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Khatereh Faqirzada; Fateme Dehghani-Arani
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Objective: The research explores the effectiveness of mindfulness training on executive functions in professional bodybuilders with physical injuries, with a focus on its impact on reducing mental rumination. The study investigates how mindfulness may influence cognitive functions and whether this ...
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Objective: The research explores the effectiveness of mindfulness training on executive functions in professional bodybuilders with physical injuries, with a focus on its impact on reducing mental rumination. The study investigates how mindfulness may influence cognitive functions and whether this influence is mediated by a decrease in mental rumination among the athletes. Method: he research is an applied semi-experimental study employing a randomized controlled trial design. It focuses on professional bodybuilders with physical injuries in Tehran, with a final sample of 40 participants. The participants were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Both groups completed pretests, and the experimental group received a 12-session mindfulness program while the control group had no intervention. Posttests were administered to both groups. Executive Function Questionnaire (EFQ), Ruminative Response Styles (RRS), and a Mindfulness Program Protocol were utilized as research tools. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used for data analysis, and path analysis assessed the mediating role of rumination in the intervention's effectiveness on executive functions. Results: Results Summary: After adjusting for pretest differences, there was a significant reduction in posttest rumination scores in the experimental group compared to the control group (P < 0.01, F = 37.14), with 28% of the changes attributed to the intervention. Mindfulness intervention effectively decreased rumination (P < 0.01). Moreover, 79% of the changes in posttest scores of executive functions were linked to the intervention. Significant differences in posttest scores were observed in overall executive functions (P < 0.01, F = 31.38), memory (P < 0.01, F = 31.52), inhibitory control and selective attention (P < 0.01, F = 31.69), and decision-making (P < 0.01, F = 31.28). No significant differences were found in planning, sustained attention, social cognition, and cognitive flexibility (P > 0.05). The effect size indicated that 28% of changes in executive functions, 63% in memory, 77% in inhibitory control and selective attention, and 48% in decision-making were due to the intervention. Path analysis showed significant coefficients for the influence of the mindfulness program on executive functions, memory, inhibitory control, and decision-making. Rumination played a mediating role in the effectiveness of the mindfulness program on executive functions. Conclusion: Mindfulness-based therapy effectively reduces cognitive distortions in professional bodybuilder athletes with physical injuries. By cultivating awareness through deep breathing and thoughtful attention, the therapy enhances mental well-being. The study highlights the mediating role of cognitive distortions in the effectiveness of mindfulness on executive functions. This suggests that mindfulness intervention positively influences executive functions by mitigating cognitive distortions. The findings advocate for the incorporation of mindfulness programs in sports psychology and therapy centers to enhance athletes' mental health.
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heman mahmoud fakhe; ,Razie Rahimi Cham Heydari
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Objective: In today's era, human knowledge has made many advances in the field of controlling and treating various diseases and medical science. However, cancer is still the second leading cause of death, and in other words, breast cancer is considered one of the most important diseases of the present ...
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Objective: In today's era, human knowledge has made many advances in the field of controlling and treating various diseases and medical science. However, cancer is still the second leading cause of death, and in other words, breast cancer is considered one of the most important diseases of the present century, which is one of the most common cancers in women, accounting for 32% of women's cancers. Even though this disease has a traumatic nature and causes problems in all aspects of life, fighting it after diagnosis and treatment can lead to positive changes, which is referred to as post-traumatic growth. Another variable that can affect various aspects of the lives of people with breast cancer and act as a shield against diseases and traumatic events is psychological capital. Therefore, it is important to promote post-traumatic growth and psychological capital in people with breast cancer. In this regard, the current research seeks to answer the question of whether schema therapy has a significant effect on post-traumatic growth and psychological capital in women with breast cancer. Method: The design of the current research was a quasi-experimental type of pre-test and post-test. The research population consisted of women with breast cancer who were referred to the oncology clinic of Imam Khomeini Hospital (RA) in Tehran from 2019 to 2020. Among these people, 20 people were selected by the available sampling method and were randomly placed in the experimental and control groups (each group includes 10 people). To collect data, the tools of Tedeschi and Calhoun's post-traumatic growth Inventory (1996) and Luthans’s Psychological Capital Questionnaire (2007) were used. Young’s (2006)schema therapy training sessions were conducted in 20 60-minute sessions weekly, while the control group received no intervention. Data analysis was also done using covariance analysis in the SPSS-23 environment. Results: The findings showed that schema therapy has an effect on post-traumatic growth and psychological capital in women with breast cancer (P<0.05). So the average post-traumatic growth and psychological capital in the experimental group increased in the post-test phase compared to the pre-test. According to the results presented about the descriptive indicators and the difference between the two test and control groups in the post-test of these indicators, it can be said that schema therapy increases post-traumatic growth and psychological capital in women with breast cancer. Conclusion: Schema therapy focuses on the deepest levels of cognition, i.e. schemas and the internalized voice of parents, and teaches clients to become aware of the root of their thoughts. It also helps them to evaluate the correctness of their schemas and examine the evidence that confirms and rejects them, and in this way, question negative thoughts and schemas, and change your approach to the future, the world, and yourself. In other words, first the early maladaptive schemas are identified and then they change and adaptive schemas replace them. In the behavioral pattern-breaking stage, clients were taught how to replace the schema behavioral pattern with healthier coping styles. Also, by correcting the schema of incompetence and shame, people realized their personal abilities and strengths and were able to think about their own values and set goals for themselves, which led to their lives becoming meaningful and valuable and they were able to make spiritual changes in their lives. In this way, schema therapy can help a person to achieve post-traumatic growth and psychological capital. Based on the obtained results, it can be said that by using schema therapy, post-traumatic growth and psychological capital can be increased in women with breast cancer.
