Journal of Psychological Dynamics in Mood Disorders

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Imago Therapy and Narrative Therapy on Regret about Spouse Selection, Marital Burnout, and Resilience in Women Victims of Domestic Violence

Somayeh Najjar Khodabakhsh

, Hajar Torkan *

, Mohsen Golparvar

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Imago therapy and narrative therapy on regret about spouse selection, marital burnout, and resilience in women who have experienced domestic violence.

Methodology: This semi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design with a three-month follow-up. The statistical population included women subjected to domestic violence who referred to counseling centers in Isfahan during the fall of 2022. A total of 54 participants were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to three groups (Imago therapy, narrative therapy, and control). The interventions were conducted in 10 weekly 90-minute sessions for the experimental groups. Data collection tools included Schwartz's Regret about Spouse Selection Scale, Pines’ Marital Burnout Scale, and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RIS). Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc tests.

Findings: The results of repeated measures ANOVA revealed significant main effects of time and group for all three variables (p < 0.01). Additionally, the interaction effect of time and group was significant for regret about spouse selection (F = 9.59, p < 0.01), marital burnout (F = 5.61, p = 0.01), and resilience (F = 10.11, p < 0.01). Bonferroni post hoc tests indicated that Imago therapy had a greater effect compared to narrative therapy in reducing regret about spouse selection (MD = -1.10, p = 0.04) and marital burnout (MD = -3.80, p = 0.02) as well as in increasing resilience (MD = 2.90, p = 0.03).

Conclusion: Imago therapy and narrative therapy are effective interventions for improving relationship quality and enhancing resilience in women affected by domestic violence. However, Imago therapy demonstrated superior efficacy compared to narrative therapy. Incorporating these approaches into counseling programs can provide practical solutions for addressing marital and psychological challenges in this population.

Effectiveness of Designed Educational Content for Drug-Related Offenders in Ghezel Hesar Prison on Their Mental Health

Seyed Mehdi Panahi

, Akbar Mohamadi *

, Davood Manavipour

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of educational content specifically designed for drug-related offenders in Ghezel Hesar Prison on their mental health.

Methodology: This research is applied in terms of its objective and is quasi-experimental in terms of data type, utilizing a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included all individuals convicted of drug-related offenses in Ghezel Hesar Prison, from which 30 participants were selected as the sample size through convenience sampling. The data collection tool was the standardized Goldberg Mental Health Questionnaire (1972). To calculate validity, content validity was used, and to calculate reliability, Cronbach's alpha coefficients were employed, with the results indicating the validity and reliability of the instruments. Data analysis methods included descriptive and inferential statistics (analysis of covariance and one-sample t-test) using SPSS-V23 software.

Findings: The findings demonstrated that the designed educational package is effective in improving the mental health of drug-related offenders in Ghezel Hesar Prison. Thus, the designed educational content enables drug-related offenders to have a broader and more appropriate behavioral repertoire when confronting situations, allowing them to respond to issues with planning and foresight.

Conclusion: Therefore, using the designed psychological interventions can reduce the psychological problems of prisoners and prevent their recidivism.

Development of a Hope Model Based on Emotion Regulation with Spiritual Well-Being as a Mediator in Heart Failure Patients in Kermanshah and Its Effectiveness on Death Anxiety

Shahin Safari

, Shima Parandin *

, Maryam Akbari

Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop a model of hope based on emotion regulation, with spiritual well-being as a mediator, in heart failure patients in Kermanshah and to evaluate its effectiveness on death anxiety.

Methodology: This research was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, a descriptive correlational method was used to examine the relationship between predictor variables, criteria, and mediators. In the second phase, a semi-experimental research design with a pretest-posttest design and control group was used. The study population consisted of all young heart failure patients visiting Imam Ali (A.S.) Hospital and private clinics in Kermanshah in 2022. In the first phase of the study, 270 participants were selected based on the Cochran formula and the study’s inclusion criteria. In the second phase, 30 participants who scored lower on the hope, spiritual well-being, and emotion regulation scales and higher on the death anxiety questionnaire compared to other patients were selected through purposive sampling and divided into experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) groups. Structural equation modeling and analysis of covariance were used for data analysis. These analyses were performed using SPSS and AMOS software, version 23.

Findings: The results showed that emotion regulation had a significant causal relationship with spiritual well-being and hope. Furthermore, a significant causal relationship was found between spiritual well-being and hope.

Conclusion: The findings of this study confirmed the mediating role of spiritual well-being in the relationship between the mentioned variables. The educational program developed based on hope was effective in reducing death anxiety in heart failure patients.

Comparing the Effectiveness of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Compassion Training on Academic Vitality and Mental Well-Being of Second-Year High School Students in Hamedan

Azam Mozaffari Rad

, Iraj Safai Rad *

, Yadollah Khorramabadi

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of emotional intelligence and self-compassion training on mental well-being and academic vitality of second-year high school students in Hamadan.

