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Leila Taghizadeh niagh; Ezzatollah Ahmadi; Karim Abdolmohamadi
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Objective: Cancer is recognized as a fundamental global health challenge, profoundly affecting patients' quality of life. Among the numerous psychological complications stemming from the lived experience of cancer, "fear of cancer recurrence" (FCR) is reported as one of the most prevalent and distressing ...
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Objective: Cancer is recognized as a fundamental global health challenge, profoundly affecting patients' quality of life. Among the numerous psychological complications stemming from the lived experience of cancer, "fear of cancer recurrence" (FCR) is reported as one of the most prevalent and distressing symptoms, with approximately 62% of cancer survivors experiencing high levels of this anxiety. This persistent fear of disease return not only hinders the patient's reintegration into normal daily life but also lays the groundwork for deep cognitive vulnerabilities and psychological distress. According to the Self-Regulatory Executive Function (S-REF) model, the activation of the cognitive-attentional syndrome (including rumination and threat monitoring) fuels the persistence of these chronic worries. In this framework, strengthening protective psychological resources can play a crucial role in mitigating these symptoms. Self-compassion (facing suffering with kindness and non-judgment) and mindfulness (purposeful, non-judgmental attention to the present moment) are two key components of self-regulation that enhance an individual's cognitive coping capacity when facing illness. Furthermore, resilience, defined as the ability to restore psychological equilibrium, plays a critical adaptive and buffering role in this path. Despite numerous studies, no structural model has yet been designed to simultaneously evaluate self-compassion and mindfulness, mediated by resilience, on the fear of recurrence in cancer patients. Therefore, the present study aimed to conduct structural equation modeling of the fear of disease recurrence based on self-compassion and mindfulness, with the mediating role of resilience, in patients with cancer. Method: The present study employed a descriptive-correlational design using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The statistical population comprised all cancer patients who were members of the Pezhvak Cancer Support Charity Association in Tabriz during the years 2023–2024. Using the Cochran (Plout) formula, the minimum required sample size for the model was estimated at 66 participants; however, to increase statistical power and ensure the reliability of the modeling results, 150 patients were selected via purposive sampling. Data collection instruments consisted of four standard questionnaires with established psychometric properties: 1) the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory–Short Form (FCRI-SF) with 12 items; 2) the Self-Compassion Scale–Short Form (SCS-SF) with 12 items; 3) the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory–Short Form (FMI-SF) with 14 items; and 4) the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10) with 10 items. Following coordination with the association and obtaining written informed consent from the patients, the questionnaires were completed by the participants. Ethical principles, including data confidentiality and the right to voluntary withdrawal, were strictly observed. Descriptive and demographic data were analyzed using SPSS (version 24). Evaluation of the conceptual model fit and analysis of the structural relationships (direct and indirect paths) were conducted through the partial least squares (PLS) approach utilizing SmartPLS (version 3) software. Results: Descriptive findings revealed that the majority of participants were aged between 36 and 50 years (62.6%), and most were female (64.6%) and married (57.3%). The descriptive indicators of the variables, including means and standard deviations, are reported in Table 1. Pearson correlation matrix results indicated that self-compassion (r=-0.47), mindfulness (r=-0.48), and resilience (r=-0.49) had significant negative relationships with fear of disease recurrence (p<0.01). Evaluation of the measurement model fit indices (Cronbach’s alpha, rho, composite reliability, and AVE) showed acceptable values well above the standard threshold. Furthermore, the structural model demonstrated a good fit (SRMR=0.065, NFI=0.910). Path analysis findings revealed that self-compassion exerted a significant direct negative effect on fear of recurrence (β=-0.26, t=5.17, p<0.01). Similarly, mindfulness showed a significant direct negative effect on FCR (β=-0.60, t=17.47, p<0.01). In addition, mediation hypotheses were supported; self-compassion had an indirect negative effect on FCR through the mediating role of resilience (β=-0.20, t=3.45, p<0.01), and mindfulness similarly exerted an indirect negative effect on FCR via resilience (β=-0.15, t=4.87, p<0.01). Thus, resilience plays a significant mediating role in these structural pathways.Conclusion: This study aimed to explain the fear of disease recurrence in cancer patients based on self-compassion and mindfulness, with the mediating role of resilience. Structural equation modeling results demonstrated that self-compassion and mindfulness exert significant direct and indirect negative effects (mediated by resilience) on reducing FCR, aligning with prior research. In explaining the effect of self-compassion, this construct replaces self-criticism with a kind and accepting attitude, bolstering patients' cognitive capacity to cope with challenges and preventing them from becoming trapped in a vicious cycle of anxiety. Mindfulness, by training non-judgmental present-moment awareness, helps patients view thoughts of disease return merely as transient mental events rather than reflections of reality, thereby reducing pain catastrophizing. Furthermore, enhancing these two components strengthens resilience as a dynamic coping resource. Resilient patients exhibit greater psychological flexibility in the face of stressors and suffer less from cognitive-attentional distress, which subsequently mitigates FCR. Ultimately, this study was limited by its reliance on self-report instruments and a sample restricted to Tabriz. Nonetheless, the findings confirm that resilience, self-compassion, and mindfulness are crucial psychological pillars in reducing patient distress. Fortifying these components in clinical protocols and psychological interventions in hospitals and cancer counseling centers will be highly effective.
