Mohamad Hasan Kalantar Moetamedi Hamid Nasiri deh SotkhiCoronary heart disease and deaths resulting from it are rising and is the most important factor for mortality and disability in Iran. The role of positive psychological factors as mediators in the disease course and recovery process is debatable. The aim of this study i MoreCoronary heart disease and deaths resulting from it are rising and is the most important factor for mortality and disability in Iran. The role of positive psychological factors as mediators in the disease course and recovery process is debatable. The aim of this study is to evaluate particular positive psychopathological factors in relation to certain indicators of recovery after heart surgery. Therefore, in a correlational descriptive study, 43 patients, referred for heart surgery to Jamaran Heart Center in Tehran, were selected through availability sampling method and assessed for forgiveness, dysfunctional attitudes, depression, anxiety, stress, and cardiac recovery index prior to, after, and three month following heart surgery. Regression analysis revealed correlation between dysfunctional attitude and increase in depression, increase in forgiveness and decrease in depression, anxiety, and stress. Furthermore, from the three subscales of forgiveness, resentment control with all three variables of depression, anxiety, and stress; and the variable of realistic understanding only with anxiety showed a significant inverse relationship. Additionally, forgiveness and dysfunctional attitudes can predict after surgery fever, pain, and shortness of breath through mediation of depression, anxiety, and stress scores. It seems that psychological factors are effective on recovery process of heart diseases from which forgiveness is the influencing factor on psychological health and in this way, psychological health, based on indicators of stress, anxiety, and depression, affect recovery process of patients with hearth diseases. Manuscript profile -
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553 - The effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy on cognitive flexibility of depressed people
Mozhghan Fazeli Parvin Ehteshamzadeh Seyyed Esmali HashemiIn cognitive flexibility theory, mental health is considered to be an acceptance of self’s internal and external environments, self-acceptance and commitment to activities which are consistent in terms of value. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect MoreIn cognitive flexibility theory, mental health is considered to be an acceptance of self’s internal and external environments, self-acceptance and commitment to activities which are consistent in terms of value. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy on cognitive flexibility of depressed people. To this end, during the pre-test and post-test, in a semi-experimental study with a control group, 37 students of Ahvaz University who had mild symptoms of depression were selected using purposive sampling. They were randomly divided into two groups of control and experiment (21 patients in the experimental group and 16 patients in the control group). The groups were tested both at the beginning and at the end of the study, in terms of depression and cognitive flexibility. The experimental group underwent cognitive behavioral group therapy for two months (8 sessions of 90 minutes each). Mankva analysis indicated that cognitive behavioral therapy is effective on increasing cognitive flexibility and this effect continues until the follow up stage. It seems that using cognitive-behavioral techniques and exercises, we can increase flexibility and eventually improve mood. Manuscript profile -
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554 - The effectiveness of schema therapy on emotional deprivation, anxiety, depression and stress in women with functional dyspepsia in Isfahan
parisa fadavinia felor khayatanSchemas are deep beliefs that shape how people view things and They are usually the result of unsatisfied basic needs, especially the emotional needs of childhood. People with psychosomatic disorders have more dysfunctional and maladaptive schemas than healthy people. T MoreSchemas are deep beliefs that shape how people view things and They are usually the result of unsatisfied basic needs, especially the emotional needs of childhood. People with psychosomatic disorders have more dysfunctional and maladaptive schemas than healthy people. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of schema therapy on emotional deprivation, anxiety, depression and stress in women with functional dyspepsia in Isfahan. For this purpose, in a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test and control group, 16 women with functional dyspepsia in Isfahan were selected by convenience sampling and randomly divided into two groups of 8 people experimental and control. Schema therapy sessions were held in groups of 8 90-minute sessions. Subjects were assessed for stress, anxiety, depression and emotional deprivation schemas before and after the intervention. The results of analysis of covariance showed that schema therapy significantly reduced emotional deprivation, anxiety, depression and stress in the experimental group compared to the control group. It can be concluded that Schema therapy is an effective intervention in improving the mental health of patients with functional dyspepsia and reducing the components of emotional deprivation, anxiety, depression and stress due to the correction of maladaptive schemas. Manuscript profile -
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555 - The effectiveness of intervention based on rational – emotional behavioral therapy in raising intimacy and women’s marital satisfaction
Mitra Ghadam kheir Hosien Ghamari Givi Niloofar Mikaeeli zohre Sepehri ShamloMarriage and marital relations, sources of support, enjoyment of human intimacy and pleasure and marital satisfaction is a product of cognitive styles of couples and their cognitive biases. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of health behavio MoreMarriage and marital relations, sources of support, enjoyment of human intimacy and pleasure and marital satisfaction is a product of cognitive styles of couples and their cognitive biases. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of health behavior interventions based on rational – emotional behavioral therapy in raising intimacy and marital satisfaction. Therefore, a quasi-experimental pre-test - post-test with the control group of 30 married women were chosen with available sample method. They were placed into two groups of experiment and control, randomly. Subjects were evaluated both before and after the treatment, in terms of intimacy and marital satisfaction. Then the experimental group underwent 8 sessions intervention based on rational– emotional behavioral therapy. Analysis of covariance indicated that the effectiveness of health behavior interventions based on rational– emotional behavioral therapy (REBT) is significant in raising intimacy and marital satisfaction. It seems that intimacy and marital satisfaction are the result of Spouse’s skills in making relationship, logical way of solving problems and conflicts, expectations and rational beliefs. In marital interventions, we can use rational– emotional behavioral therapy approach for creating these skills. Manuscript profile -
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556 - Effectiveness of Short-term Play Therapy in Reducing Emotional, Behavioral and Social Symptoms on Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Marzie Hashemi shkoh Alsadat Bani Jamali Zohreh KhosraviAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common problems in children and adolescents. The behavior of these children is complex and controversial. This disorder can ruin person's life. The social costs of this disorder are also very high. Therefore, t MoreAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common problems in children and adolescents. The behavior of these children is complex and controversial. This disorder can ruin person's life. The social costs of this disorder are also very high. Therefore, timely action is necessary for the behavior of these patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of short-term play therapy on reducing emotional, behavioral and social symptoms in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. For this purpose, in a single-subject study using a single-line method, six children aged 7 to 10 years who had symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder were selected by convenience sampling method. Short-term play therapy was performed for 10 sessions with participants. Subjects were examined for behavioral problems in the intervention process and follow-up stage. Data were analyzed by within- condition and between-condition. The results showed that short-term play therapy is effective in reducing emotional, behavioral and social symptoms in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Therefore, short-term play therapy can be used as an appropriate intervention to reduce emotional, behavioral, and social symptoms in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Manuscript profile -
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557 - Comparing the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on body image anxiety and emotional self-regulation
Abdolamir Gatezadeh Massoumeh BabolmardEmotion regulation is a basic principle in initiating, evaluating and organizing adaptive behavior, as well as preventing the occurrence of unhealthy MoreEmotion regulation is a basic principle in initiating, evaluating and organizing adaptive behavior, as well as preventing the occurrence of unhealthy emotions and maladaptive behaviors, and body image is a multidimensional structure that refers to a person's perception of their body shape and body. The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on body image anxiety and emotional self-regulation among housewives. For this purpose, in a quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and control group, 36 housewives were selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control. The MBCT group and the ACT group participated in 8 sessions of 90-minute treatment. The groups were evaluated before and after treatment for body image concerns and emotional self-regulation. Analysis of covariance and Benfroni Post Hoc test showed that MBCT and ACT both reduced body image anxiety and increased emotional selfregulation in housewives. Of the two therapies, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was more effective than acceptance and commitment therapy. Manuscript profile -