Research method: The present research method was a three-group quasi-experimental study (two experimental groups and one control group) with pre-test and post-test. The population consisted of second-year high school students in Hamadan in the academic year (1402-1403). The sample at this stage was selected using a multi-stage cluster sampling method, and 60 of these individuals (20 in the first experimental group, 20 in the second experimental group, and 20 in the control group) were randomly selected. The measurement tools of the research variables were the Keyes and Magyarmoder (2003) Subjective Well-Being Scale questionnaire and the Martin and Marsh (2008) Academic Vitality Questionnaire, respectively. To test the research hypotheses, the MANCVA test and its assumptions were used. ANOVA (one-way analysis of variance) test with boxplot and Tukey and Scheffe post hoc test, etc. For multiple comparisons in the post-test, SPSS version 23 software was used.

Findings: The results of this study showed that emotional intelligence and self-compassion training are effective on the subjective well-being and academic vitality of female high school students in Hamedan. So that the scores of students who had received the necessary training in relation to emotional intelligence and self-compassion were higher than those of students who had not received any training in this regard. It was also found that there is no significant difference between the effectiveness of emotional intelligence and self-compassion training on the subjective well-being and academic vitality of female students.

Conclusion: Psychologists can help students become more aware of their emotions and learn how to deal with them. To set meaningful and achievable goals for themselves. Realistic goals that are related to personal interests can increase motivation and academic vitality. Self-compassion training can help students strengthen their intrinsic motivation. They also need to be taught to enjoy having meaning and a deep connection to academic subjects and to use strategies such as analyzing problems, connecting to everyday life, and making connections with the content.

The Effectiveness of Early Start Denver Model on Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Parent-Child Interaction in Preschool Children with Autism

Rawaa Izzat Maruf Al-Sadi

, Ilnaz Sajjadian *

, Ibrahim Mortadha Al-Araji

, Mohsen Golparvar

Objective: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) on the symptoms of ASD and parent-child interaction in preschool children with autism. Methodology: This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design with a follow-up phase and a control group. The statistical population included all preschool children aged 3 to 5 years referred to the Autism Center in Baghdad Health City in 2024. From this population, 30 children diagnosed with ASD were selected via purposive sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (15 participants in each group). The experimental group underwent 10 sessions of the Early Start Denver Model intervention, each lasting 60 minutes, while the control group remained on a waiting list without receiving any intervention. Data collection tools included the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale and the Pianta Parent-Child Relationship Scale. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA in SPSS version 23. Findings: The findings indicated a significant difference in the mean scores of autism symptoms and parent-child interaction between pretest and posttest, pretest and follow-up, and posttest and follow-up in the intervention group (p < .001). These results suggest that autism symptoms and parent-child interaction improved in the posttest and follow-up phases compared to the pretest phase, with scores showing stability in the follow-up phase compared to the posttest phase. Conclusion: Based on the findings, the Early Start Denver Model significantly improves autism symptoms and parent-child interaction in preschool children with ASD. It is recommended that this intervention be implemented in healthcare, counseling, and rehabilitation centers related to autism to enhance psychological variables associated with autism in preschool children.

Diagnostic Validity of the Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales in Elementary School Students with Learning Disabilities in Abyek, Qazvin

Zahra Taheri

, Maryam Akbari *

, Kambiz Kamkari

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic validity of the Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales in identifying learning disabilities among elementary school students in Abyek, Qazvin.

Methodology: This research is psychometric and falls under the category of methodological studies. The statistical population consisted of all elementary school students diagnosed with learning disabilities. A total of 120 students with learning disabilities were selected using purposive sampling, and 120 normative students were selected using convenience sampling. The research instrument was the second edition of the Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales. Data analysis for diagnostic validity was conducted using scatter plot analysis (Davis method), confidence intervals, and sensitivity coefficients.

Findings: The findings revealed that two dimensions of the Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales, namely focus shifting and memory enhancement, demonstrated satisfactory diagnostic validity for identifying learning disabilities in students. These dimensions effectively differentiated students with learning disabilities from normative students. Moreover, the sensitivity of this tool in detecting learning disabilities was notable, suggesting its applicability for precise diagnostic purposes.

Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales are a reliable tool for identifying learning disabilities in elementary school students. Therefore, this scale can be used as a diagnostic tool in schools and educational centers to enhance the identification process and provide specialized services to students with learning disabilities.

The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Couple Therapy on Marital Expectations and Sexual Relationship Intelligence in Couples with Marital Conflicts

Zohreh Amiri

, Asghar Norouzi *

, Shahnam Abolghasemi

Objective: The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on marital expectations and sexual communication intelligence in couples experiencing marital conflicts.

