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پیاپی 26 (تابستان 1394)

Social anxiety disorder and depression have a high comorbidity. Understanding the mechanisms underlying the development and maintenance of these disorders is very important. Present study aims to evaluation of structural relations of brain-behavioral systems and Emotion regulation difficulties with social anxiety disorder and depression symptoms. 240 individuals (120 male and 120 female) of Tabriz University Student selected by clustering sampling and answered to following questionnaires: Carver and White's Behavioral Inhibition & Activation Scale, Difficulties in emotion regulation scale (DERS), Albany Panic and Phobia Questionnaire (APPQ) and Beck Depression Inventory. For data analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) technique was used. Evaluation of structural model was performed using the chi-square, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA), Standard Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) and comparative fit index (CFI). Results show the average fitness of the hypothesized model, the modified model that In addition to the direct relations; also had indirect relations between study variables showed a better fit. Relying on the findings of this study and emphasized the role of mediation Emotion regulation difficulties can presented a Theoretical framework to explain the complexity of the comorbidity and distinguishability between depression and social anxiety disorder.

Considering this fact that an exceptional child brings about main problems including reduced resilience of their parents, especially their mothers, the present study aimed at studying the effectiveness of mindfulness. Group Therapy on increasing the resilience of mothers with exceptional children. The design of this clinical study was pretest-posttest with control group. Participants were 30 mothers with exceptional children who were selected through Convenience method and assigned randomly to experimental and control groups. The subjects in experimental group participated in 8 sessions of mindfulness Group Therapy (a 90 minute session per week). Data was gathered through the resilience scale administered before and after the study treatment. To analyze the data repeated test measurements were used. mindfulness Group Therapy could significantly increase the resilience of mothers with exceptional children in experimental group . Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy could significantly increase the resilience of mothers with exceptional children

Adjustment and marital satisfaction is the most important factor in determining the stability and permanence of marriage. Marital satisfaction is one of the factors contributing to the stability of the family and at the same time mental health wives and children. This study aimed to investigate the effect of emotional intelligence on the adjustment and marital satisfaction was conducted. This study used a quasi-experimental design with pre-test - post-test with a control group. The study population was all the couples referred to counseling centers in Tehran and was Rey. Experimental group received 15 sessions of one hour and the emotional intelligence training while the control group did not receive any intervention. Emotional intelligence scale data collection tools, marital and marital satisfaction. Data obtained using analysis of covariance and design time series was analyzed. Results adjustment and marital satisfaction scores before and after training in emotional intelligence and its components showed significant differences. The result showed that emotional intelligence training on effective adaptation and marital satisfaction.

Despite the fact that addiction lead to undesirable outcomes, the recognition of related correlate factors has received less attention. The aim of the present study was to assess the prediction of drug preparation based on sensation seeking, alexithymia and self-expression in university students. For this purpose, using correlation method and questionnaire, the data collection from 372 students of Islamic Azad University of Arak has been carried out. The research questionnaire included Marvin Zuckerman sensation seeking scale study (1978), Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), assertiveness of Gambril and Ritchie (1975), and the readiness to addiction scale by Wade and Butcher (1992). The results of the students’ responses have been analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and regression coefficient. The results showed that sensation seeking and alexithymia have positively and significantly associated with readiness to addiction, at the same time the self-expression has significant negative correlation with readiness to addiction. Also the results of the regression analysis showed that three variables of sensation seeking, alexithymia and self-expression have been able to explain 41% of the readiness to addiction.

Given the important role of human resources as a strategic source in organizations and as the main factor affecting the progress of the organization's plans, investigation of the factors influencing human capital in organizations especially universities is crucial. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between personality characteristics and organizational health in Razi university's staff in Kermanshah province. This study is of correlation type. The statistical population consisted of all Razi university's staff (N=585). The samples were selected by use of stratified random sampling method by Cochran formula (N=235). The instruments were standard 60-item personality questionnaire (NEO, 1992) and standard 44-item organizational health hoy-feedman questionnaire. This study was based on a research model containing five questions. Data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, as well as Kolmogorov test and Pearson's correlation coefficient. The results showed that all personality characteristics but neurosis had direct significant relationship with organizational health. Also, responsible staff used proper techniques to better deal with the work affairs and those with high deontology and conscience as well as adaptability had motivation to change the conditions to obtain higher profits.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of attachment styles in the speed information processing. From Najaf Abad high school students, 300 people were randomly selected and completed Attachment Styles Scale (Collins and Read, 1990). In the next step, on based on entry criteria and extreme scores of attachment style questionnaire’s distribution three groups of 15 subjects (anxious ambivalent, avoidant and secure) were selected and evaluated via Speed-of-processing tests Zahlen-Verbindungs-Test and Coding Test (KDT). The end results analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance and post hoc tests. The results of multivariate analysis of variance and post hoc tests showed that information processing time students have anxiety / avoidance attachment style more than students with avoidant and secure attachment style. Also, the performance of students with secure attachment styles better than students with attachment anxiety / avoidance and ambivalent. Based on the findings of this study can be said that attachment styles pivotal role in cognitive processes.

Anxiety is a part of human life, as the adaptive response seen so much violence in moderation in all cases. The aim of this study is evaluating the effect of metacognitive therapy (MCT) on anxiety of women with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). This semi-experimental study was conducted using pre-test and post-test with control group. From all generalized anxiety disorder patients visited in KHANE SALAMAT in 4 zone in Tehran. 20 women with GAD were selected through the availability sampling method and randomly were placed into two equal experimental and control groups. Participants were selected using structured clinical interview for DSM-IV based on disorders axis I. Experimental group experienced 10 weeks of Wells’ Metacognitive therapy, while control group were just followed. Beck anxiety inventory. Data were analyzed by of covariance Findings of this research showed that the means of anxiety in Metacognitive therapy were reduced significantly in comparison with control group. The results of this study are congruent with other researches in this domain and were indicative of efficacy of Metacognitive therapy on generalized anxiety disorder.

The purpose of this study was to investigation the relationship of meta cognitive beliefs and rumination in students of Kurdistan university. In this research which was done in correlation form,143 students who were selected and subjected to study by means of Random cluster. 2 questionnaires regarding meta cognitive beliefs and rumination were used as means of data collection tool. In this research, metacognitive beliefs were considered as predictor variables and rumination was considered dependent variables. The data were analyzed through R Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analyzes. The results consequences revailed that There are a significant positive relationship Among all factors meta cognitive beliefs and rumination (p<0/01). These factors Could accounted for 41 present of the variation in the rumination. Regression coefficients with hirachical method for linear combination of meta-cognitive beliefs and rumination was significant in the levels of less than0/001. The finding of Present research support of the existing relationship between meta-cognitive beliefs and rumination in students of Kurdistan university. Therefore, these factors should be considered in educational and therapeutic actions to reduce rumination.