Masomeh Tadris Tabrizi; Majid Saffarinia; Mahnaz Aliakbari; Ahmad Alipor
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.Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the structural model of the relationship between alexithymia, Differentiation of Self, and gender roles in women’s sexual function with the mediation of social exchange styles. Method: This research was a descriptive correlational study. The ...
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.Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the structural model of the relationship between alexithymia, Differentiation of Self, and gender roles in women’s sexual function with the mediation of social exchange styles. Method: This research was a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population of the study included all married women living in Tehran, of whom 550 people participated in the study through an online call. The instruments used in this study to collect data were the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (1994), the Differentiation of Self Inventory (1999), the Bem Sex Role Scale (1981), the Women's Sexual Function Scale (Rosen et al., 2000), and the Leybman et al.’s (2011) Social Exchange Questionnaire. The structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and using LISREL software were applied to evaluate the proposed model. Intermediate relationships in the proposed model were also tested using the bootstrap method. Results: The results of structural equation modeling indicated the model fitness and showed that alexithymia has a negative impact on sexual performance by the mediation of utilitarianism and extreme investment styles. In addition, the masculine gender role directly affects women's sexual function.Conclusion: According to the results, social exchange styles should be considered in improving sexual function. The findings of the present study provide a useful framework for identifying the influential components in the field of social psychology in women's sexual function that should be considered in prevention and treatment programs.
Afsaneh Dortaj; Mahnaz Aliakbari Dehkordi; Abdorreza Naser Moghadasi
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Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) on distress tolerance, pain perception, and interleukin-12 (IL-12) in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Method: The present study was a quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest and follow-up ...
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Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) on distress tolerance, pain perception, and interleukin-12 (IL-12) in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Method: The present study was a quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest and follow-up with control group. The statistical population included all female patients with relapsing-remitting MS who had referred to Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Research Centers of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. 20 patients were selected by convenience sampling and were randomly assigned into experimental (10 patients) and control groups (10 patients). The experimental group received the CBSM. Participants completed scales. To measure IL-12, the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) was used. The data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and Bonferroni post-hoc test. Results: CBSM increased the distress tolerance and components of pain perception (perceived influence of important people and doing daily affairs) (p <0.001) and it decreased pain severity and IL-12. Also, these changes remained stable during follow-up. Conclusions: CBSM is an effective to influence on distress tolerance, pain perception, and IL-12 in MS patients.
Mahnaz Aliakbari dehkordi; fatemeh eisazadeh; susan aghajanbigloo
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Abstract Objective: Infected persons to Coronavirus experience mental and social consequences because of disease. So the goal of this research is to investigate the mental and social consequences of infected persons. Method: The population in this study was people with new coronavirus (Covid 19) in Bushehr ...
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Abstract Objective: Infected persons to Coronavirus experience mental and social consequences because of disease. So the goal of this research is to investigate the mental and social consequences of infected persons. Method: The population in this study was people with new coronavirus (Covid 19) in Bushehr province. The sampling method in this study was purposive and the sample size was 8 persons (6 males and 2 females). Due to the qualitative nature of the study, information was obtained through interviews and the interview process continued until data saturation. The duration of each interview was 30 to 40 minutes. The interview was semi-structured and contained open-ended questions. After completing the interview process, the responses were interpreted and coded using the content analysis method. Results: Based on the results of the present study, the psychological consequences of this disease include negative emotions such as fear of death, depression and anxiety, reduced social activities, feelings of rejection by the community, decreased effective communication with family and society, and stigma experienced by the patient and her/his family. Conclusion: People with Covid-19 disease experience many psychosocial consequences, and this will reduce their quality of life; therefore, use of psychologists and counselors in the therapeutic setting can be effective in reducing these consequences.
Atousa Mehdizadeh; Mohammad Ali Nilforoushzadeh; Mahnaz Aliakbari; Parvin Mansouri; Nahid Nikkhah
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Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (ECBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on the C-reactive protein (CRP) level in patients with psoriasis. Method: This research is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest ...
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Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (ECBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on the C-reactive protein (CRP) level in patients with psoriasis. Method: This research is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design, a follow-up period, and control and intervention groups. The statistical population included all patients with psoriasis visiting Skin and Stem Cell Research Center (SSRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS). In this study, 30 patients were selected as the sample and were randomly assigned to the control group (5 males and 5 females), the first intervention group (5 males and 5 females), and the second intervention group (5 males and 5 females). Patients in the first and second intervention groups participated in 8 sessions of ECBT and MBCT, respectively, and subjects in the control group received no intervention and were placed on the waiting list. The pretest, posttest, and follow-up CRP level were measured using laboratory kits. The data were analyzed using the repeated measures ANOVA through SPSS v22. Results: The results showed that both ECBT and MBCT reduced the CRP level equally. The same results were also obtained during the follow-up period. Conclusion: The study findings suggested that both ECBT and MBCT can be effective treatments for physical, psychological, and biological problems caused by psoriasis.
Mahnaz Aliakbari Dehkordi; Khadijeh Yaminishad; Reza Pourhosein; Tayebeh Mohtashami; Afsaneh Dortaj
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2018, , Pages 25-32
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Abstract Objective: Researchers have shown that obesity in children can cause many body and mind problems. Watching some TV advertisement and programs that indirectly encourage children eating can cause children overeating and obesity. Despite the importance, little research has been done in this ...
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Abstract Objective: Researchers have shown that obesity in children can cause many body and mind problems. Watching some TV advertisement and programs that indirectly encourage children eating can cause children overeating and obesity. Despite the importance, little research has been done in this subject. This study is trying to evaluate the effect of TV productions on eating behavior in obese children. Method: This research was the experimental study with pretest-posttest with control group in statistical population of 40 high school students that selected through simple random sampling. All subjects completed DEBQ-C scale before and after the test. This questionnaire was designed by Van Strien (2007) for the study of eating behavior in children with 7 to 12 years old. Results: Data analysis and significance analysis of covariance in p and this effect was more on the girls than boys. Conclusion: Since watching TV advertisement and some TV programs has a positive relationship with eating behavior, it is recommended that TV and education authorities plan to teach appropriate training to parents and children to create a proper act of eating behavior.