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Zahra Dehghani; Zahra Mardani; Hasan Rezvanian
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Objective: Chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, have become increasingly prevalent, posing significant physical, psychological, and economic challenges. Type 2 diabetes, accounting for approximately 90% of diabetes cases, is characterized by insulin resistance and impaired insulin production. ...
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Objective: Chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, have become increasingly prevalent, posing significant physical, psychological, and economic challenges. Type 2 diabetes, accounting for approximately 90% of diabetes cases, is characterized by insulin resistance and impaired insulin production. In Iran, over 1.5 million individuals are affected by diabetes, a condition associated with a doubled risk of mood disorders. To comprehensively address this complex issue, a biopsychosocial model has been adopted to explain the disease and its contributing factors. Adherence to diabetes treatment (The degree to which a patient follows a prescribed healthcare plan, including taking medications as directed, attending follow-up appointments, and making lifestyle changes) is crucial, yet it varies widely among patients, ranging from 23% to 93%. Non-adherence is associated with increased health risks and hospitalizations. Furthermore, diabetic patients often experience elevated cholesterol levels, emphasizing the importance of effective management. Psychological interventions, such as Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and evolutionary psychology to foster compassion, helps individuals develop a more balanced and compassionate relationship with themselves and others by addressing underlying fears and insecurities) have demonstrated potential in improving treatment adherence and overall well-being in diabetic patients. Self-compassion, encompassing self-kindness, shared humanity, and mindfulness, is central to CFT and can enhance resilience and self-care. Research has consistently shown that CFT positively impacts treatment adherence, quality of life, and stress reduction. Method: This research was semi-experimental using pretest, posttest and quarterly follow-up with control group. The statistical population consisted of patients with type 2 diabetes referred to Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center in the autumn of 2021 that 46 of them were selected via purposive sampling and randomly allocated to experimental and control group (23 people in each group). The members of the experimental group underwent eight sessions of compassion-focused therapy (two 90-minute sessions per week) and the control group was waiting for intervention. Modanloo Adherence to Treatment Questionnaire (2013) and evaluation of blood lipids by specialist doctor was done in pre-test, post-test and three-month follow-up stages in both experimental and control groups. Data were analysed by using Mixed Model ANOVA with SPSS software version 24. Results: The findings indicated an improvement in adherence to treatment (F=36.132, P=0.001) and the balancing of blood lipids (triglycerides, cholesterol, LDL and HDL) in the experimental group compared to the control group, as well as the stability of the results in the follow-up phase (F=70.306, P=0.001). Conclusion: These results align with both domestic and international research, supporting the role of self-compassion in improving self-care and treatment adherence. By cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion, CFT empowers patients to reduce negative emotions, increase motivation to follow medical advice, and develop effective coping mechanisms. Self-compassion plays a crucial role in enhancing treatment adherence among individuals with diabetes. When individuals cultivate kindness and understanding towards themselves, they are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors and make choices that support their long-term well-being. By practicing self-compassion, individuals with diabetes can reduce feelings of self-blame and guilt associated with treatment failures, which can be a significant barrier to adherence. Furthermore, self-compassion can help individuals develop a more positive outlook on life, which can increase motivation and empower them to take an active role in managing their condition. Despite limitations such as the COVID-19 pandemic and reliance on self-report measures, this study highlights the value of CFT as a complementary approach to diabetes care. By addressing the psychological dimensions of the disease, CFT enhances treatment adherence, Healthcare providers are encouraged to incorporate CFT into their treatment plans to optimize the physical and psychological well-being of diabetic patients. Continued research is warranted to further explore the long-term effects of CFT and its applicability to diverse populations.
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Bahareh Mirahmadi; Massoud Lavasani; Ahmed Alipour; Gholam Ali Afrooz
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the family-oriented program on psychological distress and adherence to treatment in people with diabetes and hypertension. Method: The present study was a semi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design with a control group ...