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Javad Ayoubi; Iraj Shakerinia; Azra Zebardast
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Objective: The management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a highly prevalent chronic metabolic disorder, necessitates a biopsychosocial framework that addresses its significant psychological comorbidities alongside physical health. The continuous burden of self-care, lifestyle modification, and treatment ...
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Objective: The management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a highly prevalent chronic metabolic disorder, necessitates a biopsychosocial framework that addresses its significant psychological comorbidities alongside physical health. The continuous burden of self-care, lifestyle modification, and treatment adherence can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and diminished general health. Underlying these challenges, maladaptive cognitive schemas and pervasive self-criticism are recognized as key vulnerability factors that exacerbate psychological distress and impede effective glycemic control. To target these core mechanisms, Mode-Based Schema Therapy (MBST) has been established as an effective intervention for modifying dysfunctional schemas and enhancing emotional regulation. In a complementary fashion, self-compassion training aims to mitigate self-criticism and foster emotional acceptance and kindness toward the self. While the separate efficacy of each approach has been documented, their synergistic potential within an integrated treatment model remains largely unexamined. Crucially, there is a lack of empirical research investigating whether combining these interventions yields superior outcomes that span both psychological well-being and objective physiological markers. This gap limits the development of holistic treatment protocols that can simultaneously target the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral facets of diabetes distress. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of MBST alone versus MBST integrated with self-compassion training on improving general health and reducing glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with T2DM. This comparative approach seeks to determine if augmenting schema-focused work with compassion-based strategies provides added value for comprehensive patient care. Method: This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population included 2,400 patients with type 2 diabetes who were members of the Iranian Diabetes Association in Mashhad in 2024. After initial screening and Considering the criteria for entry and exit from research, 36 eligible participants were selected and randomly assigned to three groups: (1) Mode-Based Schema Therapy, (2) Mode-Based Schema Therapy combined with self-compassion training, and (3) a control group receiving no psychological intervention. Both intervention groups participated in 10 weekly group sessions, each session lasting 90 minutes. Mode-Based Schema Therapy sessions were conducted according to the protocol developed by Farrell et al. (2012), while self-compassion training followed Desmond (2015). Interventions aimed to modify maladaptive schemas, enhance healthy adult status, cultivate self-compassion, and learn adaptive coping with diabetes-related stress. Data collection tools included the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and HbA1C blood test. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), controlling for pretest scores. Normality assumptions were checked with the Shapiro-Wilk test, and effect sizes were reported. The significance level was set at p<0.05. Results: Data analysis indicated significant improvements in general health and reductions in HbA1c levels in both intervention groups, whereas the control group showed no considerable changes. Results from a multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOCOVA), controlling for pretest scores, revealed statistically significant differences among the three groups on the combined dependent variables (Wilks' Lambda = 76.14, p< .001). Follow-up univariate ANCOVAs confirmed that these differences were significant for both general health (F = 27.69, p < .001, η² = 0.634) and HbA1c (F = 16.29, p < .001, η² = 0.505). Pairwise comparisons with Bonferroni adjustment confirmed that both intervention groups performed significantly better than the control group. Furthermore, comparisons between the two active groups showed that the combined intervention group (MBST + self-compassion) demonstrated a statistically significant superiority over the MBST-only group in improving general health (p < .05). Regarding HbA1c, although the reduction was greater in the combined group, this difference approached marginal statistical significance (p = .052), indicating a strong trend in favor of the integrated intervention. Overall, this pattern of findings underscores the superior efficacy of the combined approach in achieving optimal psychological and physiological outcomes. Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrate that Mode-Based Schema Therapy (MBST) is an effective intervention for improving general health and glycemic control (as measured by HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Statistical analyses revealed significant and robust differences between the intervention groups and the control group, with the large effect sizes (η² = 0.634 for general health and η² = 0.505 for HbA1c) underscoring the clinical importance of these interventions. Notably, while both active interventions led to improvement, the combination of MBST with self-compassion training demonstrated statistically significant superiority in both psychological and physiological domains. This enhanced efficacy can be attributed to the complementary mechanisms of the two approaches. While MBST directly targets the identification and modification of maladaptive schemas and the de-escalation of negative emotional modes (e.g., the Vulnerable Child or Punitive Parent), self-compassion training directly reduces internal self-criticism, increases non-judgmental acceptance, and fosters a kinder self-attitude. This creates a more favorable emotional foundation for sustained change. Together, this integrated protocol provides a dual framework: it restructures deeper cognitive-emotional structures while simultaneously modifying the patient's daily responses to illness-related stress and potential lapses in self-care management. The combined approach appears to not only reduce rumination and psychological distress but also, by enhancing emotional resilience, facilitates greater adherence to health-promoting behaviors, which is ultimately reflected in the objective reduction of HbA1c levels. Given the chronic and stressful nature of diabetes, these findings emphasize the necessity of integrating deep, multi-dimensional psychological interventions into standard treatment protocols. Combining schema therapy modalities with mindfulness and compassion-based approaches can offer a powerful treatment model for achieving concurrent improvement in psychological and somatic indicators. Future research with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods is recommended to examine the sustainability of these effects and to elucidate the precise mediating mechanisms of change.
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Yasamim Mehrzad; Nasrin Bagheri; Mina Mojtabaie
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Objective: Breast cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers among women worldwide, affecting millions of people, with 2.3 million new cases (one in four new cancer cases) and leading to cancer-related deaths among the female population, with 685,000 cancer deaths (one in six deaths) reported ...
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Objective: Breast cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers among women worldwide, affecting millions of people, with 2.3 million new cases (one in four new cancer cases) and leading to cancer-related deaths among the female population, with 685,000 cancer deaths (one in six deaths) reported in 2020. After lung cancer, breast cancer is the most common cause of death in women globally. The disease, due to its nature and the fact that the breast is a symbol of femininity, holds emotional significance for all affected women; therefore, being diagnosed with breast cancer causes psychological distress. The purpose of the present study was to investigate structural equation modeling of psychological distress based on self-compassion, with the mediating role of negative body image in married women with breast cancer. Method: This was descriptive-correlational research. The statistical population of the study was women with breast cancer in Kerman city during the summer of 2024. The sample size was selected based on Klein's model (2023) and involved convenience sampling of 400 women. Data collection tools included the psychological distress scale (K-10) by Kessler et al. (2003), the short form of the self-compassion scale (SF-SCS) by Raes et al. (2011), and the body image concern inventory (BICI) by Littleton et al. (2005). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and structural equation modeling. The data analysis software was SPSS and AMOS version 28. Results: The results showed a direct effect of self-compassion (β = -0.66, sig = 0.001) on psychological distress, which is significant. The results also indicated that negative body image has a significant mediating role in the relationship between self-compassion (β = -0.71, sig = 0.001) and psychological distress. Additionally, the final research model demonstrated a good fit (RMSEA = 0.06, p < 0.05), explaining 97% of the variance in psychological distress. Conclusion: In explaining the results, it can be said that those who lack self-compassion and are unkind to themselves also have a negative view of their bodies when they are ill. Body image refers to the complex psychological relationship with one's body, which focuses mainly, but not exclusively, on one's physical appearance. It includes a person's perceptions and attitudes about their body, encompassing a wide range of thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and behaviors related to the body. Body image issues can also stem from social standards that emphasize vitality, physical beauty, and fitness. As a result, the removal of part of the breast (lumpectomy), the entire affected breast (mastectomy), or both breasts (double mastectomy) may be interpreted as an indicator of failure. Patients who have undergone surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in the breast must adapt to changes in body structure, function, and image at the physical, social, and psychological levels, which can lead to increased levels of psychological distress. Therefore, it is logical to say that negative body image can play a mediating role in the relationship between self-compassion and psychological distress in women with breast cancer. According to the findings of this research and the roles of self-compassion and negative body image in psychological distress in women with breast cancer, it is suggested that the results of this study be used to reduce psychological distress in this population.
