KNOWLEDGE & RESEARCH IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Year:2019 | Volume:20 | Issue:2 (76) |Papers Count:16

The aim of this study was to investigate of the effect between spiritual intelligence and appreciation, and organizational citizenship behavior and counterproductive behavior, as well as the indirect relationship through organizational commitment and job engagement. The population included all staffs in Shahid Chamran University. One hundred ninety five staffs were selected through simple random sampling. Data collection instruments included Spiritual Intelligence Scale (King 2008), Appreciation Scale (Mac Kalluk Tsang & Vamans, 2002), Organizational Citizenship Behavior Scale (Smith, Oregon & veneer, 1988), Counterproductive Work Behavior Scale (Bennett, Vrabynsvn, 2000), Organizational Commitment Scale (Maud, Steers & Porter, 1979), and Job Engagement Scale (Askafly & Vbakr, 2003). Data were analyzed through structural equation modeling (SEM). Structural equation modeling analysis supported the proposed model-data fit. The results showed the effect of spiritual intelligence and appreciation on job engagement, organizational commitment, organizational citizenship behavior, and counterproductive behavior, as well as the effect of organizational commitment and job engagement on organizational citizenship behavior and counterproductive behavior (p<0. 05), and the indirect effect of spiritual intelligence and appreciation (through organizational commitment and job engagement) on organizational citizenship behavior and counterproductive behavior (p<0. 05). Based on the results, values and behaviors such as forgiveness, charity and humility in the organization are expanded, which requires a model in the organization that everyone can follow. Therefore, managers should pay special attention to this issue.

The purpose of this research was Divorce prediction based on individual beliefs of personality, basic needs and traps of life. In this study, the path-based correlation method was used to explain the chain and multilevel patterns correlations. The statistical population included all couples applying for divorce in the winter of 2018 in Isfahan city. A sample of 329 subjects (178 women and 151 men) were selected by available sampling method. The research instrument were: Personality Belief Questionnaire (Beck, 2015), Adaptive basic needs Inventory (Sahebi, 1390), Life Tra (Young, 1994), Divorce Desire Questionnaire. For analyzing the data, descriptive statistics and regression analysis were analyzed using SPSS software version 22 and a significant level of P≤ 0. 05 was considered. The results of regression analysis showed that among all the predictive variables used in this study, the individual beliefs of the personality (β =-. 199), the intensity of the need for Fun & enjoyment (β =-. 162), and the Entitlement & Grandiosity of life (β =-. 142) is able to explain 61. 5% of the tendency to divorce variance (p≤ 0. 05). Overall, the results of this study show that in order to manage and control the desire to divorce, divorce prevention process is required to emphasize the role of individual beliefs in Histrionic Personality, the Fun & enjoyment, and the trap of, Entitlement & Grandiosity.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of training positive thinking skills on Self-esteem and Life Expectancy in adolescents 21 to 21 years old Orphan, s and irresponsible caregiver. Semi-experimental research with pre-test and post-test design with control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all. The statistical population of the study consisted of all adolescents Orphan, s and irresponsible under the supervision of the Welfare Office of Robat Karim in 2017-2018 in 125 teens Orphan, s and irresponsible. The sample consisted of 26 Orphan, s and irresponsible teenagers who were selected through targeted sampling and were replaced in Two groups 13 were tested and 13 were controls. The research tools included a Coopersmith Self-esteem questionnaire (1967) and a Miller Life Expectancy (1988). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and covariance analysis. The results showed that in the post-test stage, the mean scores of Self-esteem and Life Expectancy in the experimental group were higher than the mean scores of the control group (P <0. 05).

