نشریه روان شناسی فرهنگی زن
پیاپی 38 (زمستان 1397)

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of educational intervention based on health belief model and self-efficacy on psychological and physical health promotion behaviors of menopausal women working in Tehran's nongovernmental schools in 1396. The statistical population consisted of all girls' non-governmental schools in Tehran. Among them, 60 menopausal women were selected by purposive sampling method and randomly were assigned in two experimental and control groups (each group 30). The research method was semi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with control group. Data were collected by Walker Standard Questionnaire (2014). The experimental group was trained in 6 sessions of 2 hours each on health promoting behaviors. The data were analyzed using multivariate covariance analysis (MANCOVA) and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results showed that education was effective in improving the health promotion behaviors in experimental group and there was a significant difference between the menopausal women of the two groups (P <0.01).

The purpose of this study was to describe the authenticity of the women's clothing industry, identifying the identity of the traditional garment, and, consequently, the process of globalization as one of the main reasons for identity stripping, to be explained by its impact on the design of a new traditional garment. The research population was the Kurdish women, relying on objective evidence of the Kurdish women dressing in western Iran and at the same time observing the Kurdish women clothes living in Western countries through internet and virtual networks. In the present paper, the method of descriptive-analytical research  was used and  the data was collected from library, online and field observation with data gathering tools such as index cards and computers and finally the traditional Kurdish women's clothing of western Iran was compared with traditional Kurdish women's clothing in Non-Iranian societies. After identifying one of the main causes of the change in these traditional garments in other countries, the modified structure of Kurdish women's clothing was described and the reasons for maintaining original structure in western Iran was investigated. Finally, the results showed that traditional Kurdish women's clothing in the countries containing the ethnic population of these people, influenced by the cultural effects of globalization in the design of fashion and clothing, has a minimalistic (minimal) structure and the components and indications that are the main factor Identity to this garment has been simplified or lost, and in different parts of it, aesthetic values have been overcome by beliefs and functions. Meanwhile, the causes of the survival of this garment in its original structure in western Iran can be attributed to the efficient planning of the state in preserving ethnic identities, the persistence of the Iranian Kurds and their ethnic traditions, even the most superficial cultural expressions, and ultimately their own characteristics In line with the Islamic culture's clothing of Islamic culture.

The purpose of this study was to identify the effective factors on the balance between work and life in employed women. The method of this research was descriptive-analytic, based on library information study. By studying previous research, sources and existing texts the factors that had an important role in determining the balance between work and life in employed women were identified. The concepts of work and family had the strongest link with the individual and the community, so that the balance between them considered as an important one. If the relationship between work and family life was not managed, the conflict between them would lead to irreparable losses for the individual, organization and society. The results indicated that family support, organizational support, job satisfaction, job motivation, work flexibility, individual resources and quality of life were as factors affecting the balance or imbalance between work and life of working women in the community.

The purpose of the present research was to study the role of color and its symbols in expressing feminine sentiments and emotions of Forough by using the new views of color psychology. The use of colors and feminine symbols were the means for Forough to communicate with her audience, expressing her feminine thoughts, speaking of a woman’s concerns and aspirations, and ultimately, defending her virtue as a woman. Regarding this element in her sentimental and feminine poetry contributed to a better understanding of her and, to a large degree, a decent connection of the audience with her feminine thoughts and feelings. This research was based on descriptive – analytical study, and according to the results obtained from the current study, red was at the highest frequency as the most vibrant color with a perfectly positive effect; after that black was considered as the heaviest color, which is the expression of the most feminine feelings in Forough’s poetry. Pink with the lowest frequency was used as an utterly feminine color; and other colors including white, green, silver, blue and gold, were roughly the same, reflecting the spirits, regrets, wishes, and chastity of this female poet.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of group existence therapy on psychological well-being and anxiety sensitivity in women with generalized anxiety disorder. This semi-experimental study was conducted using pre-test and post-test with control group from all generalized anxiety disorder patients visited in Ardabil psychological clinic. 30 patients were selected through the convenience sampling method and randomly allocated into two equal experimental and control groups. Participants were selected via structured clinical interview   based on disorders axis I. Experimental group was exposed to 8 weeks of existence therapy, while control group received none. GAD Anxiety Inventory, Ryff Psychological Well-being Questionnaire (1995) and Taylor & Cox anxiety sensitivity Questionnaire (1998) were used in pre-test, post-test and follow up as the study instrument. Data were analyzed by descriptive indices and analysis of covariance. The results showed that there were significant difference in anxiety sensitivity and psychological well-being scores in experimental group and the control group. Thus, based on the findings of this study it could be said that the method of existential group psychotherapy decreased anxiety sensitivity and increased psychological well-being in women with generalized anxiety disorder.

The purpose of this study was to study the religion criteria in choosing a wife and its consequences on family health. The family has a significant position in Islam. In the Koran Verses, Hadiths and Islamic traditions there are many recommendations in this regard that can be a good guide for strengthening the family and its health. This article, by descriptive-analytic method, examined the religion criteria in choosing a woman and sought to find solutions for the preservation of family health. Findings of the research showed that women play a very important role in family health as a key element in family formation, and criteria such as chastity, religiosity and piety, perfection and cleanliness, dress, relaxation, humility, being trusted and obedient, protecting the husband's dignity, and the ability to cook and manage house affairs, which are expressed in the Islamic religion as criteria for choosing a wife, The criteria that are expressed in the Islamic religion as criteria for the selection of the wife include all family health indicators including individual, paired, parental, family, social and religious backgrounds and providing the physical and psychological needs of family members and improving their relationships can be effective in providing family health.

The purpose of the present study was to analyze the personality of Gordafarid, the first Iranian epic lady by the Martin Siligman positive psychology approach. The population was Shahnameh women and Gordafarid was taken as sample. A descriptive-analytic research project was compiled. In the descriptive field the data collected via library study method; then, in the field of psychology, Gordafarid's character analysis was conducted according to Martin Seligman's point of view. Based on this, several categories of positive psychological characteristics that were discussed in personality; including reason, courage, excellence and self-esteem were studied. The findings suggested that positive scientific psychology subsumed suitable solutions for the good life of humanity. In this approach, attention was drawn to the strengths and potentials of man, such as courage, prosperity, wisdom and knowledge. And that human can act with the help of will and under the influence of many of the virtues mentioned in positive psychology in order to confront the problems, as well as Gordafarid, as a symbol of the first Iranian epic woman, unlike European eagerness had behaved wiser than the great rulers of the war.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of militant women during the history of mankind for the establishment and stewardship of divine rule. The study population in the present study was the mujahid women in establishing the divine sovereignty in history. Some of the mujahid women who were martyred on this sacred route were sampled in the study. The present research was a descriptive study of historical analysis. The method of collecting data was a library information using historical sources. The study considered several era before Islam and the early Islamic era, the Karbala incident, the Islamic Revolution of Iran, the sacred defense, the present time and the Age of Advent. Finally, by presenting a practical model for the Muslim community, the role of women in various dimensions was discussed in order to fulfill the Islamic ideal and the foundation of the rule of Mahdavi's justice. The results showed that throughout human life, women have always been openly and secretly active to pursuit the victory of the right against falsehood and the establishment of divine sovereignty, and devoted with their lives, time, talents and their right oriented thinking. Many of them had been martyred. As the activities of the mojahed women have played an important role in shaping human history, the comparative study of the lifestyle of the mojahed women in this age could also respond to many of the current cultural challenges by providing operational models.