The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy on Marital Self-regulation, Marital Burnout and Self-criticism of Infertile Women

Background and Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on marital self-regulation, marital burnout, and self-criticism of infertile women. Methods & Materials: This experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design with the control group. The statistical population of this study included all the infertile women of Mazandaran Province, Iran, in 2018-2019. In this study, 30 infertile women were considered the sample size in the experimental group mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (of 15 infertile women) and control (15 infertile women). The experimental group underwent mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (10 sessions 60 minutes), but the control group received no training. To collect data, we used the marital self-regulation scale of Wilson and et al., the marital burnout scale of Pines, and the self-criticism scale of Thompson and Zuroff. Data analysis was performed in SPSS V. 24 with descriptive and inferential statistics (multivariable analysis of covariance). Ethical Considerations: This study with research ethical code IR.IAU.TON.REC.1397.030 was approved by the Research Ethics Committee at Islamic Azad University Tonekabon Branch. Results: The results showed that the scores of marital self-regulation of infertile women after mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the experimental group significantly increased in comparison with the control group, and also marital burnout, and self-criticism scores were decreased (P<0.01). Conclusion: Therefore, it is suggested that counselors and therapists use mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to improve marital self-regulation, marital burnout, and self-criticism of infertile women.

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Efficacy of the Cognitive and Exposure Therapy in the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences ◽

10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilshs.11.1 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Hiva Mahmoodi ◽

Hasan Gharibi ◽

Mohamad Khaledian

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Therapy ◽

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽

Exposure Therapy ◽

Analysis Of Covariance ◽

Control Group ◽

Obsessive Compulsive ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Compulsive Disorder ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Experimental Group

The aim of this study was the investigation of the efficacy of the Cognitive and Exposure therapy on the treatment of obsessive- compulsive disorder. This study is experimental expanded with multiple group pre-test, post-test. The statistical population of this study are included all patients with OCD, referred to clinical centers, hospitals and private clinics and counseling centers in Saghez and Boukan citiesat the age of 40-20 years. The statistical sample of this study is included 45 patientswith Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Who were selected randomly. Cognitive therapy was administered for the first experimental group and the second experimental group receives exposure therapy while the control group received no treatment. Subscales Madsly questionnaire was usedfor data gathering for OCD. For data analysis, multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and least significant difference test to compare scores differences between pretest - posttest variables in the experimental and control groups was used. Findings showed that Cognitive and Aversion Therapy on the control group has a significant impact on the improvement of obsession, check out, washing, slowness and obsessive doubts. The results showed that Whittal Cognitive Therapy more impact on the reduction of obsessions in comparsion with Exposure therapy.

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Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Hypochondriasis and Psychosocial Adjustment in Divorced Women

Jundishapur Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.5812/jjhs.106002 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Hamideh Iri ◽

Behnam Makvandi ◽

Saeed Bakhtiarpour ◽

Fariba Hafezi

Keyword(s):

Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽

Psychosocial Adjustment ◽

Analysis Of Covariance ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Commitment Therapy ◽

Acceptance And Commitment ◽

And Control ◽

Levene Test

Background: Divorce is one of the most stressful life events leading to increased susceptibility to diseases and mood disorders such as hypochondriasis. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on hypochondriasis and psychosocial adjustment in divorced women in Tehran. Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The statistical population in this study consisted of divorced women suffering from divorce-induced psychological distress who visited counseling centers in Tehran in 2018. The sample consisted of 30 divorced women selected by convenience sampling method. The participants were randomly divided into experimental and control groups (n = 15 per group), and the pretest was performed for the experimental and control groups before the intervention program. The experimental group underwent ten sessions of ACT (90-minute sessions per week), and the control group did not receive any treatment. The research instruments included the Health Anxiety Inventory (HAI) and the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale (PAIS). The Shapiro-Wilk test, Levene test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to analyze the data. Results: The results indicated that the ACT-based intervention significantly reduced hypochondriasis in divorced women (P = 0.043). In addition, ACT improved the psychosocial adjustment in these women (P = 0.0001). Conclusions: This intervention decreased anxiety under difficult conditions and also improved psychosocial adjustment in divorced women. Therefore, ACT can be used as an effective approach in reducing social and interactional problems and also anxiety in divorced women.

