Showing 5 results for Najafi
Robabeh, Delazar, Seyyed Mohammad Rasol, Khalkhali, Seyyed Moosa, Kafi, Kiomars, Najafi, Homa, Zarrabi, Rahim, Bagherzadeh, Tamjid, Karimi, Hassan, Farrahi,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (3-2014)
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This research aimed to study the phenomenological pattern of obsessive-compulsive symptoms. In a cross-sectional study, 255 patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder were selected by Convenience sampling and were evaluated by Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale in terms of symptoms and severity of OCD. Obsessions of contamination, aggressive, compulsions of washing/cleaning and checking had the highest percentage of frequency, and Obsessions of hoarding, sexual and compulsions of counting and hoarding had the lowest percentage of frequency among the thirteen groups of obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Single patients had religious obsession and repetition compulsion more than married patients. Concerns with the dirt and germs and excessive or ritualized hand washing were the most prevalent obsessive-compulsive symptom. Also, some differences were observed between the male and female patients. The obtained results showed that the phenomenological pattern of the obsessive-compulsive symptoms observed in this sample of the Iranian patients with OCD had some similarities and differences with the phenomenological pattern observed in other studies and societies.
Masoumeh Modanloo, Mahmoud Najafi,
Volume 17, Issue 4 (Volume17 Issue 4 2024)
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The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the mediating role of anxiety and depression in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. The research method was descriptive and of the correlation type (structural equation modeling). From among the general population of social media users in 2022, 350 people were selected according to the entry criteria by voluntary sampling method. The tools used in this research included the Revised scale of obsessive–compulsive Syndrome (Foa and et al), Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (Bernstein & Stein), Beck Anxiety Inventory & Beck Depression Inventory-II. Pearson's correlation test and structural equation modeling were used to analyze the data. The results showed that childhood abuse has a direct and significant relationship with obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and anxiety and depression play a mediating role in the relationship between childhood abuse and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and overall, the results show that the model fits well. According to the obtained results, it can be said that childhood trauma, anxiety and depression play an important role in the formation of obsessive-compulsive symptoms. In general, it can be concluded that childhood trauma can cause obsessive-compulsive symptoms by affecting anxiety and depression.
Akram Najafi, Dr Valiollah Ramezani,
Volume 18, Issue 4 (Volume18, Issue 4 2025)
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The aim of the present study was to predict unhealthy eating behaviors based on object relations and attachment styles, with the mediating role of defense mechanisms. This study is a descriptive-correlational research. The statistical population consisted of students from the University of Science and Research in Tehran during the 2023-2024 academic year. Data were collected using the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ), Object Relations Inventory, Adult Attachment Styles, and Defense Mechanisms Inventory (DSQ-40) and were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results showed that object relations had a significant positive impact on unhealthy eating behaviors. Developed defense mechanisms directly influenced unhealthy eating behaviors. Secure attachment had a significant effect on eating behaviors through developed defense mechanisms, while insecure attachment styles did not show a significant impact. The model fit indices indicated that the theoretical model of the study had good fit, demonstrating that object relations, attachment styles, and defense mechanisms influence unhealthy eating behaviors, and strengthening positive factors could help prevent and reduce the prevalence of these behaviors.
Mr Mohammad Elahi, Mr Mahmoud Najafi, Mr Mohammadali Mohammadyfar,
Volume 19, Issue 1 (Volume 19, Issue 1, Spring 2025)
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Substance addiction is one of the main challenges in public health,accompanied by negative psychological, physical, and social consequences.In the field of interventions in the field of addiction,psychological treatments have a special place.The present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy and metacognitive therapy on cravings in drug addicts.The research method was a quasi-experiment of the pre-test-post-test type with the control group and the statistical population of all drug addicts in Semnan city in 2021,with the available sampling method,75 people according to the entry criteria.and exit were selected and randomly assigned to two experimental groups 1(cognitive-behavioral therapy),experimental group 2(metacognitive therapy) and a control group.The tools used in this research were Franken et al (2002).Multivariate covariance analysis was used to analyze the data.The results showed that both interventions were effective in improving cravings in drug dependent people. Also,there was no significant difference between the effectiveness of the two treatments(p<0.01).According to the obtained results, both treatments can reduce the risk of returning to drug use by changing cognitive variables related to drug abuse,such as drug-related beliefs, tempting beliefs, self-efficacy,and emotion regulation strategies. Therefore, cognitive-behavioral and metacognitive therapy can be used to prevent relapse in drug addicts.
Mr. Mohammad Farhoush, Mr. Mohammad Najafi,
Volume 19, Issue 3 (Volume19, Issue 3 2025)
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The aim of this study was to design an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder questionnaire (OCPDQ) and validate it. The present study was descriptive (correlational). First, the items of the obsessive personality questionnaire were designed based on the Farhoush and Najafi (1404) model, and its content validity was confirmed by 8 experts and were administered along with the Gibb OCPD questionnaire, hospital anxiety and depression, and Diner life satisfaction questionnaires to 309 clients of counseling centers. To assess diagnostic validity, 58 participants underwent a structured clinical interview based on DSM5. Cronbach's alpha coefficient, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and SPSS24 and LISREL8/8 software were used in the analysis. The results showed that the OCPDQ consists of 24 items and 3 components are strictness and extreme accuracy, introverted affect, and preoccupation with order and organization. The reliability and internal consistency of the questionnaire was 0.90. Its convergent validity was with the Gibb questionnaire (0.52), discriminant validity with the Depression Questionnaire (0.39) and Hospital Anxiety Questionnaire (0.23), and divergent validity with life satisfaction (-0.195) was favorable. The Construct validity, sensitivity (90%) and specificity (84%) were also favorable. Based on the results, the OCPDQ has appropriate validity.