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the family-oriented program on psychological distress and adherence to treatment in people with diabetes and hypertension. Method: The present study was a semi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design with a control group and a three-month follow-up. 40 people with diabetes and hypertension were selected to enter the study. Then, 40 volunteers participating in the research and eligible to enter the research were randomly assigned to two groups of 20 people by matching them in terms of age and history of diabetes. The data collection tool included demographic information questionnaire, depression, anxiety and stress scale and Madanlo's questionnaire of adherence to treatment orders. Results: The comparison of means indicates the effectiveness of the family-based program against the control group. Considering the different experimental and control groups, there is a significant difference between the anxiety scores in the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up stages. For the depression variable, the main effect of the group is substantial (Ƞ2=0.423 Ƞ^2=0.423 Ƞ2=0.423, p<0.05 p<0.05 p<0.05, F=27.846 F=27.846 F=27.846), indicating a significant overall difference in mean depression scores between the two groups. The results show that the main effect of time is substantial (Ƞ2=0.781 Ƞ^2=0.781 Ƞ2=0.781, p<0.05 p<0.05 p<0.05, F=135.824 F=135.824 F=135.824). For the stress variable, the main effect of the group is significant (Ƞ2=0.634 Ƞ^2=0.634 Ƞ2=0.634, p<0.05 p<0.05 p<0.05, F=65.767 F=65.767 F=65.767), indicating a significant overall difference in mean stress scores between the two groups. For the treatment adherence variable, the main effect of the group is substantial (Ƞ2=0.80 Ƞ^2=0.80 Ƞ2=0.80, p<0.05 p<0.05 p<0.05, F=172.726 F=172.726 F=172.726). The main effect of time is significant (Ƞ2=0.985 Ƞ^2=0.985 Ƞ2=0.985, p<0.05 p<0.05 p<0.05, F=2516.562 F=2516.562 F=2516.562), meaning that the changes in mean scores from the pre-test to the post-test and follow-up stages are significant regardless of the experimental and control groups. Conclusion: The results of this research showed that the family-based program is efficacious in improving treatment adherence and psychological distress in employees with diabetes and hypertension. Family empowerment involves providing and teaching a health-promoting lifestyle to families of individuals with chronic disorders, helping families cope with familial problems related to chronic disorders, and strengthening family strengths to improve the safety, well-being, and adaptation of the affected individual. Family empowerment in self-management and self-care for chronic disorders is an intervention that focuses on strengthening the core values of caregivers (families). Family empowerment can also increase positive control of mind and body, preventive care, and constructive relationships with the environment, enhance positive emotions, and improve the family's ability to manage the disorder independently. The more individuals control and master their living environment, particularly stressful life conditions, the greater their sense of inner satisfaction, self-efficacy, and self-belief, leading to better psychological well-being. Conversely, individuals suffering from stress-induced hypertension often lack cognitive and behavioral skills to control stressful environmental events, generally doubting their abilities and constantly worrying about negative evaluations from others regarding themselves and their behaviors.
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mohsen jalali; elnaz pourahmadi
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Objectives: During the pandemic COVID-19, numerous studies displayed an increase in anxiety and depression in pregnant women. This present study aimed to investigate the effect of neurofeedback therapy on pregnancy anxiety and prenatal depression in pregnant women. Methods: The study was a single-case ...
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Objectives: During the pandemic COVID-19, numerous studies displayed an increase in anxiety and depression in pregnant women. This present study aimed to investigate the effect of neurofeedback therapy on pregnancy anxiety and prenatal depression in pregnant women. Methods: The study was a single-case experimental study with multiple baseline design with a follow-up period. Three pregnant women were selected according to purposive sampling method and entered the study gradually in fixed intervals. The research tools included the neurofeedback therapy, Pregnancy Related Anxiety Questionnaire (PRAQ) and Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition (BDI-II). Results: The findings showed that the neurofeedback reduced the severity of pregnancy anxiety and prenatal depression symptoms in both post-treatment and follow-up stages, so that the percentage of improvement for the first, second and third participants in the symptoms of pregnancy anxiety was 72%, 74% and 71% in post-treatment and 75%, 80% and 73% in follow-up stage, respectively. The percentages of improvement for the first, second and third participants in the symptoms of prenatal depression were also 72%, 77% and 77% in post-treatment and 79%, 77% and 83% in follow-up stages, respectively. Moreover, the overall percentages of improvement in post-treatment and follow-up stage in the symptoms of pregnancy anxiety were 72% and 79% and in the symptoms of prenatal depression was 75% and 80%, respectively. In addition, at the end of the intervention sessions and at the 1-month follow-up, all the three patients scored less than 14 on BDI-II, which indicated the clinical significance of the reduction of their depression symptoms on this scale. The visual analyses and the results of inter-positional and intra-positional analyses showed a significant difference between baseline and intervention stage for all subjects (PND>70, PAND>50). The percentages of non-overlapping data (PND) as a measure of effect size for the first, second and third participants in the symptoms of pregnancy anxiety were 83%, 100% and 83% respectively. The percentages of all non-overlapping data (PAND) as the second effect size criterion for the subjects were also 87.5%, 100% and 90%, respectively, which shows the effectiveness of the intervention for all the three subjects in the symptoms of pregnancy anxiety. The percentages of non-overlapping data (PND) for the first, second and third participants in the symptoms of prenatal depression were 83%, 83% and 67% respectively. The percentages of all non-overlapping data (PAND) for the subjects were 87.5%, 89% and 800% respectively, which shows the effectiveness of the intervention for all the three subjects in the symptoms of prenatal depression.
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mina nikoravesk; hamid alizadeh; saeed rezaei; mehdi dastjerdi kazemi
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Objectives: Cancer has extensive effects on children’s mental health and well-being. One of the problems of children with cancer is social interest. Due to the constant reduction of social interests and their association with quality of life, effective intervention programs are very important. ...
