mina Mosayebi; Hosseinali Ghanadzadegan; Bahram Mirzaian
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Objective: The present research was conducted by the aim of comparing the effectiveness of Semantic Cognitive Reconstruction Therapy and Self-Encouragement Therapy on Psychological Well-Being in people with psychosomatic skin. Method: The research method was quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest ...
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Objective: The present research was conducted by the aim of comparing the effectiveness of Semantic Cognitive Reconstruction Therapy and Self-Encouragement Therapy on Psychological Well-Being in people with psychosomatic skin. Method: The research method was quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design with control group. The statistical population included people with psychosomatic skin in fall 2019. 45 people were selected by purposive sampling method, they were assigned to two experimental groups and one control group by randomly (each group consisting of 15 people). Participated in group Semantic Cognitive Reconstruction Therapy (Salimi, 2011) in 12 sessions and Self-Encouragement Therapy (Shoenaker, 1980) in 10 sessions, and control group was not under any intervention. Data were collected based on the standard questionnaire of Psychological Well-Being (Riff, 1989) Data were analyzed using one-variable covariance analysis and SPSS21 software. Findings: Results indicated that the Semantic Cognitive Reconstruction and Self-Encouragement methods have been effective on improving Psychological Well-Being in the posttest stage (p < 0.05). Findings affirmed that the effectiveness of Self-Encouragement on improving Psychological Well-Being was greater. Conclusion: Following the development of psychosomatic skin, people experience decrease in Psychological Well-Being, and Semantic Cognitive Reconstruction Therapy and Self-Encouragement Therapy are effective in increasing Psychological Well-Being on patients with psychosomatic skin.
Farzaneh Ranjbar Noushari
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Objective: Migraine is a profoundly debilitating condition that psychological variables can affect it. The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of coping styles and perceived social support in the relationship between temperament and character dimensions and psychological well-being ...
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Objective: Migraine is a profoundly debilitating condition that psychological variables can affect it. The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of coping styles and perceived social support in the relationship between temperament and character dimensions and psychological well-being in people with migraine. Method: This study was a correlational study. The statistical population included all people with migraine in Rasht in 1398 who referred to a neurologist. The sample consisted of 432 people (276 female and 156 male) who were selected by available sampling method. Instruments used in this study included the temperament and character inventory (TCI-56), psychological well-being scale (PWB), coping responses inventory (CRI), and multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS). Findings: Path analysis showed that the psychological well-being in people with migraine is influenced by temperament and character dimensions, coping styles and perceived social support. Also, the mediating role of coping styles and perceived social support in the relationship between temperament and character dimensions and psychological well-being was confirmed. To evaluate the model, CFI (0.91), GFI (0.93), NFI (0.91), and RMSEA (0.07) indices were used and the proposed model fit well with the data. Conclusion: Psychological factors play a role in the psychological well-being of people with migraines. Therefore, identifying these variables could have important implications for psychological migraine treatments.
ُSeyed Ali Musavi Asl; SADEGH PAROOIE
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Objective: positive psychology is a scientific approach with a focus on strengths instead of weaknesses, building the good in life instead of repairing the bad. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of positive psychotherapy. Orientation on sense of coherence, self-efficacy, ...
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Objective: positive psychology is a scientific approach with a focus on strengths instead of weaknesses, building the good in life instead of repairing the bad. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of positive psychotherapy. Orientation on sense of coherence, self-efficacy, psychological well-being and resilience was performed in nurses. Method: This study was an experimental study with pre-test-post-test design with control and follow-up group. 30 Nurses were selected through convenient sampling. Subsequently, the participants were randomly divided into two groups of 15 people. The experimental group received positive psychology training whereas the control group did not receive any treatment. Both groups were evaluated before and after the intervention and in the follow-up stage through Antonsky Coherence Questionnaire, Connor and Davidson Resilience Scale, Reef Psychological Welfare Questionnaire and General Self-Efficacy Scale.The Data were analyzed using repeated measure (ANOVA). Findings: The results of analysis showed that positive psychology training led to a significant increase in resilience, psychological well-being and sense of coherence in nurses. The results of follow-up test also showed that this method has enough stability and sustainability. However, no significant difference was observed between the intervention and control groups regarding self-efficacy. Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, positive psychology interventions can be used to promote sense of coherence, psychological well-being and resilience in nurses.
mahbobeh karbalaie; kamran yazdanbakhsh; parvane karimi
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Objective: Cancer is life-threatening and a major challenge to the well-being of those affected.The purpose of this study was to predict psychological well-being based on emotion regulation strategies, cognitive flexibility and mindfulness in cancer patients. Method: The research design was correlational. ...
