فصلنامه روش ها و مدلهای روان شناختی
سال چهاردهم شماره 51 (بهار 1402)

Managing behavior in order to gain personal peace and maintain social stability is among the necessities of every society. So the purpose of this study is to design and validate a behavior management training package based on choice theory for parents and students.

The research method is qualitative and performed by Delphi technique, that In order to design the training package, the theoretical foundations of choice theory (Glasser, 2013) were used, and in order to ensure the optimal validity of the training package, the content validity method using Lawshe model (1975) was used, with a panel of 8 experts and two quantitative coefficients of content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI).

The results showed that all designed closed sessions are necessary and the content of all the sessions was completely related to the designed goals or related but needed to be partial revisioned. Subsequently, the revisions requested by the experts, which included 6% of all responses, were applied and the final package was compiled in twelve sessions.

finding has practical implications for educational interventions. Therefore, this training package can be helpful as a comprehensive and approved program to manage the behavior of parents and students in different environments, especially in family and school, and in order to improve the quality of the parent-child relationship as well as reduce students’ indiscipline and misbehavior, the use of this package in family and school counseling sessions and workshops in the form of group training programs is strongly recommended.

The present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of play therapy based on the Gestalt approach and parent behavioral management training on processing speed and working memory of children with signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This research was applied research in terms of purpose, quantitative research in terms of the nature of the data, and semi-experimental research with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group in terms of implementation. The statistical population consisted of all children aged 7 to 12 years who referred to counseling and psychology centers and clinics of Razi Hospital in Tabriz in the second half of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023 due to symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. To select the research sample, 16 people were selected for each group in the form of purposeful sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group (48 people). The tools used in the research were two Wechsler4 processing speed and working memory scales. Based on the results of multivariate covariance analysis, the effect size values showed that the biggest difference was in the total score of processing speed with a coefficient of 0.478. was observed. The comparison of the interventions showed that the effectiveness of the Gestalt-based play therapy intervention on processing speed and working memory was significantly higher than the parent behavior management training intervention (p<0.05).

Forgiveness is as a moral of virtue can play a significant role in improving relationships and social interactions. The purpose of this research was to identify the antecedents and consequences of forgiveness in students of Kabul University. The research sample consisted of 300 students who were randomly selected. Date collection tools were used questionnaires such as forgiveness (Thompson, 2005), agreeableness (McCree and Costa, 1992), self-esteem (Rosenberg, 1965), family cohesion (inspired by Elson's hybrid model, 1999; Razavieh and Samani, 1379), empathy (EQ-8), religious beliefs (Glock & Stark, 1965), quality of life (Ware, Kosinski, & Keller, 1996), psycho-physical health GHQ-12 (Goldberg & Hillier, 1979) and optimism (Scheier & Carver, 1994). Methods for analyzing the present study were structural equation modeling AMOS 22 software and using bootstrap method for mediation effects. The results of this study showed that all the coefficients of the direct paths between the research variables, except for the paths of family cohesion, religious beliefs, agreeableness and quality of life, are statistically significant at (p<0.05) level. According to the results of this research, the indirect relationship of self-esteem with mental-physical health and optimism, agreeableness with mental-physical health and empathy with mental-physical health and optimism by mediating of forgiveness were significant. The findings of the current research provide a useful framework for identifying the influencing factors in the initiation of forgiveness and its consequences.

The present study was conducted with the aim of validating the "psycho-social and behavioral effects of covid-19" scale (PSBECS-OR) among parents of secondary school students in Tehran at the beginning of the academic year 2022-23 (October).

The statistical population of this research included parents of second high-school students of Tehran city and a selected sample of 250 parents (father or mother) of second-high school students (girls and boys) from district 3 of district 11 of Tehran city, and the instrument used was the scale of "psycho-social and behavioral effects of covid-19" (2022) has been.

The findings of the CFA showed that items related to 5-factors had a T value higher than 1.96 and a standardized load value higher than 0.3. The fit indices were also obtained at favorable values and since the RMSEA is less than 0.08, the relative chi-square is less than 3, and the RFI, CFI, IFI and NNFI fit indices are more than 0.9, so the 5-factor model is presented. It has been confirmed in the CFA and is reported to be appropriate for the culture of Iranian teenagers aged 14 and older. Also, all 5-factors have an alpha value higher than 0.7, which indicates the existence of proportional reliability.

This scale is valid instrument for assess the change of covid-19 on psycho-social and behavioral characters of parents of secondary school Students.

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between virtual social network addiction and executive functions (working memory, response inhibition and cognitive flexibility) with the mediating variable of interpersonal difficulties in students.

The method of this study was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-correlational in terms of methodology. The population of this study included students in Tehran's second education district. The sample of the present study included 300 male students who were selected by convenience sampling method. The research tools were a questionnaire on addiction to mobile social networks (Ahmadi et al. 2016); Executive Function Questionnaire (Nejati, 2013) and Barkham, Hardy and Startup Interpersonal Problems Questionnaire (1998). The collected data were analyzed by SPSS and Lisrel software using structural equation modeling method.

This study showed that there is a significant relationship between addiction to virtual social networks and executive functions (working memory, response inhibition and cognitive flexibility) with the mediating variable of interpersonal difficulties (P <0.05).

