فهرست مطالب

Iranian Journal of Practice in Clinical Psychology
Volume:1 Issue: 2, Spring 2013

  • تاریخ انتشار: 1392/02/15
  • تعداد عناوین: 8
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  • Ebrahim Rezaei Dogaheh, Firozeh Jafari, Atousa Sadeghpour, Mohammad Ebrahim Maddahi, Shahab Mirzaei, Abbas Ali Hosseinkhanzadeh, Ali Reza Mohammadi Arya Pages 5-9
    Objective
    The aim of present research was to compare the psychological well-being and quality of sleep in addicts under Methadone treatment at least 6 months.
    Method
    40 individuals were selected through purposeful sampling method among the referring addicts to two addiction centers of eastern Tehran. Participants answered to Ryff’s Scale of Psychological Well-Being (RSPWB) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
    Results
    Results of multivariate and univariate variance analysis demonstrated that addicts with more or less than 6 months of abstinence have significant difference in psychological well-being and quality of life (P≤ 0.01). There was also a significant relationship between sleep and its dimensions (P≤ 0.01).
    Conclusions
    Addicts with abstinence period of more than six months have higher psychological well-being and sleep quality in comparison of addicts with abstinence period of less than six months.
    Keywords: Addiction, Psychological Well, Being, Quality of Sleep
  • Alireza Aghayousefi *, Mohammad Yasin Seifi Pages 10-14
    Objective
    Multiple sclerosis has numerous physical symptoms along with psychological and psychiatric symptoms. According to psychological impact of MS on the other aspects of life, this study sought to examine the impact of group quality of life therapy on depression and anxiety in these patients.
    Method
    Two groups of 15 matched patients with MS were assigned to experimental and control groups randomly after completing the Cattell Anxiety Scale and Beck Depression Questionnaire (short form). Then the quality of life group therapy was carried out for experimental group. At the end, both groups participated in the post-test assessments.
    Results
    Analysis of covariance showed that the implemented intervention could help in reduction of the anxiety and depression in MS patients (F=4.46, p=0.04; F=41.4, p=0.001 accordingly).
    Conclusions
    Quality of life group therapy can help anxiety and depression reduce in MS patients by improving life satisfaction, meaningfulness and sense of worthiness.
    Keywords: Quality of Life Group Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Multiple Sclerosis
  • Shabnam Shayestehkhou *, Nahale Moshtagh Bidokhti, Abbas Pourshahbaz Pages 15-20
    Objective
    The purpose of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of Project RESPECT in reducing sexual risk behaviors of male to female transgender patients.
    Method
    In an interventional, quasi-experimental and case-control study, 30 transgender patients (male to female) with high-risk sexual behaviors were selected and divided into two experimental and control groups. Transgender patients in experimental group received a four–session intervention conducted one session per week individually, but control group received no intervention. The instruments include demographic and Sexual Risk Behavior questionnaires. Data were analyzed using independent t-test, chi square and percent differences.
    Results
    Although frequency of sexual risk behaviors did not change significantly in experimental group, higher sexual risk behaviors were reduced significantly (p≤0.01).
    Conclusions
    Project RESPECT is more effective in reducing higher sexual risk behaviors than frequency of sexual risk behaviors among male to female transgender patients.
    Keywords: Transgender, Sexual Risk Behavior, RESPECT
  • Fakhteh Ghalami *, Majid Saffarinia, Farhad Shaghaghi Pages 21-28
    Objective
    Many theorists agree that intimacy is a multidimensional concept, consisting of several specific factors, but intimacy attitude components are not the same as intimate behavior components. This research is aimed to determine the components of intimacy attitude in university students.
    Method
    In revised Intimacy Attitude Scale (RDAS) which originally developed by Amidon et al., (1983) it was argued that the intimacy attitude components are General intimacy, Fear of Rejection/Loss of Control in interpersonal intimacy and Sexual Physical Closeness. In present study, 521 university students entered the research to study the psychometric properties and validation of RDAS.
    Results
    The Cronbach’s alpha was 0.84 and test-retest correlation was 0.83. Results of factor analysis supported the four specific structure components with different sub scales. Multivariate analysis of variance corroborated that intimacy attitude is very similar in different sexes and ages but vary regarding the above four components.
