JOURNAL OF MILITARY PSYCHOLOGY (JMP)
Year:2011 | Volume:2 | Issue:6|Papers Count:10

Introduction: The great and effective works can be performed through outstanding and powerful motivations. Existence of various obstacles might reduce amount of motivation and efforts. In this study, the academic motivations of the students of Amir-al-Momenin University Complex and its effective factors have been examined. Method: This research utilized qualitative and quantitative methods. In the first step, a sample of 271 students were randomly identifieds. In the second step, a sample of 50 students were intentionally selected. The tools were researcher -made questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Content Validity of the questionnaire is confirmed by the experts, and its reliability is calculated through Cronbach's alpha Kranbakh test. The reliability was 0.91. Moreover, the validity and reliability of interviews were confirmed by qualitative methods. Quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data were analyzed through qualitative research techniques.Results: The most important motivations of the students consists of growth and achievement, self actualization and interest. Social motivations and respect were at the average level whereas career motivations and fight were lower than average. The relationships between academic motivation, marital status, academic courses, age and background were statistically significant. The motivations of students from different faculties were not meaningful while motivations of B.A. students were higher than the other students. Discussion: Research findings show that some of students traits, curriculu, subject matters, Faculties teaching methods, quality of relationship, instructional and noninstrucational facilities, are effective in students' academic motives.

Introduction: Maintain physical health and psychological readness, and given that military personnel and soldiers in military environment is very important. The main purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of encouragement training in alleviating depression among soldiers.Method: The design of research from the type semi experimental, was fulfilled in control group and with pretest-post test. The population of this research were all conscript soldiers that at least hold diplomas and degrees at third sergeant and between 18-26 years of age.40 conscripts who received scores of 19 to 29 (moderate to severe depression) in the Beck Depression Inventory were selected randomly and inserted randomly in two experimental (20) and control (20) groups. The experimental group received 10 sessions of group encouragement training (two sessions of 90 minutes in week). Symptoms of depression in both group was evaluated before (pre test) and after (post test) of the intervention program. Research data analyzed using Covariance analyze method.Results: Findings of the present study indicated that group encouragement training program reduced the symptoms of depression in the experimental group significantly more than control group.Conclusion: Effectiveness of group encouragement training program in alleviating soldier's depression needs more theoretical and practical implications that are discussed here.

Introduction: The purpose of this research was to determine the epidemiology of mental disorders of Ground Units Personnel in one of the Military units of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tehran. Unidentified personnel, who are suffering from mental disorders, not only make it difficult for the unit to function well and carry out missions successfully, but also impose high expenses on the Military units. Therefore identifying these cases is crucial.Method: This study is an epidemiological and descriptive research and was conducted as a cross sectional one in 1387.975 subjects participated in this study by the use of cluster sampling of 6 military centers located in Tehran. Subjects filled out a demographic questionnaire and SCL-90-R.Results: Results showed that the prevalence of disease symptoms based on the general severity index (GSI) of SCL 90 questionnaire was 35.5 percent.346 of 975 subjects were diagnosed as suspected of mental disorders. Paranoid thoughts and somatization were the most prevalent mental disorders with 15.5 and 15.4 percent respectively. Also these results show that the prevalence of each mental disorders in the personnel age between 20-30, the personnel who have B.S degree and upper, down rank officers, the married personnel, the combat- operation ranks personnel is more than other groups.Discussion: Base on the results of this study, the importance of psychological evaluations conducted annually, precise identification of military personnel at risk and provide timely mental health services to them over the past is significant. Therefore it is essential that senior military commanders and managers have practical and executive programs in facilitating the access of military forces to mental health services.

