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Comparison of brain-behavioral systems (BAS/BIS), adjustment components and schizoid personality syndrome in patients with migraine and nervous peptic ulcer and normal subjects
Fardin Mirzaei, Ali Khademi,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry 2021)
Abstract
Introduction: Migraine and nervous peptic ulcer are common psychosomatic diseases, that various psychological factors are effective in their occurrence and exacerbation.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the Brain Behavioral Systems (BAS/BIS), adjustment components and schizoid personality syndrome in patients with migraine and nervous peptic ulcer and normal subjects.
Method: The method of this research was comparative causative research. The statistical population of this study was all patients over 18 years of age with nervous peptic ulcer and migraine who referred to Bukan medical centers in 2019 and their normal counterparts. The sample size was 90 people. 30 patients over 18 years old were assigned to each group by simple random sampling and their normal counterparts were also selected by available sampling method. Carver and Whites BIS/BAS Scales, Bells adjustment inventory and Millon clinical multiaxial inventory (MCMI-III) were provided for data collection. Data analysis was done by MANOVA and ANOVA method, using SPSS-PC (v.22).
Results: Migraine patients had significantly higher mean of schizoid personality disorder symptoms and BAS/BIS than the other two groups (p<0.05). Both groups of patients had significantly lower mean in adaptation than normal subjects (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Both groups of disease had the lowest rate of adjustment components. The findings also imply that the Migraine patients had the highest rates of schizoid personality syndrome and BAS/BIS.

Mediating role of existential anxity in the relationship between childhood emotional traumas, social support and tendency to change in addicts
Fereshteh Mirzaeinasab, Yasser Rezapour Mirsaleh, Fatemeh Behjati, Narjes Ghasemi,
Volume 9, Issue 4 (Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry 2022)
Abstract
Introduction: Addiction is recognized as one of the major public health concerns around the world, with various negative consequences for individuals and communities.
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of existential anxiety in the relationship between childhood emotional trauma, social support, and tendency to change in addicts.
Method: In this correlational study, structural equation modeling was applied. The study population consisted of male and female addicts, presenting to rehabilitation centers in Yazd Province, Iran, in 2019. Two-hundred addicts were selected using available sampling among individuals presenting to the rehabilitation centers of Yazd Province. To collect data, the Existential Anxiety Questionnaire by Wims et al. (2004), Childhood Injury Questionnaire by Bernstein et al. (1994), Perceived Social Support Scale by Zimet et al. (1988), and Miller and Tunigan’s Change Tendency Questionnaire (1996) were used. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling, multiple regression analysis, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient test in SPSS-24 and AMOS-24.
Results: The results showed that emotional trauma and social support directly reduced and increased the addicts’ tendency to change, respectively (P<0.05). The findings also showed that emotional trauma and social support indirectly affected the addicts’ tendency to change through the mediating role of existential anxiety (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The mediating role of existential anxiety in the relationship between childhood emotional trauma, social support and the readiness to change in addicted people was significant, therefore, providing more social support, emotional discharge regarding childhood traumas, along with planning to reduce existential anxiety using psychological interventions can increase the readiness to change and quit in addicted people.

Comparison of the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy on fear the negative of evaluation in individuals with social anxiety disorder
Leila Mirzaei, Hossein Baghooli, Hojjatullah Javidi, Majid Barzegar,
Volume 10, Issue 4 (Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry 2023)
Abstract
Introduction: Social anxiety disorder is characterized by the fear of negative evaluation. This psychological construct results in individual’s poor functioning.
Aim: The present research aimed to compare the effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness therapy on the fear of negative evaluation in individuals with social anxiety disorder.
Method: This quasi-experimental study, with a pretest-posttest control group design, was conducted on a population of individuals with social anxiety symptoms, who were referred to the psychological clinics of Shiraz, Iran, in 2019. Sampling was performed using the convenience sampling method. After initial evaluations, 45 people were randomly divided into three equal groups (two intervention groups and one control group). The CBT protocol proposed by Hoffman and Otto (2008) and the Acceptance and Mindfulness protocol by Fleming and Kukowski (2007) were used to implement the interventions (12 two-hour sessions). The participants also completed the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) by Connor et al. (2000) and the Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale by Leary (1983) before and after the intervention. Data analysis was performed in SPSS-24, using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA).
Results: The results of MANCOVA test showed a significant difference between the scores of the control and experimental groups (P<0.001). Compared to the control group, the fear of negative evaluation reduced in the experimental groups. Although there was no significant difference between the two treatment approaches (P>0.05), the effect of mindfulness treatment was slightly higher than CBT.
Conclusion: In this study, comparison of the two mindfulness and CBT approaches indicated no significant difference between these two methods in reducing the fear of negative evaluation among individuals with social anxiety. Therefore; it is suggested to use acombination of these two methods to reduce the fear of negative evaluation.