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Objectives: Cancer has extensive effects on children’s mental health and well-being. One of the problems of children with cancer is social interest. Due to the constant reduction of social interests and their association with quality of life, effective intervention programs are very important. On the other hand, helping childhood cancer survivors and children with cancer to maintain physical, mental and social well-being is one of the most important responsibilities of health professionals and psychologists. It should be noted that the intervention was tailored to the condition of children with cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an Adlerian play therapy on enhancing social interest in children with cancer.Methods: It was a quasi-experimental study with pretest–posttest with control group. The statistical population consisted of all children with cancer of Yazd City, Iran. Using the convenience sampling method, 30 children were selected as a sample based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were randomly divided into experimental and control groups (n=15/group). The inclusion criteria for children included age 8-12, definitive diagnosis of cancer, at least one course of chemotherapy, not being treated with psychotropic drugs, the child living with both parents, not having any disease other than cancer, not having neuropsychological problems such as mental retardation, hyperactivity, moderate socio-family status and hospitalized for at least one month. The inclusion criteria included reluctance to continue cooperation, not cooperating in completing questionnaire at each of stages or more than two absences in training sessions. In pretest and posttest stage, participants completed the Social Interest Scale for Iranian Children (Alizadeh, 2015(, which included responsibility-task doing, relationship with people-empathy, confidence -assertive, equality vs inferiority-superiority. The weekly sessions of play therapy program included eighteen 45–minute for children. To describe the obtained data, central and dispersion indices, including mean and standard deviation and multivariate and univariate analysis of covariance were used in SPSS 24 at the significance level of 0.05. Results: The results of the multivariate covariance analysis for the subscales of the social interest scale show that the experimental group shows a significant positive change in the subscales after participating in the training program compared to the control group (p <0.05).Conclusion: Adlerian play therapy is effective on social interest in children with cancer and should be offered as a complementary treatment along with other medical and psychological therapies to these children.
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Mahnaz Ali Akbari; Maryam Hassanzadeh Hanoui; Ahmad Alipor; Noshin Bayat
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Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy on coping styles in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Method: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test and a control group design. The 30 patients with rheumatoid arthritis who met the study's ...
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Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy on coping styles in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Method: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test and a control group design. The 30 patients with rheumatoid arthritis who met the study's inclusion criteria were selected by purposeful sampling and entered the study randomly. Schema therapy was performed based on the model of Rizzo et al. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics indicators, including ANOVA with repeated measures, multivariate analysis of covariance, and one-way covariance in MANCOVA were used for data analysis. Findings: The effectiveness of schema therapy on the coping styles of patients with rheumatoid arthritis is stable. Comparing the pre-test-post-test and pre-test-follow-up stages showed a significant difference in all coping styles between the research groups. Also, the results showed a significant difference between the mean scores of problem-oriented, emotion-oriented, and avoidance coping styles. Conclusion: Performing schema therapy for rheumatoid arthritis patients can reduce the pain and suffering of these patients to some extent. It is suggested that in the policy of the country's health care system, plans be made to use schema therapy to reduce the pain of these patients.
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Arash Lotfi Kangarshahi; Fateme dehghani Arani; Reza Rostami; Seyede Hale Ashrat Talesh; Maryam Abolhasani
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Objective: Obesity as a metabolical disorder is the origin of some health problems such as cardiovascular diseases. The purpose of this study was comparing efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on activity and weight in obese individuals with cardiovascular ...
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Objective: Obesity as a metabolical disorder is the origin of some health problems such as cardiovascular diseases. The purpose of this study was comparing efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on activity and weight in obese individuals with cardiovascular disease. Method: The design of this semi-experimental research was pre/posttest with control group. Statistical population included all obese patients with cardiovascular disease referred to Sina clinic hospital in Tehran. 45 patients were selected by convenience sampling method and then randomly assigned into three groups. First group received CBT, second group received MBCT and third group considered as control group. Baecke habitual physical activity questionnaire and body mass index (BMI) were used as research tools. Mixed analysis of variance method was used for analyzing. .Result: Results indicated the significant effect of within subject factors in BMI and activity in leisure time, but in between subject factors groups has significant difference only in activity in leisure time, so that CBT and MBCT groups got higher scores in this variable. Conclusion: Based on results of this study, it can be said that CBT and MBCT can lead to increase activity in patients with obesity and cardiovascular diseases by changing the life style and cognitions.
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somayeh najjarnasab; zahra dashbozorg
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Objective: In recent years, improper eating behaviors have increased, which play an important role in reducing physical and mental health. In this case, there are problems in the lifestyle promoting health and blood pressure. this research aimed to investigate the effect of motivational interviewing ...
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Objective: In recent years, improper eating behaviors have increased, which play an important role in reducing physical and mental health. In this case, there are problems in the lifestyle promoting health and blood pressure. this research aimed to investigate the effect of motivational interviewing on health promoting lifestyles and blood pressure of women with eating disorders. Method : Present research was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test with a control group. The statistical population was included all women with eating disorders that referred to the counseling centers of Ahvaz city in spring of 2018 year. Sample research was 60people that were selected by randomly assighnes to two equal groups. Both group evaluated fromhealth promoting lifestyles and blood pressure in the pre-test and post-test stages. The data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance and univariate analysis of covariance methods. Results:The findings motivational interviewing significantly led to increase health promoting lifestyles and decrease blood pressure of women with eating disorders (p≤0/05). Conclusion: Results indicate the importance of motivational interviewing on improves the health promoting lifestyles and blood pressure of women with eating disorders.
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nahid khanbabaei; razieh zahedi; amin rafiepoor
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Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis is a preexisting chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease with a prevalence of 0.5 to 2.4 percent in the world. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on the psychological distress and fear ...