Introduction: The purpose of the present research was to compare internet use between Adolescence Basij member and Non-Member.Method: In this correlation research, 4155 high school students (boys and girls) were chosen country-wide in a multi-stage cluster sampling. Data collecting instruments were internet addiction and internet use questionnaires.Results: Results showed family's controls were lowest and use of the internet was highest among Basij members. So, the inappropriate use of internet such as chatting, downloading adult videos and pictures and music were lower among Basij boys than others. Also there was negative correlation between quality of internet using and Basij members. This significant correlation was in respect of the amount of chatting, secret downloading and watching pictures and Videos secretly and Internet befriending (p<0.05). It mean that, duration on Basij membership meaningful reduce the chat and watching the porno Videos and pictures.Discussion: it can be concluded duration of Basij members reduces harmful use of internet and only Basij members cannot inhibit losses arising from the use of the internet.

Introduction: Research has shown that without public participation, Prevention of addiction is not possible. The purpose of this study, is Investigate of basij roles on making culture and prevention of abuse substance. Method: the research method here is descriptive-analytical. The Sample consists of 5005 people that have been selected in a multi-stage cluster from members and non members of the Basij across the country. Results: Results of samples, necessary to mobilize the participation of 32.5 percent a high or very high. People's willingness to work 39.2 percent. Rate of preparation is 48 percent and level of readiness base Basij is 44 percent.40 percent of People know Weaknesses in legal protections as the main obstacle, .44 percent of People know The most important success factor in the extent of militia in all parts of the country. Discussion: One of the effective policies on Making culture and the prevention of drug abuse, spread of non-governmental organizations and public participation, In this regard, Basij can with supportive legislation, proper planning, training and deployment of information and employing experts needed act on Making culture and the prevention of drug abuse.

Introduction: The transition from juvenile stage due to puberty, the most sensitive part and the most vulnerable segments of society and some reactions as emotional stress and anxiety and depression and mental health problems from this study are also in order to review the Relationship between demographic factors and emotional relations in middle school boys in the military Town of Tehran.Method: A descriptive study - cross-sectional, all son students to one of the towns public schools affiliated to Tehran Total 172 students were measured their emotional reactions (depression, anxiety and stress) by DASS21questionnaire and then the data using SPSS17 software test and Were analyzed by parametric statistical tests.Results: The results shown that the students had 54.5% average stress and 28.7% severe stress, anxiety in 39.5% average and 10.6% have had severe anxiety and depression also comments 49.3% average and 14.2% showed severe depression. And demographic characteristics of the study, only direct contact between older father and communication with parents and interest in the religious with the emotional reactions of statistically significant inverse correlation was seen (p<0.05). Conclusion: Considering the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress may trigger this response young age of accountability, is essential for the screening and more comprehensive studies in this field and necessary measures, including strengthening the relationship with the father or create interest in the field of religious schools, especially for crisis of puberty period in middle school should be considered.

Introduction: nowadays, successful organizations have empowered and committed employees who have continuously work to improve systems and processes. With Changes and developments in the economy, health and management, a new paradigm such as self management, collaboration and co working, integrity of the quality of working and spirituality organization is proposed. Organizational commitment and spirituality is an important issue in the organization. The aim of this study has been done the correlation between organizational commitment and spiritual intelligence in nurses managers.Method: This study was descriptive–cross-sectional performed during 2010-2011. It accomplished with 133 nurses managers, supervisions and head nurses in five military hospital of Tehran military hospitals that selected by census sampling. for Data gathering. we use three questionnaires that including demographic characteristics, questionnaire of spiritual intelligence and organizational commitment. The data was analyzed with spss 16 software with using descriptive and analytical statistical tests (mean, standard deviation and chi-square test, Pearson correlation coefficient and simple linear regression).Results: The results showed that 82.7 percent of nurse managers had high spiritual intelligence and 96.2 percent had middle organizational commitment. Correlation between domains of spiritual intelligence (spiritual experiences, forgiveness) and organizational commitment showed that it was significant (p<0.05).Discussion: in nursing Spirituality experience, managers could be creates a space of spiritual care for patients. We suggest that managers pay more attention to enhance the spiritual aspects of the work environment.