The Relationship Between Dark Tetrad of Personality and Domain-Specific Risk-taking Among Iranian Young People
Kaveh Qaderi Bagajan, Fatemeh Mirzaei, Sara Ebrahimzadeh Mousavian, Safieh Emami Ale Agha, Leila Alavinejad,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry 2024)
Abstract

Introduction: Dark personality traits include a range of socially aversive personality traits that are associated with risky behaviors and other mental health risk factors. However, it is not clear which specific risky behaviors are associated with each Personality trait (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, Psychopathy and Sadism) outlined in this conceptual framework.
Aim: Examining the Relationship Between Dark Tetrad of Personality and Domain-Specific Risk-taking Behavior Among Iranian Young People was the aim of this study.
Method: The Research Design for this study is based on Descriptive Correlational Research method, A sample of 848 Young people was selected with the convenience sampling method from the Tehran using an online research platform. Domain-Specific Risk-Taking (DOSPERT) Scale and the Short Dark Tetrad (SD4) were used for data collection. The data were Analyzed by the Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC) and Stepwise regression using SPSS version 26.
Results: The correlation matrix of the research variables demonstrated that all components of the Dark Tetrad of Personality (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Sadism) are positively correlated with various domains of risk-taking (Social, Recreational, Gambling, Health/Safety, and Ethical). Among the four personality traits, Psychopathy and Sadism show the highest correlation, while Narcissism and Machiavellianism demonstrate a weaker correlation with risk-taking behaviors. Additionally, only Machiavellianism and Narcissism were linked to risky investments.
Conclusion: In conclusion, for more accurate clinical decision-making concerning the relationship between Dark Personality traits and risky behaviors, it is essential to consider the specific and unique relationship between the traits and domains


The effectiveness of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy on emotion regulation difficulty in depressed people
Rasa Soufi Amlashi, Dr Arezoo Shomali Oskoei, Khalil Mirzaei,
Volume 11, Issue 4 (Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry 2024)
Abstract

Introduction: One of the most common psychological disorders in the world today is depression, and it seems that one of the important components in developing or maintaining depression is the difficulty in regulating emotions.
Aim: The present study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy on emotion regulation difficulties in depressed people.
Methods: The method of the current research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test-follow-up design with a control group. The statistical population of this research consisted of all the patients diagnosed with depression who were referred to the Yara treatment clinic in 2022, and 30 of them were selected by the available sampling method and randomly assigned to two intervention and control groups. To measure the variables of the study, the Beck Depression Inventory (1961) and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale by Gratz & Roemer (2004) were used. The participants of the intervention group received 12 sessions of 60 to 180 minutes, of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy. The data was analyzed by the method of analysis of variance with repeated measurements in SPSS software version 24.
Results: The results of the present study showed that the mean in the average scores of the components of emotion regulation difficulty in the pre-test-post-test and pre-test-follow-up stages is statistically significant (P<0.05), but the difference in the mean scores in the post-test-follow-up stages is not significant. P < 0.05).
Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that short-term intensive dynamic psychotherapy leads to a reduction in the emotion regulation difficulty in patients with depression. The awareness of counselors, psychologists and other professionals about this treatment on emotion regulation processes and defense mechanisms in depressed patients can be helpful.


The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Psychological Distress and Regretting The Spouse Choice in Betrayed Women
Mis Sepideh Haddadi, Dr Ghodratollah Abbasi, Dr Bahram Mirzaeian,
Volume 11, Issue 6 (Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry 2025)
Abstract

Introduction: Infidelity is a traumatic event that has many psychological consequences, including psychological distress and regret about choosing a spouse.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on psychological distress and regretting of the  spouse choice in betrayed women.
Method: This study was a quasi-experimental research. The statistical population of this research included all the betrayed women who referred to the counseling centers in Tehran, 2022, Among them 32 people were selected by purposive sampling  and were assigned  in two experimental and control groups. The participants completed the questionnaires of psychological distress by Kessler et al. (2002) and regret of choosing a spouse Schwartz et al. (2002) in three times: pre-test, post-test and follow-up. Repeated measures analysis of variance, Benferoni post hoc test and SPSS-27 software were used to analyze the data.
Result: the results of the study indicated that acceptance and commitment therapy had a significant effect on psychological distress and regret of choosing a spouse in both within and between group status (P<0.05). The effectiveness of this intervention was lasting in the follow-up phase. The effect size for psychological distress and regret of choosing a spouse were 0.44 and 0.24 respectively (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Acceptance and commitment therapy reduce psychological distress and regretting the spouse choice in betrayed women. So, suggestting in the design of effective interventions for betrayed women, acceptance and commitment therapy can be used to reduce the psychological distress and regretting of the spouse choice.


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