Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
2676-2900
11
2
2017
08
01
Investigating the Effect of Lifestyle Change Programs on the Improvement of Subjective Wellbeing of Obese Females
44
48
EN
Samira
Abdi
M.A of Clinical Psychology, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
abdisamira1@gmail.com
Hamzeh
Ahmadian
0000-0002-1508-9904
PH.D. Department of Psychology, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
ahmadian2012@gmail.com
Lotfollah
Saed
PH.D. Faculty of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
lotfollahsaed@yahoo.com
AbstractIntroduction: Obesity causes multiple problems that may potentially lead into physical diseases and mental health problems. The present study aims at investigating the effect of lifestyle change programs on the improvement of subjective well-being of obese females.Method: This study is a quasi-experimental research and falls into a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the study includes all the obese females who had attended diet and nutrition clinics in Sanandaj during 2016. Convenience sampling was used in order to select the total 20 sufferers who were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups (each one with 10 patients). The experimental group participated in 10 sessions of lifestyle change program, whereas the control group received no intervention. Subjective Well-being Scales were administered to both groups before and after the implementation of the program. Multivariate covariance test was applied in order to analyze the data.Results: The findings show a decrease in negative emotions and an increase in life satisfaction and also positive emotions are significant (P≤0.01). It suggests that changing the individuals' lifestyles significantly affects such factors.Conclusion: It is worth mentioning that the findings of the present study have practical implications as far as decreasing mental health problems and increasing the mental health of obese people are concerned.
Keywords: Lifestyle,Subjective Well-being,Obesity
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67971.html
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67971_9e3ec8d87f6ec27de193eb785859836c.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
2676-2900
11
2
2017
08
01
Interactive Role of Reinforcement Sensitivity (BIS/BAS) and Personality Traits in Predicting the Severity of Multiple Sclerosis Disease
49
54
EN
Reza
Abdi
PhD of Psychology, Assistant Professor. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University. Tabriz, Iran.
mghemail1@gmail.com
Gholam Reza
Chalbianloo
PhD of Cognitive Neuroscience, Assistant Professor. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University. Tabriz, Iran.
mehrnaz.gholami@yahoo.com
Razieh
Pak
MA Student of General Psychology. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University. Tabriz, Iran.
farrokhimr2@gmail.com
Nahid
Ashjazadeh
Shiraz Neuroscience Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Clinical Neurology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Department of Neurology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
snrc@sums.ac.ir
Abdolhamid
Shariat
Shiraz Neuroscience Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Clinical Neurology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Department of Neurology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
snrc.sums@gmail.com
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common neurologic disorder in young and middle-aged individuals worldwide. This disorder can afflict any part of the Central Neural System (CNS), optic nerves, brainstem, cerebellum and the spinal cord. The present study was an attempt to investigate the interactive role of reinforcement sensitivity (BIS/BAS) and personality traits in predicting the severity of the MS disease.Methods: The study was a correlational enquiry in which 162 patients with MS were selected by purposive sampling in Shiraz, Iran. The data were collected using NEO Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI), Jackson-5 scale, and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) questionnaires and were finally analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression. The SPSS software version 21 (SPSS, Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) was used for the statistical analysis.Results: The results showed that indicators of personality traits (F chanch = 10.562, p < 0.01) and reinforcement sensitivity (F chanch = 1.567, p < 0.01) significantly predicted the scores of expanded disability status of the MS disease. The interaction between the indicators of personality traits and reinforcement sensitivity factors significantly increased the variance determined in the criterion variable (F chanch = 54.218; 10.214, p < 0.01).Conclusions: The results indicated that the interaction between personality traits and reinforcement sensitivity factors increases the risk of the growth of the MS disease.