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Fatemeh Abdoli Arani; MohammadReza Tamannaeifar
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Objective: The growing trend of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, as well as the increase in the obese and elderly population in different countries caused the growth rate of chronic kidney diseases globally to be higher than the annual growth rate of the world population. It is ...
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Objective: The growing trend of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, as well as the increase in the obese and elderly population in different countries caused the growth rate of chronic kidney diseases globally to be higher than the annual growth rate of the world population. It is estimated that more than 850 million people worldwide are affected by this disease. If kidney diseases are not diagnosed on time and treated appropriately, it leads to end-stage kidney disease. The purpose of the present study was to investigate developing relationship model quality of life, mindfulness and self-compassion with mediating role self-care behaviors among dialysis patients. This was descriptive-correlation research. Method: The statistical population of the study was dialysis patient’s Kashan city in March to July of year 2024. The sample size was selected based on Klein's model (2023) and with subjectivw sampling of 300 dialysis patient’s. Data collection tools include the quality of life-BRIEF of World Health Organization (2004), Freiburg mindfulness inventory of Walach and et al (2006), short form of the self‐compassion scale of Raes and et al (2011) and exercise of self‐care agency scale of Kearney and Fleischer (1979). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and structural equations modeling. Data analysis software was SPSS and AMOS version 28. Results: Te results showed direct effect of mindfulness (β=0.51 and sig=0.001) and self-compassion (β=0.54 and sig=0.001) were significant on quality of life. Also, the results showed that self-care behaviors had a mediating role in relationship between mindfulness (β=0.61 and sig=0.001) and self-compassion (β=0.52 and sig=0.001) with quality of life. Also, the final research model had a good fit (RMSEA=0.03, p<0.05). Conclusion: In explaining the mediating role of self-care behaviors in the relationship between mindfulness and quality of life, it can be said that a dialysis person with mindfulness can help himself to experience more peace and relaxation, this peace and relaxation has helped him to Adhere to self-care and fulfill medical and pharmaceutical orders, and this adherence to self-care in dialysis patients makes them experience a better quality of life. Also, In explaining the mediating role of self-care behaviors in the relationship between self-compassion and quality of life, it can be said that self-compassion can lead to an increase in the level of self-care behaviors and a person can take better and more effective care of him and therefore follow up on his treatment process. slow and adheres to medical and medication orders, as a result, it shows a higher recovery rate, which makes the quality of life of patients better than other dialysis patients. According to the findings of this research and the importance of the role of the mindfulness and self-compassion in quality of life of dialysis patients, it is suggested to experts in this field to use the training of mindfulness and self-compassion to improve quality of life in dialysis patients.
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Majid Yousefi Afrashteh; masome moradi; Leila Rahmandel
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Objective: The number of postmenopausal women worldwide is increasing, and it is expected to reach 1.1 billion by 2030. Menopause can be considered an inevitable stage of life and is associated with physiological, psychological, and social changes. This significant life event can directly and indirectly ...