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558 - Comparison of the effectiveness of spiritual therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy on lowering blood cortisol levels in women with breast cancer
Zahra Jamshidifar Farah lotfi kashaniDiagnosed with cancer is highly stressful. High stress can complicate other physical problems in patients with cancer through cortisol. Various psychological therapies have been proposed to intervene in reducing stress levels and, of course, to help these patients recov MoreDiagnosed with cancer is highly stressful. High stress can complicate other physical problems in patients with cancer through cortisol. Various psychological therapies have been proposed to intervene in reducing stress levels and, of course, to help these patients recover. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of spiritual therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy on lowering blood cortisol levels in women with breast cancer. For this purpose, during a quasi-experimental study with the control and follow-up group, 60 people (20 participants for first treatment group, 20 for second treatment group, and 20 for control group) from breast cancer women in Tehran's Shohada Tajrish Hospital in Tehran were selected using convenient sample method. Random forms were used in three experimental and control groups. The two experimental groups treated with spiritual and cognitive-behavioural therapy during eight, 90-minute sessions, but the control group did not receive treatment. The groups were tested for blood cortisol levels before, after, and 2 months after the intervention. The results of covariance analysis showed that both spiritual and cognitive-behavioural therapies were effective in reducing the cortisol levels of patients in treatment groups, although spiritual therapy was evaluated as more effective, also, the effectiveness was consistent in the follow-up test. This research supports the greater impact of spiritual interventions in reducing patients' stress levels. Manuscript profile -
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559 - The effectiveness of meta-cognitive therapy, neurofeedback and fluvoxamine on anxiety, depression and symptoms of Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Mahjobeh Porebrahimi Reza Amirteimori Hassan BaniassadiObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most disabling anxiety disorders, with multi-dimensional and complex nature that requires ongoing investigations and treatments strategies. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of metacognitive therapy (MCT), MoreObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most disabling anxiety disorders, with multi-dimensional and complex nature that requires ongoing investigations and treatments strategies. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of metacognitive therapy (MCT), neurofeedback and treatment with fluvoxamine on anxiety, depression and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder in patients. Therefore, in a quasi-experimental study with pretest, posttest, and control group, 40 patients with OCD were selected through purposive sampling method from clients referred to Kerman’s Center of Psychiatry and Psychology in Kerman, and randomly assigned into three experimental groups and one control group. Each experimental group experienced 10 weeks of treatment. The participants were evaluated for OCD symptoms, anxiety, and depression before and after treatment. Covariance analysis showed that the efficacy of three methods were effective on reducing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and depression. Comparison of the results showed that MCT has greater effectiveness than two other treatments and that neurofeedback therapy is more effective than pharmacotherapy in decreasing anxiety. It seems that meta-cognitive therapy and neurofeedback are effective in improving anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in patients with OCD. Manuscript profile -
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560 - Effectiveness of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy in Decreasing the symptoms of depression and Increasing Emotional Disclosure in Patients Suffering from Depression
Mehdi Khoryaniyan Leila Heidari nasab Zahra Tayebi Hamid reza Aghamohammadiyan shear bafVarious approaches have been put forward for the treatment and decrease of depression symptoms, one of which is intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP). Therefore, the research purpose is to assess the effectiveness of short-term dynamic psychotherapy in decr MoreVarious approaches have been put forward for the treatment and decrease of depression symptoms, one of which is intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP). Therefore, the research purpose is to assess the effectiveness of short-term dynamic psychotherapy in decreasing the symptoms of depression and emotional disclosure in patients suffering from depression. The research employed a semi-experimental method with pre-test-post-test-control group design. The sample comprised 16 individuals diagnosed with depression who were selected using voluntary sampling and were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. Prior to the intervention, the subjects were tested in terms of depression and emotional disclosure. The experimental group received 20 sessions of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy, whereas, the control group received no intervention. ANCOVA analysis indicated that intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy has significantly decreased the symptoms of depression and increased the emotional disclosure. Overall, it can be concluded that short-term dynamic psychotherapy can elevate the lowered mood (decrease of depression symptoms) and increase the emotional disclosure. Manuscript profile -
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561 - Comparison of effectiveness acceptance commitment therapy and metacognitive therapy on hopefulness and flexibility of patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome
sarah pashang Biuk Tajeri Anis Khosh lahjehIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that causes abdominal pain, bloating, and stomach upset, and accompany with some problems like anxiety disorders, depression disorders and psychosomatic disorders. The aim of this study was comparison of effectiveness MoreIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that causes abdominal pain, bloating, and stomach upset, and accompany with some problems like anxiety disorders, depression disorders and psychosomatic disorders. The aim of this study was comparison of effectiveness of Acceptance commitment therapy and Meta cognition therapy on flexibility and hopefulness of patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. For this purpose, in a semi-experimental research with control group, and pre-test, post-test and follow up design, 30 woman patients who were suffering from Irritable bowel syndrome selected in available sampling from Pharmaceutical sciences University and Rasoole Akram Hospital and sited randomly in three groups of meta cognition, acceptance commitment therapy and control group. The experimental groups received eight nighty minutes the therapeutic plans of metacognition and acceptance commitment therapy. The results of mixed variance analysis showed that both of therapeutic plans increased the same, hopefulness of patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome but, metacognition was more effective than acceptance commitment therapy on flexibility of patients. Since demonstration of change in biological and psychosocial factors of these patients is effective on irritable bowel syndrome, so the components of flexibility and hopefulness should be considered to promote the healthy of these patients. Manuscript profile -
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562 - Identification and early intervention of reducing postnatal depression and increasing self-esteem and marital satisfaction of Pregnant Women
Ahmad Ahmadi Sayeh Sadat Mousavi Sahebol Zamani Ali Fathi Ashtiyani Samira MotieeMood disorders are the most common psychological disorders that occur during pregnancy and after. Patients with post-natal depression, experience many challenges in terms of the emotional support from their spouses and children. This condition can be considered as a thr MoreMood disorders are the most common psychological disorders that occur during pregnancy and after. Patients with post-natal depression, experience many challenges in terms of the emotional support from their spouses and children. This condition can be considered as a threat factor for deteriorating psychological health. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy in postpartum depression and increase self-esteem and marital satisfaction of pregnant mothers. For this purpose, in a quasi-experimental study with a control group, 135 depressed pregnant women, of the hospital's maternity ward of Baghiato-Allah and Najmieh Tehran were assigned into two groups of intervention and control, randomly. The Intervention group received 8 sessions of 40 to 60-minute of psychological training program. The groups were tested in terms of depression, self-esteem and marital satisfaction both before and after the intervention. Multivariate analysis of covariance revealed that depression in the intervention group has decreased. It appears that with regard to the impact of psychological interventions in reducing postpartum depression, it is better to enter this kind of intervention in the treatment of patients with postpartum depression. Manuscript profile -
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563 - The Effectiveness of Integrative psychotherapy on Self-esteem among women with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma
