In this work, with the aim of clarifying the meaning of "fanatical character" in social sciences, the concepts related to it are studied and systematically reviewed. In this article, we reviewed the theories and perspectives of this theoretical field using the method of document analysis. Finally, by examining the central concept of "extremism", its constituent conceptual elements ("ethnocentrism", "dogmatism", "collective narcissism", "xenophobia", "grudge", "practical violence", "following authority" and " "Mabbi" which are collectively formed around "radical" and "conservative" positions) are examined and separated from each other. Finally, "fanatic character" is introduced as a macro-concept that represents "extremism" in the intellectual field and in the socio-political field (with manifestations such as "authoritarianism" and "fundamentalism") as well as in the field of consumption and entertainment. This work is considered a theoretical effort to disambiguate and organize the concepts of the field of "ideological violence", which ultimately provides a conceptual framework for classifying the concepts of this field under the conceptual umbrella of "prejudice". It also determines the position of this concept in the theoretical system of similar concepts.

Aim: The aim of study was to determine changes in the Personality Organization in different time serials of Transference focused psychotherapy in Cluster B Personality disorders. Methods: A quasi-experimental of the type Multiple Time– Series Design. 32 patients with Cluster B Personality Disorders selected by available sampling method based on Milon clinical multiaxial inventory (III) and input and output criteria. Patients were randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. 51 Transference focused psychotherapy sessions performed individually for one year in experimental group. One pre-test and three post-test of STIPO performed for both groups in different periods of treatment. Results: The resuls showed that there were no significant changes in first stage of treatment. But significant changes occured in all of dimensions of Personality except rigidity. And also the most rate of change was in third stage of treatment (sig<0. 05). Conclusion: According to the results, it can be externalized Transference focused psychotherapy as an effective treatment can be improving Cluster B Personality disorders.

Aim and Background: Borderline Personality disorder is one of the most costly mental disorders that lead to the loss of clinical and social resources, and due to the high costs, it is necessary to investigate the effective factors in the creation and continuation of borderline Personality traits. This study was aimed to investigate the mediating role of Personality Organization in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and borderline Personality symptoms. Methods and Materials: The statistical society of this study consisted of all students aged 18 to 45 years of Islamic Azad University of Mashhad in the period from January to March 2022. The research sample consisted of 451 students who were selected by convenience sampling method and completed the childhood trauma questionnaire, Personality Organization questionnaire and borderline Personality scale. Data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling method with the help of SPSS version 24 and LISREL 8. 8 statistical software. Findings: The findings showed that the direct path of childhood maltreatment to Personality Organization was positive and significant and to borderline Personality symptoms was positive and non-significant. The direct path of Personality Organization to borderline Personality symptoms was positive and significant. Additionally, the indirect relationship between childhood maltreatment and borderline Personality symptoms was found to be mediated by Personality Organization. Conclusions: The findings support the mediating role of Personality Organization in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and borderline Personality symptoms. These findings showed that Personality Organization can play an indirect role in enhancing the effects of childhood maltreatment on borderline Personality symptoms. Strengthening positive psychological characteristics and reducing risk factors, including traumatic childhood environments, and designing and using intervention programs can help reduce the symptoms of borderline Personality.

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Purpose: some people work a bit more than the others do. However, most people know when to stop working to rest. In spite of this, some individuals work as far as possible that their family and friends want to care more. Nowadays, these people are introduced as workaholic ones. The present research has studied the relationship between Personality characteristics of individuals and workaholism, a cross sectional study.Design/methodology/approach: the present research is measurable in terms of application and survey. For data gathering used Questionnaire tool and multiple correlation coefficient and Pearson's correlation coefficient were used for testing principle hypotheses and secondary hypotheses, respectively.Findings: considering the results of the present research, it shows correlation coefficient of .445 between Personality characteristic variables (self-efficacy, narcissism, and locus of control) and work holism. This correlation coefficient is meaningful. Therefore, there is mainly relationship between Personality characteristics (self- efficacy, narcissicism and locus of control) of statistical population and work holism.