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of the academic motivation in the relationship between self-efficacy and academic procrastination in Shiraz junior high school students. Accordingly, the questionnaires of self-efficacy (Muris, 2002), academic motivation (Bahrani, 1388), and academic procrastination (Scher & Osterman, 2002) were distributed in a group consisted of 481 students (217 girls & 264 boys) which were chosen by random multi-stage cluster sampling method. Validity and reliability of the questionnaires by using of Cronbach's alpha coefficient, item-total correlations, and factor analysis were at satisfactory level. Data analyzed by the Pearson correlation coefficient and path analysis applying AMOS software. The findings showed that academic self-efficacy predicted significantly intrinsic motivation (β =. 52, p<. 001), extrinsic motivation (β =-. 16, p<. 001), and academic procrastination (β =-. 36, p<. 001). Emotional self-efficacy could also predict significantly intrinsic motivation (β =. 14, p<. 001) and academic procrastination (β =-. 13, p<. 001). The mediating role of academic motivation in relation of academic self-efficacy to academic procrastination using Bootstrap method was significant (p<. 005).

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of emotionally-focused couples therapy (EFCT) on loneliness of hurt women from infidelity. It was a semi-experimental in form of pre & post test in addition follow up group was applied. The statistical population included all the women who referred to Family Counselling center in Salmas city in related with infidelity. In among of them 20 women who had extra point in Russell’ s Loneliness Inventory were selected then they were randomly assigned to control and treatment group. Then treatment group underwent eight sessions (90 minutes) weekly about two months, instructional program on emotionally focused therapy strategies. For control group didn’ t give any train. Results of analysis of covariance showed that There was menacingly difference between two groups(P≤ 05) and The average of treatment group was lower than control group. Results in follow up showed that the effect of emotionally-focused couples therapy remained after two months. It was concluded that emotionally-focused couples therapy (EFCT) can play a significant role in decreasing of hurt women from infidelity.

The purpose of this research is the study of relations between personality factors and direct and indirect aggression among mothers. multi stage cluster random sampling was used to choose 389 mothers of elementary school students in Tehran. Neo Five-factory personality inventory (short form), Buss-Perry aggression questionnaire, The IAS-A indirect aggression questionnaire were utilized. The data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation and Multi-Variables Regression. The findings of Pearson Correlation indicated that excluding openness all the other four factors have significant relationship with direct and indirect aggression. In this way, outgoingness, agreeableness and conscientiousness, have negative significant relation with sub-scales of aggression and indirect aggression. Openness has a positive significant relation with the sub-scales of aggression, other than anger; it also has a negative significant relation with indirect aggression. Neuroticism has a positive significant relation with indirect aggression and aggression. Results from step by step analysis of regression showed that agreeableness, neuroticism and openness factors explain 41. 5% of physical aggression variation. Agreeableness, neuroticism, openness and conscientiousness indicate 30% of verbal aggression variation. Agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism and openness factors explain 31% of anger variation. Agreeableness, neuroticism and openness indicate 26% of enmity variation. Agreeableness and openness explain 20% of indirect aggression variation. The result of this study shows that there is a significant relation between the five personality factors and direct and indirect aggression.

Background and aim: Academic Passion is associated with a variety of cognitive, emotional and behavioral factors. The purpose of the research is surveying the impact of Mental Endurance on Academic Passion of students. Materials and methods: The research method is descriptive-correlational. The present study selected 145 Students of Isfahan Farhangian University (Fatemeh Alzahra campus) applying Cochran Formula through random Stratified sampling method, and they responded to Mental Endurance questionnaire (MTQ, 48), Peter Kallp et al (2002) and Academic Passion scale Frederic et al (2004). The gathered data were analyzed by regression analysis. Results: Results showed that components of Mental Endurance have a positive and significant impact on Academic Passion (r=0/397), (P ≤ 0/01). The results of Regression Analysis showed that 15% of changes in Academic Passion are predictable by Mental Endurance and only the component of Commitment can predict Academic Passion (t=5/17), (P≤ 0/01). Conclusion: According to the ability of Mental Endurance to predict Academic Passion, it can be considered as an underlay for motivation and academic achievement. Therefore, it can be applied in training courses to increase students’ academic passion.