Leila shamkoeyan Mohamadreza seyrafi Farah LotfiKashani hasan ahadi Hoda KavosiThe nature of systematic scleroderma is very threatening and debilitating and affects mental health, including the destruction of self-esteem in the patient. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of integrated psychotherapy with the orientat MoreThe nature of systematic scleroderma is very threatening and debilitating and affects mental health, including the destruction of self-esteem in the patient. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of integrated psychotherapy with the orientation of four common factors on self-esteem and its four components (general, social, familial, and occupational or educational) in women with scleroderma. Therefore, in a Semi-experimental research was carried out with pretest design, post-test with control group and follow-up after 3 months of intervention. The statistical population included women with scleroderma referred to Shariati Hospital and Iran's Rheumatism Center in 2016. Of these, 30 patients were selected as available samples and randomly were placed in two control and treatment (experiment) groups, each of which consisted of 15 individuals. The instrument of this research was Cooper Smith's (1967) Self-esteem Questionnaire. The results of repeated measures analysis of variance showed that integrated psychotherapy with the orientation of four common factors, self-esteem and all its components increased in women with scleroderma, and this effect was lasting after three months. Therefore, integrated therapy with four commonality orientations (relationship, hope enhancing, awareness promotion and behavior regulation) is considered as an effective intervention in patients with scleroderma. Manuscript profile -
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564 - The Effectiveness of Group Schema Therapy on Body Dysmorphic Symptoms and Early Maladaptive Schemes in Girl Students with Overweight Concerns
mehdi dehestani Zohreh Azizi Zohreh AziziPeople with body dysmorphic disorders always concern about an artificial or excessive deficit and have mental obsession. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group schema therapy on reducing body dysmorphic symptoms and early maladaptive MorePeople with body dysmorphic disorders always concern about an artificial or excessive deficit and have mental obsession. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group schema therapy on reducing body dysmorphic symptoms and early maladaptive schemas in girl students with overweight concerns. For this purpose, during a two-stage sampling method, some students were chosen based on Cluster sampling method. Then, all students were screened using the Killen Weight Concerns Questionnaire (WCS) and 30 students were selected as the second stage of sampling in a simple random sampling and randomly placed in 2 experimental and control groups. During the experiment, obssesive compulsive thoughts and schemas were assessed, and also, 12 sessions of group schema therapy were used. Multivariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. The findings indicated that the two groups have significantly different meanings for body dysmorphic variables, impaired autonomy and performance, impaired limits, and over-vigilance and Inhibition (p< 0.05) disconnection and rejection and directedness (p> 0.05). Group schema therapy has been able to effectively useful in reducing body dysmorphic symptoms in girls with overweight concerns. Also, three domains of early maladaptive schemas (autonomy, limitation, and vigilance) from all five domains have been influenced by group schema therapy, decreased in scores. Manuscript profile -
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565 - Comparison of the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy on self-efficacy, lifestyle related to eating and body mass index in overweight people
Niknaz Salehi Moghadam Mohammad Hatami Hsan Ahadi Hamid Reza HatamiFor years, clinical psychologists have found that emotional states can affect physical problems, and the link between psychological stress and physical characteristics, including obesity, has recently been evaluated. Self-efficacy is one of the concepts that have attrac MoreFor years, clinical psychologists have found that emotional states can affect physical problems, and the link between psychological stress and physical characteristics, including obesity, has recently been evaluated. Self-efficacy is one of the concepts that have attracted a lot of attention in weight loss programs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of dialectical behavioural therapy on lifestyle self-efficacy related to eating and body mass index in overweight people. For this purpose, during a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test group, among overweight people referred to medical centres and regional nutrition clinics in Tehran, 30 people were selected as convenient samples and assigned in two experimental groups and control group. The experimental group treated with dialectical behavioural therapy, and the control group only participated in group sessions on food awareness and food types. Before and after the intervention, the groups were assessed for self-efficacy, lifestyle, weight, and body mass index. The results of multivariate analysis of covariance (Manqua) showed that dialectical behavioral therapy is effective on lifestyle self-efficacy. The results of this study support the effectiveness of dialectical behavioural therapy on self-efficacy, eating lifestyle, and body mass index in overweight people. Manuscript profile -
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566 - The effectiveness of emotionally-focused group therapy on improving emotional expressiveness and sexual functioning of women with type 2 diabetes
Somayyeh Ahmadi Bajestani MohammadJavad Asghari EbrahimAbad Seyedali Kimiyayi MohammadJavad Asghari EbrahiAbadDiabetes is a common chronic disease. Not accepting the disease, be sensitive to fluctuations in blood glucose, to need insulin injections, restrictions on dietary and physical activity levels, to need accurate and continuous care of their self, and also the risk of ser MoreDiabetes is a common chronic disease. Not accepting the disease, be sensitive to fluctuations in blood glucose, to need insulin injections, restrictions on dietary and physical activity levels, to need accurate and continuous care of their self, and also the risk of serious complications, can lead to psychological problems in diabetics. Research shows that sexual dysfunction is very common in women with diabetes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of emotion focused group therapy on improving emotional expressiveness and sexual functioning of women with type 2 diabetes. For this purpose, during the semi-experimental design with pretest, post-test and control group, 24 women with type 2 diabetes were selected from one of health centers in Mashhad through judgmental sampling and randomly placed in two experimental and control groups. The subjects were evaluated for emotional expressiveness and sexual functioning before and after the intervention. Eight sessions of Emotion-focused therapy were used for the experimental group. The results of analysis of Covariance show that Emotion-focused therapy was effective in increasing the emotional expressiveness and sexual functioning of women with type 2 diabetes. Emotion-focused therapy can improve emotional expressiveness and sexual functioning of women with type 2 diabetes through validation of emotion and its reframing Manuscript profile -
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567 - The effectiveness of combination therapy of behavioral activation with paroxetine on anxiety, depression, fear of negative evaluation and quality of life in patients with social anxiety disorder
farnaz abharzanjani Hassan Toozandehjani Mahdi Amiri Elham TaheriIn the combined approach of psychotherapy with drug therapy, the effects of psychotherapy are enhanced by drugs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of behavioral activation therapy with paroxetine on clinical symptoms of social anxiety, depression, f MoreIn the combined approach of psychotherapy with drug therapy, the effects of psychotherapy are enhanced by drugs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of behavioral activation therapy with paroxetine on clinical symptoms of social anxiety, depression, fear of negative evaluation and quality of life in patients with social anxiety disorder. For this purpose, in a semi-experimental research with pre-test, post-test and follow-up, 24 clients of psychiatric and psychiatric services with a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder in Mashhad city were selected Accessible method and randomly assigned to two The experimental and control groups were used. The groups were evaluated for social anxiety, depression, quality of life and the consequences of negative social events before, after intervention and 3 months after posttest. The results of repeated measures analysis of variance showed that combined treatment of behavioral activation with paroxetine in average score of fear, avoidance, physiological discomfort, depression, psychological, social relationships, fear of negative evaluation of self and others in post-test and tracking difference Meaningful. This significant change in the physical health variable was observed only in post-test. It seems that the combination of psychotherapy with drug therapy is effective on clinical symptoms of social anxiety, depression, and fear of negative evaluation. In this way, clinical interventions with patients with social anxiety disorder can be used. Manuscript profile -
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568 - Negative automatic thoughts and sleep quality in patients with hypertension
Padideh Soltani Beyrag Amir PanahaliMany psychosocial factors such as lifestyle, disturbing thoughts, negative emotions, insufficient sleep can cause chronic hypertension. Today, one of the factors influencing the pr MoreMany psychosocial factors such as lifestyle, disturbing thoughts, negative emotions, insufficient sleep can cause chronic hypertension. Today, one of the factors influencing the prevalence of hypertension is psychosocial factors such as persistent and chronic stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on stress, negative automatic thoughts and sleep quality in patients with hypertension. For this purpose, in a quasi xperiential study with pre-test, post-test and control group, 30 patients with hypertension referred to Imam Sajjad Hospital in Tabriz were selected by available sample and randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in 8 sessions of therapeutic intervention. The groups were evaluated for stress, negative automatic thoughts and sleep quality before and after the treatment interventions. The results of univariate analysis of covariance showed that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy significantly reduced stress and negative automatic thoughts and improved sleep quality in patients with hypertension; Therefore, it can be concluded that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy promotes psychological health in these patients Manuscript profile -
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569 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy in Improvement Adult Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder Syndrome and Depression, Anxiety, and self-steam problems with it
