جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه "self esteem" در نشریات گروه "روانشناسی"

The present study aimed to present a model of resilience based on individual factors and the mediating role of emotion-focused coping strategies. 

Methods and Materials: 

This research is descriptive-correlational, and the statistical population included all male and female undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students enrolled at the Islamic Azad University, Yazd Branch, in the academic year 2023-2024, totaling 9,550 individuals. The statistical sample size was determined using a single-stage cluster sampling method based on Morgan's table, accounting for a 10% dropout rate, resulting in the selection of 420 participants. The instruments used for data collection were the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (Connor & Davidson, 2003), the Spiritual Well-Being Questionnaire (Paloutzian & Ellison, 1983), the God Attachment Questionnaire (Ghobari Bonab & Hadadi Kouhsar, 2011), the Davis Empathy Questionnaire (Davis, 1983), the Self-Compassion Scale (Raes, 2011), Lazarus and Folkman’s Coping Strategies Questionnaire (1980), the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Garnefski et al., 2001), and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965). Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) with SPSS 22 and Smart PLS 4 software. Out of the distributed questionnaires, 398 were deemed analyzable. 

The data analysis results revealed that self-esteem, spiritual well-being, God attachment, emotional regulation, and empathy had direct effects on resilience, and indirect effects on resilience were mediated by emotion-focused coping strategies. However, self-compassion had a direct effect on resilience but did not show an indirect effect mediated by emotion-focused coping strategies. Overall, given that the Q² values for coping strategies and resilience were 0.162 and 0.380, respectively, it can be concluded that the model possesses predictive power for coping strategies concerning research variables and resilience. 

The final model, encompassing exogenous variables (self-esteem, self-compassion, spiritual well-being, God attachment, emotional regulation, and empathy), the mediating variable (emotion-focused coping strategies), and the endogenous variable (resilience), was tested using several fit indices, demonstrating the appropriateness and adequacy of the final model.

Infertility can cause feelings of inadequacy and social isolation, which can lead to depressive mood states and lowered self-esteem among women. Such emotional problems are typically augmented by social pressures surrounding motherhood. This study investigates the relationships between psychosexual disorders, depression, and self-esteem among infertile women to improve psychological support interventions. A non-experimental correlational design was employed, with data collected from 290 married women aged 18 to 55 diagnosed with primary infertility in Kerman City between mid-2022 and mid-2023. Validated instruments, including the Sexual Functioning Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, were used for data collection. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and Smart PLS software. The analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between psychosexual disorders and depression (path coefficient: 0.68, p<0.001), and a significant negative correlation with self-esteem (path coefficient: -0.55, p<0.001). Mean scores for self-esteem (3.21) and depression (3.41) indicated moderate levels of both constructs. These findings underscore the critical need for psychological interventions targeting psychosexual disorders in infertile women. Integrating such support into infertility treatment programs could significantly improve mental health outcomes and overall quality of life. Future research should explore longitudinal effects and culturally tailored interventions.

 The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of shame-awareness therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on body image and self-esteem in adolescent girls with gender dysphoria.

Methods and Materials: 

This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test format, involving two intervention groups. The statistical population consisted of all girls who had sought treatment at various clinics in Zahedan, complaining about their acceptance of their gender. A purposive sampling method was used to select 36 girls, who were then randomly assigned to three groups. The experimental groups underwent 13 sessions of 60-minute interventions using either the shame-awareness therapy or CBT packages, while the control group received no such training. After the intervention period, a post-test was administered to all groups. The data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) with SPSS statistical software.

  The results indicated that both shame-awareness therapy and CBT had significant effects on body image and self-esteem in adolescent girls with gender dysphoria.

 The study concludes that both shame-awareness therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy are effective in significantly improving body image and self-esteem in adolescent girls with gender dysphoria, with no significant difference observed between the two interventions. These findings suggest that either therapy can be utilized to support psychological well-being in this population.

 The aim of the present study was to predict academic performance based on academic self-concept, academic resilience, academic engagement, emotional self-regulation, and self-esteem among students.