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Objective: The number of postmenopausal women worldwide is increasing, and it is expected to reach 1.1 billion by 2030. Menopause can be considered an inevitable stage of life and is associated with physiological, psychological, and social changes. This significant life event can directly and indirectly impact sexual function and quality of life. Increased perceived social support, self-compassion, and psychological hardiness can lead to higher sexual function and quality of life. Additionally, there are mediating variables between perceived social support, self-compassion, and psychological hardiness that affect the quality of life and sexual function of postmenopausal women. One of these mediating variables is attitudes toward menopause, which has not been studied in previous research in this manner. The present study aims to investigate these relationships. Given the importance of quality of life and sexual function in menopausal women, this research seeks to examine several variables related to quality of life and sexual function in women. In this regard, the mediating variable of attitude is expected to help explain this relationship. Method: This study is applied in terms of its objectives and correlational in terms of its method, specifically path analysis. The statistical population of this study consisted of 368 postmenopausal women (aged 45-60) in Zanjan in 2021. Using a cluster sampling method, a number of health centers were first selected, and then postmenopausal women who met the inclusion criteria were entered into the study using an available sampling method. Results: Of the participants, 186 individuals (64%) were aged 50-55. Additionally, 65 participants (22%) were between 56 and 60 years old, while 42
participants (14%) were aged 61-65. Regarding education, 10 participants (37%) held a high school diploma, 93 participants (32%) had less than a high school diploma, 52 participants (18%) had a bachelor's degree, and 38 participants (13%) held a postgraduate degree. In terms of employment status, 204 participants (70%) were unemployed, and 89 participants (30%) were employed. Finally, concerning According to Table 1, all Pearson correlation coefficients between variables are statistically significant at a p-value less than 0.05.
According to the results of path analysis, 0.86 of the variance of sexual performance is explained by the predictor variables in the model, and the criterion variable of sexual performance has four direct effects of perceived social support (β = 0.19), mental toughness (19. β=0), self-compassion (β=0.13) and menopause attitude (β=0.13). Also, 0.76 of the variance of the quality of life is explained by the predictor variables of the model, and the quality of life variable has four direct effects of perceived social support (β=0.23), mental toughness (β=0.23), self-compassion. Exercise (β = 0.19) and attitude towards menopause (β = 0.20) were entered. To investigate the mediating role of menopause attitude in the relationship between perceived social support, mental toughness and self-compassion with sexual performance and quality of life, the method of indirect paths was used, and the results are reported in Table 3. Based on the results of Table 3, the mediating role of attitude towards menopause in the relationship between perceived social support, self-compassion with quality of life and sexual performance was confirmed, but the mediation of attitude towards menopause in the relationship between mental toughness and quality of life and sexual performance was not confirmed. Conclusion: The quality of life and sexual function in postmenopausal women is an increasingly important research topic, especially given the growing population of women entering menopause each year. This study examined the impact of perceived social support, self-compassion, and psychological resilience on quality of life and sexual function in postmenopausal women, mediated by attitudes toward menopause. Results indicated that perceived social support, self-compassion, psychological resilience, and attitudes toward menopause had a direct and significant effect on the quality of life and sexual function of postmenopausal women. Furthermore, perceived social support, self-compassion, and psychological resilience had an indirect effect on quality of life and sexual function through attitudes toward menopause.
Marzieh mehrabaninasab; Soodabeh Bassak Nejad; Mahnaz Mehrabizadeh Honarmand
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Objective: One of the concerns of women at a young age is physical appearance and body image. This study aimed to investigate. The effects of self-compassion training on body image concern thought–shape fusion and body compassion in female students with body image concerns. Method: The study population ...
