Quarterly Journal of Social Work
Year:2023 | Volume:12 | Issue:3|Papers Count:6

2Introduction: Spinal cord injury is a debilitating condition that has numerous physical, psychological, and social impacts. This study aimed to assess the impact of quality-of-life therapy on life satisfaction, positive emotions, and aggression among spinal cord injury patients in Isfahan. Methods: The research employed a semi-experimental approach with a pre and post-test design and a control group. The study's statistical population comprised all patients with spinal cord injuries who were referred to the welfare and rehabilitation centers of Isfahan in 2017. To conduct the study, thirty individuals with spinal cord injuries who met the entry criteria and expressed willingness to participate were selected using convenience sampling. They were then randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group, with fifteen individuals in each. Both groups completed research instruments, including the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire (Diener, 1985), Positive Affect (Watson et al, 1988), and Aggression (Buss & Perry, 1992), before and after the intervention, as well as one month after follow-up. The experimental group received quality-of-life therapy (Frisch, 2006) in eight ninety-minute sessions, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Results: For data analysis, we used multiple-variable covariance. The findings showed the effect of treatment (p<0. 05) on life satisfaction in the post-test, as well as on positive and aggressive attitudes in the post-test and follow-up stages. Conclusions: According to the results, patients with spinal cord injury can benefit from treatment aimed at improving their quality of life, leading to improved life satisfaction and positive affect, as well as a reduction in their aggressiveness.

2Introduction: School, as an educational environment, facilitates academic, social, and emotional interactions. This study aims to examine the impact of academic experience on students' hopeful attitudes under welfare supervision.  Methods: The research utilized a qualitative approach and a phenomenological method. An in-depth study was conducted without any interference by the researcher. The study involved sixteen students, aged eight to fourteen, from the Hanan Care Center, selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, continuing until saturation. The data was classified and processed using the Strauss-Glasser approach. Findings were categorized into three dimensions: academic experience and attitude toward school, academic experience and hope for the future, and lived experience and hope for the future. Results: The results indicate the significant role of schools in fostering a positive attitude towards education and future employment. Education serves as a motivation for progress and is viewed as a crucial factor in obtaining a job and social status. Interaction with teachers and peers, as well as gaining independence for the future, are important aspects of students' attitudes. Under the guidance of support services, the school provides a social opportunity for students to make friends. Conclusions: Educational interactions with teachers can foster emotional belonging in students. The school experience is viewed as a way to attain goals and aspirations and compensate for life's shortcomings.

2Introduction: The study aimed to assess the impact of mindfulness-based psychotherapy on sexual desires, sexual anxiety, and sexual assertiveness in infertile women in Isfahan. Methods: The current study utilized a quasi-experimental approach with a pretest-posttest design and included a control group. The statistical population consisted of infertile women who were referred to the Isfahan Infertility Center in the autumn quarter of 2018. For this study, thirty individuals were selected using the available sampling method and then randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group, with fifteen participants in each group. The experimental group underwent an eight-session mindfulness-based psychotherapy program, each lasting sixty minutes, over the course of two months. The questionnaires utilized in the study were the Multidimensional Sexuality Questionnaire (MSQ) and the Hurlbert Index of Sexual Desire (HISD). Data analysis was conducted using analysis of covariance. Results: The analysis of covariance results revealed that mindfulness-based psychotherapy had a significant impact(P <0.05) on sexual desires, sexual anxiety, and sexual assertion in the experimental group compared to the control group.  Conclusions: The results of this study indicate the impact of mindfulness-based psychotherapy on sexual desire, sexual anxiety, and sexual assertiveness in infertile women, suggesting it is an effective method.

2Introduction: Divorce has psychological effects on individuals and families and is a complex phenomenon with various factors. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy in managing emotions and anxiety sensitivity among women considering divorce in Lahijan. Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test setup, involving both experimental and control groups. The study aimed to investigate women on the brink of divorce in Lahijan. Thirty women were randomly selected from this population and assigned to two groups of fifteen. The experimental group underwent ten ninety-minute sessions of acceptance and commitment therapy, while the control group did not receive any training. Both groups completed the Emotion Control and Anxiety Sensitivity Questionnaire before and after the intervention. The data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. Results: Based on the research findings, it has been observed that there is a notable distinction between the training and control groups in terms of negative emotions and anxiety sensitivity. In simpler terms, the training centered around acceptance and commitment has diminished the management of emotions and anxiety sensitivity in women on the brink of divorce. Conclusions: According to the results, the treatment based on acceptance and commitment to control the emotions and anxiety sensitivity of women on the verge of divorce is effective. This treatment can be used to help women in controlling their emotions and anxiety sensitivity during this challenging time.

2Introduction: The Welfare Organization plays a crucial role in empowering its clients by providing opportunities for creating employment. Creating employment for people with disabilities is a key focus for the organization, as well as a priority for governments' social and welfare policies. Professional empowerment of people with disabilities involves gaining society's trust in their abilities, which is the ultimate goal of this process. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the programs and activities of the General Welfare Department of Kermanshah province in establishing sustainable employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Methods: This research used a qualitative approach for content analysis. The study included experts, managers, and clients, and in-depth interviews were conducted to collect information. The samples were purposefully selected. Results: The research findings revealed several factors that have impacted the effectiveness of welfare department programs and activities. These include centralized planning, programs not addressing the needs of the disabled, incorrect diagnosis of needy clients, lack of organizational cohesion in first step, providing facilities based on the needs, insufficient funds in second step, discrimination in service provision, inadequate cooperation from other organizations, lack of supervision over loan payments, and financial problems faced by clients in third step. Conclusions:  The examination of experts, managers, and clients' statements and content suggests that the General Welfare Office's programs and activities have a moderately effective impact on creating sustainable employment.

2Introduction: When discussing drug use, it's been observed that social isolation often follows substance abuse and is closely linked with issues such as relapsing into addiction and struggling to quit drugs. Therefore, this study aimed to explore how family support and social labels affect the social isolation of female drug users, with the mediating factor of social exclusion. Methods: The study used an explanatory survey method. The field of study was addiction treatment centers in Golestan province. A sample of one hundred and eighty-seven women undergoing treatment was selected using available sampling methods. The analysis technique was based on the AMOS26 structural equation model. Results: The research results indicated that social exclusion has a notably positive impact on social isolation. Furthermore, family support and social labels were found to significantly influence social exclusion. Finally, family support and social labels appeared to have a significant impact on the social isolation of addicted women, but only indirectly through social exclusion. Conclusions: The findings of this study indicate that social exclusion, family support, and social stigma significantly contribute to the social isolation experienced by women who use drugs. As a result, addressing and influencing these factors can play a crucial role in reducing social isolation among female drug users and facilitating their recovery. In this process, a social worker can serve as a facilitator.