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Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis is a preexisting chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease with a prevalence of 0.5 to 2.4 percent in the world. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on the psychological distress and fear of disease progression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods: this quasi-experimental clinical trial study was performed on 30 people with rheumatoid arthritis selected through purposive sampling and randomly assigned in tow groups, experimental and control (n= 15 persons) the intervention was implemented 8 session per week is a one-half hour session in the experimental group. Data were collected using Psychological distressquestionnaire (DASS)and fear of disease progression and analysis was done by SPSS-22 software. Descriptive and inferential statistics and repeated measures ANOVAand Bonferroni post hoc test were used. Findings: Results of repeated measure ANOVA showed significant difference between the two groups in mean depression and stress (P> 0.05). Anxiety scores were not significantly different between the two groups (P Conclusion: the results indicate the effect of ACT on the psychological distress and fear of disease progression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis; therefore, this treatment can be used as a complementary treatment, along with medication, to improve the quality of life of these patients.
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Alireza Pirkhaefi; Morteza Rozbahani; Seyedeh Sara Rastgoo
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Objective: This research was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of Group Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Therapy on somatic symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Method: The present research was a semi-experimental and pre-test post-test design with follow-up period. The Statistical ...
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Objective: This research was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of Group Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Therapy on somatic symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Method: The present research was a semi-experimental and pre-test post-test design with follow-up period. The Statistical population of the study included all female patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders in Rasht city who referred to treatment clinics. For this study sample, 32 patients with irritable bowel syndrome were selected based on the Rome-II diagnostic criteria, by convenience sampling by gastroenterologists, assigned to mindfulness (16 patients) and control (16 patients) groups. Participants in the two groups were tested before the intervention, at the end of the intervention (two months after training) and two months later in the follow-up phase. The experimental group received 8 mindfulness sessions. The Rome-II diagnostic criterion was used to diagnose and evaluate the physical symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome disorder and used to a short form of psychological symptoms questionnaire to evaluate psychological symptoms. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance.Result: The results showed that the average scores of physical symptoms in the experimental group were significantly lower than the control group in the post-test and follow-up stages.Conclusion: According to results, training of Group Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Therapy helps to improve the level and severity of symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
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Jahansha Mohamadzadeh; Zeinab sadat Hoseini
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy on enhancement of hope and happiness in patients with cancer. Method: The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and control group design. The population of the study consisted ...
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy on enhancement of hope and happiness in patients with cancer. Method: The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and control group design. The population of the study consisted of all people diagnosed with cancer who visited the Radiotherapy Center of Imam Reza Hospital in Kermanshah in 2016. 30 members of the population were selected through purposive sampling, and were then randomly assigned into two 15-member groups (experimental and control group). The Schneider's hope questionnaire and Oxford happiness inventory were used for data collection purposes in pre-test and post-test. Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy was performed on the experimental group twice a week in 20 sixty-minute sessions, while the control group to receive the intervention. Results: The findings of multivariate covariance analysis obtained from pre-treatment and treatment scores after the pre-test and post-test showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of hope (P= 0/006, F= 88/93) and happiness (P= 0/01, F= 89/23). Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, it can be mentioned that Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy increase hope and happiness in cancer patients and it can be used as an efficient method. and it can be used as an efficient method.
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sajad alighanavati; fatemeh bahrami; kurosh godarzi; mehdi rouzbahani
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Objective: Breast cancer is a chronic physical illness that produces many psychological and physical effects for the person. The aim of the present study is investigating the therapeutic effect of compassion on rumination, concern, and women with breast cancer in Ahvaz city. Method: The research design ...
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Objective: Breast cancer is a chronic physical illness that produces many psychological and physical effects for the person. The aim of the present study is investigating the therapeutic effect of compassion on rumination, concern, and women with breast cancer in Ahvaz city. Method: The research design was a post-test pre-test with the experimental and control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all breast cancer women referred to the health centers in Ahwaz, Iran in, among whom 24 were selected by the available sampling method. Twenty-four of them were randomly assigned, 12 in the experimental group and 12 in the control group. Compassion-based therapy was conducted in a group of 12 sessions in two experimental groups. The control group was placed on the waiting list and received no intervention. The instrument used in this study was Nullen & Huxma's Rhymes Questionnaire, Pennsylvania's Worry Questionnaire, which answered in the pre-test and post-test phases. statistical program SPSS-22 To analyze the results were used. Result: The results of this study indicate that there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups regarding rumination and worry (P Conclusion: Compassion-based therapy is one of the treatments for the third wave of psychological therapy that has been able to reduce the rumination and concern of women with breast cancer.
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Mohamad Oraki; Atousa Mahdizadeh; Afsaneh Dortaj
Volume 7, Issue 26 , September 2018, , Pages 25-43
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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of emotion regulation- focused cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on backache symptoms, depression and life satisfaction in women suffering from chronic backache with comorbid major depressive ...