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Objective: Cancer is life-threatening and a major challenge to the well-being of those affected.The purpose of this study was to predict psychological well-being based on emotion regulation strategies, cognitive flexibility and mindfulness in cancer patients. Method: The research design was correlational. The statistical population of the study was women with cancer referred to the Cancer Campaign, Institution, and Association in Tehran during the first three months of the year 119 people were selected using available sampling method. Participants responded voluntarily to the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Gross & John, 2003), Cognitive Flexibility (Dennis & Vanderval, 2010), Mindfulness (Brown & Ryan, 2003), and Psychological Well-being (Reef, 1989). The data were analyzed by SPSS v.21 and Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression. Findings: The results showed that the variables of re-evaluation of emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility, and mindfulness were positively and significantly correlated with psychological well-being, and the relationship between the repressive component of emotion regulation with psychological well-being was negative and significant. Conclusion: Psychological well-being has positive effects on the mental health and endurance of cancer patients, as emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility, and mindfulness are associated with psychological well-being, so these factors are needed in treatment and consider patients and plan effective interventions in this area.
mohammad oraki; azita asadpour
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Objective: Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) is one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which is associated with reduced psychological well-being and increased stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction on psychological ...
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Objective: Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) is one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which is associated with reduced psychological well-being and increased stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction on psychological well-being and perceived stress in women with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Method: This research is semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and follow-up )two-month). The statistical population includes all women with gastroesophageal reflux disease who have referred to Tehran's medical sciences hospitals. The sample consisted of 30 women selected by targeted sampling method and then divided into two groups of experiments and controls. In eight sessions, the experimental group was trained for two hours on stress-based mindfulness training. The tools used in this study included Ryff scale of psychological well-being(RSPWB-SF) and a perceived stress Scale (PSS). Participants answered the questionnaires in three times (pre-test, post-test, follow-up) and the information obtained was analyzed using SPSS software. Findings: The results show that mindfulness training based on stress reduction had a significant effect on increasing psychological well-being and reducing perceived stress. Conclusion: The effectiveness of mindfulness training based on stress reduction as an intervention method can be used to increase psychological well-being and reduce perceived stress in women with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Sanaz eyni; zohreh hashemi; matineh ebadi kasbakhi
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Objective: Patients with type 2 diabetes had low levels of associated psychological well-being, which may exacerbate their symptoms. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between psychological hardiness, sense of cohesion, and coping strategies with psychological well-being in patients ...
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Objective: Patients with type 2 diabetes had low levels of associated psychological well-being, which may exacerbate their symptoms. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between psychological hardiness, sense of cohesion, and coping strategies with psychological well-being in patients with type 2diabetes. Method: In this descriptive-correlational study, 120 patients with type 2 diabetic who referred to the diabetes clinic of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ardabil in the first half of 2019 were selected as the target sample and evaluated. Data collection tools consisted of Psychological Well-being Scale (Ryff, 1989), Hardiness (Kobasa, 1979), 13-item Cohesion Sense Questionnaire (Antonovsky, 1987), and Coping Strategies (Lazarus & Folkman, 1985). Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. Findings: There were a positive and significant relationship between the psychological well-being of patients with type 2 diabetes with psychological hardiness (β=0/36: p<0/001), sense of cohesion (β=0/53: p<0/003), and problem-based coping strategy (β=0/12: p<0/03), and negative and significant relationship with emotion-based coping strategy (β=-0/43: p<0/001). Psychological hardiness, sense of cohesion, and coping strategies predicted 76% of the variance in psychological well-Being scores of patients with type 2 diabetes (p<0/01). Conclusion:According to the findings, psychological hardiness, sense of cohesion, and coping strategies are associated with the psychological well-being of patients with type 2 diabetes and can explain one's attitude toward illness. Therefore, educating patients to empower them in these areas is recommended.
hassan Shafiei; Shadi Nasiri
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Objective: The purpose of the present research was to prediction the quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes based on psychological well-being, health literacy and self-efficacy. Method: This study was a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population of this study consisted of all ...