Methodology: The research utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all couples aged 25-40 with marital conflicts who sought counseling services in psychological clinics in District 13 of Tehran in 2023. Among them, 30 couples were selected through purposive sampling. The research tools included the Marital Expectations Questionnaire by Omidvar (2007) and the Sexual Communication Intelligence Scale by Dehkordi et al. (2021). The 30 couples were divided into two groups of 15 couples (experimental group and control group). Initially, all couples completed the Sexual Communication Intelligence and Marital Expectations questionnaires. The experimental group then underwent 10 sessions of 90 minutes of ACT-based couple therapy, while the control group received no treatment. Afterward, a post-test was administered, and both questionnaires were completed again. Data analysis was conducted using repeated measures analysis of variance with SPSS 23 software.

Findings: The results indicated that ACT-based couple therapy was effective in improving marital expectations and sexual communication intelligence (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: The results of this study indicates that ACT-based couple therapy can effectively reduce marital conflicts and significantly improve marital expectations and sexual communication intelligence. This therapeutic approach can be considered an effective method for improving the quality of marital relationships in couples with marital conflicts.

Prediction of Cyberchondria Based on Chronic Stress, Rumination, and Internet Addiction

Elham Kalantari

, Mahnaz Majidi *

Objective: The present study aimed to predict cyberchondria based on chronic stress, rumination, and internet addiction. This research, in terms of its aim, is applied, and in terms of its method, it is a descriptive correlational study. Methodology: The statistical population consisted of married women in the city of Tehran. A total of 400 married women were determined and selected as the statistical sample using convenience sampling, following Loehlin's (2004) guideline. Data collection instruments included the Cyberchondria Scale (McElroy, 2014), the Chronic Stress Scale (Cohen, 1983), the Rumination-Reflection Questionnaire (Trapnell & Campbell, 1999), and the Internet Addiction Scale (Kimberly). The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient, univariate and multivariate regression methods with SPSS 22 software, and structural equation modeling using LISREL 8.5. The findings indicated that cyberchondria had a strong correlation with chronic stress, rumination, and internet addiction. Findings: The regression equation's coefficient of determination was 0.425, suggesting that approximately 42.5% of the variance in cyberchondria is explained by the variables of chronic stress, rumination, and internet addiction, which is a significant amount. There was a negative correlation (−0.189) between cyberchondria and positive chronic stress, a positive correlation (0.318) between cyberchondria and negative chronic stress, a positive correlation (0.135) between cyberchondria and rumination, and a positive correlation (0.55) between cyberchondria and internet addiction. Conclusion: Therefore, rumination, chronic stress, and internet addiction are predictors of cyberchondria

About the Journal

Journal of Psychological Dynamics in Mood Disorders (PDMD) is a scientific open-access double-blind anonymous peer-review journal publishing original articles, reviews, short communications and scientific reports of a high scientific and ethical standard in psychology, focusing on mood disorders and psychological dynamics. This journal is published four times per year, in Persian, by Maher Talent and Intelligence Testing Institute. It covers scientific subjects in the following fields:

Psychological and psychophysiological aspects of chronic diseases.
Stress, anxiety, and defense mechanisms.
Behavioral, cognitive, and social models related to psychotherapy.
Psychological processes and the persistence of mental disorders and diseases threatening mental health.
Psychological interventions in the treatment of diseases threatening health.
Studies with qualitative and mixed methodology in the field of psychology and psychotherapy.
Development of interdisciplinary studies in the health sector.
Attention, perception, memory, executive functions, cognitive rehabilitation.
Models and cognitive processes in emotional disorders.

Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024)

Published: 2024-09-09

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A Causal Model of the Relationships between the Big Five Personality Traits and Academic Dishonesty with the Mediating Role of Self-Conscious Emotions and Goal Orientation

Farzad Mohammadjani *

, Marzieh Shams Tash

1-13
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The Effectiveness of Positive Psychotherapy on Psychological Distress, Cognitive Preoccupation, and Negative Automatic Thoughts in Students Preparing for University Entrance Exams

Shirin Khodamoradi

, Saeedeh Hosseini *

, Hasan Amiri

13-23
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The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Hope and Distress Tolerance in Mothers of Children with Physical Disabilities

Tayebeh Delshad *

, Leila Sadat Modaresi

24-35
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A Model for Predicting Self-Efficacy Based on Early Maladaptive Schemas, Coping Strategies, and Differentiation with the Mediation of Meaning in Life in Remarried Couples

Esmail Firouzi

, Farideh Dokaneifard *

, Afsaneh Bostan

36-50
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Self-Efficacy of Withdrawal in Men with Substance Abuse Disorder Under Maintenance Treatment: A Comparison of Two Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Approaches Based on the Marlatt Model and Transcranial Electrical Stimulation