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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of emotion regulation- focused cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on backache symptoms, depression and life satisfaction in women suffering from chronic backache with comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD).Method: This study was a quasi-experimental research conducted in the form of pretest-posttest with control group. 30 women with chronic backache and comorbid MDD were selected and were included randomly in two experimental groups (n=20) and one control group (n=10). One experimental group received the emotion regulation-focused CBT and another experimental group received the ACT, with control group on a waiting list. Participants completed the McGill Pain Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Life Satisfaction Questionnaire in the pretest and posttest. The data were analyzed using multi-variable covariance analysis.Results: The Emotion regulation-focused CBT and the ACT reduced backache symptoms and depression, and increased life satisfaction. Conclusion: the results showed no significant differences between the two therapies.
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Eshrat Karimi Afshar; Golnaz SHabanian; Leila Saed Taleshi; Vahid Manzari tavakoli
Volume 7, Issue 25 , June 2018, , Pages 95-105
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Objective:Breast cancer is one of the common causes of fatalities in our country and psychological treatment can reduce the negative psychological effects in these patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of emotional regulation intervention on the survival and anxiety of women ...
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Objective:Breast cancer is one of the common causes of fatalities in our country and psychological treatment can reduce the negative psychological effects in these patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of emotional regulation intervention on the survival and anxiety of women with breast cancer. Method: The research design is a pre-test, post-test, and experimental group. The statistical population of the study consisted of women with breast cancer who referred to Shahid Afzali Hospital in spring of 2012. The experimental group consisted of 30 patients who were randomly divided into two groups of 15 subjects. The experimental group received 8 sessions of emotional regulation intervention and the control group did not receive intervention during this period. The research tools were the convergent vibrational scale and death anxiety. Data were analyzed using statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation and multivariate covariance analysis. Result: The results showed that emotional adjustment sessions had an important effect on increasing the survival and decreasing the anxiety of women with breast cancer (p Conclusion: Emotions are socially useful and They can be effective in conveying feelings to others and building social interaction, and they can play an effective role in reducing the anxiety of women with cancer.
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sajjad basharpoor; SHole Amani; Mohamad Narimani; Fazele Heidari
Volume 7, Issue 25 , June 2018, , Pages 133-145
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Objective: Physiological signs of stress can account to a preventive factor in the treatment of cancer by weaken the immune system. This study conducted in order to investigate the effectiveness of narrative exposure therapy on improving of stress physiological indexes in women with cancer.Method: This ...
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Objective: Physiological signs of stress can account to a preventive factor in the treatment of cancer by weaken the immune system. This study conducted in order to investigate the effectiveness of narrative exposure therapy on improving of stress physiological indexes in women with cancer.Method: This study is a quasi-experimental study with pretest, posttest along with control group. The statistical population of this study included all female cancer patients, hospitalized in the summer of 1395 in Radiology and Oncology wards of Motahari hospital of Foolad Shahr city. The thirty person from these patients selected by purposive sampling and randomly replaced into two groups (n = 15) and control (n = 15). The biofeedback device, Manufactured by Ravan Tajhiz Company is used to collect data on the pre-test and post-test. Experimental group were received 6 sessions of 90 minutes of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET). Collected data was analyzed by MANCOVA test using SPSS18 software. Result: there were significant differences between two groups at the variables of the skin sweating (P<0/002), S=skin temperature (0/001) and heart rate (P<001). Conclusion: The results suggest that NET could be a useful treatment for reduction of the physiological symptoms of stress in cancer patients.
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F. Ranjbar; S. Basharpour; N. Hajloo; M. Narimani
Volume 6, Issue 24 , March 2018, , Pages 87-105
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Objective: overweight is a health problem in every society. The current research has aimed at investigating the effectiveness of positive psychology intervention on self-control, eating styles and body mass index in the overweight women. Method:This study were a semi-experimental study with a pre-test, ...
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Objective: overweight is a health problem in every society. The current research has aimed at investigating the effectiveness of positive psychology intervention on self-control, eating styles and body mass index in the overweight women. Method:This study were a semi-experimental study with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. The statistical population of this study included female students of the Payame Noor University of Rezvanshahr. Subjects were screened using the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The samples of this research was 34 persons, who had overweight and randomly divided into experimental and control groups. All of the sample groups completed self-control and eating styles Scales. Also, BMI was calculated by dividing weight (kg) by height squared (m2). Positive psychology intervention was conducted during 14 sessions in experimental group while the control group did not receive any treatment. Results:The results show positive psychology intervention has significant impacts on self-control, eating styles and body mass index in the overweight women. Conclusion:Positive psychology interventions are effective to promote physical and psychological health.Therefore, it is suggested that this intervention applies for overweight and obesity treatment.
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Alireza Aghayousefi; Hossein Zare; Roghayeh Mohammadi
Volume 6, Issue 24 , March 2018, , Pages 162-179
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Objective: Diabetes leads to loss of cognitive function in patients. The aim of the present study was to study the effect of cognitive computer-based training program on memory and attention increase in students with diabetes. Method: The research was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test ...
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Objective: Diabetes leads to loss of cognitive function in patients. The aim of the present study was to study the effect of cognitive computer-based training program on memory and attention increase in students with diabetes. Method: The research was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design with the control group in which 18 students with diabetes (in two nine-person groups of experimental and control) were selected from Diabetes Association of Bonab city. The memory and attention of both experimental and control groups were measured in the pre-test step. Then, students of the experimental group were exposed to attention and memory improvement exercises individually in 10 half-hour sessions with the help of working memory training software. Once again, in the post-test step, memory and attention of both experimental and control groups were measured. Data were analyzed using covariance analysis. Results: The results indicated an increase in memory function and attention of students in the experimental group and the rehabilitation intervention for guidance and high school students and patients with a history of fewer than 5 years and more than 5 years has been equally effective. Conclusion: We can say that cognitive computer-based training is necessary, useful, and effective for increasing attention and memory function in diabetic students.
