scholarly journals Psychological, social, and motivational factors in persons who use drugs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sana Shahrabadi ◽  
Amir Jalali ◽  
Rostam Jalali ◽  
Ali Gholami
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Copyright Holder ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Treatment Readiness ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Persons Who Use Drugs

Abstract Background: Persons who use drug need family and society’s support in the process of treatment and rehabilitation. Therefore, it is imperative to determine the psychological, social, and motivational factors that can help them in the treatment process. The present study was an attempt to determine the relationship between psychological, social, and motivational factors and the demographics of persons who use drugs (PWUD). Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out. Psychological, social, and motivational performance questionnaire for the PWUD was first translated into Farsi and validated after securing permission from the copyright holder of the tool. Participants were 250 PWUDs under methadone therapy who were selected through convenient sampling. Before analyzing the collected data, validity and reliability of the tool were confirmed using confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses. Given the scale of demographical data, descriptive and analytic statistics were used to analyze the relationship between demographical variables and psychological, social, and motivational factors. Results: The results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed that out of 83 statements in the original questionnaire, 55 statements categorized into 11 aspects were usable for Iranian population. The results showed that gender, income, and marital status affect psychological functioning of the PWUD (P<0.05). However, education level, domicile, and type of drug and consumption did not have a significant relationship with social functioning of the participants (p>0.05). There was a significant relationship between age, number of children, and history of using drug and psychological functioning of the participants (P<0.01). The results showed that the demographics did not have a notable effect on the participants’ motivation for treatment; only marital status had a significant relationship with the participants’ treatment readiness (P<0.05). Conclusion: As the results showed, the demographical variables could affect physical, psychological, and social functioning in the participants.

scholarly journals Psychological, social, and motivational factors in persons who use drugs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sana Shahrabadi ◽  
Amir Jalali ◽  
Rostam Jalali ◽  
Ali Gholami
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Copyright Holder ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Treatment Readiness ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Persons Who Use Drugs

Abstract Background: Persons who use drug needs family and society’s support in the pross of treatment and rehabilitation. Therefore, it is imperative to find the psychological, social, and motivational factors that can help them in the treatment process. The present study was an attempt to determine the relationship of psychological, social, and motivational factors and demographics of the persons who use drugs (PWUD). Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out. Psychological, Social, and Motivational Performance Questionnaire for the PWUD was first translated into Farsi and validated after securing permission from the copyright holder of the tool. Participants were 250 PWUD under methadone therapy who were selected through convenient sampling. Before analyzing the collected data, validity and reliability of the tool were confirmed using confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses. Given the scale of demographical data, descriptive and analytic statistics were used to analyze the relationship between demographical variables and psychological, social, and motivational factors. Results: The results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed that out of 83 statements in the original questionnaire, 55 statements categorized into 11 aspects were usable for Iranian population. The results showed that gender, income, and marital status were effective in Psychological functioning of the PWUD (P<0.05). However, education level, domicile, and type of drug and consumption did not have a significant relationship with social functioning of the participants (p>0.05). There was a significant relationship between age, number of children, and history of using drug and Psychological functioning of the participants (P<0.01). The results showed that the demographics did not have a notable effect on the participants’ motivation for treatment; only marital status had a significant relationship with the participants’ treatment readiness (P<0.05). Conclusion: As the results showed, the demographical variables could affect physical, psychological, and motivational readiness in the participants.

scholarly journals Psychological, social, and motivational factors in the drug user care-seekers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sana Shahrabadi ◽  
Amir Jalali ◽  
Rostam Jalali ◽  
Ali Gholami
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Drug User ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Copyright Holder ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Psychological Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background In addition to the family and society’s support, the drug user plays a key role in the process of treatment and rehabilitation. Therefore, it is imperative to find the psychological, social, and motivational factors that can help them in the treatment process. The present study is an attempt to determine the relationship of psychological, social, and motivational factors and demographics of drug user care-seekers. Methods An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out. Psychological, Social, and Motivational Performance Questionnaire for drug users was first translated into Farsi and validated after securing a permission from the copyright holder of the tool. Participants were 250 drug user care-seekers under methadone therapy who were selected through convenient sampling. Before analyzing the collected data, validity and reliability of the tool were confirmed using confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses. Given the scale of demographical data, suitable statistics were used to analyze the relationship between demographical variables and psychological, social, and motivational factors. Results The results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed that out of 83 statements in the original questionnaire, 55 statements categorized into 11 aspects were usable for Iranian population. The results showed that gender, income, and marital status were effective in psychological performance of the drug users (P<0.05). However, education level, domicile, and type of drug and consumption did not have a significant relationship with social performance of the participants (p>0.05). There was a significant relationship between age, number of children, and history of using drug and psychological performance of the participants (P<0.01). The results showed that the demographics did not have a notable effect on the participants’ motivation for treatment; only marital status had a significant relationship with the participants’ readiness for treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion As the results showed, the demographical variables could affect physical, psychological, and motivational readiness in the participants.