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Efficacy of Mindfulness Based on Cognitive Therapy on Impulsivity and Self- Inhibition in Patients with Bipolar Disorder under Medical Treatment

Journal of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences ◽

10.18502/ssu.v27i7.1930 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Hamid Kazemi-Zahrani ◽

Malihe Mohagheghian

Keyword(s):

Bipolar Disorder ◽

Medical Treatment ◽

Cognitive Therapy ◽

Cognitive Abilities ◽

Psychological Intervention ◽

Control Group ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Cognitive Impulsivity ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Introduction: Bipolar disorder is combined with chronic symptoms that have effect on cognitive abilities and executive functions. The purpose of present study was to investigate efficacy of mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on impulsivity and self-inhibition in the patients with bipolar disorder under medical treatment. Methods: This study was quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest design with the control group. 30 men and women with bipolar disorder referred to psychiatry center of Almahdi Welfare in Esfahan were selected through convenience sampling method and assigned in two groups: experimental (14) and control (16) randomly. Both groups performed behavioral impulsivity scale (BIS-11) and self-inhibition scale (SRS) in the pretest and posttest phases. Experimental group was treated with mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for 8 sessions. The data were analyzed by MANCOVA. Results: Covariate analyze demonstrated that of mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) was effective on reducing the impulsivity and increasing the self-inhibition in the experimental group. Conclusion: Based on this finding, reduce cognitive impulsivity and motor impulsivity, and increase self-inhibition in anger control, impulse control and respect for others dimensions, is because of mindfulness based on cognitive therapy. Considering psychological intervention based on mindfulness, in addition to medical treatment is of particular importance.

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Effect of Self-Compassion Intervention Based on a Religious Perspective on the Anxiety and Quality of Life of Infertile Women: A quasi-experimental study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-25046/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yasser Rezapour-Mirsaleh ◽

Fatemeh Abolhasani ◽

Raziyeh Amini ◽

Azadeh Choobforoushzadeh ◽

Sepideh Masoumi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Control Group ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Control Groups ◽

Religious Perspective ◽

Infertile Women ◽

Self Compassion ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Abstract Background Anxiety is one of the common psychological problems among infertile women, which affects their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of self-compassion intervention based on religious perspective on the anxiety and quality of life of infertile women. Methods A qusai-experimental design with experimental and control groups was used. 24 women who lived in Maybod city, Iran, and were referred to Yazd reproductive sciences institute selected by available sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The participants of experimental group received 8 sessions self-compassion focused intervention based on religious instructions and control group was put on the waiting list. Data were collected using Quality of Life Questionnaire in Infertile Couples Questionnaire (QOLICQ) and Beck anxiety inventory (BDI) in pretest and posttest phase and then analyzed using multivariate analysis covariance (MANCOVA). Results The results showed as compared to control group at the post-test phase, the quality of life (p< .001) and anxiety (p< .001) of infertile women increased and decreased, respectively, in the experimental group. Conclusion Infertility medical centers can use self-compassion intervention based on a religious approach as a complementary psychological intervention, alongside with medical interventions, to improve the quality of life and reduce anxiety in infertile women.

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Role of Music Therapy in Reducing the Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

10.32592/ajnpp.2021.8.1.101 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 7-12

Keyword(s):