Keywords: Multiple Sclerosis,Reinforcement Sensitivity,personality traits,Expanded Disability Status of MS
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67972.html
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67972_94f1568c35b22af5b5d6c5d22f4f6707.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
2676-2900
11
2
2017
08
01
Development and Investigation of a Cognitive-Metacognitive Behavioral Model: An Explanation for Hypochondria Disorder
55
60
EN
Amir
Mohsen
Rahnedjat
0000-0002-2194-4698
Department of Clinical Psychology, AJA University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
arahnedjat@yahoo.com
Mehdi
Rabiei
Department of Clinical Psychology, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
rabiei_psychology@yahoo.com
Vahid
Doyavi
Department of Psychiatry, AJA University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
Hasan
Shahmiri
Department of Psychiatry, AJA University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
Introduction: Hypochondria is a prevalent disorder which is resistant to diagnosis and treatment. The present study has aimed to develop and validate a new behavioral cognitive-metacognitive model, which explains the hypochondria disorder.Methods: The present research used a descriptive and correlational research method with a structural equations design. In the current study, a comprehensive and detailed definition of hypochondria disorder was suggested and then the conceptual model was proposed. Finally, the model developed with the help of structural equations was tested through the AMOS Graphic software.Results: Results of the structural equation model indicated that the behavioral cognitive-metacognitive model is capable of explaining the hypochondria disorder. Moreover, the results of the general fit indexes of the structural equations model suggested that the developed model has the goodness of fit indexes with the sample data and is closely related with theoretical hypotheses.Conclusion: The suggested model in this study had multidimensional focuses on all behavioral-cognitive and metacognitive aspects. Furthermore, the model considered all the three dimensions to be in an interacting relationship (it did not consider them to be separate or conflicting concepts).Therefore, it was considered to be a novel explanatory model. This model might promote future researches regarding hypochondriac disorder and facilitate case formulations and relevant clinical treatments.
Keywords: Modeling,Hypochondria Disorder,Behavior,cognition,metacognition
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67973.html
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67973_9910f8f6768402258dac047ebe95540c.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
2676-2900
11
2
2017
08
01
Predicting Social Intimacy by Early Maladaptive Schemas and Attachment Styles
61
66
EN
Ali
Afshari
PH.D. Department of Psychology, Human Science Faculty, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
aliafshari.psy@gmail.com
Introduction: The present study was aimed to predict social intimacy by early maladaptive schemas and attachment styles.Method: This descriptive study was conducted on high school students. In the study, about 400 subjects were selected as the sample through multistage cluster random sampling technique. Data collection was done by using Young's Early Maladaptive Schema Questionnaire, Hazan & Shaver Attachment Style Questionnaire, and the Miller Social Intimacy Scale. The data were analyzed by Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and enter regression analysis.Results: The results showed that early maladaptive schemas and insecure attachment styles are not able to predict social intimacy. This is while, secure attachment styles have the ability to predict social intimacy and that; social intimacy has a significant negative relation to insecure attachment styles and early maladaptive schemas.Conclusion: According to the research findings, secure attachment style is a good predictor of social intimacy. It seems necessary to pay attention to secure attachment style in order to increase social intimacy.
Keywords: Early Maladaptive Schemas,Attachment Styles,social intimacy
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67974.html
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67974_9a89d089f3a4c971433afdff8f5244a9.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
2676-2900
11
2
2017
08
01
Cognitive Functions and the Model of Decision-Making Competence: The Specific Case of Organizational Setting
67
73
EN
Salehe
Piryaei
PhD Candidate of Educational psychology, Alzahra University, tehran, Iran
salehepiriaei@yahoo.com
Molouk
Khademi Ashkzari
Department of Educational Psychology, Alzahra university, Tehran, Iran
khademim@yahoo.com
Vahid
Nejati
Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
nejati@sbu.ac.ir
Nasrin
Arshadi
0000-0003-2628-2328
Department of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
narshadi@scu.ac.ir
Mahmoud
Talkhabi
Assistant Professor at Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
talkhabi@yahoo.com
AbstractIntroduction: Decision- making as an executive process, consists of a wide range of inputs such as conditioning based on past experiences, sensory and emotional responses, and the anticipation of future goals. The present study aims to investigate the effects of cognitive/executive functions on decision making competence in organizational settings.Method: The sample of this research consisted of 430 managers from 5 industrial companies in Iran who were selected by random sampling method. The instruments which were used in this study were the Cognitive Ability Questionnaire and the Adult Decision Making Competence (A-DMC) tasks. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used through AMOS-22 for data analysis.Results: The results indicated that cognitive/executive functions –planning, cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control, & social cognition- had significant effects on 5 decision making competencies mediating by applying decision rules in the current model.Conclusion: To conclude, from our point of view, different decision-making tasks are separately related to cognitive/executive functions specifically at managerial frameworks. Thus, the current study indicated which cognitive control processes are most operative in the successful performance of managers on different decision tasks. If different executive functions are mainly needed for the successful accomplishment of some decision-making tasks, training these functions in organizations may improve some facets of decision-making performance.