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Objective: The purpose of the present research was to prediction the quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes based on psychological well-being, health literacy and self-efficacy. Method: This study was a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population of this study consisted of all diabetic patients referring to diabetes clinic of Imam Sadegh Hospital in Delijan City in 1396. The research sample consisted of 150 patients with type 2 diabetes who were selected by random sampling method. The data for the research were collected through Quality of life Test (WHOQOL-BREF), Psychological well-being Test, Health Literacy for Iranian Adults & Diabetes Management Self-efficacy Scale. Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Findings: Data analysis showed that 59% of the quality of life of diabetic patients is predictable by psychological well-being (β = 0.59, p = 0.001), health literacy (β =0.42, p=0.001) and Self-efficacy (β=0.34, p= 0.001). Conclusion: Health literacy, psychological well-being and self-efficacy in diabetes management play an important role in increasing the quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes, and this finding has important implications for the education and promotion of mental health in diabetic patients.
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mahshid shabani; Javad Khalatbari
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Objective: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction training on emotion regulation difficulties and psychological well-being in premenstrual syndrome. Method: The research method is semi-experimental with pre-test-posttest design with ...
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Objective: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction training on emotion regulation difficulties and psychological well-being in premenstrual syndrome. Method: The research method is semi-experimental with pre-test-posttest design with control group. The research population consisted of all women referring to Health Center of Dolatabad in the second half of 1396. A sample of 30 subjects was selected through purposeful sampling and randomly divided into two groups (15 subjects) and control (15 subjects). Then, the experimental group was trained by mindfulness-based stress reduction program in 8 sessions. To collect data, a short form reef psychological well-being scale (RSPWB-SF) and an emotional adjustment difficulty questionnaire (DERS) were used. The data were analyzed using covariance analysis and analyzed using SPSS software. Results: : The results showed that mindfulness-based stress reduction had a significant effect on decreasing the emotion regulation difficulties and its components. Also, there was a significant effect on mindfulness-based stress reduction on psychological well-being and its components. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that mindfulness-based stress reduction can be used as a useful intervention method for increasing psychological well-being and decreasing emotion regulation difficulties in women with premenstrual syndrome.
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Asghar Ahmadi; Mohammadtaghi Aghdasi; Malek Ahmadi
Volume 6, Issue 24 , March 2018, , Pages 53-68
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Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of web-based physical activity program interventions on the rate of physical activity and psychological well-being in adolescents with insufficient physical activity. Method: The research methodology is semi-experimental including pretest-posttest ...
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Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of web-based physical activity program interventions on the rate of physical activity and psychological well-being in adolescents with insufficient physical activity. Method: The research methodology is semi-experimental including pretest-posttest design.the Number of 60 adolescents with insufficient physical activity (15-17 years old) from Tabriz city were selected in non-probability purposive sampling. Participants were randomly assigned to equal groups: experimental group (web-based physical activity intervention, 24 programs during 8 weeks) (N= 30) and control group (without intervention) (N=30). Participants completed a series of questionnaires which assess the amount of Physical Activity (light, mild, vigorous and total) and Psychological Well-being (positive and negative affect, subjective vitality). Results: The results showed that Web-based physical activity intervention has a significant effect on the amount of physical activity (light, moderate, vigorous, and total), and on psychological well-being (positive affect, negative affect, and subjective vitality). Conclusion: Overall, these findings suggest that the use of web-based physical activity intervention can lead to promoting in physical activity and psychological well-being among sedentary adolescents.