esmael kheirjoo Ali Gharadagi fariba jafariroshan Mansur HerfedustIn last years, various non-pharmacological treatments have been developed for the treatment of adulthood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) syndrome. Most of these non-pharmacological treatments have targeted common areas of attention deficit hyperactivity MoreIn last years, various non-pharmacological treatments have been developed for the treatment of adulthood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) syndrome. Most of these non-pharmacological treatments have targeted common areas of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, such as educational problems, work, interpersonal relationships, and executive functions. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy in improvement the main symptom of attention deficit disorder / ADHD and depression and anxiety, self-esteem with it in students. For this purpose, in a quasi-experimental, pre-test, post-test and control group, 30 students (12 female, 18 male) with hyperactivity diagnosis were selected by the method of targeted sampling and divided into two groups: experimental and control group (Each group was 15 subject). Subjects were tested for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem before and after intervention and one month after the end of the sessions. The experimental group received a cognitive-behavioral intervention for 8 sessions of 90 minutes (2 sessions per week). The results of mixed multivariate analysis of variance (intragroup-intergroup analysis) showed that cognitive-behavioral group therapy is effective to improve the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder syndrome, increasing self-esteem and decreasing depression and anxiety of students with hyperactivity disorder. Manuscript profile -
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570 - The effects of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on the dysfunctional beliefs, self- talk and self-management of cancer
shirin zeinaliCancer is among the most prevalent health problems of the present century and some of them can change patients’ physical appearance (such as face change, lesion and severe hair loss). Some patients after mastectomy and chemotherapy confront with removal of a breas MoreCancer is among the most prevalent health problems of the present century and some of them can change patients’ physical appearance (such as face change, lesion and severe hair loss). Some patients after mastectomy and chemotherapy confront with removal of a breast and hair loss and have psychological well-being problem. This study aimed at evaluating the effects of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on the dysfunctional beliefs, self- talk and self-management of cancer patients with changes in physical appearance. This was a pretest-posttest controlled quasi-experimental study. A convenience sample of 40 patients with appearance change have been selected through available non-random sampling and randomly allocated to the experimental and the control groups . Patients in the experimental group received mindfulness-based educations in eight sessions. Before and after the study intervention, patients in both study groups completed the Jone’s Irrational Belief Test, the Self-Talk Scale and Self-management scale. Study findings with multivariate analysis of variance revealed that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy significantly improved the participating patients’ irrational beliefs, self-talk and self-management. This finding confirmed that mind-fullness therapy make awareness about beliefs and reduce irrational beliefs about body deficiency and negative appraisal. Manuscript profile -
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571 - Effectiveness of CBT in the prevention of slip of people dependant on Methamphetamine
Fatemeh Behroziyan Mostafa nokani Hamid Reza MohajeraniMethamphetamine, is a stimulant and addictive substance that stimulates the brain and nervous system severely, chemically it has a greater effect than amphetamines. There is no single biological treatment for the substance abuse of this material. Therapeutic conce MoreMethamphetamine, is a stimulant and addictive substance that stimulates the brain and nervous system severely, chemically it has a greater effect than amphetamines. There is no single biological treatment for the substance abuse of this material. Therapeutic concentrations are focused on psychological interventions. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of cognitive-behavioral group therapy in the prevention of slip-dependent individuals on Methamphetamine. For this purpose, in a quasi-experimental, pre-test - post-test and random assignment, 30 men with Methamphetamine substance abuse who were detoxified under supervision of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences were chosen from available samples. They were assigned to two groups of experiment and control randomly. Groups were tested with regular urine tests during the intervention. Then the experiment group underwent 12 sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Results of chi-square tests indicated that a significant difference existed in the recurrence rate of students in the experimental and control groups. It seems that group cognitive-behavioral therapy helps the patients deal with the reality of drug use, get aware of the negative consequences of using it, and have a strong incentive to continue to leave. Manuscript profile -
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572 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Based on Narrative Group Therapy on Improving Depressive Symptoms and Emotional Outcomes in Students with Depressive Syndrome
fereshteh changizi msoomeh Azmoodeh Sholeh Livarjani Sharam VahediDepression in children and adolescents due to disrupting various social, educational, professional, functions and etc, its prevalence is an issue that needs serious attention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness based on narrative grou MoreDepression in children and adolescents due to disrupting various social, educational, professional, functions and etc, its prevalence is an issue that needs serious attention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness based on narrative group therapy intervention program on improving depressive symptoms and emotional outcomes in students with depressive syndrome. For this purpose, during a quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and control group, 40 students with depressive symptoms, living in Tabriz, were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to two groups of 20, tested and controlled. Subjects' depressive symptoms and emotional outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention. Mindfulness based on narrative group therapy intervention was performed on the experimental group in 16 sessions. The control group did not receive any intervention. The results of analysis of ANOVA showed that the process of intervention sessions of mindfulness program based on group narrative therapy improved depressive symptoms and emotional outcomes in students with depressive syndrome in the experimental group compared to the control group. According to the results of this study, a mindfulness based on narrative group therapy intervention program can be used as an effective intervention program to improve depressive symptoms and emotional outcomes in students with depressive syndrome. Manuscript profile -
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573 - Effectiveness of dialectical treatment on rebuke of oneself and others, rumination and catastrophizing of women with breast cancer
Davood Taghvaie Abbas Masjedi Mehdi JafariA Psychological stress caused by cancer patients, produces anxiety and depression in patients and lack of reduction and treatment of these reactions, causes longer duration of hospitalization, disorders in medical treatment and a reduction in life expectancy. The aim of MoreA Psychological stress caused by cancer patients, produces anxiety and depression in patients and lack of reduction and treatment of these reactions, causes longer duration of hospitalization, disorders in medical treatment and a reduction in life expectancy. The aim of the current study was the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy on rebuke of oneself and others, rumination and catastrophizing of women with breast cancer. For this purpose, in a semi-experimental study, 16 patients were selected from available samples of women with breast cancer from Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital in Tehran. They were then divided into two groups of control and experiment, randomly. The groups were tested at the beginning, at the end and two months after the completion of the treatment on rebuke of oneself and others, rumination and catastrophizing. The experimental group underwent 10 sessions of 90 minutes dialectical behavior therapy. Covariance analysis scores indicated that dialectical behavior therapy is effective on rebuke of oneself and others in breast cancer patients. It seems, by entering this type of psychological intervention, you can reduce the load of negative emotion and improve the well-being of patients. Manuscript profile -
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574 - The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy based on the presence of mind in the reduction of anxiety symptoms of patients suffering from social phobia
Soleiman Jafari fard Mojtaba Toghyani Hadi MoatamediSocial phobia as a harsh, irrational fear which is considered as the action of a person getting ridiculed or criticized by others in social situations has a significant impact on persons’ social life. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Min MoreSocial phobia as a harsh, irrational fear which is considered as the action of a person getting ridiculed or criticized by others in social situations has a significant impact on persons’ social life. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy based on presence of mind on anxiety symptoms of patients suffering from social phobia. For this purpose, in a clinical trial 40 patients who suffered from social phobia and referred to Imam Hussein hospital were selected from available samples and were randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. Subjects were evaluated in terms of anxiety at the beginning, end and 4 weeks after the completion of the study. The experimental group underwent 8 sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy based on the presence of mind. Analysis variance of the subject scores in social phobia and anxiety after the intervention and in a 4 week follow up indicated that there is a significant difference between anxiety symptoms in experiment group compared to the control group. The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy based on the presence of mind in the reduction of anxiety symptoms of patients suffering from social phobia along with the stability results in the follow up, indicated that the present method is an effective and recyclable one. Manuscript profile -