    Conclusions
    The RDAS showed acceptable psychometric qualities in Tehran university students.
    Keywords: Intimacy Attitude, Factor Analysis, University Students
  • Shahram Mohammadkhani Pages 29-35
    Objectives
    The aim of the current study was to investigate the role of fusion beliefs and metacognitions in obsessive–compulsive symptoms in the general population.
    Method
    A sample of 200 students of Kharazmi University was selected from various faculties and completed the following questionnaires: Metacognitions Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30), Thought-Fusion Instrument (TFI) and Maudsley Obsessive Compulsive Inventory (MOCI). Data was analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis.
    Results
    The study showed that thought-fusion beliefs and metacognitive beliefs were positively correlated with obsessive-compulsive symptoms. There were also positive correlations between subscales of thought-fusion beliefs and metacognitive beliefs and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. In regression analysis, MCQ subscales, cognitive self-consciousness and Thought Action Fusion scale were the strongest predictors of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
    Conclusions
    Results of this study support the metacognitive model of OCD and showed that people’s thought-fusion beliefs have important role in obsessive–compulsive symptoms.
    Keywords: Thought, Fusion Beliefs, Metacognitive Beliefs, Obsessive, Compulsive Symptoms
  • Abbas Mahvashe Vernosfaderani *, Guita Movallali Pages 36-41
    Objective
    The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of life skills training on decreasing the Social Phobia (SP) disorder in students with hearing impairment.
    Method
    The sample was included of thirty male students ranging from 8 to18 years-old with hearing impairment from exceptional schools, whom their age and IQ were matched. They were randomly divided to experimental and control groups (15 students in each group). The participants were assessed by Social Phobia Inventory Scale (SPIN). Independent t-test and Analysis of Covariance were applied for analyzing the data.
    Results
    The experimental group had better results in decreasing their social phobia than the control group (p)
    Conclusions
    The life skill training is effective in decreasing the intensity of SP in students with hearing impairment
    Keywords: Hearing Impaired, Life Skills, Social Phobia
  • Sheida Azari *, Ladan Fata, Hamid Poursharifi Pages 42-46
    Objectives
    This research investigates and compares the effects of Short-Term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) over psychological problems of the patients with Bing Eating Disorder (BED).
    Method
    Among patients of Sina hospital and other weight loss centers of Tehran, 44 people were selected and allocated randomly in CBT (14), MBCT (14) and control group (14). For each intervention, eight group sessions were held each lasted 90 minutes, with a separate psychologist. Measurement was performed in two phases: pre test and post test. Depended variables were measured with Beck Depression Inventory, Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale, Binge Eating scale, and Perceived Stress scale.
    Results
    There was no significant difference between CBT and MBCT in BED (F=36.03, p<0.315 (depression (F=35.28, p<0.143), and self-esteem (F=6.9, p<1.00).
    Conclusion
    Based on the findings of this research, it seems that for patients who suffer from BED, CBT & MBCT are the same choose for improve depression, self-esteem and being eating.
    Keywords: Bing Eating Disorder, Short, Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Leili Khalili *, Behrooz Dolatshahi, Mehdi Farhodi, Mehdi Farhodi, Abbas Pourshahbaz, Zahra Niknam Pages 47-54
    Objective
    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease of the CNS. Cognitive impairment is a common concomitant of MS that affects various aspects of cognitive functioning including attention, memory and often affects attentional complex task such as selective attention. Present study investigated the effectiveness of attention rehabilitation on decrease of selective attention deficits in MS patients.
    Method
    The current study was conducted with a single-subject design with A/B model and follow- up. Six Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS) were selected as study sample. Attention rehabilitation program were flash card and pen- paper. Selective attention deficits were studied by Stroop test. Results were analyzed with visual analysis, Percentage of Zero Data (PZD) and d Cohen effect size.
    Results
    Among six subjects, four subjects showed high effectiveness in attention rehabilitation and improved after treatment phase compared to the baseline phase, and were maintained at the follow-up period. The other two subjects had questionable effectiveness in attention rehabilitation.
    Conclusions
    These findings suggest that attention rehabilitation can decrease selective attention deficit in MS patients.
    Keywords: Multiple Sclerosis, Attention Rehabilitation, Selective Attention