JOURNAL OF MILITARY PSYCHOLOGY (JMP)
Year:2011 | Volume:2 | Issue:5|Papers Count:12

Introduction: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder which can develop after exposure to any event which results psychological trauma. Depression is one of the most common co-morbid conditions associated with PTSD. Training the patients in the use of effective coping skills is part of treatment for PTSD. The aim of the present research was to study the effectiveness of coping skills based on cognitive–behavioral method on PTSD and depression of the veterans in Hamadan, Iran.Method: This study was a quasi- experimental design with pre-test, post-test and follow up type.24 veterans suffering from PTSD were divided randomly into experimental (coping skills) and control groups. The experimental group were administered 10 sessions of coping skills training 2 hours weekly. PTSD checklist- military version (PCL-M) and Beck Depression inventory (BDI) were used to collect data, which were analyzed using repeated measure, independent t- test and MANOVA.Results: There was a significant difference between experimental and control groups in PTSD, C and D cluster of PTSD and depression after the final session of intervention. But, there was no significant difference between experimental and control groups in B cluster of PTSD. Coping skills training significantly decreased the severity of PTSD and C & D cluster, the rate of depression in the experimental group. The changes were persistent in 2 months of follow-up.Discussion: coping skills training is effective on reduction of symptoms in PTSD and co-morbid depression.

Introduction: Current psychological issues showed that emotional intelligence effects on success of persons. The main goal of the research is assign relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement among students of A Military University.Method: This research is a descriptive - correlation research. The target population of the study comprised all students of A Military University. The sample consisted of 250 persons who selected by Stratified random Sampling method. The tool used for collecting the data is emotional intelligence questionnaire (Schering). Experts confirmed the content validity of the tool and its reliability was determined 0.76 Data analyze was perform by SPSS software.Results: The results of the research showed: 1) students assessed emotional intelligence themselves in relatively high level.2) There was a positive and meaningful relationship between emotional intelligence and all components of that with academic achievement.3) Academic achievement can be predicted by self-awareness, self-motivation, self– control and social skills.Discussion: emotional intelligence is a good predictor of students' academic achievement. Therefore, promoting of emotional intelligence may raise academic achievement. The findings of this research is similar with previous research finding, e.g. Midgely and Kaplan (2002), Boise (2002), Stonkmir (2002), Poters (2010), Patrick and colleagues (2004), Mansouri (1380) and Zare (1380)) are consistent.

Introduction: Different methods for estimating the prevalence of mental disorders exist. One common technique is screening. Screening of mental disorders is simply to identify possible mental disorders that previously identified or have been reported. One of the tools to detect and screening people with mental disorders is Symptom Checklist 90 Revised (SCL-90 -R).the purpose of this study was the Standardization of Symptom Checklist 90 Revised in Army Staffs. Method: Methods In this study descriptive - analytical and project type is Standardization. The sample comprised 1200 staffs that was selection by randomly method. The study population included all employees of Defense Ministry Staffs in March 2009. The survey tool was Symptom Checklist 90 Revised (SCL-90 -R).Results: Results showed internal consistency and test-retest coefficients using Cronbach's alpha and correlation Pearson were 0.98 and 0.82 respectively. The validity of scale was evaluated by factor analysis method. The cut-off point in Global Symptoms Index (GSI) was determined 0.87. Also norm for male and female was prepared.Discussion: The data support the reliability and validity of the SCL-90-R as a measure of psychological symptoms for screening staffs that have illness.

Introduction: mental health is one central factor that increases the job efficiency of employees. This study assessed the effect of stress on mental health of militants in border areas. Method: The population for this study was included every military personnel who deployed in the border areas during the study period. The population consists of different level of education.173 persons were selected through the systematic sampling technique. SCL90 questionnaire was used for measuring mental health and mental disorders.Results: Significant relationship were observed between increasing days of stopping in border areas and scores of psychotic, paranoid, phobic, anxiety, hostility, depression, and somatization disorder. The highest correlation was observed between the stopping in border areas and obsession. Discussion: More Stopping in border areas for staffs of Militaries can be stressful.

Introduction: The present study is a practical and descriptive research. The fundamental aim of this review is determining the personality traits, physical and mental health of soldiers who had committed to suicide in a military unit from 2006 to 2007.Method: The samples size contained of 92 soldiers who had committed suicide but they were survived. These persons were selected in method Census. Subject were appraised with, general health questionnaire (GHQ), Beck Suicid Scale Ideation, Beck depression questionnaire and Eysenk personality. Data analyzed via SPSS software by applying statistical methods (frequency distribution, average, criterion deviation, correlation and T-test).Results: The results showed 10.9% of subjects were married and 89.1% were single. The highest frequency for soldiers' education was 45.7 % for middle school.28.4% was natives and 71.6% were non-natives. Also 44% had a committed suicide before the study. Using a gun 49.9 %was the most commonly used method of suicide.52.2% of the subjects had the intention to commit suicide.84.8% had some problems with their general health. 93.5% were depressed. T-test analysis also showed that comparison between suicide intention score had a meaningful difference with Eysenk personality questionnaire, Beck depression questionnaire and general health questionnaire. Higher rate of suicide intention were among Introvert (14.59), Neurosis (15.79) and Psychosis (16.25).Discussion: Base on the results of this study some factor including, personality traits (introversion, neurosis and psychosis), depression, having suicidal thoughts, low level of public health, being unmarried and non-indigenous, are commons among soldiers with committed suicide. So these factors are essential for screening soldiers who are at risk of suicid.

Introduction: People spend a large part of their daily life at work sittings. Job atmosphere has important impact on employees' family life and mental health of them. This study examines the relationship between job satisfaction of employees and family (wife and children) mental health. Method: the present research is a descriptive and analytical study. Sample included 399 families (including the head, spouse and one child). They selected through a multi-stage cluster random sampling method: The material included the job description index (JDI) and GHQ. The data analyzed with SPSS software. Pearson correlation and multiple regression were used.Results: the Alpha coefficient for mental health was0.94 and for job satisfaction was 0.95 There is a positive relationship between employees' job satisfaction and mental health of their family. The relationship between the spouses depression subscales inaction productivity level (P>0.5) is significant. Employee job satisfaction can predict the levels of mental health of his family Discussion: Happiness with job is a key factor for promoting job quality. On the other hand it can be effective in improving the mental health of individuals and their families.

Introduction: Sleep is one of the basic needs of humans. Sleep deprivation causes several adverse effects on the human's body and mind. Several factors causing sleep disturbances in hospital inpatient. Noise and Light are two common disturbing factors for patients in coronary care unit. For improving the quality of sleep using the ear and eye protection device is suggested. The purpose of this study was to study the effects of ear and eye Protect Device Application on Quality of Sleep of patients with acute coronary syndrome.Method: The research design was two-group controlled clinical trial.60 acute coronary syndrome patients were selected by judgmental sampling then they divided into two groups by randomization. Patients in the intervention group used ear and eye protect device form the second night of hospitalization for three nights. The quality of sleep was assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index before and after hospitalization. Then data was analyzed by paired t Test, independent t test, and Pearson and spearman correlation coefficient.Results: the results showed that PSQI in the experimental group was decreased after intervention. (Pretest 5.7±1.6, posttest 8.8±2.8) has decreased significantly (p<0.000). Also' There are significant differences in PSQI after intervention between groups (experimental group 5.7±1.6, control group 8.43±1.97 p<0.05). Discussion: Using the ear and eye protect device is a cost-effective and un complicated method to improve sleep quality in acute coronary syndrome patients in CCU and can serve as an alternative for drug therapy.