Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
10
1
2016
05
01
Cognitive performance of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in autobiographical, working and prospective memory in comparison with normal people
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67933
EN
Alireza
Moradi
Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Kharazmi, Tehran, Iran
Bita
Afsardeir
Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
Hadi
Parhoon
Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Kharazmi, Tehran, Iran
Haleh
Sanaei
4Department of clinical psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences University of Shiraz (International Division), Shiraz, Iran
Journal Article
2016
01
23
Introduction: This study aims to compare the cognitive performance of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the field of autobiographical, prospective and working memory compared to normal people.Method: In a causal-comparative study using convenience sampling 200 patients with MS (100 were affected less and 100 were affected more than 2 years (and 100 healthy individuals were matched regarding their age, sex, education level and economic conditions. Research tools included Autobiographical Memory Interviews (AMI), Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT), questionnaire of Prospective Oriented Memory (POM) and the information processing index. The obtained data were analyzed using MANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc test.Results: The results showed that in all three areas of working, autobiographical and prospective memory there is a significant difference between MS patients (groups affected more and less than 2 years) and the normal group. This reflects the poor performance of MS patients in the three working, autobiographical and prospective memory compared to the normal group.Conclusion: According to the findings, it seems that the MS disease can damage cognitive performance. Providing cognitive rehabilitation exercises in order to improve cognitive performance and processing speed in these patients is debatable. Keywords: Multiple Sclerosis, Autobiographical Memory, Working Memory, Prospective Memory
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67933_a31482a64c97b5fe6eed11290ebba5c2.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
10
1
2016
05
01
Self-Care and related factors with it in patients with epilepsy in isfahan
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11
67934
EN
Zahra
Nekoei
Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Khorasgan Branch, Isfahan, Iran
Journal Article
2015
12
30
Introduction: Self-care is an important process in the control of chronic diseases especially epilepsy. The aim of this study was to investigate the self-care situation and the affecting factors on it in patients with epilepsy living in Isfahan.Method: In this sectional study, 320 patients were chosen with large seizures clientele by simple random sampling from hospitals (Hospitals that accept patients with epilepsy), neurologists’clinics, and epilepsy associations in Isfahan. The inclusion criteria in this study was comprised of epileptic patients living in Isfahan and its suburbs, having a medical record, at least one year history of the disease, and the patient's willingness to participate in the study. The data collection tools was a researcher questionnaire (validity and reliability of the tool was approved by experts in this issue and its Cronbach's alpha coefficient was estimated to be 0.80). This questionnaire evaluated the self-care status and the influencing factors on it in patients. Data were analyzed by using independent t-test and a one way variance analysis were analyzed.Results: The average scores for self-care in patients (0.39±13.26) and self-care situation was undesirable. Knowledge of the disease with average (4.34±12.86) was desirable but skill (0.8±8.24) and ability (10.70±25.98) were undesirable and half favorable. Self-care scores based on age, sex, education and marital status did not differ significantly. Regression analyses revealed that self-care behaviors and a total of 21% of behavior variance was predictable.Conclusion: In order to improve the health of patients with epilepsy and appropriate disease control,teaching programs with the aim of empowering patients in the field of self-care should be considered. Patients with higher education and those who are symptomatic, may be more likely to engage in self-care than those who are poorly educated or asymptomatic. Epilepsy self-care is both a process and a set of behaviors that helps people care about their epilepsy. Self-care encompasses the process and the behaviors needed to manage a wide range of skills.Keywords: Self-Care, Epilepsy, Isfahan
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67934_8264335053742728f815af115ca40a9d.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
10
1
2016
05
01
Emotion regulation therapy for generalized anxiety disorder comorbid with Major Depressive Disorder: A case study
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17
67935
EN
Zahra
Taherifar
Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Sima
Frdowsi
Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Fereshteh
Mootabi
Department of Clinical Psychology, Family Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Mazaheri
Mohammad-Ali
Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Ladan
Fata
Department of Clinical Psychology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Journal Article
2015
08
16
Introduction: Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT) is an in-progress treatment developed for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) comorbid with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) based on ameliorating dysfunctions in emotion regulation strategies. However, ERT is a newly evolved treatment and has not yet been examined among Iranian samples. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of ERT for the comorbid condition.Method: Treatment efficacy was assessed using single case methodology in one referred individual suffering from GAD and comorbid MDD.Results: The subject showed decreases in anxiety and depression scores and increased scores in attending, allowance, decentering and reframing emotion regulations.Conclusion: Emotion regulation therapy can be an efficient treatment for GAD comorbid with MDD.Keywords: Emotion Regulation Therapy, Comorbidity, Anxiety, Depression
