Showing 26 results for Type of Study: Applicable
Mrs Farzaneh Abbaslou, Yousef Dehghani, Sooran Rajabi, Farideh Sadat Hosseini,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (12-2024)
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Milad Rahimi, Vahid Sadeghi-Firoozabadi,
Volume 18, Issue 4 (3-2025)
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The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating roles of anxiety sensitivity and body dissatisfaction in the relationship between childhood trauma and eating attitudes in college students. This correlational and path analysis research included students aged 18 to 25 years from Kharazmi University of Tehran, studying in the second semester of the 1402 academic year. A total of 422 students were selected by convenience sampling. The research instruments included the 26-item version of Garner et al.'s eating attitude test (1982), the revised anxiety sensitivity index of Taylor and Cox (1998), the body shape questionnaire of Cooper et al. (1987), and the childhood trauma questionnaire of Bernstein et al. (2003). The findings indicated a good fit between the data and the model. The results showed that there is a direct and significant relationship between childhood trauma, anxiety sensitivity and body dissatisfaction with eating attitudes. Also, childhood trauma have a direct and significant relationship with anxiety sensitivity and body dissatisfaction. In addition, anxiety sensitivity has a direct and significant relationship with body dissatisfaction. Also, body dissatisfaction and anxiety sensitivity play a mediating role in the relationship between childhood trauma and eating attitudes.
Mr Mohammad Elahi, Mr Mahmoud Najafi, Mr Mohammadali Mohammadyfar,
Volume 19, Issue 1 (6-2025)
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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.
Seyedeh Leila Naqibzadeh, Mahmooud Habibitabar, Masoud Mostafapour,
Volume 19, Issue 2 (9-2025)
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| The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exercise interventions on reducing aggressive behaviors and to understand the associated biological, neural, and psychosocial mechanisms. Conducted as a systematic review and analysis of selected studies, primarily focusing on moderate to high-intensity aerobic exercise, the research examined hormonal markers, neurostructural changes, and psychosocial outcomes related to aggression. Findings revealed that regular exercise reduces cortisol levels and modulates testosterone ratio, while increasing endorphin secretion and enhancing serotonergic function, which collectively contribute to decreased irritability and impulsivity. Furthermore, regular exercise promotes neuroplasticity, elevates brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, and increases hippocampal volume, leading to significant improvements in prefrontal cortex function, crucial for impulse regulation and response inhibition. Psychosocially, group exercises strengthen social support, enhance self-efficacy, and improve conflict resolution skills, fostering sustained reduction in aggressive behaviors. These results indicate that multidimensional exercise interventions have a significant role in aggression reduction and mental health promotion, providing a strong foundation for developing therapeutic and rehabilitative programs. |
Dr Khadijeh Fooladvand, Dr Peyman Hatamian,
Volume 20, Issue 2 (6-2026)
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Generation Z is the first generation to grow up in the digital age and in the context of advanced technologies. Emotion regulation, as the process of managing and moderating emotional responses, plays a key role in students' adaptation to challenges. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify emotion regulation strategies among Generation Z students. This qualitative research employed a thematic analysis approach and is therefore considered applied research. The statistical population included all Generation Z students across the country. From this population, 30 students from the University of Tehran were selected through purposive and theoretical sampling and participated voluntarily in the study. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. After coding the interview transcripts, 30 basic themes, 10 organizing themes, and 3 global themes were identified, categorized into three strategies domains: internal, external, and hybrid strategies. The findings highlight the importance of integrating emotion regulation strategies training into intervention programs tailored to the specific needs of Generation Z within university policies.
Mrs. Zahra Hamzehlou Kahrizi, Dr. Somayeh Jaberi,
Volume 20, Issue 2 (6-2026)
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This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Couple Bubble Model on empathy and marital self‑regulation among couples. Using a quasi‑experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group, 16 couples from Isfahan in 2024 were selected through purposive sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received eight 180‑minute training sessions based on the Couple Bubble Model, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using the Behavioral Self‑Regulation Questionnaire for Effective Couple Relationships (Wilson et al., 2005) and the Basic Empathy Scale (Jolliffe & Farrington, 2006) in both pretest and posttest phases. Research hypotheses were analyzed through multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) after confirming its statistical assumptions. The findings showed that the Couple Bubble Model significantly enhanced marital empathy and self‑regulation. Specifically, emotional empathy increased by 40 percent and cognitive empathy by 38 percent. Additionally, relational self‑regulation improved by 45 percent and relational striving by 24 percent. Overall, the results indicate that the Couple Bubble Model, as a developing enrichment approach, can effectively strengthen key relational components and contribute to improving couples’ relationship quality.