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575 - Effectiveness of Behavioral Activation Group Therapy on Emotional Regulation Difficulties and Ego Strength in People with Major Depressive Disorder
Romina Habibi Ali Atlasroody بهمن متین پورIn depression, the afflicted person is in risk of mental breakdown and his mental coherence is endangered. Two important psychological mechanism that seem to be important factors for susceptibility to depression and its continuity are emotional dysregulation and ego str MoreIn depression, the afflicted person is in risk of mental breakdown and his mental coherence is endangered. Two important psychological mechanism that seem to be important factors for susceptibility to depression and its continuity are emotional dysregulation and ego strength. This study aims to test the effectiveness of group behavioral activation on emotion dysregulation and ego strength in depressed people. for this purpose, in a quasi‐experimental research design with pretest, post-test and a control group, 30 patients were selected using convenience sampling method and placed randomly in experimental (n=15) or control group (n=15). Subjects in experimental group participated in eight 90 minutes sessions of behavioral activation and the control group waited for one month without receiving any intervention. Emotion dysregulation and ego strength of the subjects were measured before and after the intervention. Multivariable analyze of covariance indicated that when the effects of pretest are controlled, there is a significant difference between the two groups in terms of their average score on emotion dysregulation and ego strength variables. The results of this paper supports the effectiveness of group behavioral activation-based therapy on improving emotion regulation and ego strength. Manuscript profile -
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576 - Investigating the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on marital compatibility in infertile women
Hamideh Samadi Mohsen DostkamInfertility affects various aspects of individuals’ life, and perhaps could be considered as one of the most common and stressful events in people's lives. The aim of this research is to evaluate the efficiency of treatment based on commitment and acceptance on ma MoreInfertility affects various aspects of individuals’ life, and perhaps could be considered as one of the most common and stressful events in people's lives. The aim of this research is to evaluate the efficiency of treatment based on commitment and acceptance on marital compatibility among infertile women who referred to health and medical centers at Mashhad Medical Sciences University. In order to do so, through a quasi-experimental research with pre-test, post-test, and control group, 30 infertile women were selected by availability sampling method and randomly assigned into experimental and control groups (n=15). Subjects in both groups were tested for marital compatibility prior and following the implementation of the research. The experimental group received ten sessions of acceptance and commitment therapy; whereas the control group received no interventions. The result of multi-variable covariance analysis presented that Acceptance and Commitment therapy is effective on marital compatibility among infertile women (0/05>P). Based on the research results, it can be concluded that Acceptance and Commitment therapy improves marital compatibility in infertile women. Manuscript profile -
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577 - The effectiveness of cognitive – behavioral therapies and model- based therapy in reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain intensity
Ali Reza Shirazi Tehrani Fazlolah Mirdrikvand Mohammad Ali SepahvandiPain a phenomenon that is experienced by everyone during life. Psychological factors have a key role in continuation of chronic musculoskeletal pain. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of cognitive – behavioral therapy and model – based therap MorePain a phenomenon that is experienced by everyone during life. Psychological factors have a key role in continuation of chronic musculoskeletal pain. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of cognitive – behavioral therapy and model – based therapy in reducing pain intensity of the patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Therefore, in a quasi- experimental study with control group and follow up, 45 patients with diagnosis of chronic musculoskeletal pain by convenience randomly selected in private clinics and hospitals of Isfahan city and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group. The participants were evaluated for pain intensity in three phases of pretest, posttest and follow up. Each experimental groups experienced 10 sessions of psychotherapy. While the control group did not receive any intervention. Analysis of mixed variance showed that there were significant differences between experiment groups (cognitive – behavioral and model- based) and control group (waiting list). But there were not significant differences between cognitive – behavioral and model- based therapies in the reducing pain. This research showed that cognitive – behavioral and model- based therapies can be effective treatments in reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain patients. Manuscript profile -
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578 - The Effectiveness of Group Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention on The Reduction of Social Phobia in Male Students
Hosein Abedi Paricha Elaheh Sadeghi Bita Shalani Saeid SadeghiSocial phobia is a common anxiety disorders that is associated with decline or failure in academic performance due to withdrawal from peers and fear of their negative evaluation. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioral the MoreSocial phobia is a common anxiety disorders that is associated with decline or failure in academic performance due to withdrawal from peers and fear of their negative evaluation. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioral therapy on the reduction of social phobia among male students. The study used a semi-experimental design with pretest–posttest, control group and follow-up. The study population consisted of male students in seventh and eighth grade in Tehran district 6, who were diagnosed with social phobia. Of this, 30 students were selected through convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (n=15). Subjects in both groups were evaluated for Social Phobia in three stages of pre and post intervention and follow up. The experimental group received eight sessions of group cognitive-behavioral intervention based on social phobia. The results of analysis of covariance by Spss showed that the level of social phobia was significantly reduced in experimental group compared to the control group, both in the posttest and the two-and-a-half-month follow-up. It could be concluded that group cognitive behavioral interventions can be used as an effective treatment method in reduction of social phobia among male students. Manuscript profile -
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579 - The effectiveness of group cognitive - behavioral therapy with problem solving training on anger self-regulation and feeling of loneliness
Azim Ghasemzadeh Setare JaniAnger is a reaction which excites due to the failures of various situations which are either real or imaginary, mental damages, humiliation or injustice. It may lead to involuntary responses such as increased blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, and increased blood sug MoreAnger is a reaction which excites due to the failures of various situations which are either real or imaginary, mental damages, humiliation or injustice. It may lead to involuntary responses such as increased blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, and increased blood sugar. Anger and impulsivity can be the initiator of many disorders and damages. The aim of the current study was to investigate the effectiveness of group cognitive - behavioral therapy on anger experience, expressing anger, anger control and loneliness. For this purpose, in a quasi-experimental design, a pre-test and post-test type along with the control group 20 Students was selected from available samples. They were randomly assigned to experimental (n = 10) and control groups (n = 10).Subjects were analyzed in terms of anger and loneliness both before and after the completion of intervention. The experimental Group underwent eight sessions of cognitive - behavioral therapy. The control group did not undergo any intervention. Analysis of covariance of subject’s scores indicated that cognitive - behavioral therapy is effective on subject’s score in anger and loneliness. It seems that that cognitive behavior therapy can reduce anger and loneliness among students. Anger management training can serve as an efficient program for reducing anger and loneliness. Manuscript profile -
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580 - Comparison of the meaning of life, suicidal thoughts, and cognitive distortions between female patient affected by post-traumatic stress disorder and non-patient
Reza Johari fard Amir Reza Boromand Carl e Shaite Mahnaz Mehrabizadeh Najmeh Hamid Iran DavoodiMigraine is one the health problems that, in addition to debilitating pain, has adverse effects on all aspects of life including social functioning, family relations, work, and education. This study examined the cognitive and personality features as predictive factors o MoreMigraine is one the health problems that, in addition to debilitating pain, has adverse effects on all aspects of life including social functioning, family relations, work, and education. This study examined the cognitive and personality features as predictive factors of migraine among female patients referred to the Brain and Neurology Centers. For this purpose, according to neurologist diagnosis, 195 individuals were selected as patient group and to form the control group, 205 women of patients’ companions, who were comparable to the subjects in the patient group in terms of age, education level, and employment were selected through simple random sampling method. The subjects were evaluated for pain catastrophizing, coping strategies, perfectionism and Personality. The results of analysis were used with simultaneous stepwise method. Simultaneously and stepwise analytical results confirmed the hypothesis of the study. In other words, with consideration of cognitive and personality factors, prediction of migraine headaches is possible among female patients. Manuscript profile -