scholarly journals Psychological, social, and motivational factors in the drug user care-seekers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sana Shahrabadi ◽  
Amir Jalali ◽  
Rostam Jalali ◽  
Ali Gholami
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Drug User ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Copyright Holder ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Psychological Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background In addition to the family and society’s support, the drug user plays a key role in the process of treatment and rehabilitation. Therefore, it is imperative to find the psychological, social, and motivational factors that can help them in the treatment process. The present study is an attempt to determine the relationship of psychological, social, and motivational factors and demographics of drug user care-seekers. Methods An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out. Psychological, Social, and Motivational Performance Questionnaire for drug users was first translated into Farsi and validated after securing a permission from the copyright holder of the tool. Participants were 250 drug user care-seekers under methadone therapy who were selected through convenient sampling. Before analyzing the collected data, validity and reliability of the tool were confirmed using confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses. Given the scale of demographical data, suitable statistics were used to analyze the relationship between demographical variables and psychological, social, and motivational factors. Results The results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed that out of 83 statements in the original questionnaire, 55 statements categorized into 11 aspects were usable for Iranian population. The results showed that gender, income, and marital status were effective in psychological performance of the drug users (P<0.05). However, education level, domicile, and type of drug and consumption did not have a significant relationship with social performance of the participants (p>0.05). There was a significant relationship between age, number of children, and history of using drug and psychological performance of the participants (P<0.01). The results showed that the demographics did not have a notable effect on the participants’ motivation for treatment; only marital status had a significant relationship with the participants’ readiness for treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion As the results showed, the demographical variables could affect physical, psychological, and motivational readiness in the participants.

scholarly journals Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Spirituality in Yoga Practitioners

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Amin Wani ◽  
Dr. R. Sankar ◽  
J. Angel ◽  
P. Dhivya ◽  
S. Rajeswari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Social ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Yoga Practitioners

The aim of the present study was to focus on the relationship of Spirituality with Depression, Anxiety and Stress of Yoga practitioners. The sample of 40 male and 40 female yoga practitioners from Hubli-Dharwad constituted the sample for study. The DASS and FACIT Spirituality scales were administered. The results revealed a Significant relationship existing between Spirituality and Depression (r=-.54; P<.01), Spirituality and Anxiety ( r=-.28; P<.01) Spirituality and Stress ( r=-57;P<.01). Further Regression analysis revealed the significant contribution of factors like reading journal monthly, marital status and income to Anxiety, journal reading, Marital status, visiting websites of Yoga and income significantly contributed to Depression and finally reading journal, income contributed to Stress of Male and Female Yoga practitioner. The social implications of findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Self-centeredness and selflessness: happiness correlates and mediating psychological processes

PeerJ ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. e3306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Dambrun
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Emotional Stability ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Psychological Constructs ◽  
Heterogeneous Samples ◽  
Self Transcendence ◽  
The Relationship

The main objective of this research was to test central assumptions from the Self-centeredness/Selflessness Happiness Model. According to this model, while self-centered psychological functioning induces fluctuating happiness, authentic–durable happiness results from selflessness. Distinct mediating processes are supposed to account for these relationships: afflictive affects (e.g., anger, fear, jealousy, frustration) in the case of the former, and both emotional stability and feelings of harmony in the case of the latter. We tested these hypotheses in two studies based on heterogeneous samples of citizens (n = 547). Factor analyses revealed that self-centeredness (assessed through egocentrism and materialism) and selflessness (assessed through self-transcendence and connectedness to other) were two distinct psychological constructs. Second, while self-centeredness was positively and significantly related to fluctuating happiness, selflessness was positively and significantly related to authentic–durable happiness. Finally, distinct psychological processes mediated these relationships (study 2). On one hand, the relationship between self-centeredness and fluctuating happiness was fully mediated by afflictive affects. On the other hand, emotional stability and the feeling of being in harmony partially mediated the relation between selflessness and authentic–durable happiness.

scholarly journals Relationship between the Islamic Work Ethic and the Love of Money

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 95-110
Author(s):  
Faruk Kerem Senturk ◽  
Mehmet Bayirli
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Work Ethic ◽  
Work Ethics ◽  
Islamic Work Ethic ◽  
Love Of Money ◽  
The Love Of Money ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to determine the relationship between Islamic work ethics and the love of money, and was carried out with the participation of 500 tradesmen working in the Alanya district centre. It was determined from the research that there are positively significant correlations between the good, budget and power-success dimensions of the love of money and Islamic work ethic while no significant relationship was found with the evil dimension of the love of money. Furthermore, it was revealed that the perception of the Islamic work ethic changes according to marital status and the level of income. 

