Psychology of Woman Journal
Volume:2 Issue: 1, 2021

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of marriage enrichment based on choice theory on the marital relations beliefs of married women. The present study was quasi-experimental with experimental group, control and pre-test, post-test with two-month follow-up. The statistical population of this study were women referring to Mehravar Counseling Center in Tehran who had referred to the counseling center in November and December 1997. 20 women were selected by purposeful method and divided into two experimental groups (10 women) and control group (10 women). Were replaced randomly. The experimental group received weekly intervention in groups in 8 sessions of 90 minutes. Both groups were assessed in three stages: pre-test, post-test and follow-up by the marital communication beliefs scale. Data were analyzed using repeated measures variance test. The results showed that the effect of marriage enrichment intervention based on choice theory on communication beliefs (F = 2.23, P = 0.001), destructive component of opposition (F = 18.20, P = 0.001), immutability component Spouse (F = 23.73, Pf = 0.001), expectation and expectation component of mind reading (F = 28.94, P = 0.001), component of sexual perfectionism (F = 25.01, P = 0.001) And the component of gender inequality (F = 17.03, P = 0.001) are effective. Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that marriage enrichment based on the choice theory is an appropriate method to reduce ineffective communication beliefs. Therefore, it is suggested that in order to strengthen the family foundation, marriage enrichment programs should be given importance in order to improve the relationship in couples.

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between optimism, hope and spirituality on the severity of breast cancer symptoms.

The method of this study was descriptive-correlational and the population under study was 3722 patients with breast cancer in Tehran in 1396 who referred to hospitals in Tehran. Using the principle of James Stevens (2002), which considers the appropriate sample size as q15> n> q5, where q is the number of questionnaire questions and n the sample size, at least 75 patients with breast cancer were estimated. They were selected through available sampling method. The Shire & Carver (1985) optimism questionnaires, Hope Snyder, Harris, Anderson, Holleran, Irving et al (1991), Parsian & Downing (2009) spirituality questionnaires and severity of breast cancer symptoms were completed through clinical screening. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multivariate regression analysis.

The results showed that regression coefficients of severity of breast cancer symptoms with optimism (β = 0.40, P = 0.001), hope (β = 0.28, P = 0.008) and spirituality (β= 0.20, P = 0.025) is negative.

Given the importance of optimism and hope as well as spirituality in cancer patients, it is necessary to hold courses and workshops in health centers to increase optimism and hope for treatment as well as to develop and nurture spirituality in patients.

The aim of this study was to determine the prediction of marital satisfaction based on the attachment styles of married women: the mediating role of emotion seeking. The research method was correlation and the statistical population of all married women who referred to health centers in the north of Tehran in 1397 was 1854 people. Using multi-stage random sampling, Tehran was first divided into 4 regions: north, west, east and south and was selected by lot in the northern region. From 23 neighborhoods of its 1st and 2nd districts, 4 neighborhoods of Azgol, Araj, Niavaran and Bagh Ferdows and 88 women from each health house and a total of 350 women were selected based on Sample Power software. They then completed the Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire 1989, the Collins and Reed Adult Attachment 1990, and the Zuckerman 1978 Excitement Questionnaire, and analyzed the data using SmartPlus structural equations. The results at the level of 99% confidence showed that the structural model can predict marital satisfaction based on the attachment style (β = 0.624) with the mediating role of emotion seeking and has a good fit. The direct path of attachment style (β = 0.653) and excitement (β = 0.594) on significant marital satisfaction and the indirect path showed that attachment style (β = 0.532) with the mediating role of emotion on marital satisfaction has a positive effect. had. For the cohesion and creation of a desirable marital relationship, it is possible to improve couples' relationships by recognizing the emotions of each couple, the type of attachment style and the confrontation of their psychological elements.

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment on the dimensions of marital intimacy in premenopausal women. The research method was quasi-experimental with experimental and control groups and pre-test, post-test and 2-month follow-up design and the statistical population was 86 premenopausal women referring to health centers in the north of Tehran in 1397. After announcing the call and screening using Bagarozi (2001) Marital Intimacy Questionnaire, 40 women were selected by convenience sampling and randomly assigned to experimental (20 women) and control (20 women) groups. Hayes and Stroessal (2010) Acceptance and Commitment Treatment Program was performed in 8 sessions of 90 minutes per week, one session for the experimental group. Both groups answered the research questionnaires in three stages and the data were analyzed using mixed analysis of variance with repeated measures. The results showed that the therapy based on acceptance and commitment on emotional intimacy (F = 3.89, P = 0.046), psychological intimacy (F = 7.72, P = 0.008), rational intimacy (15.31). F, P = 0.001), sexual intimacy (F = 11.53, P = 0.002), physical intimacy (F = 7.87, P = 0.008), spiritual intimacy (F = 11.64), P = 0.002), aesthetic intimacy (F = 11.64, P = 0.002) and socio-recreational intimacy (F = 14.75, P = 0.001) and this effect in the follow-up phase of two The month has remained stable. Whereas acceptance and commitment therapy leads to psychological flexibility and commitment to perform meaningful actions based on human values; It can be used as an effective intervention method to improve the dimensions of marital intimacy in premenopausal women.

The aim of this study was to determine the mediating role of self-differentiation in the relationship between lifestyle and tolerance of anxiety with marital conflicts in working women in Estahban. The method of the present study was descriptive-correlation of structural equations. The statistical population of this study consisted of all working women in Estahban in 1399. From the statistical population, 260 people were selected and studied by one-stage cluster sampling method. For data collection, Scorne and Smith (2003) self-differentiation questionnaires, Simmons and Gaher (2005) distress tolerance (LSQ) and Sanaei et al. (MCQ) (2008) marital conflict questionnaires were used. After collecting and extracting data, participants' scores were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and path analysis by SPSS-24 statistical software. Findings of direct research paths showed that among the components of lifestyle (environmental health, accident prevention, drug and substance avoidance, social health, spiritual health, psychological health, disease prevention, weight and nutrition control, exercise and health and wellness There is a significant negative correlation between distress (tolerance, evaluation, attraction, and adjustment) and self-differentiation (emotional reaction, my position, emotional breakdown, and fusion with others) with marital conflict. Also, the results of indirect hypothesis showed that self-differentiation has a significant mediating role in the relationship between lifestyle and stress tolerance with marital conflicts in working women in Estahban.

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of resilience training on psychological capital in addicted women leaving. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test design, post-test with control group and 2 months follow-up. The sample was selected from addicted women who were using the services of Isfahan Tohid Addiction Treatment Center in the summer of 1398. Among 38 addicted women, 30 were selected as a sample and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The data collection tool was Lutans (2007) Psychological Capital Scale. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance. The results showed that resilience intervention improved self-efficacy, hope, optimism and resilience of psychological capital components in addicted women leaving the experimental group compared with the Goa group. The findings were consistent after two months. Based on the results of the study, the effectiveness of resilience training on improving psychological capital in addicted women was confirmed; Therefore, it can be concluded that resilience training is an effective method that can improve self-efficacy, hope, optimism and resilience in these women.