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581 - The effectiveness of ecosystemic play therapy in reducing the symptoms of attention deficit- hyperactivity disorder
Marzie Hashemi Shokohalsadat BaniJamali Zohreh KhosraviAttention deficit- hyperactivity disorder is one of the most commonly recognized disorders in children. This disorder is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children. If the disorder is not treated, it can cause significant problems for childhood and ado MoreAttention deficit- hyperactivity disorder is one of the most commonly recognized disorders in children. This disorder is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children. If the disorder is not treated, it can cause significant problems for childhood and adolescence. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ecosystemic play therapy in reducing the symptoms of attention deficit- hyperactivity disorder in children. For this purpose in a case study research and with using single baseline method, from the population of children with attention deficit- hyper activity disorder in Tehran, 6 child from 7 to 10 years old with the symptom of attention deficit- hyper activity disorder with purposeful sampling were selected, and at the beginning and the end of intervention session and three month after last intervention session with the child behavior checklist were evaluated. Participants received 10 session ecosystemic play therapy. Analysis of within- condition and between-condition showed that ecosystemic play therapy in reducing symptoms of attention deficit- hyper activity disorder is effective. According to the results of the study, ecosystemic play therapy can be used as an effective intervention in reducing symptoms of attention deficit- hyper activity disorder. Manuscript profile -
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582 - Effectiveness of the group's spiritual intelligence training on change of attitude towards drugs in students
Ghodsi Ahghae Spiritual intelligence is the intelligence with which we discuss issues of meaning and value, and we solve them. Intelligence which acts and lives in a wider, richer and more meaningful state and with the help of that we can estimate a series of behavior or a path More Spiritual intelligence is the intelligence with which we discuss issues of meaning and value, and we solve them. Intelligence which acts and lives in a wider, richer and more meaningful state and with the help of that we can estimate a series of behavior or a path of life more meaningful than others. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of spiritual intelligence training on change of attitude towards drugs in a group of high school students. For this purpose, in a quasi-experimental in pretest-posttest form, along with the control and follow-up groups, 60 students were selected using multi-stage sampling technique and were tested in terms of their attitudes towards drug use, a desire to use drugs and the dangers of drug use. The experiment group underwent 12 sessions of spiritual intelligence training, each session lasting 90 minutes. The groups were tested on attitude towards using drugs, a desire to use drugs and the dangers of drug use at the end of training and one month after completion of it. The result of covariance analysis indicated that spiritual intelligence training tends to be effective on the attitude of students towards the use of drugs, drug use and the dangers of drug use. This effect remained constant over time. It seems that spiritual intelligence is an integrative ability which flexibly questions one’s knowledge and leads towards improvement of it. Manuscript profile -
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583 - The effectiveness of reality therapy on resilience in mothers with children afflicted by cancer
Ramona Shameli Fariba HasaniAll children, usually, are affected by different illnesses during the period of infancy and childhood; however, some sicknesses such as cancer impose conditions that afflict the daily lives of children and their families. Since resiliency is the ability to be proactive MoreAll children, usually, are affected by different illnesses during the period of infancy and childhood; however, some sicknesses such as cancer impose conditions that afflict the daily lives of children and their families. Since resiliency is the ability to be proactive and effective instead of being reactive and passive in response to stressful situations, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of reality therapy on resilience in mothers with children afflicted by cancer. For this purpose, in a semi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test, and control group design, 20 volunteer mothers of children with cancer, hospitalized in Haematology/Oncology ward, were selected through convenience sampling method and assigned to experimental and control groups (n = 10). The subjects in the experimental group received ten sessions of individual reality therapy. The control group received no intervention. Subjects in both groups were evaluated for resiliency before and after the intervention. The analysis of data using analysis of covariance showed that the impact of reality therapy on resilience in mothers was meaningful and significant. It seems that teaching reality therapy is effective on resilience in mothers of children diagnosed with cancer. Manuscript profile -
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584 - The four factor approach in psychotherapy: Foundations and Achievements
Shahram Vaziri Farah Lotfi KashaniIn this article we've shown that successful treatment should take into consideration the four factor approach; relationship therapy, creating hope and treatment expectation, raising awareness and disciplined behavior, at the same time. The Four factor above, is a common MoreIn this article we've shown that successful treatment should take into consideration the four factor approach; relationship therapy, creating hope and treatment expectation, raising awareness and disciplined behavior, at the same time. The Four factor above, is a common and systematic process that is not specific for any particular approach. Separating the four factor of therapeutic relationship, creating hope and treatment expectation, raising awareness and disciplined behavior (emotion, thought and function) does not mean to see them separately and believe in the independence of each one of them or the independence of mind from the brain. This four factors are multiplex issues that needs planning, in the psychotherapy process. One of the most powerful therapeutic agents is the therapeutic relationship. Raising awareness, means to alert the client of the important point of ruminations that has happened in the past, and prediction of the the future based on escape from awareness. We believe that it is necessary for the person to be faced with the escape from the awareness in the process of psychotherapy, one should also be aware of the interpretations and explanations that is done to keep this escape from awareness and their rumination. We raise hopes and expectation of treatment by effecting on the individual’s assumptions in one’s bias to the environment and interpretation of events based on their bias. By the disciplined behavior in three areas of emotion, thought and function we can process through re-regulation of one’s behavior. Manuscript profile -
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585 - Application of Spiritual Intervention Protocol in Women with Breast Cancer: A Brief Report
Shahram Vaziri Farah lotfi kashani Mohammad Esmayel AkbariPrevious studies have revealed that many professionals are willing to use spiritual interventions in clinical settings; however, they have access to no standard guide for their implementation, evaluation, and upgrading. This study aimed to determine the role of the Spir MorePrevious studies have revealed that many professionals are willing to use spiritual interventions in clinical settings; however, they have access to no standard guide for their implementation, evaluation, and upgrading. This study aimed to determine the role of the Spiritual Intervention Package (SIP) in altering the expression of serotonin and dopamine gene receptors, the serum levels of interleukin 10-interferon gamma and the necrosis factor of the alpha tumor, and blood cortisol levels, promoting general health, decreasing distress and sexual problems, and reinforcing empathy, marital satisfaction, and posttraumatic growth. To this end, this multi-axial research consisting of 10 independent studies (16-60 persons per group) was conducted and examined the effectiveness of SIP in a variety of clinical settings among women with breast cancer stages 1-3, who were visited at Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital during 2012-2017. The participants were selected using the purposive and voluntary sampling methods. The levels of IL4 and IFNγ, the percentage of T-CD, and 8 T-CD cells were assessed by flow cytometer. Moreover, general health, somatization, anxiety, social dysfunction, and depression; spiritual health, sexual problems, marital satisfaction, and posttraumatic growth were evaluated using standard questionnaires. The research showed the acceptable results for the implementation of SIP for concerned purposes. The effect size evaluation– a technique to compare the impacts of the SIP regardless of the sample size, and the squared ETA (R2) assessment showed that, on average, more than 70% of the observed changes in these studies were due to the application of spirituality intervention. The effect size for biological, psychological, and social measures revealed that SIP significantly improved the biological, psychological, and social status of patients with breast cancer. Manuscript profile -
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586 - The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety sensitivity in patients with generalized anxiety disorder