According to the findings of the research, which is the evaluation and analysis of the underlying and perpetuating factors in Internet addiction and addiction to virtual social networks, therefore, the development and promotion of the culture of using social networks and the Internet leads to reduced identity crises and Personality axes such as social solidarity among students have been improved and the dimensions identified in this research can be considered as the framework for the development of the use of new communication technologies such as social networks.

The mining industry is a significant source of risk with regard to occupational safety and health. Due to the role of unsafe behaviors in the occurrence of accidents in an industrial environment, it is inevitable to tackle the factors affecting the adoption of safety behaviors and the prevention of occupational injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate whether health mediates the association between locus of control and safety behaviors in miners.

The present research is a descriptive-correlational study conducted by structural equation modeling method. 283 employees of Iran's mining industry (Imidro) were selected by purposive sampling method. The instruments used in the current study included the Levenson’s Multidimensional Locus of Control Scale, Goldberg Health Questionnaire and Mahdinia's Safety Behavior Questionnaire. In order to test the hypotheses, the structural equation modeling method was performed using SPSS and Amos software.

The results support for a mediating role of health between safety behavior and the locus of control (in all three areas, internal, the influence of powerful others and luck) of mining industry employees.

Employee’s health is a determining factor in the impact of the locus of control on the safety behavior of mining industry employees.

Serious concerns about the mental health of adolescents during the pandemic related quarantine and school closures and entering online education have been raised. The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of psychological flexibility in the relationship between family support and psychological distress in high school students in the context of online classes.

The method of the present study is (correlation and structural equation modeling). The population of the study includes all junior and senior high school male students who were studying in online classes. The sample consisted of 644 male students (383 junior high school students and 261 senior high school students) who were selected by cluster random sampling method and assigned to answer the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Multidimensional scale of perceived Social Support Questionnaire - Family Dimension (MSPSS-Family) and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire 2 (AAQ-II).

Data analysis showed that the structural model of the study has a good fit. Also, this model showed that family support is negatively related to psychological distress and positively related to psychological flexibility, and psychological flexibility is also negatively related to psychological distress.Discussion and

By acknowledging the mediating role of psychological flexibility and the effective role of family support in reducing psychological distress and increasing adolescent flexibility, one can make better planning for family participation and awareness in adolescent students' psychological issues in the future.

This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the factor structure of the scale "evaluation of cyber security culture and awareness" among the Employees of bank branches Ahvaz city in the spring and summer of 2022.

The research method was based on psychometric methods (factor analysis) and the tool used was the researcher-made scale for the evaluation of cyber security culture and awareness (2022). The population of employees of bank branches Ahvaz city and the statistical sample is 581 employees who were selected by simple random method. The method of data analysis was factor structure, EFA and CFA, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient.

The fundings showed that the Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.88 in reliability and factor structure obtained during the EFA had favorable fit indices (CFI, GFI, RFI, NFI, IFI) covering 6 factors (inefficient human resources, budgeting and awareness, capacity building, employee position, culture of protection of information and security behavior and understanding).

The results showed that this scale has an acceptable factor structure and reliability among bank employees; Therefore, this tool can be used as a reliable tool to evaluate and rank the factors affecting the promotion of cyber security culture and awareness among the employees of Bank of Country branches.

The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of life skills training on marital adjustment and mental health in couples applying for divorce in Amol city.The method of the current research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included all couples applying for divorce who referred to family courts and psychological centers in Amol city in 1400, and 30 couples (30 men and 30 women) were selected according to available methods and were placed in two experimental and control groups. Data collection tools were Locke and Wallace's (1959) Marital Adjustment Questionnaire and Goldberg and Hiller's (1970) Mental Health Questionnaire. The experimental group received ten 90-minute sessions, skills related to life skills based on UNICEF topics. The collected data has been analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance test using spss software version 26. The findings of the research showed that life skills training has a positive effect on marital compatibility and mental health in couples applying for divorce in Amol city and can lead to positive feelings in the lives of couples.Therefore, it is possible to improve marital compatibility and mental health of couples by holding life skills training classes.

The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the relationship between mindful parenting and academic buoyancy in adolescents with the mediating role of cognitive emotion regulation strategies.

The participants of the research included 323 students of Shiraz city middle schools (174 girls and 149 boys) who were selected by multi-stage cluster random sampling. To examine the research variables the following questionnaires were used : The Academic Buoyancy Questionnaire (ABQ), Mindfulness in Parenting Questionnaire (MIPQ), and The Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ). Confirmatory factor analysis method was used to check the validity of the questionnaires and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to measure the reliability.

The findings showed that mindful parenting has a direct effect on cognitive emotion regulation strategies (adaptive and maladaptive strategies) and academic buoyancy. adaptive and maladaptive strategies of cognitive emotion regulation also have a direct effect on academic buoyancy. Also, both adaptive and maladaptive dimensions of emotion regulation cognitive strategies had a mediating role between mindful parenting and academic buoyancy.

Based on the findings of this research, it can be concluded that in order to increase the academic buoyancy of students, attention should be paid to mindful parenting and cognitive strategies to regulate their emotions.