Zahra Davoudabadi

, Mahboobe Taher

, Abbas Ali Hosseinkhanzadeh

, Niloofar Mikaeili

51-62
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The Harmful Effects of Social Media Addiction on Mental Health: A Qualitative Study

Faranak Samazis

, Fatemeh Mosadeghi Nik *

, Farideh Amiralsadat Hafshajani

64-72
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The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Anxiety, Rumination, and Dysfunctional Attitudes in Men Undergoing Drug-Free Addiction Treatment

Ayatollah Karimi Baghmalek

, Foroogh Mahigir *

, Nastaran Riazi

73-82
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Examining the Diagnostic Validity of the Dimensional Assessment of Personality Pathology-Basic Questionnaire (DAPP-BQ) in Couples Attending Counseling Centers in Tehran Using the Accuracy Coefficient

زهرا مروج نیا

, Kambiz Kamkari *

, شهرام وزیری

83-99
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Determining the Pattern of Relationship Between Sleep Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Nurses of Kermanshah City

Mahsa Kazemi

, حسن امیری *

, Saeide Sadat Hosseini

, Azita Chehri

100-114
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mathematical Thinking Intervention Training and Dual Balance Exercises on the Executive Functions of Students with Mathematical Learning Disabilities

Teyebeh Safarzadeh

, Mahmoud Jajarmi *

, Hossein Mahdian

115-128
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The Effectiveness of Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Cognitive Flexibility and Quality of Life in Conflicting Couples

Alireza Zarei

, Abolfazl Akhshipur *

, Mohammad Mohammadipour

129-144
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The Effectiveness of Teaching Positive Thinking Skills with Emphasis on Religious Teachings on Resilience and Anger Management in Mothers of Children with Learning Disorder

Marziyeh Soltani

, عبدالوحید داودی *

145-155
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Predicting Academic Engagement Based on Basic Psychological Needs and Academic Perfectionism in Female Middle School Students in Malekan

سمیرا امیرعلی‌زاده ثالث

, َAlinaghi Aghdasi *

156-168
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Psychometric Properties of the Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire in Patients with Type II Diabetes

Farhad Tanhaye Reshvanloo

, Hadi Samadieh *

, Azar Najafi

169-181
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Computer-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation Tasks (Brain Gym) With and Without Transcranial Electrical Stimulation on Eye Tracking and Neuropsychological Functions in Children with High-Functioning Autism

Fatemeh Najafi

, Saeed Rezayi *

, Parviz Sharifi Daramadi

, Noorali Farrokhi

182-199
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The Effectiveness of Logotherapy on Psychological Capital and Cognitive Emotion Regulation in Women Affected by Marital Infidelity

Mitra Karimaee

, Seyed Ali Aleyasin *

, Hasan Heidari

, Hossein Davoudi

200-217
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Typology of Mohtasham Kashani's Personality through His Poems Based on Myers' Theory

Fatemeh Sadat Rad

, Abdolreza Modareszadeh *

, Zahra Sadat Goli

218-236
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Comparing The Effectiveness Of The Training Program Based On Lived Experience In Parent-Child Relationships And Schema Therapy On Empathy, Emotion Regulation And Mental Health Of Abused Teenage Girls

Parastoo Sheikh Esmaili

, Hamzeh Ahmadian *

, Maryam Akbari

237-257
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Prediction of Cyberchondria Based on Chronic Stress, Rumination, and Internet Addiction

Elham Kalantari

, Mahnaz Majidi *

258-274
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The Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy on Improving Cognitive Flexibility, Relationship Beliefs, and Rumination in Individuals with Marital Dissatisfaction

Ali Yahoui

, Masoumeh Eslami *

, Mahmoud Azadi

275-291
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Imago Therapy and Narrative Therapy on Regret about Spouse Selection, Marital Burnout, and Resilience in Women Victims of Domestic Violence

Effectiveness of Designed Educational Content for Drug-Related Offenders in Ghezel Hesar Prison on Their Mental Health

Development of a Hope Model Based on Emotion Regulation with Spiritual Well-Being as a Mediator in Heart Failure Patients in Kermanshah and Its Effectiveness on Death Anxiety

Comparing the Effectiveness of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Compassion Training on Academic Vitality and Mental Well-Being of Second-Year High School Students in Hamedan

The Effectiveness of Early Start Denver Model on Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Parent-Child Interaction in Preschool Children with Autism

Diagnostic Validity of the Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales in Elementary School Students with Learning Disabilities in Abyek, Qazvin

The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Couple Therapy on Marital Expectations and Sexual Relationship Intelligence in Couples with Marital Conflicts

Prediction of Cyberchondria Based on Chronic Stress, Rumination, and Internet Addiction

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