JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Year:2019 | Volume:18 | Issue:79 |Papers Count:15

Background: The premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common psychosomatic disorders requires an instrument that is sensitive to accurate diagnosis, severity and evaluation after treatment. the premenstrual tension syndrome (Steiner and et al, 2011) scale that is updated base on diagnostic and statistical manual criteria (DSM-IV) have these features. It is necessary to examine psychometric of properties in Iranian women. Aims: The main purpose of present study was to examine psychometric of the properties of the premenstrual tension syndrome including face and content validity and test-retest reliability. Method: It is a survey research with randomed and convenience sampling method. twenty students in face valididtyt stage, and ten clinical experts and psychiatrists in stage of measurement of content validity and 120 students in reliability stage were included in this study. Results: In face index all of the questions was more than 0. 79 and in content validity ten question was more than 0/62. The sixth question of questionnaire was not agreed on content index (CVR). The results of the exploratory factor analysis showed that the structure of the questionnaire consists of only one factor. Cronbach's alpha was 0/90 which means the internal consistency of the test was high. In addition, the coefficient of test-re-test reliability was 0/46. Conclusion: Based on the results, this scale can be used by Iranian researchers.

Background: Addiction is a disorder related to the nervous system which causes dysfunction and changes in brain system and reward pathway. Transcranial direct current stimulation and mindfulness are the methods that recruited for managing craving in people with SUD. The efficacy of either of these methods with respect to their special characteristics had been shown separately but is the combination of these two methodes effective, too? Although some studies suggested that combination of Mindfulness training and tDCS is effective in non clinical population, but it is still unclear that this method can or can not be effective in clinical populatuin. Aims: Evaluating effect of combination of mindfulness and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on craving in people with substance abuse disorder. Method: current study is a Quasi-experimental research whithout control group and with pre and post evaluation. Ten people with substance abuse disorder were chosen through convenience sampling. They received 5 sessions of mindfulness training combined with transcranial direct current stimulation. Before and after intervention, craving was assessed via Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Results: Our findings have shown that combination of mindfulness training and brain stimulation resulted in significant decrease in scores of craving (p<0/001). Conclusions: It can be concluded that the combination of tDCS and Mindfulness can reduce craving in people with substance abuse disorder.

Background: Martin M Seligman has developed a multi-dimensional model of Flourishing, PERMA. This model combines positive emotion (hedonic) and positive performance (eudiamonic) dimensions. Research has shown a positive relation between Flourishing and happiness, productivity, resiliency, life satisfaction, and a negative relation with death thoughts, physical illness, and stress experiment. The Workplace Flourishing Questionnaire (PERMA) is developed by Kern and was administered in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United States and its psychometric properties were reported. Although flourishing in general and in the workplace is significant, it’ s not mentioned in Iran. Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the PERMA flourishing Questionnaire at work for teachers in Iran. Method: current research is a descriptive study. 394 teachers have responded to the translated version of the online flourishing questionnaire. Results: The factor structure of the flourishing scale has been investigated by confirmatory factor analysis. And the model fit indices, indicate that the model fits well with the data. Chi-square (χ 2) with the value of 2339/17 and degree of freedom 80, softened chisquare (χ 2/df= 2/989), comparisons fit index (CFI= 0/98), goodness of fit index (0/95 GFI= goodness of fit index (AGFI= 0/96) and second root mean squared error approximations (RMSEA= 0/065) were all at the desired level indicating goodness of fit with the conceptual model. Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that the model of flourishing PERMA. Was applied in different samples including Iranian teachers group.

Background: The focus of reality therapy interventions in working with couples, is to raise couple’ s awareness of their needs and to help them meet each other’ s needs. Having a valid instrument is needed to measure these basic needs based on their manifestations in terms of close relationship of the couples. Aims: The aim of the present study was to develop and examine psychometric properties of the couple’ s basic needs assessment scale (CBNAS). Method: The present study was correlational study. 1049 married individuals (504 women, 545 men) were selected by two-stage cluster sampling. The convergent validity was assessed by finding a correlation between the questionnaire of basic needs (Salari & Sahebi, 1383) and CBNAS. Results: the first half of the data was devoted to test the exploratory factor analysis and the second half of the data was devoted to test the confirmatory factor analysis. The exploratory factor analysis revealed the CBNAS comprises of five dimensions (security, love, power, fun, & freedom) and the result of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the five dimensions. There was a strong correlation between the CBNAS and the questionnaire of basic needs, which supported the convergent validity for the the couple’ s basic needs assessment scale (p<0/01, p<0/05). The reliability of the CBNAS demonstrated a good internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha value of 0/90 and Test-retest value of 0/91. Conclusions: the CBNAS could be used as a reliable and valid scale in couple therapy among Iranian couples.