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Objective: One of the concerns of women at a young age is physical appearance and body image. This study aimed to investigate. The effects of self-compassion training on body image concern thought–shape fusion and body compassion in female students with body image concerns. Method: The study population included all Female Students Studying In, 1399 in the Second Secondary School of the 11 Grade in Ahvaz. Using the voluntarily-convenience sampling technique among the applicants, four students who had scores higher than two standard deviations from the mean in the Body Image Concern Questionnaire were selected. A non-concurrent multiple baseline experimental single-case study was used as the method of the present study. Participants before treatment, middle of treatment (sections 1, 3, 5, & 7), end of treatment (section 9), and one month after treatment had ended completed The Body Concern Inventory (BICI), Thought-Shape Fusion Scale (TSF) and Body Compassion Scale (BCS). Data analyzed with visuals inspection, improvement percentage, and reliable change index (RCI) strategies. Findings: The results showed a stable downward trend for BCI scores and TSF and BCS that reflects the effectiveness of SCT in these variables. Conclusion: Thought-shape Fusion and physical compassion have played an important role in expressing body image concerns in young girls, and compassion training can be effective in reducing their concerns about physical appearance.
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farzaneh frozanfar; sheida jabal ameli; Mohammad Soltanizadeh; seyyed mohammad hassan emami; mojtaba ansari shahidi
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Objective: The present study was conducted to offer the model of predicting psychosocial adaptation to disease according to health-promoting behaviors with the mediation role of self-compassion in the patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Method: The research method was descriptive-correlational ...
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Objective: The present study was conducted to offer the model of predicting psychosocial adaptation to disease according to health-promoting behaviors with the mediation role of self-compassion in the patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Method: The research method was descriptive-correlational and path analysis. The statistical population of the study included the patients with IBS who referred to therapy centers and gastroenterologists in the city of Isfahan in the autumn and winter of 2020-21. The statistical population included 340 patients with IBS who were selected through Convenience sampling method. The applied instruments included Psycho-Social Adaptation to Disease Scale (PSADS) (Drogits, 1986), Health Promoting Lifestyle Questionnaire (HPLQ) (Walker et al, 1987) and Self-Compassion Questionnaire (SCQ) (Neff, 2003). The data analysis was conducted via path analysis and Bootstrap test. Findings: The results showed that health-promoting behaviors and self-compassion have significant relationship with psychosocial adaptation to disease (p<0.01). Moreover, health-promoting behaviors and self-compassion have direct significant effect on psychosocial adaptation to disease (p<0.01). Furthermore, the results of Bootstrap showed that self-compassion has a significant mediation role in the relationship of health-promoting behaviors with psychosocial adaptation to disease (p<0.01). Finally, the model had a suitable goodness of fit. Conclusion: According to the results of the research, self-compassion has a significant mediating role between health-promoting behaviors and psychosocial adaptation to illness
Reza Golpour; fatemeh zakipour
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the Relationship between cyberspace Addiction and eating problems whit The Moderating Role of Self-Compassion in secondary school students. Method: The method of this research is correlational. The statistical population of this study is the eleventh ...
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the Relationship between cyberspace Addiction and eating problems whit The Moderating Role of Self-Compassion in secondary school students. Method: The method of this research is correlational. The statistical population of this study is the eleventh and twelfth grade female students of Nowshahr city, from which 148 people were selected using the Krejcie and Morgan table by cluster sampling and They completed Kagan and Squires Compulsive Eating Scale, Addiction to Mobile-Based Social Networks questionnaire and Raes et al. Self-Compassion Scale Short Form. Findings: Descriptive indices such as mean and standard deviation were used for path analysis. Statistical results have shown that the indirect effect of eating problems due to cyberspace addiction is significant, also the indirect effect of eating problems due to positive and negative self-compassion is significant. Conclusion: The results showed that self-compassion has a moderating role in the relationship between cyberspace addiction and eating problems.
Esmaiel soleymany; Parisa Sarifi
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Objective: In the context of the widespread prevalence of coronavirus, self-care behaviors play an important role in individual and public health, so it is important to identify its antecedents. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the role of self-compassion, emotion regulation, and corona ...
