Journal of counseling research

Effectiveness of positive psychology based training on resiliency and anger control on female high school students of Yazd

The Purpose of present study was to examine the effectiveness of positive psychology based training on resiliency and anger control on high school students in Yazd city. In this research we used experimental design with pretest-posttest and control group. Statistical community contained students who were studying in first class of high school in Yazd in 1391-1392. Multi-stage cluster random sampling was used and 24 students with low resiliency and high anger score were chosen and placed in control and experimental groups randomly and equally. Experimental group were taught based on positive psychology during 12 sessions. We used Connor and Davidson resilience and trait –state questionnaire. Covariance analysis used for data analysis. Results showed that positive psychology training was effective on resilience and anger control and its some subscales. Positive psychology training with reinforcement of positive emotions and perception of abilities can increase resiliency. Also, this training with using of subjective experience and forgiveness helps for anger control and replacement of anger with positive emotions. l

Effectiveness of Group Education Based on Choice Theory on increasing the Marital Flexibility and Satisfaction

The purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of group education based on choice theory on increasing flexibility and marital satisfaction. The research design was a quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest with control group. The population consisted of all married women referring to Women Association in Garmsar. 12 couples were selected and assigned into two experimental and control groups with available sampling and voluntary, and with regard to entry and exit criteria. The experimental group received eight sessions of choice theory-based intervention and control group received no intervention. The research tools included Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire and Flexibility Questionnaire. The data were analyzed with multi-variate analysis of covariance. The results showed that group education based on choice theory has had positive effects on the flexibility in couples (F=8.69, P<.01). Also, group education based on choice theory lead to increase marital satisfaction in couples (F=16.68, P< .01). According to these results, group education based on choice theory can be used for increasing marital satisfaction, improving marital relationships, and decreasing conflicts and preventing couples’ struggles.

Effectiveness of martial skills training based on Guttmann model on the marital happiness

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of martial skills training based on Guttmann model on the marital happiness of couples in Doroud city. Research method was Quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design and a control group. The population of the study consisted of all mothers of high school girl students in 2011-2012 in Doroud city. The sample size included 30 persons selected through a multi-stage cluster sampling and then put into control and experimental groups. To collect data, marital happiness scale (MHS) was utilized as the research tool. Data were analyzed by using covariance analysis with SPSS software. Based on the findings, it was revealed that marital skills learning increase the happiness of marital life.

Designing the Marital Adjustment Model with due attention to Islamic life Style and Perfectionism in High School Teachers

The present research was performed to Design the Marital Adjustment Model with due attention to Islamic life Style and Perfectionism in High School Teachers in Birjand. The method of research was non experimental and structural equation Modeling (SEM). A sample of 300 teachers from Birjand city was selected through random cluster sampling (150 male and 150 female). The tools included: Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test (LWMAT) Kaviani’s Islamic life Style Test (ILST), Tehran Multi Phase Perfectionism Scale (TMPS). Descriptive statistical methods including calculation of mean, standard deviation and path analysis inferential statistics indexes were used. The hypothetical model was tested through path analysis by using the Amos software The Islamic life style has had a direct and positive effect on marital adjustment, and Perfectionism has also had a direct and negative effect on marital adjustment. But there is no meaningful relation between Islamic life style and Perfectionism. The results showed that the model, after modification, the model fitness indexes enjoyed a desirable status. .

A Comparison between dimensions of Self-Regulatory Learning Strategies in Different Family types: Family Process and Content Model

The purpose of this study was done to explain the difference between dimensions of self-regulatory learning strategies in high-school students in different family types based on family process and content model. The research method was descriptive and post event. For this reason multistage cluster sampling was selected between second and third of 308 (186 female, 122 male) high-school students in Shiraz. The information was collected from self-report family process scale and self-report family content scale (children form) and motivated strategies for learning questionnaire were used that their validity and reliability has been confirmed. The obtained data were analyzed by ANOVA & MANOVA. The results showed that cognitive strategies have significant difference in healthy family and unhealthy family. Also results showed that there is difference in self- regulatory learning strategies among students in different family types. And is recommended to school psychologists and counselors that this issue should be considered in consultation with the student.

Effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy on self-efficacy and self-esteem in substance-Abusing Spouses

The purpose of present research was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy on self-efficacy and self-esteem in substance-abusing spouses. The method of this research was quasi-experimental method by using a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population for this study included substance-abusing spouses hospitalized in addiction-treatment centers of Shiraz during summer and autumn 2014. Accordingly, 30 individuals suffering from substance-abuse were selected by using availability sampling. The Coppersmith Self-esteem Inventory (CSEI) and self-efficacy questionnaire were employed in this research as the pre- / post-test, and data were analyzed by using ANCOVA (analysis of covariance) method. The results of data analysis suggested that cognitive-behavioral group therapy is useful for increasing self-efficacy and self-esteem in substance-abusing spouses, and that there is a significant difference between two groups. Based on the findings of this research, cognitive-behavioral group therapy enhances self-efficacy and self-esteem in individuals suffering from substance-abuse.

The effectiveness of acceptance/ commitment training on the psychological well-being, emotional and marital satisfaction in divorce

The purpose of this present study is the effectiveness of acceptance/commitment training on psychological well-being, emotional and marital satisfaction .The method of this experimental study is pretest-posttest with the control group. Population was the all of the applicants (male or female) as the ones who referred to the city branches Court from April 2014 to September 2014 in Ardabil in order to divorce. 40 patients (20 patients per group) were selected by the available method and they were replaced randomly in both experimental and control group. Data were collected by emotional well-being scale, psychological well-being scale and Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaires. For analyzing the data, we used multivariate ANCOVA (MANCOVA). The results of this study showed that acceptance/commitment training on psychological, emotional well-being and marital satisfaction is effective .In general, individual goes towards the awareness of feelings, inner experiences and accepting them and the suitable using of them by acceptance/commitment training instead of ignoring emotions and individual experiences. This study can create subjective (psychological) emotional well-being and consequently it causes to increase marital satisfaction.