Background: Mindfulness which comes from eastern traditions, especially Buddhism, is defined by conscious attention to current moment and internal/external personal experiences. Researches showed that mindfulness has relationships with the attachment styles but does ego strength can mediate the relationship between attachment styles and mindfulness? Aims: The present study was performed to examine the mediating role of ego strength on the relationship between attachment styles and mindfulness in the University of Tehran and Medical University of Tehran students. Method: current study is a descriptive-correlational research Two hundred and sixty eight students (231 make, 36 female) participated in the study. All the students were asked to complete the Adult Attachment Inventory (Besharat, 1392), Ego Strength Scale (Besharat, 1395) and Mindfulness Awareness Attention Scale (Ghasemipour and Ghorbani, 2008). Results: Analysis of data involves descriptive and inferential statistics including frequency, percentage, mean standard deviation, Pearson’ s correlation coefficient and path analysis. The results demonstrated that secure attachment had a significant positive association with mindfulness (r=0/50؛ p<0/01), insecure attachment (avoidance/ambivalence) had a significant negative association with mindfulness )r=-0/28 و r=0/43؛ p<0/01 ( and ego strength had a significant positive association with mindfulness (r=0/34؛ p<0/01). Secure attachment had a significant positive association with ego strength (r=0/24؛ p<0/01). Insecure attachment had negative correlation with ego strength (r=-0/34؛ p<0/01). Conclusions: The mediating role of ego strength on the relationship between attachment styles and mindfulness had been confirmed. Based on the results the higher attachment style score, the higher mindfulness and ego strength scores. And with higher ego strength score, mindfulness was higher too. According to the results of the present study, there is not a linear association on the relationship between attachment and mindfulness. Ego strength plays a mediating role on the relationship between them.

Background: Special features of motor games and its many benefits to the all-round development of children have drawn the attention of experts to the role of play in education, but can learning through motor games help improve maths learning in slow learner students? Aims: The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of mathematical education through motor games on the learning of math concepts and interest to mathematics of slow learner students. Method: The research method is a quasi-experimental study with pretest and post-test design with control group. The sample consisted of 30 children who were selected through purposeful sampling and randomly replaced into experimental and control group. The experimental group received 10 minutes of 45-minute motor games training program (Ebrahimi, 2017). The research tools were Mental Learning Ability Questionnaire of Secondary Grade (Tabrizi, 2010), Wechsler IQ Scale for Children (Wechsler, 1949) and Mathematics Interest Questionnaire (Nemati, 2009). Results: The results of analysis of covariance showed that there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in learning mathematical concepts and all components of mathematical interest, so that the experimental group scored higher than the control group (P<0/001). Conclusions: Math instruction through motor games has improved the learning of mathematical concepts and increased interest in mathematics in late students.

Background: Emotion Regulation and Attachment to god are among significant factors influencing Life Satisfaction. however, it is worth noting whether cognitive emotion regulation plays a mediating role in the relationship between attachment to God and life satisfaction Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prediction of the life satisfaction based on of attachment to God with mediating role of cognitive emotional regulation. Method: For to do, This study was based the correlation method and path analysis design, 352 students from yasouj University were chosen by using multi-stage-cluster sampling method. The participants complete these questionnaires: Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale (2001), Beck McDonald attachment to God inventory (2004) and Cognitive Emotion Regulation questionnaire (2002). All data analyzed by structural equation model. Results: The results indicate that there is a significant negative relationship between attachment to God and life satisfaction and attachment to God and Cognitive Emotion Regulation(p<0/001). In addition the results of structural equation model showed that, Cognitive Emotion Regulation plays mediating role in the relationship between life satisfaction and attachment to God. Conclusions: The findings indicate that the model developed lends itself quite well to explaining how attachment to god and cognitive emotional regulation affect on life satisfaction. A greater focus on cognitive emotional regulation and proper attachment to god could lead to a higher level of life satisfaction among students.

Background: Conflicts are the most common problem in relationship of couples those negatively influence marital Quality and can lead to negative physiological, psychological, social and spiritual consequences. Intensification of the conflicts and disability in solving them can impair family and even lead to divorce. Despite the presence of many field researches about marital conflicts, there is no coherent analysis and conclusion of their causes and dimensions. Aims: The aim of the present study to review the related literature in order to identify the causes of marital conflicts. Method: this study was a systematic review, in which the statistical population are scientific research articles, dissertations and research schemes related to marital satisfaction since two last decades (2000-2019). Among768 cases that was explored, 58 cases, related to causes of marital conflicts entered into the study Results: According to the results, in sum, 41 factor(with frequency of (375) identified as the causes of marital conflicts. The entire factors of marital conflicts divided into the 4 categories, in order of importance: 1) family factors (40/80%), 2) individual factors (40/53%), 3) environmental factors (16/27%) and spiritual factors (2/4%). In addition, the major causes of marital conflicts comprised: 1) Financial problem (7/74%), 2) Interference of families and relatives (7/20%), 3) Verbal and physical violence (16/14%), 4) lack of relationship and problem solving skills (5/6%), sexual problems (4/8%). Conclusions: Identifying of the factors and specifying the contributions of each of them to marital conflicts can help the researchers discover coherent model of marital conflicts. Based on these factors the instruments of prediction and prevention of marital conflicts can be defined and prepared.