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Objective: In the context of the widespread prevalence of coronavirus, self-care behaviors play an important role in individual and public health, so it is important to identify its antecedents. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the role of self-compassion, emotion regulation, and corona anxiety in predicting self-care behaviors of family members with Covid-19. Method: In the present cross-sectional study, a correlation design was used. The study population was family members of patients with Covid-19, and 235 people were selected by convenient methods. A self-report of 10 questions of self-care behaviors, Corona anxiety scale, emotion regulation scale, and self-compassion scale was used to collect data. Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation and stepwise regression tests. Findings: The results showed that there is a positive and significant correlation between self-kindness (the first component of self-compassion) and psychological symptoms of corona anxiety with self-care behaviors, and there is a significant negative relationship between suppression emotion regulation strategy and self-care behaviors. But the two components of self-compassion, including common humanity, mindfulness, reappraisal emotion regulation strategy, and physical symptoms of corona anxiety don't have significantly associated with self-care behaviors. Also, self-kindness, psychological symptoms of corona anxiety, and emotion suppression strategy were predicting corona self-care behaviors. Conclusion: Therefore, in explaining the corona-virus-related self-care behaviors, paying attention to self-kindness, the psychological symptoms of coronary anxiety, and the emotion suppression strategy will help.
Seyed Morteza Mousavi; Afsaneh Khajevand Khoshli; Javanshir Asadi; Hasan Abdollahzadeh
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Objective: The present research was conducted by the aim of comparing the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on self-compassion and quality of life among women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Method: The present research was semi-experimental ...
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Objective: The present research was conducted by the aim of comparing the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on self-compassion and quality of life among women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Method: The present research was semi-experimental in which a pretest-posttest and follow-up with control group design was used. The research population included all the female patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus referring to the Rheumatology clinic of Imam Khomeini Hospital and Tooba clinic of Sari city, Iran, in the first half of 2019. The study sample included 60 patients who were selected by available sampling method and, then, were assigned into two experiment groups and one control group through random assignment method. All the three groups were assessed by using the Neff’s Self-Compassion Scale (2003) and the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life Questionnaire (1998) in pretest, posttest, and follow-up stages. The first and the second experiment groups respectively received the ACT and CFT interventions in eight 120-minute session in groups. Findings: Results indicated that the ACT and CFT methods have been effective on improving self-compassion and quality of life in the posttest and follow-up stages (p < 0.01). Findings affirmed that the effectiveness of CFT on improving self-compassion was greater. No significant difference was observed between the both interventions on the quality of life variable (p<0.01). Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, psychologists and health practitioners are recommended to use these two therapeutic models for reducing the psychological problems of patients with SLE.
SHEIDA SHARIFI SAKI; ahmad alipor; alireza aghayuosefi; mphammad reza mohamadi; Bagher Ghobari Bonab
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-compassion with depression in women with breast cancer with mediator death anxiety. Method: This research was a descriptive-correlational study. The statistical population included all women with breast cancer referring ...
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-compassion with depression in women with breast cancer with mediator death anxiety. Method: This research was a descriptive-correlational study. The statistical population included all women with breast cancer referring to hospitals and medical center of Mahdieh, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Firoozgar Hospital and Pars Hospital in 1396. The sample size was 397 people who were selected and responded to Beck Depression Inventory (2001), God Attachment Questionnaire to Rowat and Kirkpatrick (2002) and Templer's Death Anxiety Questionnaire (1979). The data of this study analyzed by structural equation method and using smart PLS software. Result: The results showed that the full inflows in the present model are confirmed at a significant level (p> 0/01). These results suggest that both direct paths and indirect paths have a significant effect on depression, but the paths that are more valid to the path of anxiety of death -> depression than other paths. Conclusion: In the formation of depression in women with breast cancer, mental and spiritual factors such as self-compassion and death anxiety are involved.Their findings implied the strong relation among spirituality values and psychological constructs.
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Hiva Mahmoodi
Volume 7, Issue 25 , June 2018, , Pages 21-34
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Objective: Multiple sclerosis affects the physical and psychological state of many patients. The purpose of this study was to compare perceived social support and self-compassion among patients with multiple sclerosis and normal people. Method: The present study was a causal-comparative study. In this ...