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ziba Barghi Irani; M. Rajabi; Mohsen Nazami; Mohammad Javed Bagiyan Koulemarz
Volume 6, Issue 23 , December 2017, , Pages 17-38
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Introduction: Identifying factors associated with psychological well-being of the elderly, is one of the topics of interest to aging psychology. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of lifestyle, psychological capital and self-care behaviors in predicting mental well-being in elderly peoples ...
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Introduction: Identifying factors associated with psychological well-being of the elderly, is one of the topics of interest to aging psychology. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of lifestyle, psychological capital and self-care behaviors in predicting mental well-being in elderly peoples with type 2 diabetes. Method: This research is descriptive and correlational. In this study, 350 in Kermanshah were selected from various parts of the city using randomized sampling and clustering method to participate in the study. To collect information, the Basic Adlerian Scales for Interpersonal Success-Adult Form Kern and etal (1933), psychological capital Mac Gee (2011), Summary Of Diabetes Self – Care Activities (SDSCA) Tobert and etal (2000) and Adult Subjective well-being questionnaire Keyes & Magyar-Moe (2003) were used. The collected information was analyzed using software Spss21 and statistical tests such as Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise multivariate regression. Results: The bivariate relationship of life style with any component of social (r=0.412), emotional (r=0.427) psychological well-being (r=0.461), and mental well-being (r=0.403), is positive and significant (P ≤ 0.001) the relationship between psychological capital and mental well-being (r=0.410) is significant and positive (P ≤ 0.001), there is also a significant and positive relationship between self-care (r=0.497), and mental well-being (P ≤ 0.001). The results of multivariate regression showed that 78 percent of the variance in mental well-being of the elderly people is explained by social interest-belonging, responsibility, gentleness, self-efficacy, toleration, optimism, hope and self-care. Conclusion: The results of this study have important implications about the importance of lifestyle, psychological capital and self-care behaviors in maintaining emotional, social and psychological well-being of elderly people.
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Mohammad Mahdi Zakeri; Jafar Hasani; Nafiseh Esmaeili
Volume 6, Issue 23 , December 2017, , Pages 39-56
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Introduction: The role of psychological distress has been approved in the clinical course of skin diseases which can lead to the development and incidence of some skin diseases. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of processing emotion regulation strategies training (PERST) in psychological ...
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Introduction: The role of psychological distress has been approved in the clinical course of skin diseases which can lead to the development and incidence of some skin diseases. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of processing emotion regulation strategies training (PERST) in psychological distress (PD) of patient with vitiligo. Method: This study is an experimental study with a single subject in which design A B were used. The study measured 6 times (once as a baseline, four times, once during treatment and in the follow up) was performed. Among patients with skin disorders treatment centers, 3 patients with vitiligo disease were recruited through convenient sampling. The instruments of research were include the complete package of PERST based on Gross Model, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS) and structured clinical interview for axis I disorders in DSM-IV (SCID-I). Results: The results showed a stable downward trend for PD scale scores and the components of depression, anxiety and stress that reflects the effectiveness of PERST in these variables. Conclusion: Psychological distress role in predisposing, precipitating and continuation of skin diseases, including vitiligo and subsequently in other aspects of their lives and PERST can play an important role by reducing PD as adjunctive and Rehabilitation therapies with medical treatment.
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M. Akbari; Farah Lotfi Kashani
Volume 6, Issue 23 , December 2017, , Pages 57-73
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Objective: One of the most important factors in sexual and marital satisfaction is sexual assertiveness. Recording to survivors of breast cancer shows unsatisfactory for most of them with a same pattern of sexual activity; this study was conducted to determine the efficiency of four-factor psychotherapy ...
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Objective: One of the most important factors in sexual and marital satisfaction is sexual assertiveness. Recording to survivors of breast cancer shows unsatisfactory for most of them with a same pattern of sexual activity; this study was conducted to determine the efficiency of four-factor psychotherapy (therapeutic relationship, expectancy to therapy, increasing awareness and behavior regulation) on increasing sexual assertiveness survivors of breast cancer. Method: This research was performed using semi-experimental study with pre-test/post-test control group design and 2/5 months follow-up. The statistical population included all married breast cancer survivors who were referred to Shohada-e Tajrish hospital in 2015. The samples were 30 survivors who selected available and randomly divided into two groups of 15 (a control and an experimental group). Hurlbert index of sexual assertiveness (HISA) was completed as pre-test, post-test and follow up by participants. The experimental group attended in ten-weekly, 90 minutes sessions of psychotherapy. At the end, factorial analysis of variance was applied to analyze the data. Results: showed no significant difference between levels of sexual assertiveness in experimental and control group after treatment. On the other hand this psychotherapy could increase sexual assertiveness in survivors with high sexual assertiveness in pre-test tough this Significance was unstable in 2/5 months follow up. Conclusion: four-factor psychotherapy is not effective way to increasing sexual assertiveness in breast cancer survivors.