mansor Alimehdi Parvin Ehteshamzadeh Farah Naderi Zahra Eftekhaesaadi Reza PashaGeneralized anxiety disorder, is one of the destructive chronic anxiety disorders and is common in childhood and adolescence and has generated many problems in the field of health. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy o MoreGeneralized anxiety disorder, is one of the destructive chronic anxiety disorders and is common in childhood and adolescence and has generated many problems in the field of health. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety sensitivity. Therefore, in a quasi-experimental research with pretest, posttest, and control group, 30 students diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder were selected from Robat Karim city’s high schools and randomly assigned to experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) groups. The experimental group received 9 sessions of group cognitive-behavioral therapy and the control group received no intervention. Subjects in both groups were evaluated for generalized anxiety, anxiety sensitivity and intolerance of uncertainty before and after the intervention. The results of analysis of covariance showed that cognitive-behavioral interventions have significantly reduced the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety sensitivity and intolerance of uncertainty. It seems that cognitive-behavioral therapy, through decreasing the level of intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety sensitivity, is an appropriate method in treatment of generalized anxiety. Manuscript profile -
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587 - Escape from consciousness: a discussion based on the integrated treatment
Farah LotfikashaniAwareness and escape from awareness are the fundamental concepts of integrated and holistic treatment approach. In this approach, it is believed that intangible awareness that is independent of the brain is nonexistent and awareness is the production of the entire brain MoreAwareness and escape from awareness are the fundamental concepts of integrated and holistic treatment approach. In this approach, it is believed that intangible awareness that is independent of the brain is nonexistent and awareness is the production of the entire brain functions. For this, when brain functions is temporarily or permanently halted, there would be no consciousness. The ability of awareness, recreations, integrations and identifying actions and emotions requires the use of performance measures that can be emanated from various ways in individual’s behaviors, character, beliefs, and environment; and becomes stable or relatively stable based on learning principles. What Anna Freud, Freud and others have believed in respect to defense mechanisms; or what recent psychologist such as Bandura have proposed in relation to self-exoneration processes are the result of an operation that through escape from awareness seeks to preserve the integrity, comfort, pleasure, homeostasis and even resolving inconsistency. We strongly believe that humans have always used the measures that facilitate feeling of comfort and prevent feeling of suffering and blame. Patterns that are formed involuntarily and in response to the perceived danger or psychological conflict, and in the face of unexpected internal or external changes and imbalances in the environment and enable the individual, in addition to escape from consciousness, justify own or other’s behavior, pursue unreasonable ideals, rationalize their irrational behaviors, and center their objectives upon fragile foundations. Manuscript profile -
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588 - The effectiveness of schema therapy on adaptive and maladaptive strategies of cognitive regulation of emotion and psychological well-being in addicted individuals undergoing preservation treatment with methadone
sareh peyman Mahin Askari Abdolvahab Samavi azita amirfakhraeiSchema therapy identifies drug addiction as a primary disorder and considers the activation of primary maladaptive schema and maladaptive avoidance to be an important factor in increasing the relapse of drug dependence among addicted people. The aim of this research was MoreSchema therapy identifies drug addiction as a primary disorder and considers the activation of primary maladaptive schema and maladaptive avoidance to be an important factor in increasing the relapse of drug dependence among addicted people. The aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of schema therapy on adaptive and maladaptive strategies of cognitive regulation of emotion and psychological well-being in addicted individuals undergoing methadone preservation treatment. For this purpose, during a semi-experimental research with pre-test, post-test and control group, 40 addicts undergoing preservation treatment with methadone in Shiraz addiction treatment centers were selected by convenince sampling method and randomly divided into two groups of 20 including the control group and the schema therapy group. Subjects were evaluated at the beginning and end of the study in terms of cognitive regulation of emotion and psychological well-being. The results of multivariate covariance analysis showed that schema therapy increases the adaptive strategy of cognitive regulation of emotion and decreases the score of incompatible strategy of cognitive regulation of emotion and increases psychological well-being. It can be concluded that schema therapy is an effective treatment for the recovery of patients suffering from addiction and this treatment method can be used along with other medicinal methods. Manuscript profile -
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589 - Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Anger Management Therapy on Physical Aggression and Self-Esteem of Students
Akram Ansari moghaddam Jitendra Mohan Meena SehgalAnger management includes a range of skills that can help identify and control anger symptoms. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of group cognitive-behavioral therapy of anger management on reducing physical aggression and increasing the level of self- MoreAnger management includes a range of skills that can help identify and control anger symptoms. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of group cognitive-behavioral therapy of anger management on reducing physical aggression and increasing the level of self-esteem of students with high anger levels. For this purpose, during a quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and control group, 225 middle school students were selected from schools in Tehran and randomly divided into two experimental groups (48 boys and 64 girls) and control group (58 boys and 54 girls). ) Were located. Students in the experimental group received 10 weeks of cognitive-behavioral anger control therapy and students in the control group received no treatment during this period. Students in both groups were assessed for anger, aggression and self-esteem before and after the program. The results of analysis of covariance showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in physical aggression and self-esteem. The findings support the positive effects of anger management cognitive-behavioral therapy in this age group. Manuscript profile -
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590 - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Integrative Psychotherapy, Spiritual Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on sexual dysfunction in Patients with Breast Cancer
Shovan Sheydaei Aghdam Farah LotfiKashani Shahram Vaziri ًَAfsaneh khajevand khoshliBreast is symbol of femininity. loss of the breast would somehow reduce femininity and sexual attractiveness of women. The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of integrative psychotherapy, spiritual therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy on sexu MoreBreast is symbol of femininity. loss of the breast would somehow reduce femininity and sexual attractiveness of women. The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of integrative psychotherapy, spiritual therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy on sexual dysfunction in women with breast cancer. For this purpose, in a semi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and control group, 60 women with breast cancer of Shohadaye-Tajrish Hospital in Tehran were selected by Convenience sampling method and randomly divided into 3 experimental groups and 1 control group. The sexual experience of groups was tested before and after research and two months afterward the interventions. Separate group therapy sessions were presented for all three groups once a week for 8 sessions in 90 minutes. The result of multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), indicated that integrative psychotherapy, cognitive -behavior therapy, and spiritual therapy were effective on the sexual performance of patients under training, and this effect was consistent in the follow-up test. It seems that these therapies, along with other interventions such as medication and medical interventions, can be effective in reducing sexual dysfunction in these patients. Manuscript profile -
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591 - Comparing the effectiveness of teaching skills based on attachment model and teaching skills based on imago therapy on hostile documents of women seeking divorce
zahra khansari Hassan toozandehjani ahmad zendehdelPurpose: Family is the most important institution of society and shaper of human talents and personality. In the family system, factors such as desirability, satisfaction, satisfaction, quality and optimal functioning of the family are very effective factors that cause MorePurpose: Family is the most important institution of society and shaper of human talents and personality. In the family system, factors such as desirability, satisfaction, satisfaction, quality and optimal functioning of the family are very effective factors that cause prosperity, growth and development of family members. Method: The present research was a semi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group and a one-month follow-up period. The statistical population of the present study included all women applying for divorce who had referred to psychological clinics (under the welfare organization) in Sabzevar to use psychological services between November 2021 and February 2022. The sample of this research included 45 women who applied for divorce and were selected as available. Then, among the research sample, 15 people were randomly replaced in the control group and 30 people in the experimental groups (training of skills based on attachment model and training of skills based on imago therapy). Data were collected using the Hostile Document Scale (HDS) (Arnetz et al., 2003). The intervention of teaching skills based on attachment model and teaching skills based on imago therapy were carried out during 8 sessions of 90 minutes once a week; But the control group did not receive any intervention. The research data were analyzed by mixed variance analysis (with repeated measurements). Findings: The findings showed that teaching skills based on attachment model and teaching skills based on imago therapy are effective in reducing hostile documents in women applying for divorce (P<0.05); So that 85.5% of the simultaneous changes of the dependent variables are related to the skills training group based on the attachment model. Also, the square of the parametric eta is 87.1% of the simultaneous changes of variables related to imago therapy. Also, the findings showed that there was no significant difference between the effectiveness of teaching skills based on attachment model and teaching skills based on imago therapy (P<0.05). Manuscript profile -