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67935_11cb98eb9a99a25896aaa0e6fe341263.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
10
1
2016
05
01
Effectiveness of training the McMaster model on mindfulness and marital conflicts of couples
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23
67936
EN
Vahideh
Babakhani
Department of Counseling, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Campus, Tehran, Iran
Journal Article
2015
10
13
Introduction: This research was conducted with the goal of determining the effectiveness of training the McMaster Model on mindfulness and marital conflicts of couples.Method: In this quasi-experimental method, among those couples who had referred to Iran Social Work Clinic due to marital conflicts during 2014 (70 couples), 20 couples who met the requirements were selected as the research sample on a randomly substitution basis and were placed in two groups (test and witness). The experimental group was trained under the McMaster training model during 10 sessions each 90-120 minutes. The Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) scale and Marital Conflicts Questionnaire (MCQ) were used as the research tool in three stages, namely pretest, posttest and follow-up.Results: The findings of this research showed that there is a significant difference between the marks of test and control groups in immediacy and marital conflicts as compared to control group; i.e., training the McMaster model has increased mindfulness and decreased marital conflicts between the couples and this effect is durable over time.Conclusion: Therefore, considering the research findings, it can be concluded that McMaster modelc an be used as an intervention method by couple therapists and family therapists.Keywords: McMaster Model, Mindfulness, Marital Conflicts
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67936_5198a3eac37d8333f9b72a1f756e9020.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
10
1
2016
05
01
The relationship between guilt and shame feelings with the dimensions of loneliness: The moderating effect of gender
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28
67937
EN
Samira
Rostami
Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
Bahram
Jowkar
Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
Journal Article
2015
10
08
Introduction: Similar to social and conscious emotions, shame and guilt have gained increasing attention because of their eminent emotional, motivational, and cognitive functions that ultimately guide human beings' perception and behavior. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between shame and guilt feelings with the dimensions of loneliness (familial, social, and romantic).Methods: For conducting this study, 398 grade 12 high school students (218 girls and 180 boys) were selected using the randomized multistage cluster sampling method in Shiraz. Cohen's Guilt and Shame Proneness Scale and the Social-Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults (Short Form) were used for data collection. The validity and reliability of the measures were evaluated.Results: Results revealed that guilt feeling could positively predict familial, social, and romantic loneliness. Moreover, guilt could negatively predict social and familial loneliness. Furthermore it was observed that gender had a mediating effect on the studied relationships. By comparing both genders the results obtained by the girls were congruent with the total score while the results were different regarding the boys.Conclusion: Conclusively, we found that shame and guilt feelings predict the dimensions of loneliness differently and thus this study provides evidence in line with differentiating the effects of these feelings.Keywords: Shame, Guilt, Familial Loneliness, Social Loneliness, Romantic Loneliness
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67937_66f1ac156abef8f385bf74e888c39e28.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
10
1
2016
05
01
Positive psychology from Islamic perspective
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67938
EN
Mohammad
Khodayarifard
Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
0000-0001-7566-2795
Bagher
Ghobari-Bonab
Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Saeed
Akbari-Zardkhaneh
Faculty of Psychology and Education, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Saeid
Zandi
Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Journal Article
2016
02
14
Introduction: The aim of the current study was to investigate positive thinking in Islamic spirituality and to develop a theoretical model based on Islamic view.Methods: The research method in this study was based on qualitative approach. The study used a content analysis design with a hermeneutic approach to collect and analyze the data. In order to do so, sacred texts especially holy texts (i.e. Quran and Ahl al-Bayt's performance and oral tradition) were reviewed through hermeneutic understanding.Results: Findings demonstrated that positive psychology in Islamic spirituality mostly centers on the following topics: Islamic positive view of human, believing in Divine benevolence, gratitude, Tawakkul, and universal man. Also, based on the attachment theory, positive thinking was interpreted and its applications were explained for individual's thinking about past events, interpretations of present events, and future expectations. Positive thinking in this paradigm was discussed in a way that included individual's relationship with transcendental beings, others, nature, and self.Conclusion: The Islamic approach is very optimistic about human nature and its capacity for growth. It is also optimistic about the relation of human beings with God. The fourfold relational paradigm of positive thinking in Islamic spirituality has been accepted as a base for all relations. Approaching this paradigm and orienting thoughts, feelings, and actions towards this view may be achieved through an ontological gnostic worldview. Keywords: Attachment, Fitrah, Islam, Positive Thinking, Model