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Hasan Abdollahzadeh; Maede khabbazi
Volume 6, Issue 22 , September 2017, , Pages 101-114
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Introduction: This study aims at effectiveness of integrative reminiscence on death depression, perceived stress and anxiety in elderly health in Sari, Iran. Methods: This study was experimental with a pretest -posttest control group design.. The study population included All 60 to 72 year old living ...
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Introduction: This study aims at effectiveness of integrative reminiscence on death depression, perceived stress and anxiety in elderly health in Sari, Iran. Methods: This study was experimental with a pretest -posttest control group design.. The study population included All 60 to 72 year old living in Sari nursing homes; among whom, 30 participants were selected using convenience sampling method. The instruments used to collect data included Templer Death Depression, perceived stress Cohen and Health anxiety Zhong questionnaires. Methods of data analysis using covariance tests were through SPSS 22 software. Results: showed that the effectiveness of integrative reminiscence of death depressed mood, perceived stress and anxiety due to the health of the elderly was shown (0.05 = α> 0.001 = Sig.). Conclotion: According to results can say integrative reminiscence therapy on death depression, perceived stress and anxiety can affect the health status of Sari city
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Bahram Maleki; ahmad alipor; hosein zare; farhad shaghaghi
Volume 5, Issue 18 , July 2016, , Pages 5-20
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AbstractBackground : the study of self esteem is one of the most common methods for studying individual differences in psychology.Acording the theory of the relationship between self-esteem and cardiovascular function ( Martinz , Greenberg, and Alan, 2008 ) self-esteem it can be related with feelings ...
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AbstractBackground : the study of self esteem is one of the most common methods for studying individual differences in psychology.Acording the theory of the relationship between self-esteem and cardiovascular function ( Martinz , Greenberg, and Alan, 2008 ) self-esteem it can be related with feelings of safety in the encounter with threat and stress Objectives: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between explicit and implicit self-esteem levels, with heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure as index of cardiovascular Methods: This study was a correlative study on a sample of 320 subjects of university with random sampling. Explicit and implicit self-esteem of subjects measured entering to laboratory of university and then blood pressure and heart rate were measured. Results: The results of Spearman's correlation coefficient and regression analysis showed that btween explicit self-esteem and cardiovascular function parameters were significant negative (p>0/01) correlation in all three cases. Regression analysis of data showed that explicit and implicit self-esteem could significantly predict systolic blood pressure and heart rate. In both cases, implicit self -esteem are more predictive power than explicit self-esteem. Conclusion: In overall results showed that low self-esteem significantly can be predictive of high heart rate and blood pressure and otherwise, high self-esteem can be predictive of low heart rate and blood pressure.
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Hossien Zare; Narges Mohammadi; Payman Motaghi Motaghi; Hamid Afshar; Layla Poorkazem
Volume 3, Issue 12 , December 2015, , Pages 97-117
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Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of modified Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in catastrophizing, acceptance and severity of pain in Fibromyalgia patients. Method: This study was a semi-experimental study. 24 women with Fibromyalgia were randomly allocated to mindfulness ...
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Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of modified Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in catastrophizing, acceptance and severity of pain in Fibromyalgia patients. Method: This study was a semi-experimental study. 24 women with Fibromyalgia were randomly allocated to mindfulness intervention and control group. Then Pain Cataststrophizing Scale, Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire and Multidimensional Pain Inventory were completed by subjects in both groups before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using analysis of multi covariance (MANCOVA). Results: The results of multi covariance analysis showed that cataststrophizing, acceptance and pain severity have significant differences between two groups (p< 0/01). Moreover, there are significant differences in subscales of pain cataststrophizing (rumination, magnification and helplessness) and pain acceptance (Activities engagement and Pain willingness) between groups (p< 0/01). Conclusion: The Results support effectiveness of modified mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in reducing cataststrophizing and pain severity, and increasing pain acceptance in Fibromyalgia patients.
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M Aliakbari Dehkordi
Volume 4, Issue 16 , October 2015, , Pages 7-18
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Objective: Investigations imply that many of children and adolescents have kinds of behavioral problems and disorders. In this case, externalized problems have been distinguished as central problems. On the one hand overweighting prevalence has strongly increased in this age range. Therefore, the aim ...
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Objective: Investigations imply that many of children and adolescents have kinds of behavioral problems and disorders. In this case, externalized problems have been distinguished as central problems. On the one hand overweighting prevalence has strongly increased in this age range. Therefore, the aim of this study is the comparison of externalized behavioral problems in overweighting and normal children. Method: Statistical population consist of all Tehran city elementary students that were selected by cluster sampling; in the way that among education and training sections, section 6 was selected and among schools in this section two male school and 220 students were selected as research sample. Children Behavioral Check List (CBCL) was research tool. Findings: Results of multivariate Variance (MANOVA) showed that behavioral problems have significant difference in overweighting and normal children (p<0/05) and this difference was observed in Conduct and Oppositional Defiant problems, whereas there wasn`t significant difference between Attention Deficiency-Hyperactivity Disorders and Oppositional Defiant problems (p>0/05). Conclusion: According to the results of this research awareness and parents attitude changing is needed in prevention of overweighting and obesity and finally behavioral problems. As deviation of normal weight is related to risky and inappropriate behaviors, on-time interventions and appropriate planning are necessary and effective at childhood sensitive period.
