Clinical Psychology Achievements

Abstract on this goal, the information required for the research was obtained through a qualitative approach and Grounded theory. Data were collected using a purposive sampling method and semi-structured interviews.Until theoretical saturation was reached,12 participants were examined.The results of this research based on coding included the central category of trust building and good sense of socializing.The consequences of marital fidelity were examined in five areas:psychological satisfaction,balanced and reciprocal development,efficient communication model,positive role modeling for children and focal security.Also, the effective components in strengthening marital fidelity were discussed in the form of two strategies of discourse building and preparation for growth around cultural elements, social learning, personal-social growth, cognitive growth, qualitative growth of couple interactions and belief growth. In addition to those factors, the bedrock of marital fidelity under the headings of assets and resources in four sections of communication,social,moral and psychological profile were examined. Underlying factors in the formation of the structure of marital fidelity in the form of paternal family heritage were explained in three sections: parental interactions, family atmosphere and value system and finally,mediating factors such as social and cultural forces in the two parts of the macro systems and the living environment were studied and explained. The findings of this study can be used in working with families,couples,parents and children due to the identification of family strengthening factors and since they include practical references for counselors and family professionals

Abstract The main aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive- behavioral family therapy on marital conflict, and sexual satisfaction in couples referred to psychology centers in Shuster city. The research method was semi experimental with pre- protest, fallow- up and control group. The sample was consisted of 30 couples who were matched from age, educational status, duration of marriage, not suffering from acute physical and mental disorders and other criteria considered in this research. Then randomly divided in to two groups as experimental and control (15 couples in experimental group and 15 couples in control group, respectively). The instruments were Marital Conflict (MCQ) and Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (SSQ). Both groups were tested before the intervention. Then experimental group administered 8 sessions of cognitive- behavioral family therapy but the control group did not receive any intervention. Data were analyzed by multi- variable analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). The results indicated that cognitive- behavioral family significantly affected marital conflict, couple burnout and sexual satisfaction in experimental group. The results significantly persisted after one month of follow- up.
               

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Post traumatic growth (PTG) points to positive changes occur after a traumatic incident. Cancer as a traumatic incident affect to several dimension of life. Thus the aim of this study was investigating of correlation of post traumatic growth with social support, religiosity, meaning of life in female breast cancer. The method of study was correlation. The study population contained breast cancer of Isfahan city that 100 of them selected in available method. The tool of this study contained post traumatic growth questionnaire, personal meaning index, religiosity tendency questionnaire and multidimensional scale of perceived social support. To analyze of data used 18 versions of SPSS. Results indicate that there is a significant correlation between religiosity, meaning of life and social support with PTG of female breast cancer patients. Regression analysis showed that predictive variables were able to predict 21% of PTG and among predictor variables; social support was the best predictor. Therefore with gained model encourage social support, meaning of life and religiosity can have prominent role in PTG and enabling of women with breast cancer.
 

Abstract This study was launched aiming at evaluating the psychometric features (validity and reliability) of the emotion regulation checklist (ERC) in children and adolescents. For this purpose, 271 students (121 girls and 150 boys) of Tehran schools were selected by multi - stage cluster sampling method and responded to the emotion regulation checklist. The fit inches of confirmatory factor analysis was not good in this sample of Iranian children and adolescents so exploratory factor analysis was used. The result showed that Persian form of emotion regulation checklist have 20 items and 5 subscales. Correlation between ERC and students’ anxiety, anger, and depression questionnaires was significant and indicated content validity of the emotion regulation checklist. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was used to evaluate the reliability. Totally the results indicated that ERC has a good validity and reliability in Iranian children and adolescents and is an acceptable measurement tool for assessing emotion regulation in researches.

Abstract The aim of this research was to study the effectiveness of group reality therapy on increasing resiliency in MS Patients of Isfahan. This study was quasi experimental designed with pretest, and posttest and, control group. Of all MS patients in the year 92-93 member of Isfahan, 30 persons, who scored less than 60 in the questionnaire of Kanr and Davidson were selected for this research. Randomly, 15 people in the group were chosen for the experiment and 15 were in the control group. Reality therapy program was carried out in a 90 minute meeting in 8 sessions. Validity questionnaire 0.64 internal consistency and stability with Cranach’s 0.83 is confirmed. The findings of this study in both test and control with the use of statistical methodology ANCOVA and independent t-test on the post test difference were analyzed. The result showed that reality training group therapy on increasing sway- collection of significant impact. As well as training group therapy reality on the amount of competence, confidence in the individual instincts, negative emotions and personal stiffness is of significant impact. Teaching group reality therapy enhances resilience.
 

Abstract The aim of present study was to compare between patients with schizophrenia, major depression and normal participants in congruent and incongruent measures of Stroop task. Using randomized convenience sampling and DSM-IV-TR diagnostic interview 36 person (n₌12) selected and Stroop computerized test were administered on all subjects. Both congruent and incongruent measures of reaction time as research data were analyzed with GLM: One-way ANOVA statistical analysis. Results showed significant differences in incongruent tasks measures for schizophrenic and depressed patients rather than normal groups, whereas no effect was found in congruent reactions. Further no significant effect was evident between two groups of depressed and schizophrenic patients in both congruent and none-congruent reaction time measures. It was concluded that schizophrenia and depression in common may share a selective attention problem rather than normal people which may convey a diagnostic value in etiology of two illnesses.

Abstract Behavior problems of adolescents which have become a major concern for the clinicians and researchers in psychology, is influenced by diverse factors such as social, biological and psychological factors. Family functioning, personality traits and identity are some of the predictor factors of such behaviors. The present study aims to investigate the relationship between family functioning, behavioral activation system and problem behavior in adolescents and study the mediating role of identity on the relationship between the two factors with the problem behavior. 190 adolescent students were selected from some schools in Tehran by cluster sampling method.
The data was gathered by Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale IV (FACES-IV), Jessor’s Health Behavior questionnaire, Rosenthall’s identity questionnaire and Gray’s Brain-Behavioral Systems Scale. Findings showed that family functioning, behavioral activation system and identity all have a significant relationship with the problem behavior and can also predict it. It was also found that identity mediates the relationship between family functioning and problem behavior but has no influence on the relationship between behavioral activation system and problem behavior. The better the functioning of the family, the less the sensitivity of the brain-behavioral system and the more coherent the identity, the less the probability of adolescent involving in the problem behavior. Clinical implications are discussed.

Abstract The present study examines the hypotheses that children of divorce who participate in MBCT-C would benefit significant enhancement of negative emotion regulation (anxiety, depression and anger) and show greater acceptance and mindful attention.This study is based on a semi-experimental prospective design with pre-post-follow up measures and control group. A sample of 30 children living with a divorced parent (12 boys and 18 girls) aged 10-13 were collected from 3 public schools. This sample was divided randomly into two groups as experimental group (5 boys and 9 girls), and control group (7 boys and 9 girls). All participants completed State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC), State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI), Child Depression Inventory (CDI), and Child Acceptance Mindfulness Measure (CAMM) before, after, and at a six-month follow up. Experimental group received twelve 90-minute sessions of mindfulness based cognitive therapy for children but the control group did not receive any intervention. The results indicated that the experimental group showed significantly fewer symptoms of depression, trait anxiety, state anxiety, trait anger, and state anger, and increased emotion regulation in comparison with control group. Intervention group also showed significant enhancement in acceptance and mindful attention.The results provide further support that mindfulness based cognitive therapy for children of divorce can improve their emotion regulation and could help them out to adjust with their living condition.