ackground: Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of mindfulness-training in different areas but whether teaching mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral training to mothers could be effective on vitality in their children with specific learning Disabilities. Aims: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of mothers ’ Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral training on vitality in their children with specific learning Disabilities. Method: In a quasi-experimental design a pretest-posttest and follow-up with the control group paradigm were applied. The statistical participants of this study consist of all mothers and students aged 8 to 12 years with specific learning disabilities in Tehran city. A sample of, 56 (28 mothers and 28 children) were selected through Purposive sampling method and was randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Data collection tools was the vitality scale. Groups were tested before and after the intervention and at the follow up period of 3 months. The experimental group received cognitive behavioral of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral training in 8 sessions of 2 hours. The control group did not receive any special training. Results: Data analysis showed that although there were no significant differences between the experimental and the control groups in vitality scores but the main effect of time was statistically significant (P>0/05). There were significant differences between pretest and follow-up scores. Conclusions: This means that intervention has affected the vitality of children in the experimental group but for meaningful changes, more time is needed.

Background: Designing the educational package of sexual education based on Iranian culture and study its impact on psychological components in students is great importance. However, no research has ever been done on the impact of sexual education based on Iranian culture on self-concept of adolescent students. Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of training package of sexual education based on Iranian culture on self-concept of middle school girl students in Takestan. Method: The research is quasi experimental with pre-test and post-test design with control group. The statistical population of this study is student's middle school in Takestan in 20182019 academic year. That Among them 90 students (each group of 45) were selected by multi-stage random cluster sampling and divided into two experimental and control groups. The experimental group received training sexual education in 8 sessions of 90 minutes and the control group did not receive any training during this training period. Data collection instrument was adolescent educational package of sexual education and Rogers Self-Concept Questionnaire (1957). Data were analyzed by the use of covariance analysis. Results: The results showed that training of sexual education based on Iranian culture could be significantly effective in promoting self-concept (p<0/01). Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study, can confirmed the effectiveness of educational package of sexual education based on Iranian culture on self-concept.

Background: One of the key constructs in students' academic achievement is academic engagement. The relationship between academic engagement with various variables has been studied. Research review reveals a research gap in the role of cognitive ability and socioeconomic status in predicting students' academic engagement. Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine the role of cognitive ability and socioeconomic status on academic engagement in high school female students in Romashkan in 2017-2018. Method: The research method was descriptive-correlation. The statistical population of the study consisted of all high school second grade female students in Romashkan who were selected by multistage cluster sampling method. The instruments used were Rio Academic Engagement Questionnaire (2013), Neural Cognitive Ability Questionnaire (2013) and a researcher-made questionnaire of socioeconomic status and demographic information. Results: Correlation coefficient showed a significant positive correlation between cognitive ability and socioeconomic status with academic engagement and standard regression coefficient (beta) predicting academic engagement through cognitive ability equal to 0/412 and socioeconomic status equal to. Was 0/375 (P≥ 0/005). Finally, the regression results showed that about 40% of the changes in the dependent variable (students' academic engagement) can be determined through predictive variables (cognitive ability and socioeconomic status). Conclusions: With increasing cognitive ability and socioeconomic status, students' academic engagement is likely to increase.

Background: Nowadays, due to the competition between organizations for greater success, the resources available in the organization have become important. One of the most important resources for any organization is the human resources of the organization whose attention to their characteristics plays an important role in the success of the organization. Aims: The overall purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between personality, Emotional Intelligence, talent, and Favorites with performance Dibaris Qazvin City Textile Company Method: The research method was correlation which is categorized as descriptive research methods. The statistical population included all employees of Dibaris Textile Company in Qazvin. 100 employees of Dibaris Textile Company were. selected by convenience sampling method. Data were collected by Bar-on Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (2000), Neo Personality Questionnaire (1992), Early Talent Questionnaire (2007), Strong Job Interest and Satisfaction Questionnaire (1960), and Hershey & Goldsmith Staff Performance Questionnaire (1980). Results: The results of statistical analysis showed that There is a significant statistical relationship between emotional intelligence and employee performance (p<0/05). There is a meaningful statistical relationship between talent and employee performance (p<0/01). however, the talent variable predicts employee performance more than other variables. Conclusions: To increase productivity and optimal performance of employees to personality traits, emotional and talent should be noted.