Mr Mohammad Hassan Asayesh, Dr Kiumars Farahbakhsh, Dr Hosein Salimi Bajestani, Dr Ali Delavar,
Volume 18, Issue 69 (3-2019)
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify and explain the communication reactions of female victims of infidelity. Methods: The present study employed a phenomenoogical qualitative methodology. The study population consisted of female victims of infidelity in Shemiranat in the year 2016. Data collection continued through interviews until theoretical saturation was obtained. For this 18 women who were victims of infidelity were selected through purposive sampling and were investigated using semi-structured interviews, and the elicited data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings: The data analysis in regards to the communication reactions of women victimized by infidelity resulted in two main themes, 10 subthemes, and 29 initial concepts. The main theme and associated sub-themes were: A). ‘The dissociation of communications’ consisting of the following subthemes: 1. the dissociation of mother-child relationship, 2. the dissociation of father-child relationship, 3. the dissociation of marital relationship, 4. The dissociation of family relationships, 5. the dissociation of interpersonal relationships, 6. the dissociation of relationship with God; and B). "Communications continuity", consisting of the following sub-themes: 1. the continuity of spousal relationship, 2. improving the mother-child relationship, 3. getting social support, 4. improving the relationship with God. Conclusions: This study showed that infidelity has similar and sometimes different communicational effects that are experienced by female victims of infidelity. the effects of infidelity can be either maladaptive or adaptive. The results were interpreted based on the social construction and attachment theories.
Mrs Mahta Salehin, Dr Mohammad Hassan Asayesh, Dr Zahra Naghsh,
Volume 24, Issue 93 (3-2025)
Abstract
Paradox therapy model, as a new and comprehensive model for treatment of anxiety disorders. Based on this, the aim of the research was evaluating the effectiveness of paradox therapy (PTC) on test anxiety and self-confidence of Female high school students in Tehran. This plan used 4 participants in an ABA single subject design. Unlike traditional designs, in this design each person acts as their own control. The three stages of this design are as follows: Baseline phase: This phase lasted three weeks and the test anxiety level of the subject was measured and recorded using the Friedman and Jacob (1997) questionnaire and self-confidence using the Eysenck standard (1979) in three sessions. After determining a stable baseline, the study entered the intervention. 2. Intervention phase (B): This phase lasts for three weeks and in three 45-minute sessions, PTC paradox approach techniques were presented to the subject and 3. Follow-up phase (A): In this phase, during three weeks, the stability of the changes was measured. The results of the intervention were presented in several stages in the form of a eyes chart and effect size. The results of the intervention showed that the scores of self-confidence and test anxiety tests before and after the intervention of all 4 students were significantly different, indicating that the PTC paradox therapy had an effect on reducing the test anxiety of the students participating in this study and increasing their self-confidence. School counselors can use this treatment for students' anxiety disorders and increasing their self-confidence.