Mohammad Mehdi Pasandideh; Leila Zare
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, , Pages 88-108
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Objective: This research aims at shedding light on well-being psychiatric aspects of resiliency and sense of humour between patients who suffer from coronary artery disease and healthy individuals. Method: The methodology employed is ex-post facto and the study population includes two groups of patients ...
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Objective: This research aims at shedding light on well-being psychiatric aspects of resiliency and sense of humour between patients who suffer from coronary artery disease and healthy individuals. Method: The methodology employed is ex-post facto and the study population includes two groups of patients and healthy individuals who live in Rasht. The samples under investigation consist of two hundred participants (one hundred individuals who suffer from coronary artery disease and one hundred healthy individuals) who were examined using Well-being Organisationresiliency and sense of humour questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS-ver20, descriptive statistics and variance analysis. Results: According to results obtained, it is proved that there is a significant difference between the two above mentioned groups from a psychiatric perspective of well- being. Regarding the gender of the two groups, it is shown that there is also a meaningful difference between the patients and healthy individuals. Considering resiliency, it is revealed that there is a meaningful difference between the two groups, but there is no significant difference between female patients and female non-patients. Conclusion: the findings of the research indicate that from the psychiatric aspect of well- being, patients who suffer from coronary artery disease have less average of resiliency and sense of humour in comparison to healthy individuals and gender is an important aspect of it as well.
Ahmad Alipour; Akbar Rezai; Touraj Hashemi; Nahid yousefpour
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, , Pages 125-136
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Objective: this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy focused on lifestyle modification to increase monitoring vital signs and coronary heart disease and psychological well-being. Method: This study method was semi experimental Research projects was pretest-post ...
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Objective: this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy focused on lifestyle modification to increase monitoring vital signs and coronary heart disease and psychological well-being. Method: This study method was semi experimental Research projects was pretest-post test with control group. The study sample included all patients with cardiovascular disease of Tabriz city in the first quarter of 1393. Sample study contained (40person) among people with cardiovascular patients from April to June 1393 who referred to Madani Hospital Tabriz. In this study, the first phase of random sampling was used and later on the experimental and control groups were used. The experimental group received training with cognitive behavioral therapy focused on lifestyle modification. Both groups were tested for the pre-test and post-test. A questionnaire based on the psychological well-being and a demographic chart armistice was used in this survey. To analyze the data, the mean and standard deviation, standard error of the mean and the analytical method was used for multivariate analysis of covariance. Results: The findings showed that there were diference between experimental and control groups in improvement of vital signs and psychological well-being. Conclusion: The results indicated that cognitive behavioral therapy focused on lifestyle modification to increase monitoring vital signs and psychological well-being of patients with coronary artery disease.
Ali Reza Zarei; Sayed Abbas Haghayegh
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, , Pages 137-151
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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between defense mechanisms and adaptation strategies on psychological well-being of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Shiraz. Method: The design was a correlative study. Samples of 80 patients aged ...
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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between defense mechanisms and adaptation strategies on psychological well-being of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Shiraz. Method: The design was a correlative study. Samples of 80 patients aged 18 to 40 years, at least primary school level and also in the final stages of life were selected. This study using psychological well-being questionnaires, defense mechanisms and coping strategies were evaluated. For data analysis, stepwise regression and correlation coefficient were used. Results: Consistent with observations made its acceptance of psychological well-being (r=0/345) And purposeful life (r=0/342 ) With dimensions of immature defense mechanisms and psychological well-being positive relations with others (r=0/441 ) dominance on environmental (r=0/ 265 )), Purpose in Life (r=0/375 ) And personal development (r=0/290) With neurotic defense mechanisms and psychological well-being of their adoption (0/226), Positive relations with others (0/475.), Environmental mastery (r=0/365 ), purpose in life (r=0/461.) and personal development (r=0/349 ) with no significant relationship has developed defense mechanisms and the relationship between psychological well-being does not have any emotion-focused strategies and self-acceptance, but the psychological well-being (r=0/264) And positive relations with others (r=0/367 ) And Environmental mastery (r=0/445 ) And purposeful life (r= 0/473 ) and personal development (0/383) there is no significant relationship with task-oriented strategy(P Conclusion: The results of the data shows that developed defense mechanisms and emotion-focused coping and problem-oriented with psychological well-being of people with positive relationship to Acquired Immune deficiency syndrome
M.Ali Besharat; Nasrin Zamani; Alireza Moafi; Hadi Bahram ehsani
Volume 5, Issue 17 , July 2016, , Pages 7-22
Fereydun Ramazani; GHasem Ahi
Volume 5, Issue 17 , July 2016, , Pages 79-92
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Objective: There is considerable evidence suggesting that cancer patients suffer from substantial and long-term psychological distress associated with different forms of cancer and its medical treatment. Therefore, the aim of present study was to investigate the effectiveness of psycho-educational interventions ...