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Objective: Multiple sclerosis affects the physical and psychological state of many patients. The purpose of this study was to compare perceived social support and self-compassion among patients with multiple sclerosis and normal people. Method: The present study was a causal-comparative study. In this study, 200 individuals with multiple sclerosis and 200 healthy individuals were selected by sampling method as a sample of this study in the years 1396-97. The research tools included perceived social support scale and self-compassion scale. Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance. Results: The results showed that there is a significant difference between the group of patients with multiple sclerosis and healthy people in terms of perceived social support and self-compassion. Conclusion: People with multiple sclerosis uses perceived social support and self-compassion for more adaptation to disease.
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Zoha Saeedi; Hadi Bahrami; Ahmad Alipour
Volume 5, Issue 19 , October 2016, , Pages 85-98
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Objective: Many health problems arise directly from people`s behavioral choices, but people often do not behave in ways that could improve their health and extend their lives. The purpose of this study is to explore how self-compassion may play a role in relationship between self-control and health. ...
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Objective: Many health problems arise directly from people`s behavioral choices, but people often do not behave in ways that could improve their health and extend their lives. The purpose of this study is to explore how self-compassion may play a role in relationship between self-control and health. Methods: To do so, 127 students (45 males and 82 females) of the university of Tehran filled four-dimensional measure of health questionnaire and short form of self-compassion and self-control scales. Findings: The results revealed that self-compassion and self-control were correlated positively with health and the result of hierarchical regression analysis showed the moderating effect of self-compassion on the relationship between self-control and health. So that, in the higher level of self-compassion, self-control was a better predictor of health. Conclusion: These results are discussed in terms of the role of self-compassion in the stages of self-control (setting goals, taking action, evaluation and emotion regulation).
Gh Rajabi; E Maghami
Volume 4, Issue 16 , October 2015, , Pages 79-96
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the model of self-compassion as mediator between attachment dimensions with mental well-being in male and female personnel Sepidar prisoner city of Ahvaz was conducted. Method: 115 men and female from personnel Sepidar prison city of Ahvaz were selected by voluntary-available ...
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the model of self-compassion as mediator between attachment dimensions with mental well-being in male and female personnel Sepidar prisoner city of Ahvaz was conducted. Method: 115 men and female from personnel Sepidar prison city of Ahvaz were selected by voluntary-available sampling method, and completed the Experience Close Relationship, Attachment Dimensions, Self-compassion, and Warwick-Edinburg Mental Well-being scales. The present study is descriptive-correlation and analysis of data was carried using simple correlation coefficient and h regression analysis by Baron and Kenny (1986), using SPSS-21 software. Results: The finding of self-compassion model was confirmed as mediating between anxiety and avoidant attachments and mental well-being both for direct paths and both for indirect paths. Conclusion: In result can suggest that safe attachments has role of important in health and well-being, but should not neglected of unique role of self–compassion that mediating between attachment styles and mental well-being.
عباس ابوالقاسمی; مریم تقی پور; محمد نریمانی
Volume 1, Issue 1 , November 2012, , Pages 1-12
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Abstract Introduction : The aim of this study is to relationship of type D personality, self compassion and social support with health behaviors in patients with coronary heart disease. This research is a correlation study. Method: The research sample ...
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Abstract Introduction : The aim of this study is to relationship of type D personality, self compassion and social support with health behaviors in patients with coronary heart disease. This research is a correlation study. Method: The research sample consisted 84 patients with CHD who were admitted in Moddaress hospital in 1389 were studied. To collect the data Demographic questioner, Type D Personality Scale, Self compassion Scale, Social support Scale and Short form 36 Health Survey performed. to analyze the data, Pearson correlation coefficiene, multiple regression and MNOVA were used. Results: The results showed that Type D personality (r=-.52), self- compassion (r=-.22) and social support (r=-.19) related to are health behaviors in patients with coronary heart disease. The results of multiple regression showed type D personality, self compassion and social support percent 30 had significant contribute in prediction of health behaviors in patients with coronary heart disease. Conclusion: The findings of important Implications is for future research, prevention, psychopathology and treatment of health behaviors in patients with coronary heart disease. Article Information: History: Receipt: 2012/3/6 Revise: 2012/6/9 Acceptance: 2012/6/17 Keywords: type personality, self-compassion, social support, health behavior