The purpose of this study was to Investigate of The impact of personality traits and communication skills with conflict management styles of teachers in the city of babol. The study population, all high school teachers in the city of Babol (1025 persons). And 280 of them people were selected by cluster sampling. The tools for data collection include the questionnaire of Communicative Skills Barton, Five Factor Personality Inventory NEO and Conflict Management Styles Robbins. To analyze the data, the Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression were used. The results of correlation analysis showed that the five factors of personality, linked to various forms of conflict management styles. Also communication skills were negatively affected by conflict management styles control and avoidance. On the other hand, regression test showed that personality traits and communication skills can predict conflict management styles.

The purpose of this study was to predict the rumination in women on the basis of cognitive emotion regulation strategies and coping styles. The research was descriptive and correlational. All women who referred to Health Houses of district 14 in Tehran in autumn 2013 comprised the study population. Sample size was 260 people who were selected voluntarily. Questionnaires of Rumination Response Scale (Nolen-Hoeksema, 1991), Cognitive Emotion Regulation (Garnefski, 2006) and Coping Strategies (Rezakhani, 1388) were completed by sample group. The data was ananlyzied through standard multiple regression and the following results were optained: The components of cognitive emotion regulation predicted 37% and coping strategies 13/9% rumination variance in studied population. The findings also showed that among of cognitive emotion regulation strategies, the components of self-blaming and rumination are predicted positively and significantly (p<. /0001) and component of acceptance is predicted negatively and significantly (p<. /0001) and emotionaloriented coping strategy predict the rumination in women positively and significantly (p<. /0001).

The birth of a child with intellectual disability affectson mothers and place them under multiple stress. The purpose of the research was to examine the effectiveness of group existencetherapy on self-compassion and resilience mothers of childrenintellectual disability. This semi-experimental study was conducted using pre-test and post-test with control group the study universe included all mothers with children with intellectual disability who were referred to rehabilitating center in Ardabil city in the year of2017, 30 mothers were selected through the target sampling method and randomly were availability into two equal experimental and control groups. Experimental group experienced 8 weeks of Existence therapy, while control group were just followed. Self-compassion Questionnaire (Raes, Pommier, Neff & Van Gucht, 2013) and Resilience Questionnaire (connor& Davidson, 2003) were used in pre-test, post-test and follow up as the study instrument. Data were analyzed by descriptive indices and analysis of covariance. The result of comparing post-test of scores in two group showed that there were significant difference in self-compassion and resilience scores intervention group and the control group (p<0. 01). Thus, can be said that of existential group psychotherapy increased self-compassion and resilience scores in mothers of children with intellectual disability.

The purpose of this study was to explain the effectiveness of narrative therapy approach on marital commitment and sexual satisfaction in Isfahan city. This research was a quasi-experimental in which pretest-posttest with control groups was used. Statistical population consisted of all married women referred to counseling centers with marital problems. By using available sampling, 30 individuals were selected and randomly assigned into two groups of control (15 women) and control (15 women). Questionnaire Pini (Sexual Satisfaction, 1987), Questionnaire Adams & jones (Marital commitment Questionnaire, 1997) were used for research. The experimental group received of Narrative Therapy training in 8 sessions (90 minutes each). The findings were analyzed by SPSS-22 software using covariance analysis. The findings showed that there was a significant difference between marital commitment and sexual satisfaction after pretest control (p≤ 0. 05). Therefore, group therapy of narrative therapy is effective in increasing marital commitment and sexual satisfaction of married women.

The aim of the present study was the effect of education through role-play on aggression and assertiveness aggression in adolescent boys (age range 14 to 18 years) in boarding centers. The research method was experimental with pre-test, post-test with control group, and research statistical society included all the adolescent boys living in boarding centers of Sanandaj that according to the availability of people list of society, Sample size of 30 patients were selected by simple random sampling method and after completing the assertiveness questionnaires (Yuli Lee, Halbrg, salmon and Haas, 1985) and aggression (Buss and Perry 1992) they randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. 6 sessions of 90-minute training role play was performed for experimental group and after the intervention post-test was done for both groups. Covariance Analysis statistical method was used for data analysis. The results showed that the dependent variable in the experimental group compared with the control group have had significant upgrade. So from the results, it can be concluded that the role-play training have been effective in increasing assertiveness and decreasing Aggression in adolescent boys.