Music Therapy ◽

Premenstrual Syndrome ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Control Group ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Therapy Program ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Background: A variety of psychological factors can manipulate the severity of premenstrual syndrome. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the role of music therapy in reducing anxiety and depression in premenstrual syndrome. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted based on a pretest-posttest method with a control group. The statistical population of this study included 30 women with the premenstrual syndrome who were referred to Rah-e-Bartar Clinic, Tehran, Iran, in the first six months of 2019. They were then selected voluntarily and assigned randomly in two groups of experimental and control (15 cases per group). Subsequently, the participants were requested to complete Beckchr('39')s Anxiety Test and Beckchr('39')s Depression Test before and after the intervention. A researcher-made music-therapy program was used as the therapeutic intervention. The experimental group was then asked to participate in 12 sessions of music therapy each lasted for 45 min (two sessions per week). At the end of the intervention, the experimental group re-completed the tests at the posttest phase, and the data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance. Results: According to the results, after comparing the experimental and control groups at the posttest, the anxiety (Sig=0.06; F=0.12) and depression (Sig=0.09, F=0.10) scores were obtained greater than 0.05. Conclusion: It can be concluded that music therapy was effective in reducing the psychological symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, two of the most important of which are anxiety and depression.

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The Effect of Schema Therapy on Psychological Capital and Vulnerable Attachmenin Women with Breast Cancer

Medical - Surgical Nursing Journal ◽

10.5812/msnj.117043 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Nasrin Alizadeh ◽

Bahram Mirzaian ◽

Ghodratollah Abbasi

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Psychological Capital ◽

Analysis Of Covariance ◽

Control Group ◽

Schema Therapy ◽

Post Traumatic Stress ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

And Control

Background: Cancer causes psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, feelings of sadness, and anger, and family problems. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of schema therapy on psychological capital and vulnerable attachment in women with breast cancer. Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The statistical population included all women with breast cancer admitted to the Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran, from 23/07/2019 to 20/11/2019. The total number of the patients was 51, of whom 30 were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group (15 people in each group). The experimental group was exposed to schema therapy for 11 weekly 90-minute sessions, while the control group did not receive any training. The Luthans Psychological Capital Questionnaire and the Vulnerable Attachment Questionnaire were used to collect data. The collected data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS-21 software. Results: The results of paired t-test showed a significant difference between the mean scores of the components of psychological capital and vulnerable attachment in the two experimental and control groups. Therefore, it can be stated that the effectiveness of schema therapy was associated with increased self-efficacy (P = 0.013), hope (P = 0.001), resilience (P = 0.034), optimism (P = 0.001), and decreased vulnerable attachment (P = 0.029). Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study regarding the effect of schema therapy on improving psychological capital and reducing vulnerable attachment, it can be concluded that schema therapy can be used as an effective intervention along with other therapies to reduce the problems of women with breast cancer.

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The Effect of Adventure Education Activities on Life Effectiveness in High School Student

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.464.446 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 464 ◽

pp. 446-449

Author(s):

Hao Lun Li ◽

Shu Cheng Lin ◽

Ho Cheng Chen ◽

Wei Chin Hong ◽

Wei Lun Huang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

High School Student ◽

Adventure Education ◽

Analysis Of Covariance ◽

Control Group ◽

Educational Activities ◽

Life Effectiveness ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Purpose: the purpose of this study was to investigate adventure education activities on life effectiveness in high school student. Method: 69 Tainan high school students in Taiwan as this research subjects. Subjects were divided into experimental group (n=33) and control group (n=36). Experimental group were implemented the exploration educational activities courses for 8 hours within 4 weeks and control group had no received explore educational activities course. After the course, questionnaire of life effectiveness were used to find their difference. Statistics: Data analysis was conducted using the SPSS statistical software for Windows 20.0. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used as the statistical method at a significance level (α) of .05. Through statistical analysis and comparison, the results were obtained as below: Experimental group has more positive in time management and emotional control than control group. This research proves that through adventure educational activities can improve students life efficiency effectively.

