Elmira Majedi; Mahdieh Salehi; amin rafiepoor; Afsaneh Ghnbaripanah
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Objective: Researchers have considered the components of positive psychology as predictors of psychological well-being. This study aimed to investigate the psychological well-being model based on rumination and the meaning of life with the mediating role of post-traumatic growth and resilience in cancer ...
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Objective: Researchers have considered the components of positive psychology as predictors of psychological well-being. This study aimed to investigate the psychological well-being model based on rumination and the meaning of life with the mediating role of post-traumatic growth and resilience in cancer patients.
Method: The present study was conducted by correlation method and structural equation modeling. The statistical population consisted of all the cancer patients referred to hospitals in Tehran in 2020, among whom 300 individuals (218 women and 82 men) were selected by purposive sampling. Participants received psychological well-being questionnaires, rumination-reflection, the meaning of life, post-traumatic growth, and resilience.
Results: Findings demonstrated that this model fits well in cancer patients, and the relationship between mediating variables with endogenous and exogenous variables was significant (df2c =2.14, GFI=0.92, and CFI= 0.93 and RMSEA =0.05, P=0.01). The variables studied by the model explained 51% of the psychological well-being variance in these patients. Conclusion: The Psychological well-being of cancer patients is affected by variables related to positive psychology such as the meaning of life, post-traumatic growth, and resilience. Rumination, if leading to meaning-making and post-traumatic growth, can potentially positively affect psychological well-being.
Zabihollah KavehFarsani; mehdi Omidian
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Objective: One of the most important social factors that have been constantly identified as a predictor of healthy aging is marriage satisfaction. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of social support on marital satisfaction with mediating role of emotional loneliness ...
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Objective: One of the most important social factors that have been constantly identified as a predictor of healthy aging is marriage satisfaction. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of social support on marital satisfaction with mediating role of emotional loneliness and physical activity.
Method: This study was descriptive and correlational based on structural equations. The statistical population consisted of all the elderly in the care centers of Shahrekord and Farsan in 2019, among whom 180 individuals were randomly selected as participants. Then the subjects completed research instruments, including Relationship Assessment scale (Hendrick, 1998), Perceived Social Support Scale (Zimet, et al., 1988), Adult’s Social and Emotional Loneliness scale (DiTommasso, et al., 2004), and Leisure-time Activities Scale (Godin, 1985). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used through SPSS (version 23) and AMOS (version 23) to analyze data.
Findings: The results demonstrated direct effect of social support, emotional loneliness and physical activity on marital satisfaction (p <0.001) and indirect effect of perceived social support on marital satisfaction through emotional loneliness and physical activity (p <.05).
Conclusion: The SEM results of the current study supported the proposed model explaining the interrelationships between perceived social support, loneliness, physical activity, and marital satisfaction. The findings of the present study suggest the authorities to pay more attention to the factors of social support, emotional loneliness and physical activity in order to improve the marital relationships of the elderly. The findings of this study can help psychologists and other caretakers create more effective family matter programs for the older generations to enhance their marital satisfaction.
maryam hajilou; Hasan Ahadi; mohammadreza seirafi; saeed shahbeigi
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Objective: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and disabling disease. The purpose of the present research was to examine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral stress management training on the resilience of patients with multiple sclerosis.
Method: This research was a quasi-experimental design ...
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Objective: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and disabling disease. The purpose of the present research was to examine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral stress management training on the resilience of patients with multiple sclerosis.
Method: This research was a quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test and follow-up, and a control group. The statistical population included female patients with MS referred to the Dr. Shahbigi Neurology Clinic in Tehran. The participants were 30 patients who were selected through purposeful sampling and randomly assigned to the two experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent ten sessions of stress management training based on the Cognitive Behavioral Model. Data were collected using the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale. Research data were analyzed using Mixed Repeated Measures ANOVA.
Results: The results revealed that cognitive-behavioral stress management training could significantly enhance the resilience of patients with MS.
Conclusion: Therefore, the use of cognitive-behavioral stress management training could be effective in improving the resilience of patients with MS.
Razieh Kamal; Razieh Rahmani; Hoda Nadaf Shargh
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Objective: While previous research studies primarily focused on younger populations, this study compared the relationship between Instagram use and the mental health of both young and older women who were quarantined because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method: Data were collected using Google Form from ...
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Objective: While previous research studies primarily focused on younger populations, this study compared the relationship between Instagram use and the mental health of both young and older women who were quarantined because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method: Data were collected using Google Form from March 1 to May 5, 2020. A total of 389 women from Mashhad City in Iran participated in the study and completed a questionnaire regarding their daily Instagram usage and a General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28).
Results: Older users’ daily Instagram use was not significantly different from that of younger users [t (382) = 0.98, p = 0.33]. Furthermore, results indicated that there was a significant positive correlation between daily Instagram use and young users’ mental health levels [r (352) = 0.23, p=0.00]. Finally, there was no significant correlation between daily Instagram use and old users’ mental health levels [r (28) = -0.20, p = 0.28].
Conclusion: The findings advance an understanding of Instagram use among younger and older adults and highlight the correlation between Instagram use and mental health. The results can inform future technological interventions that are designed to help younger and older adults who may have better access to social benefits via SNS platforms, particularly in specific circumstances, such as those brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
