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The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of emotion-oriented couple therapy on marital commitment and marital exhaustion of couples with marital conflict. The research design of this study is quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test and control sample. For this purpose, a number of (30) couples with marital conflict were identified and selected by available sampling method. Of these, 15 people were randomly assigned to the experimental group and 15 to the control group. In order to collect data, Adamer and Jones Marital Commitment Questionnaire and Pines Marital Exhaustion Questionnaire were used. Also, the training package of emotion-oriented couple therapy was applied to the experimental group during 8 two-hour therapy sessions. The results of covariance analysis showed that there is a significant difference between the couples of the experimental group and the experimental group. Based on the findings of this research, it can be concluded that emotion-oriented couple therapy interventions have increased marital commitment and reduced marital exhaustion of couples. In fact, the correct communication based on love and interest between couples has increased marital commitment and couples showed different reactions to marital conflicts.

Fibromyalgia is a widespread chronic pain disorder that is associated with fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive problems and is associated with high levels of alexithymia and rumination. Given the role of psychological factors in the exacerbation of symptoms, mindfulness-based interventions have been considered as a complementary approach. The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on alexithymia and rumination in female patients with fibromyalgia. Method: This quasi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population included all female patients with fibromyalgia who referred to Sina Hospital in Tehran during June and July 2025. Among the eligible individuals, 30 individuals were selected through purposive sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) groups. The experimental group participated in 8 90-minute sessions of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program, while the control group did not receive any intervention. The research instruments included the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) and the Rumination Scale. The data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance. Findings: The results showed that after controlling for pre-test scores, there was a significant difference between the two groups in the variables of alexithymia and rumination (P < 0.001). So that the mean scores of the experimental group in both variables were significantly reduced. The effect size calculation showed that the mindfulness intervention had a significant effect on reducing rumination and a moderate effect on reducing emotional alexithymia. Conclusion: The findings of the study indicate that the mindfulness-based stress reduction program can be used as an effective psychological intervention in improving emotional alexithymia and reducing rumination in female patients with fibromyalgia. It is suggested that this approach be used as a complementary treatment in chronic pain treatment centers.

The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on aggression and self-esteem with the mediation of emotional self-regulation in adolescents with emotion dysregulation. This research was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design. The statistical population included all female adolescents aged 13 to 18 years with emotion dysregulation who referred to counseling centers in Tehran in 2025. Among them, 30 individuals were selected through purposive sampling and randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). The experimental group received eight 90-minute sessions of MBSR training, while the control group received no intervention. Research instruments included the Ahvaz Aggression Questionnaire, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Gross & John). Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance and path analysis. The results showed that MBSR training significantly reduced aggression and increased self-esteem in adolescents of the experimental group. Furthermore, the results of path analysis confirmed that emotional self-regulation played a significant mediating role in the relationship between mindfulness with aggression and self-esteem. Based on the findings of this study, MBSR, through enhancing emotional self-regulation abilities, can be used as an effective intervention method for reducing aggression and increasing self-esteem in adolescents with emotion dysregulation.

The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of positive psychotherapy on academic burnout, hope for the future, and resilience in female students with  post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest and control group design, including a two-month follow-up period. The statistical population consisted of all female students aged 13 to 17 years living in Tehran during the 2026-2027 academic year who had experienced exposure to war-related traumatic events. Among them, 40 eligible students were selected through purposive sampling based on the cut-off score of the Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS-5) and randomly assigned to the experimental (n=20) and control (n=20) groups. The experimental group received 8 sessions of 90-minute positive psychotherapy, while the control group remained on a waiting list. Data collection tools included the Bresso Academic Burnout Questionnaire, Snyder's Hope Scale, and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, administered at the pretest, posttest, and follow-up stages. Findings from the mixed-design repeated measures ANOVA showed that positive psychotherapy led to a significant reduction in academic burnout and a significant increase in hope for the future and resilience in the experimental group compared to the control group. Furthermore, the follow-up stage confirmed the stability of the intervention effects over time. Based on the results, positive psychotherapy can serve as an efficient school-based intervention to reduce the negative psycho-educational consequences of trauma and enhance resilience and hope in adolescent girls.
 

The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy (CFT) on survivor guilt and psychological well-being by explaining the mediating role of self-forgiveness in elderly people exposed to war trauma (Battle of Ramadan). This study was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group. The statistical population included all elderly people living in Kerman city in January 1404 who had experienced war-related trauma. The sample was selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. The experimental group received the compassion therapy intervention, while the control group remained on the waiting list. The research instruments included the Survivor Guilt Questionnaire, the Riff Psychological Well-Being Scale, and the Self-Forgiveness Scale. The results of data analysis showed that compassion therapy led to a significant reduction in survivor guilt and an increase in psychological well-being in the elderly. The results of the path analysis also confirmed that self-forgiveness, as a mediating variable, positively affects the relationship between compassion therapy and reducing guilt and improving mental health. Based on the findings of this study, compassion therapy, by strengthening the mechanism of self-forgiveness, is an effective approach to reducing psychological pain caused by war trauma in old age and can be used as a specialized intervention in nursing homes.