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Objective: There is considerable evidence suggesting that cancer patients suffer from substantial and long-term psychological distress associated with different forms of cancer and its medical treatment. Therefore, the aim of present study was to investigate the effectiveness of psycho-educational interventions on the improvement of psychological well-being in patients with cancer aged 20 to 40 years. Method: In a semi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test and control group, 12 patients with cancer were selected by available sampling method and then randomly designed into tow experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in 12 sessions of psycho-educational interventions, while control group was not any treatment. The participants completed Well-Being Manifestations Measure Scale (WBMMS). Data were analyzed by SPSS16 software, using one way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results: The results showed that psycho-educational interventions improved psychological well-being experimental group patients compared to control group. Conclusion: Psycho-educational interventions played a significant role in improving the psychological well-being in patients with cancer.
stress
Volume 4, Issue 14 , May 2015, , Pages 79-97
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Objective: The main objective of this study was the role of rumination on psychological well-being and anxiety the spouses' cancer patients in the Qom province. Method: The research method was causal-comparative, 147 persons of spouses' cancer patients using random sampling method selected. Collected ...
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Objective: The main objective of this study was the role of rumination on psychological well-being and anxiety the spouses' cancer patients in the Qom province. Method: The research method was causal-comparative, 147 persons of spouses' cancer patients using random sampling method selected. Collected in this study three questionnaires: rumination Nolen-Hoksema and psychological well-being (Mc Cummins, 2006) and anxiety beck.Data were calculated from the correlation matrix then relationship between these variables derived through series of multiple regression analysis(Using SPSS software). Results: The results showed that there was a Significant negative relation between rumination and psychological well-being a Significant positive relationship exists between rumination and anxiety, and predictor Variable (rumination) are able to predict feed changes of psychological well-being and anxiety Variable. Conclusion: Study results suggest that low psychological well-being of spouses of patients with cancer. Therefore the mental needs of cancer patients Essential component in the successful treatment of patients. Keywords: rumination, psychological well-being, anxiety.
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mohamad narimani; mohammad bagiyankoulemarz; Behnaz Mehdinejad moghadam
Volume 4, Issue 13 , February 2015, , Pages 7-20
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Objective: The present study aims to compare irrational beliefs, self-efficacy, and psychological well-being in healthy individuals and patients with migraine headaches. This study is a cross-sectional-comparative post event. Method: The statistical universe of this research includes all men and women ...
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Objective: The present study aims to compare irrational beliefs, self-efficacy, and psychological well-being in healthy individuals and patients with migraine headaches. This study is a cross-sectional-comparative post event. Method: The statistical universe of this research includes all men and women suffering from migraine headaches, and all healthy men and women in Ardabil in 1390 (A.H). The subjects were 30 patients suffering from migraine headaches referred to psychological, neurological, and brain clinics selected by convenience sampling method, as well as 30 healthy people selected by cloning method (based on age, education level, and social-economic status). To collect data, the questionnaires of irrational beliefs, self-efficacy, and psychological well-being were used. Result: The results of multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and correlational coefficient showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups "Migraine sufferers and Healthy people" in terms of three variables of "self-efficacy, irrational beliefs, and psychological well-being" in the level of P≥0.01. Conclusion: The results showed that most psychological problems had their roots in irrational thoughts and beliefs about self, others and the world around. In other words, irrational beliefs in migraine patients cause stress and anxiety in their life, and much more difficulties in matters concerning life.