Methods and Materials: 

The statistical population of this correlational- descriptive study included all students of the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Humanities at the University of Wasit, Iraq, in 2023. From this population, a sample of 306 students (115 female students and 185 male students) was selected using a multi-stage cluster random sampling method. Data were collected through the Academic Performance Questionnaire (Pham & Taylor, 1999), Academic Self-Concept Questionnaire (Chen & Thompson, 2004), Academic Engagement Questionnaire (Reeve & Tseng, 2011), Academic Resilience Questionnaire (Samuels, 2006), Emotional Self-Regulation Questionnaire (Hoffman & Kashdan, 2010), and Self-Esteem Questionnaire (Rosenberg, 1965) and were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression analysis.

  The findings of the study indicated that there was a significant positive relationship between all research variables and academic performance (P<0.001). Additionally, the results of the stepwise regression analysis showed that in four steps, academic engagement, self-esteem, academic resilience, and emotional self-regulation could collectively predict 72% of the variance in academic performance, with academic engagement having the highest predictive power at 63%.

 Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested that the policymakers of higher education at the University of Wasit prioritize the enhancement of academic engagement and the strengthening of personality and psychological variables such as self-esteem and self-regulation, as well as contextual factors such as academic self-concept and academic resilience, to empower students and advance educational goals and academic success.

This study aims to examine the relationship between self-advocacy skills, assistive technology use, and self-esteem among adults with physical disabilities. A cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected from 244 adults with physical disabilities. Participants completed validated self-report measures assessing self-esteem, self-advocacy skills, and assistive technology use. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated to explore the relationships between the variables. A linear regression analysis was conducted to determine the extent to which self-advocacy skills and assistive technology use predict self-esteem. All analyses were performed using SPSS version 27. The results indicated significant positive correlations between self-esteem and both self-advocacy skills (r = .62, p < .01) and assistive technology use (r = .58, p < .01). Self-advocacy skills and assistive technology use were found to be significant predictors of self-esteem, accounting for 49% of the variance (R² = .49, F(2, 241) = 115.63, p < .001). The regression analysis revealed that self-advocacy skills (B = 0.34, β = .42, p < .001) and assistive technology use (B = 0.28, β = .36, p < .001) both positively influence self-esteem. The study concludes that self-advocacy skills and assistive technology use are crucial determinants of self-esteem in adults with physical disabilities. These findings highlight the importance of providing support and training in self-advocacy and access to appropriate assistive technology to enhance psychological well-being and autonomy in this population. Future research should explore these relationships longitudinally and across diverse disability groups.

This study aimed to investigate the levels of self-compassion and self-esteem as a self-evaluation in patients with psychotic disorders, non-psychotic disorders, and normal people. In this causal-comparative study, 60 psychotic, 60 non-psychotic patients and 140 students were selected via convenience sampling method. Using Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale and Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), they were compared. Results showed that the level of self-esteem significantly differs between patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and normal people and also between non-psychotic disorders and normal people. The level of self-esteem in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and non-psychotic patients was lower than in healthy individuals. Gender differences were not significant. However, the interaction effects of three groups of schizophrenic patients, non-psychotic patients, and healthy people, and two genders (3x2) were significant. Based on the results, the level of self-compassion in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and non-psychotic patients was lower than in healthy people. Gender differences were not significant. However, the interaction effects of three groups of schizophrenic patients, non-psychotic patients, and healthy people, and two genders (3x2) were significant. The findings indicated that patients with schizophrenia showed low levels of self-compassion and self-esteem; therefore, it is essential to implement targeted treatment methods aimed at enhancing self-compassion and self-esteem in this population.

Resilience indicates a characteristic within an individual that enables them to flourish despite challenges and limitations, not only overcoming obstacles but thriving in the face of them. The aim of this study is to present a resilience model based on individual factors and the mediating role of emotion-focused coping strategy.