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The effectiveness of teaching positive psychology on dysfunctional attitudes and emotional self-regulation of withdrawing addicts

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.345 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (S1) ◽

pp. S410-S410

Author(s):

S. Ghahari ◽

Z. Farhanghi ◽

B. Gheytarani

Keyword(s):

Positive Psychology ◽

Addiction Treatment ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Attitude Scale ◽

Empirical Method ◽

Dysfunctional Attitudes ◽

Control Group ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Control

ObjectiveNegative attitudes and the inability of emotion regulation can make individuals vulnerable against addiction. In this field, the main objective of this study is to investigate effectiveness of teaching positive psychology on dysfunctional attitudes and emotional self-regulation of withdrawing addicts.MethodsThis study is conducted using semi-empirical method in form of pretest posttest. Statistical population consists of all addicted people referred to Addiction Treatment Camps of Karaj by 2015. Among these camps, Vardavard Camp is selected randomly and among the referees, 30 people of those who were qualified to participate in this study and were satisfied for this action were selected and were placed in two experimental and control groups. Experimental group received positive psychology intervention and control group was in waiting list. Both groups fulfilled dysfunctional attitude scale and emotional self-regulation scale in baseline and after treatment. Obtained data have been analyzed using independent t-test and covariance in SPSS-22.FindingThere is significant difference between two groups at the end of intervention in terms of dysfunctional attitudes and emotional self-regulation (P < 0.05).ConclusionTeaching positive psychology can lead to change in dysfunctional attitudes and emotional self-regulation of addicted people.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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The Effect of Interactive Read-alouds on Language Learners’ Development of Writing Skill

International Journal of Applied Linguistics & English Literature ◽

10.7575/aiac.ijalel.v.8n.3p.5 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 5

Author(s):

Mehrak Rahimi ◽

Fahimeh Farjadnia

Keyword(s):

Analysis Of Covariance ◽

Control Group ◽

Read Alouds ◽

Writing Ability ◽

Entry Level ◽

Phase Cycle ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Writing Skill ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

The aim of the current study was to investigate the effect of interactive read-alouds on Iranian English as a foreign language (EFL) learners’ development of writing skill. To attain such a goal, forty-six high-school students were selected and sampled as the experimental (n=23) and control (n=23) groups. The writing section of Key English Test (KET) was used as the pretest to assess participants’ entry-level writing ability. Reading was taught to the experimental group using interactive read-aloud technique while the control group received conventional silent reading instruction through a three-phase cycle of pre-reading, reading, and post-reading. Writing was taught to both groups through a seven-phase process of pre-writing, writing, response-providing, revising, editing, post-writing, and evaluating. After the treatment, the writing section of KET was used as the posttest to explore both groups’ improvement in writing. The data were analyzed by a one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The result revealed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups’ writing ability after controlling for the entry-level writing in favor of the experimental group. The findings of the study underscore the application of integrated skills pedagogical paradigm in language instruction and support the proposition that oracy and literacy are indispensably interrelated and have complementary role in language acquisition.

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The effectiveness of functional training on impulsiveness of females with intellectual disability

Health Psychology Research ◽

10.4081/hpr.2020.9116 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Sakineh Farrokhian ◽

Ghorban Hemati Alamdarloo ◽

Enayatollah Asadmanesh

Keyword(s):

Intellectual Disability ◽

Female Students ◽

Control Group ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Functional Training ◽

Education Organization ◽

Post Test ◽

The Mean ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Functional Training (FT) on impulsiveness of female students with Intellectual Disability (ID). The research method was pretestposttest- with a control group. The statistical population consisted of all female students with ID in elementary school of Shiraz studying under the auspices of the Special Education Organization in 2018- 2019. The participants included 30 female students with ID selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to the experimental (n=14) and control (n=14) groups. The experimental group received the functional training for 15 sessions, while the control group did not receive any intervention. The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale Version 11 (BIS-11) was used for measuring the impulsiveness. The Impulsiveness pre-test was performed for both experimental and control groups. The experimental group received the FT for 15 sessions, while the control group did not receive any intervention. At the end of the intervention, post-test was performed for both groups. Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze the data. The results showed that the mean scores of impulsivities and its subscales (motor impulsiveness, attentional impulsiveness and nonplanning impulsiveness) in the experimental group were significantly reduced. The results showed that FT had a significant effect on impulsiveness of female students with ID (p<0.001). Therefore, it is recommended to design and implement a FT program to improve impulsiveness in people with ID.

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