RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH
Year:2019 | Volume:13 | Issue:2 |Papers Count:11

The aim of the current research was to comparison of the effectiveness Mindfulness-Therapy combination with Memory Specificity Training (MB-MeST) and with Mindfulness Therapy and Memory Specificity Training( MeST)on Anxiety in Hemodialysis patients. Research methodology included two parts: qualitative part of thematic analysis type and quantitative part of quasi-experimental type with pretest-posttest, follow-up, and control group design. The statistical population of the research consisted of hemodialysis patients referred to hemodialysis centers of Tehran city hospitals in 2017. A total of 48 patients were selected using purposive sampling method. In order to train subjects, combined MBCT-MeST (Researcher made), mindfulness training (Segal & et al, 2013) and memory specificity training (Maxwell, 2016) were used. In order to collect data, the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used. The data were analyzed using multivariate covariance analysis method. The obtained results showed that there is a significant difference between the anxiety of MBMeST group, MBCT group, MeST group, and control group in the post-test stage. Additionally, the results showed that there was also a significant difference between groups in favor of the combined training group. To explain findings, it can be said that combined training improves acceptance and awareness by establishing a relationship with the past and solving incomplete problems related to it and entering the present time and now without judgment. As the type of treatment used in this research has a clear structure and homework assignments, it increases the capability of the client to follow up treatment and leads to significant effectiveness of the related techniques in changing the individuals' mental status.

The purpose of this study is to compare the resiliency and health-promoting lifestyle between individuals with thyroid dysfunction disease and healthy people. The study includes 100 individuals with thyroid dysfunction disease and 100 healthy people. Research tools assessed all participants. Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance. The findings of this study showed that the levels of resiliency and lifestyle differ in individuals with thyroid dysfunction disease and healthy people. Mean scores of individuals with thyroid dysfunction disease in resiliency and health-promoting lifestyle varies and their components (except stress management) were significantly lower than healthy people. So it proposed that resiliency levels and health-promoting lifestyles are associated with thyroid dysfunction disease. Based on these results, it is necessary to develop interventions and programs to increase the levels of resiliency and health-promoting lifestyle to improve health promotion.

The increase of cancer incidence in recent years and its’ negative effects on physical, mental, and social dimensions of human life has caused it to be known as one of the major health problems of the century. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of emotional expressiveness and fear of intimacy in predicting quality of interpersonal relationship in patients with cancer. The statistical population of this descriptive correlational study consisted of cancer patients who were residents of Yazd, Iran. . According to our defined inclusion criteria, 115 patients were selected by available sampling method. Data collection was done using three questionnaires, namely emotional expressiveness questionnaire developed by King and Emmons, fear of intimacy questionnaire by Descutner and Thelen, and quality of interpersonal relationships questionnaire by Pierce, Sarason, and Sarason. In order to analyze the data, independent Pearson correlation and linear regression methods were used. According to the findings of this study, 49% of the variance in quality of interpersonal relationships in these patients was explained by emotional expressiveness and fear of intimacy. In addition, a significant but negative relationship was found between fear of intimacy and quality of interpersonal relationships. However, we observed a significant and positive relationship between emotional expressiveness and quality of interpersonal relationships in these patients. Due to the importance of the role of emotional expressiveness and fear of intimacy on predicting quality of interpersonal relationships in these patients, the findings of this study can be used for developing and implementing educational and therapeutic programs to enhance patient’ s quality of interpersonal relationships.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires acceptance and care, So it`s recommended increasing diabetes knowledge as well as increasing patients` motivation to take care of themselves. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of InformationalMotivational and Behavioral skills(IMB) Self-Care Model on quality of life in diabetic students. The present research is semi-experimental study of pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The sample size consisted of 24 diabetic students selected through available sampling and randomly assigned to two exprimental and control groups. Clients in the experimental group received treatment for 10 eighty-minute sessions. Data were collected by life quality questionnaire, The findings showed that there was a significant difference between the mean scores of the two groups in quality of life. The life quality also increased in experimental group (P ≤ 0. 05) and the intervention improved it with an impact rate of 23. 6%. Therefore, the intervention based on Informational-Motivational and Behavioral Skills Self-Care Model can be applied as a complementary therapy in clinics and therapeutic centers of diabetes.

he purpose of this qualitative study is to investigate Iranian experts’ and adolescents’ character strengths. With this aim, through on purpose method of sampling, semi-structured interviews about definitions of the 24 character strengths were conducted with ten specialists (including psychologists, counselors, and teachers). Furthermore, the opinions of two gender-segregated groups of nine grade students about character strengths’ definitions were discussed in focus groups for girls and for boys. Students were selected based on their availability at the time of research and their willingness to take part in discussion groups. Data were analyzed using content analysis (concept-driven). Results showed that there was similarity with Peterson and Seligman’ s (2004) definitions and Iranian experts-adolescents’ definitions in twelve character strengths and also there were some differences in definitions of other character strengths (e. g., bravery, zest, and honesty). Based on the findings of the research, it can be claimed that there is almost compliance between the definitions of the 24 character strengths and the definitions of the character strengths and virtues classification in Iranian society. The study also provided evidence to support the universality of this classification. It seems the classification can be used in Iran society and other studies related to this topic.

Given the importance of psychologically examining women with breast cancer, and since resilience can protect cancer patients from emotional distress, the Conor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) was validated in this study. 202 patients with breast cancer who were treated in health centers in Tehran, answered the Connor-Davidson Questionnaire-25. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were used to evaluate the construct validity. Factor matrix was calculated based on 2 factors. These two factors accounted for 48. 34% of the total variance. The highest Cronbach's alpha coefficient was for the first factor (α = 0. 935%) and the lowest for the second factor (α = 0. 972) and for the whole scale (α = 0. 942) indicating high internal consistency. Based on the results of exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis in this study, Connor-Davidson Resiliency Scale has validity and reliability in women with breast cancer.

The purpose of this study was Investigating the Effectiveness of short term Dialectical Behavior Group Therapy Quality of life of adolescent girls with symptoms of borderline personality disorder In a quasi-experimental design, after screening, 54 persons volunteered to participate in the study. They were divided into two equal groups according to the score level by simple random method. experimental group received dialectical behavior therapy in a group-intensive manner(During two hour sessions, 2 times a week) while The control group did not receive any treatment. Participants completed the QOL(sf-36)questionnaire in three stages of pre-test, post-test and follow-up. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance Results showed a significant difference between the two groups in the post-test for the components disorder In physical function, role limitation / emotional, energy / fatigue, emotional well-being, social function, pain, general health and total score of quality of life. At 4 months fallow up Physical function, social function, physical health index and total quality of life index remained significant. Conclusion: Intensive dialectic behavior therapy has a relative effect on adolescent girls' quality of life with borderline personality disorder syndrome, And given the relative stability of the results, it is suggested that longer treatments be used.