Methods and Materials:

This research is descriptive-correlational, with the statistical population comprising all male and female students studying at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels at Islamic Azad University, Yazd Branch, during the 2022-2023 academic year. Samples were selected using stratified random sampling and, based on the Morgan table and accounting for subject dropout, a sample size of 420 individuals was chosen. The instruments used to measure the research variables included the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Attachment to God Questionnaire, Lazarus and Folkman's Coping Strategies, Garnefski et al.'s (2001) Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, and Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale. Data analysis was conducted usingstructural equation modeling with SPSS 22 and Smart PLS4 software. Of the distributed questionnaires, 400 were evaluable and scorable.

Data analysis results indicated that in all pathways, the significance level was less than the error level of 0.05, thus, at a 95% confidence level and an error level of 0.05, the total effect in the research model pathways is significant. The GOF criterion value was 0.513, indicating a moderate to high goodness of fit for the overall research model.

The findings highlight the critical roles of self-esteem, emotional regulation, and attachment to God in enhancing resilience through emotion-focused coping strategies among students.

 The present study aimed to examine the relationship between alexithymia, loneliness, and differentiation with suicidal thoughts in high school students.

 This research is a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population included all female high school students in District 4 of Tabriz during the 2023-2024 academic year (N=4000). Using Krejcie and Morgan's table and multistage cluster random sampling, 351 students were selected as the sample. The data collection tools included the Jackson Differentiation of Self Inventory (2003), the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (1994), the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (1991), and the UCLA Loneliness Scale (1980). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS version 20.

 The results indicated a significant positive correlation between alexithymia and loneliness with suicidal thoughts in high school students. Additionally, a significant inverse relationship was found between differentiation and suicidal thoughts in high school students. The multiple regression results also showed that differentiation (beta = -0.38), alexithymia (beta = 0.35), and loneliness (beta = 0.23) could significantly predict changes in suicidal thoughts among high school students, accounting for 52% of the variance in suicidal thoughts.

 The findings of this study underscore the importance of planning and providing appropriate educational and therapeutic programs aimed at enhancing self-differentiation to reduce suicidal thoughts among students, while also addressing loneliness and alexithymia. The study's results should be communicated to education officials for implementation.

 The aim of this study was to compare body image attitudes, self-esteem, and quality of life in married women before and after cosmetic surgery.

Methods and Materials:

 The statistical population included all married women in Tehran who were seeking cosmetic surgery. Using convenience sampling, 112 individuals were selected and assessed in three phases: one month before surgery, one month after surgery, and six months after surgery. Data were collected using the Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI), the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (1976), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (2007). The data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance via SPSS23 software.

 The results showed that the means of all variables under study, including body image attitudes, self-esteem, and quality of life, differed significantly. Specifically, the scores for body image attitudes (P < 0.001), self-esteem (P < 0.001), and quality of life (P < 0.001) increased significantly one month after surgery compared to one month before surgery. However, six months after surgery, the scores for body image attitudes (P < 0.001), self-esteem (P < 0.001), and quality of life (P < 0.001) decreased significantly compared to one month after surgery.

 It can be concluded that body image attitudes, self-esteem, and quality of life in married women temporarily increased one month after cosmetic surgery, but after six months, these variables showed a significant decline.

Mental health has remained an issue that affects various age groups with different levels of outcomes. One age group that needs urgent attention is the in-school adolescents. Studies have used various predictors to explore in-school adolescents’ mental health with varied results. Therefore, this study investigated parental verbal abuse, substance use and self-esteem as predictors of mental health among in-school adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted while purposive and convenience sampling techniques were used to select three local government areas and 200 in-school adolescents for the study. Data were collected using General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), Hare Self-esteem Scale, Verbal Abuse Questionnaire and Substance Use Scale and analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results revealed that parental verbal abuse, substance use and self-esteem jointly predicted mental health among study participants [R2=.12, F (4,199) = 6.64, p <.05]. Also, parental verbal abuse (β = -.20, p < .05) and self-esteem (β = -.20, p < .05) independently predicted mental health among study participants. However, substance use (β = -.11, p >.05) did not independently predict mental health among study participants. The study concludes that parental verbal abuse, substance use and self-esteem are strong predictors of mental health among study participants. The paper recommended that in order to enhance the mental health of in-school adolescents, government and other stakeholders should advocate for the development and implementation of policies that prioritize mental health support and resources for adolescents within Lagos State and Nigeria.