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67938_417fa8cefe57ac2a544434825a5c0551.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
10
1
2016
05
01
Relationships between attachment to God and marital satisfaction, and mental health in parents of children with special needs
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67939
EN
Hossein
Keshavarz
Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Mehdi
Sheikh
Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Zahra
Jahanbakhshi
Department of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
Azam
Karimian
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Fahimeh
Ghahvehchi-Hosseini
Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Journal Article
2015
11
09
Introduction: This study was conducted in order to determine the relationship between attachment to God with marital satisfaction and mental health in parents of children with special needs.Method: A total of 372 parents (186 fathers, 186 mothers) of blind, deaf and educable children with mental retardation were selected through stratified random sampling using the method of proportional allocation. The assigned group was evaluated according to the Morgan table. This survey used three types of questionnaires for data co]llection to make evaluations of attachment to God, marital satisfaction, and Symptoms Checklist-Revised (SCl-90).Results: The results showed a significant positive implication for the relationship between a secure attachment to God and marital satisfaction, and there was a significant negative implication for the relationship between anxious-avoidance in attachment to God and marital satisfaction. Further findings generally indicated a significant positive relationship between mental health and marital satisfaction. Assigning independent variables of marital satisfaction and mental health as a criterion variable and secure, avoidance and anxious attachment to God as a predictor variable for step-by-step regression model, in the first step a secure attachment to God was entered into the equation. This variable determined around 51% marital satisfaction and 47% mental health. Other variables (avoidance and anxiety in attachment to God) were excluded from the equation.Conclusion: Having a secure attachment to God had an impact on a meaningful and positive relationship with mental health and marital satisfaction, while an avoidant-anxious attachment to God had implications for a negative meaningful relationship with mental health and marital satisfaction. Therefore, it was possible to improve marital satisfaction and mental health among people, particularly parents of children with special needs by changing the nature of their attachment to God. Keywords: Religion, God Attachment, Marital Satisfaction, Mental Health, Exceptional Children
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67939_9ac55bc5d06f91afda475bc3eb0d77f1.pdf
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
2322-1194
10
1
2016
05
01
Effectiveness of Cardiovascular disease Specific Psychotherapy [CSP] on the stress, anxiety and depression of heart disease patients
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67940
EN
Reza
Soltani Shal
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Hamidreza
Aghamohammadian-Sharbaf
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Mohammad-Saied
Abdekhodaie
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Mohammad
Tayebi
Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Journal Article
2016
01
23
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is one of the greatest widespread disease and the prevalence of it is increasing worldwide. Our understanding of the role of psychological factors in the incidence of the cardiovascular system has rapidly increased in the past few years. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cardiovascular disease specific psychotherapy [CSP] on the stress, anxiety and depression of heart disease patients.Method: This research is a semi-experimental with experimental and control groups. To determine the number of the sample, at first, 30 participants from Rasol-e-Akram Hospital in Rasht were selected and were randomly assigned to two groups [cardiovascular specific psychotherapy] and control. DASS-21 scale were administered to both groups before and after training. Cardiovascular specific psychotherapy sessions were arranged for patients in 25 sessions twice a week for 2:30 hours. For controlling the intervention variable, multivariate analysis of covariance has been used in addiction to descriptive statistics. Data were analyzed through spss.20 software.Results: The results of MANCOVA showed that training significantly reduced the stress, anxiety and depression in the experimental group as compared with the control group.Conclusion: Results showed the cardiovascular disease specific psychotherapy [CSP] effects on the amount of stress, anxiety and depression in heart disease patients and this method can be used with usual medical care in the improvement and rehabilitation in cardiovascular diseases.The study is helpful for psychologists and other mental health professionals to help cardiovascular patients prevent the adverse effects of stress, anxiety and depression and is thus highly applicable to patients who have already become the victims of the stress related problems like anxiety and depression. Keywords: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Cardiovascular Diseases, Psychotherapy
https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67940_bd187df1ca48cbaeb43fa7bcab905f06.pdf