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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the mediating role of anger rumination in the relationship between metacognitive beliefs and intolerance of uncertainty with perceived pain intensity in patients with chronic pain. The method of descriptive-correlation research was structural equation modeling. The statistical population was the patients with chronic pain referred to Hazrat Abolfazl Hospital (AS) in Tehran in 2022, who were diagnosed with chronic pain by doctors or pain specialist fellowship, and among them, 400 people were selected as a sample. The research tools include perceived pain intensity (PNMS, van Korff, 1990), metacognitive beliefs (QMB, Wells and Cartwright-Houghton, 2004), uncertainty intolerance (UIQ, Friston et al., 1994), and anger rumination. (ARQ, Sakhodolski et al., 2001). The data were analyzed by structural equation analysis. The findings showed a good fit of the data with the proposed research model. Metacognitive beliefs, uncertainty intolerance, and anger rumination had a direct and significant effect on perceived pain intensity (P<0.01). Also, metacognitive beliefs and intolerance of uncertainty with the mediation of anger rumination had an indirect and significant effect on the perceived pain intensity of patients (P<0.01). From these findings, it can be concluded that paying attention to metacognitive beliefs and intolerance of uncertainty increases the rumination of anger and increases the intensity of perceived pain in patients.

The quality of sexual function, especially orgasm, is one of the most important issues related to sexual health and fertility. The present study aims to investigate the effect of mindfulness-based sex therapy on orgasm quality and sexual function of women with orgasm disorder.

This is a clinical trial. Participants were 25 Iranian married women referred to clinics of family therapy, sex therapy, and psychiatry in Tehran, Iran who were selected by a convenience sampling method. After obtaining informed consent, they completed the sexual function questionnaire and a researcher-made questionnaire on orgasm quality. Then, education in about the structure and performance of sexual system and sexual response processes were given to them and received the mindfulness-based sex therapy at 8 sessions before, immediately after, and three months after the intervention. The data were compared using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANOVA).

The interventions improved orgasm quality and sexual function, and the interaction effect of treatment and time was significant. Results of MANOVA showed a significant difference in sexual function (F(2,22)=195.95, P<0.0001), orgasm quality (F(2,22)=330.97, P<0.0001), number of orgasms per month (F(2,22)=352.28, P<0.0001) and number of sexual intercourses per month (F(2,22)=183.15, P<0.0001) over time. 

It seems that mindfulness-based sex therapy is effective in improving sexual function and treating orgasmic disorders in women.

This study examines the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in the treatment of women with orgasmic disorder and compares it with cognitive-behavioral therapy. Although this approach is widely used in psychotherapy, it has recently been introduced in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction.

Through a randomized clinical trial, 50 married women who received the diagnosis of orgasm disorder were included in the study. After introducing the study and informed consent, 25 women were randomly assigned to the intervention group (mindfulness-based interventions) and 25 women to the control group (cognitive-behavioral therapy). It was explained to the clients that the evaluation of their interventions is done through the research protocol, and finally they were blinded about their intervention. Also, all the data were provided to the researcher and statistical consultant based on blind codes.

With 95% certainty, it can be concluded that compared to the results recorded before the intervention, interventions based on mindfulness improved the symptoms of women suffering from orgasmic disorder during the study period which confirmed a significant interaction between treatment and time. Multivariate analysis of variance between the participant's results of orgasm assessment questionnaire scores confirmed the significant changes over time for each of the two groups. It is also concluded that the effect of the interventions over time was significantly greater in the intervention group.

The findings suggest that therapists should consider helping clients develop mindfulness skills during sexual experiences. Sexual mindfulness provides a skill that people can develop without the involvement of their partner and may help people make more efforts to promote sexual health and improve the quality of sex.

Emotion regulation is necessary for psychological wellbeing and social functioning. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of emotion regulation skills training on reducing aggressive and oppositional behaviors in children (4-6 years old) in Shiraz, City, Iran during the fall and winter of 2018-19.

This was quasi-experimental study with pre-test & posttest design and controlgroup.The current studychr('39')s statistical population consisted of 26 children with symptoms of aggressive and oppositional behaviour through the Child Symptom Inventory (CSI-4) and the Seyedi questionnaire for aggression. Among these people, a purposeful sampling method was used to select 26 individuals (13 to a control group and 13 individuals assigned to an experimental group). The experimental group participated in 28, 30-45-minute emotion regulation training sessions from a programme called DECA-P2, whereas the control group received no treatment. A posttest was conducted after the sessions were done. The Child Symptom Inventory-4(CSI-4) and Aggression questionnaire were used to collect the data. Data were analyzed MANCOVA by using SPSS V. 23 software. 

Results of covariance analysis showed that emotion regulation training with the DECA-P2 approach was effective in reducing aggressive and oppositional behavior among children (P<0.01).

Considering the effectiveness of emotion regulation training (the DECA-P2 approach) in reducing the aggressive and oppositional behaviors among children, we recommended that authorities apply this training to reduce children’s maladaptive behaviors and prepare them for the next emotional and social development stages.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the digestive system which can neither be cited for its psychological causes, nor can its organic causes be limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare family cohesion, quality of life and early maladaptive schemes in married women with IBS and normal married women.

In this study, 80 participants (40 individuals with irritable bowel syndrome and 40 normal individuals) were selected by available sampling method. Data were collected through questionnaires of family cohesion, quality of life and early maladaptive schemes. To analyze the data, multivariate analysis of variance and independent sample t-test were used (p≤0.05).

There is no significant difference between family cohesion in women with irritable bowel syndrome and normal women (p ≤0.05). Physical function score, physical pain, general health and overall quality of life score in normal women were significantly higher than women with IBS (p≤0.05). Also, cuts and rejection, autonomy and impaired function, impaired constraints, and excessive alert in women with IBS were higher than normal women (p≤0.05).

It seems that irritable bowel syndrome leads to a decrease of family cohesion and quality of life in married women.