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592 - Comparison of the effectiveness of neurofeedback and schema therapy on high-risk behaviors, cognitive avoidance and brain waves in delinquent adolescents in Tabriz
mina abbasi مهدی اقاپورThe present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of neurofeedback and schema therapy on high-risk behaviors, cognitive avoidance, and brain waves among delinquent girls in Tabriz Correctional and Training Center in 2022. This research was a se MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of neurofeedback and schema therapy on high-risk behaviors, cognitive avoidance, and brain waves among delinquent girls in Tabriz Correctional and Training Center in 2022. This research was a semi-experimental design. The statistical population of the research included the delinquent girls of Tabriz Correctional Center in 2022, and the sample was selected from 45 people and was divided into two experimental groups and a control group. A high-risk behaviors questionnaire, cognitive avoidance, quantitative electroencephalography, neurofeedback protocol and schema therapy were used to collect data. The the first experimental group group received 20 sessions of neurofeedback, the second experimental group group received 8 sessions of schema therapy, but the control group did not receive any intervention during this period. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods of mean and standard deviation and inferential statistical methods of multivariate analysis of covariance. The results showed that neurofeedback and schema therapy reduce risky behaviors and cognitive avoidance and also change brain waves P <./. 1. But no significant difference was observed between the two methods. Manuscript profile -
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593 - Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Rumination in Women Applying for Divorce
mozhgan sarempour Nadereh Sohrabi shekafteePurpose: The healthiest human society is a society whose smallest unit, the family, is healthy. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on rumination in women seeking divorce. Methodology: The current r MorePurpose: The healthiest human society is a society whose smallest unit, the family, is healthy. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on rumination in women seeking divorce. Methodology: The current research design was an experimental design with pre-test-post-test-follow-up. In the present study, rumination questionnaire (1991) and compassion-focused treatment protocol were used. The statistical population included all women applying for divorce who referred to counseling and psychological centers in Shiraz. The sample consisted of 40 women applying for divorce who were selected through a purposeful method and were randomly assigned to two experimental groups of compassion-focused therapy (20 people) and a control group (20 people). Findings: The results of data analysis showed that compassion-focused therapy was significantly effective in reducing rumination in women seeking divorce, so that the within group effect size was 0.56 and the between group effect size was 0.57 (P<0.05). Conclusion: Therefore, compassion-focused treatment can be used as an effective treatment method to reduce rumination in women applying for divorce. Manuscript profile -
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594 - The effectiveness of short-term and intensive psychodynamic therapy on the difficulty in regulating emotions and attachment styles in psychosomatic patients
Erfan Abdollahi Chirani Farnaz Klidari Seyyed Masoomeh Moosavi Ghazal Kian Fard Fatemeh EmamiAbstract Introduction: Psychosomatic diseases are physical diseases that psychological factors are effective in starting or aggravating them, and intensive and short-term dynamic treatment can play an effective role in improving psychological symptoms; Therefore, the p MoreAbstract Introduction: Psychosomatic diseases are physical diseases that psychological factors are effective in starting or aggravating them, and intensive and short-term dynamic treatment can play an effective role in improving psychological symptoms; Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of intensive and short-term dynamic therapy on the difficulty in regulating emotions and attachment styles in psycho-physical patients. Materials and methods: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design and follow-up with a control group. The research population was all psychosomatic patients referred to psychosomatic clinics in Tehran in 1402. Among them, 30 people were selected by available sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (15 people). The experimental group received dynamic therapy 15 sessions of 90 minutes, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Two groups with difficulty in emotion regulation and attachment styles were evaluated in three stages. Two-way analysis of variance with repeated measurements was used to analyze the data. Findings: The average scores of difficulty in emotion regulation and attachment styles before the intervention were 72.25, 58.36, 24.08 in the treatment group and 72.12, 59.16, 23.52 in the control group respectively. (p<0.05), but after the intervention, the average scores of attachment styles in the treatment group increased significantly compared to the control group and showed a decrease in difficulty in emotion regulation (p<0.01). Conclusion: The results of the study indicated the effect of intensive and short-term dynamic therapy intervention on the improvement of psychological symptoms in the experimental group. With caution, it is recommended to use this intervention as a complementary treatment in psycho-physical patients. Manuscript profile -
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595 - The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy training on marital burnout in couples applying for divorce in Firozabad city
Shahabuddin Abdolahi Maryam Tarogh Tayeb Mahdieh Mohammadi Giski Mahdis Galeshialiabadi Mojtaba AlizadehThe current study was conducted with the aim of the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy training on marital burnout in couples applying for divorce in Firozabad city. The present study was a semi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design with a control MoreThe current study was conducted with the aim of the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy training on marital burnout in couples applying for divorce in Firozabad city. The present study was a semi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the present study was all couples applying for divorce in the first quarter of 1400, who are referred to pre-divorce counseling. The sample of the research was selected from among the clients of the Justice Counseling Center of Firozabad city. The sampling method was available and in order to carry out the research, 30 people were placed in 2 experimental groups (15 people) and control (15 people) in a purposeful or goal-based manner, then at the end of the intervention, a post-test from the experimental group and the group Control was measured using Pines' marital burnout (1996) and data were collected and analyzed. The results showed that the experimental group had confirmed the reduction of marital burnout after receiving the intervention. That is, cognitive behavioral therapy has a significant effect on marital burnout in couples applying for divorce in Firozabad city. Manuscript profile -
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596 - The effect of thermal and chemical treatment on seed-born inoculum of Pyrenophora graminea, the causal agent of barley strip disease in greenhouse
Soleiman Jamshidi Mehrdad Abdi Ali FaramarziBarley strip disease caused by <em>Pyre</em><em>nophora gramineae </em>is found in most of barley growing areas in the world and most part of Iran. This foliar disease in barley causes emptiness and extreme weakness of seeds and considerable yield loss MoreBarley strip disease caused by <em>Pyre</em><em>nophora gramineae </em>is found in most of barley growing areas in the world and most part of Iran. This foliar disease in barley causes emptiness and extreme weakness of seeds and considerable yield losses. The disease is monocycle and seed-born and the fungus survives as mycelium in the hull, pericarp and seed coat. Therefore, the best way for disease controlling is the eradication of seed born inoculum by different methods. In order to evaluate the effect of various thermal and chemical treatments on disease control, infected seeds were collected from diseased barley fields with Prop star cultivar and the infection percent was defined approximately 89.5% with "Culture plate test" method. Thermal treatments consisting of tennothcrapy during <em>5 </em>and I 0 minutes in 52 oC warm water and chemical treatments with Carboxin-Tiram, lrnazalil, Mancozeb, Tilt and Maneb were applied. Infected seeds treated with lap water were considered as control and the project ran in completely randomized design. For each treatment, 20 treated seeds were sawed in three replications in pots. 60 days after planting, the effects of various treatments on fungus seed-born inoculum and seed viability were studied by evaluation of infected plant percentage. The thermal treatments were recognized to be unsuitable for seed disinfection because of extraordinary and over than 50% effects on seed viability and low effect of disease control. Among chemical treatments, lmazalil was the best for disease control and other treatments had significant difference with it. But there were no significant differences between the other fungicides. But application of Tilt is not advisable because its significant effect on seed viability. Manuscript profile
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