Masoumeh Esmaeily, Fahimeh Shadabmehr, Kowsar Dehdast,
Volume 22, Issue 86 (5-2023)
Abstract
Aim: The present research was conducted with the purpose of designing and determining some psychometric characteristics of the Sahm-based lifestyle questionnaire, and this study was done with a practical goal. Methods: The statistical population of the research included all people aged 18 to 60 living in Tehran in 2023, of which 389 people were selected through available sampling and answered the questionnaire. In order to check the validity of the questionnaire, the method of exploratory factor analysis was used, and the content validity of the instrument was confirmed by consulting experts. In order to check the reliability of the tool, Cronbach's alpha method was used. All statistical analyzes were performed by SPSS-25 software. Findings: Based on the findings of the research, exploratory factor analysis with principal components showed that the Sahm-based lifestyle questionnaire is a 13-component tool that explains 57.24 percent of the “Sahmgozari” (partake or sharing) variance. Cronbach's alpha of the whole questionnaire is 0.93 and for components such as meaning-based (0.78), responsibility-based (0.74), agency (0.73), security-based (0.71), principle-based (0.73), respect-based (0.71), intention-based (0.73) , personal peace (0.80), the best role-playing (0.72), formative relationships (0.67), bond-making (0.63), harmonization with goals (0.63), and selectiveness (0.65) were reported. Conclusion: According to the findings, it can be concluded that the Sahm-based lifestyle questionnaire has appropriate and acceptable validity and reliability in the sample of participants in the research.
Zahra Amanollahi,
Volume 25, Issue 98 (9-2026)
Abstract
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of communication skills training based on the Sahmgozari approach in improving problem-solving skills and family intimacy. ▌Methods: This applied study employed a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design with a control group. The study population consisted of married employees in Tehran. The sample comprised 40 employees of the Tehran Water Organization who were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups (20 participants in each group). The research instruments were the Family Intimacy Questionnaire developed by Walker and Thompson, the Problem-Solving Inventory developed by Heppner and Petersen, and the Sahmgozari Lifestyle Questionnaire developed by Esmaeili et al. The experimental group participated in a ten-session Sahmgozari-based communication skills training program, whereas the control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) in SPSS version 27. ▌Findings: After controlling for pretest scores, Sahmgozari-based communication skills training significantly improved problem-solving skills and family intimacy in the experimental group compared with the control group (p < .001). The effect size also indicated a strong intervention effect. ▌Conclusion: The findings suggest that the Sahmgozari approach, beyond merely teaching communication techniques, can serve as an effective intervention for improving problem-solving skills and family intimacy by redefining individuals’ roles in relationships and strengthening responsibility and agency.