Keywords: Cognitive Functions,Decision-making Competence,Organizational Setting
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67975.html
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67975_ca70d2496441dfef84f95ad06863f598.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
2676-2900
11
2
2017
08
01
The Relationship between Stress and Emotional Intelligence among Postgraduate Students: The Case Study at Perdana School, University Technology Malaysia
74
81
EN
shadiya
baqutayan
1Perdana School of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, University Technology Malaysia (UTM), Kuala Lumpur, 54100, Malaysia
shadiya.kl@utm.my
Siti Wahidah
Abd Ghafar
1Perdana School of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, University Technology Malaysia (UTM), Kuala Lumpur, 54100, Malaysia
bluepearl82@gmail.com
Mah
Gul
1Perdana School of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, University Technology Malaysia (UTM), Kuala Lumpur, 54100, Malaysia
mahgulbizanjo@gmail.com
Students facing one stress typically face multiple risky educational circumstances that threaten an array of their study outcomes. Experiencing multiple academic stress can intensify the negative effects that such disorders has on the whole person’s physical, psychological, emotional, and cognitive development. This paper is a survey study, and it discusses the effect of academic stress and emotional intelligence on students’ psychological and emotional well-being. The purpose is to understand the relationship between stress and emotional intelligence among postgraduate students. The data has been collected through online survey that was sent through emails and links on WhatsApp and social networking sites. The accumulated data were then analyzed, and descriptive statistics as well as correlation study were used to interpret and evaluate the respondents’ background, academic stress, and emotional intelligence. The key finding of this research is that stress and emotional intelligence are important; both have effects on the physical and mental wellbeing of postgraduate students. Indeed, there is academic stress among postgraduate students of Perdana School caused by academic workload, performance pressure, self- esteem, time management skills, and study-personal life balancing. Consequently students use emotional intelligence as a coping mechanism to manage stress. Hence, it is highly advisable for the dean of the school, lecturers, and supervisors to look comprehensively at this matter and tackle the consequences of this issue by emphasizing more on students’ wellbeing so they can graduate on time and enjoy the study life.
psychological wellbeing,Stress,Emotional intelligence,postgraduate students
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67976.html
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67976_4cf9a5de7f30a73d649aa67d3f7d9e6f.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
2676-2900
11
2
2017
08
01
Psychometric properties of the Persian version of Social Avoidance and Distress scale (SADS)
82
85
EN
Shima
Razian
PhD student in clinical psychology of University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
s.razian@usc.ac.ir
Ali
Fathi Ashtiani
Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
afa1337@gmail.com
Ali
Bozorgmehr
PhD student in Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
alibozorgmehr66@yahoo.com
The aim of this study was to investigate the validity, reliability and factor structure of Persian version of social avoidance and distress scale (SADS). For this purpose, 276 students (141 males and 135 females) were selected by convenience sampling. Following by translation and back-translation of SADS, this scale was used along with Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) and the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI) to check the convergent and the divergent validities, respectively. Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient. The factor analysis showed one factor. The reliability was calculated 0.83 using test-retest method, and the internal consistency was obtained equal to 0.83 using Kuder-Richardson approach. Furthermore, the correlations with SPIN and BSSI were measured 0.62 and 0.21, respectively. So, the reliability and validity of the Persian version of SADS among Iranian university students are acceptable.
Social Avoidance and Distress Scale,SADS,Validity,Reliability,Factor analysis
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67977.html
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67977_3c0f6a309065cdc51c02a1380aa087a1.pdf