Evaluation of Sleep Disorders in Wartime Chemically Injured Veterans with Sleep-Related Complaints: Self-Report vs. Polysomnographic Measures

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 312
Author(s):  
Ramin Amouchie ◽  
Mohsen Kianpoor ◽  
Abbas Tavallaii ◽  
Ensieh Vahedi ◽  
Yasser Hatamnejad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Self Report ◽  
The Relationship

<p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Sleep disorders are among the most common problems experienced by chemically injured veterans, affecting their quality of life and their general health. Therefore, we aimed to compare Polysomnography indices with data derived from the PSQI in chemically injured veterans in Iran in order to study the relationship between or independence of subjective complaints (self-reports) and objective data.</p><p><strong>METHODS:</strong> In this study, 70 veterans were selected among chemically injured veterans who had referred to our clinic during 2012-2013 using the convenience sampling method. Objective and subjective sleep qualities were measured using the in-laboratory diagnostic Polysomnography method and the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), respectively. The two measured were then compared.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> All the 70 assessed veterans in this study were male with a mean±SD age of 50.2±9.97. The mean±SD total score for the PSQI was 12.38±4.34. We found no significant relationship between the total PSQI score and age (r=-0.045, P=0.80), marital status (r=0.14, P=0.437), and occupational status (r=0.242, P=0.175). However, a negative significant relationship was found between the total PSQI score and educational status (r=-0.464, P=0.007). Moreover, we found a significant relationship between sleep quality according to Polysomnography and age (r=0.254, P=0.039). However, no such relationship was found with respect to marital status (r=0.2, P=0.1), occupational status (r=0.02, P=0.863), and educational status (r=0.047, P=0.71). We found no significant relationship between any of the parameters measured by Polysomnography with the scores obtained in the 7 subscales of the PSQI or its total score.</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> An individual’s dissatisfaction with sleep quality does not necessarily indicate an objective sleep disorder. Objective evaluations alongside reports provided by friends and relatives play a key role in the correct diagnosis of sleep disorders in chemically injured veterans.</p>

scholarly journals Psychological Loneliness and Its Relationship to Social Support Among Female Detainees Released from the Occupation Prisons in the Governorates of the West Bank: الوحدة النفسية وعلاقتها بالمساندة الاجتماعية لدى الأسيرات المحررات من سجون الاحتلال في محافظات الضفة الغربية

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amane Mohammed Aweis
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
West Bank ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Support Programs ◽  
The West ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to identify the level psychological loneliness and social support among female detainees released from the occupation prisons in the governorates of the West Bank, identify the statistically significant differences in the degrees of the scale of psychological loneliness and social support and its dimensions in the freed detainees from the occupation prisons in the governorates of the West Bank according to the (age, marital status, educational level, duration of detention) variables, and to know the nature of the relationship between the psychological loneliness and social support of the freed detainees from the occupation prisons in the governorates of the West Bank. The study followed the descriptive analytical method, and its population consisted of all female detainees released from the occupation prisons in the governorates of the West Bank, with a random sample of (40) female detainees were taken. The study used a measure of psychological loneliness and social support. The results showed the following: A) The level of psychological loneliness among female detainees released from the occupation prisons in the governorates of the West Bank reached 71.8% and level of social support reached 58.4%. B) There is statistically significant relationship between the psychological loneliness and social support of female detainees released from the occupation prisons in the governorates of the West Bank. C) There are no statistically significant differences in the degrees of the psychological loneliness scale of female detainees released from the occupation prisons in the governorates of the West Bank due to age, educational level, marital status, and length of detention variables. D) There are no statistically significant differences in the scores for the scale of social support among female detainees released from the occupation prisons in the governorates of the West Bank due to age, educational level, and marital status variable. E) There are statistically significant differences in the scores for the scale of social support among female detainees released from the occupation prisons in the West Bank governorates due to the variable period of detention. In light of the results, the study recommended the following: 1) The necessity of holding sessions, conferences and seminars to improve the psychological state of the freed female detainees after the prison period to identify the most important psychological problems that were reflected on them. 2) The necessity of designing educational and psychosocial support programs for freed women detainees to solve psychological and social problems.

Predicting the Dose of Warfarin for Therapeutic Anticoagulation

1982 ◽  
Vol 47 (03) ◽  
pp. 230-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
N K Sharma ◽  
P A Routledge ◽  
M D Rawlins ◽  
D M Davies
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Range ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Maintenance Dose ◽  
Warfarin Dose ◽  
Loading Dose ◽  
Intravenous Injections ◽  
Therapeutic Anticoagulation ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Anticoagulant Response

SummaryThe validity of a previously described technique for predicting warfarin requirements based on the anticoagulant response to a fixed loading dose was assessed prospectively in 57 patients. There was a close relationship between the predicted and initially observed daily warfarin dose required to maintain the patient within the therapeutic range for anticoagulation. The significant relationship between predicted and observed maintenance dose persisted at 4 and 12 weeks although it decreased with increasing time.The relationship between observed and predicted maintenance requirement of warfarin was not affected by the concomitant use of intermittent intravenous injections of heparin when 9 hr was allowed to elapse between the previous dose of heparin and the thrombotest estimation on which the prediction was based.It is concluded that the method is valuable in predicting an individual’s warfarin requirement, although it does not obviate the need for regular monitoring of anticoagulant control.

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