Relations between quality of image of God and mental health in parents of exceptional children

AbstractSince parents of exceptional children are exposed to the variety of child raising stressors that impact their psychological functioning, determining factors associated with psychological health of these individuals is an important research endeavour. The aim of the current research was to investigate the relationship between image of God and mental health in parents of exceptional children. To accomplish the stated goal 168 parents of exceptional children were selected by means of proportional sampling procedure. The Image of God Inventory (IOG, Lawrence, 1997) and Symptom Checklist90-R (SCL-90R, Deragotis et al., 1973) were administered on them. Analysis of data revealed that the magnitude of mental health can be predicted from the quality of images of God in parents of exceptional children. Moreover, data revealed that parents of exceptional children who had positive image of God were higher in mental health than parents of exceptional children who had a negative image of God. Authors concluded that positive image of God were associated with mental health in parents of exceptional children. Theoretical implication and practical application of the finding are discussed in the original paper

Relation Among Quality of Attachment, Paranoid Ideation and Somatization in College Students

AbstractThe aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between quality of attachment with paranoid ideation and somatization in Tehran and Iran Medical Sciences Universities. To accomplish the stated goal 469 students from Tehran and Iran Medical Sciences Universities were selected by means of proportional sampling procedure. The Revised Adult Attachment Scale (Collins, 1996) and Scales of Paranoid Ideation and Somatization in Symptom Checklist90-Revised (Derogatis et al., 1973) were administered on them. Analysis of data using a multiple regression analysis revealed that the magnitude of paranoid ideation and somatization can be predicted from the quality of student's attachment. Moreover, data revealed that students who trusted on dependability of others were lower in Paranoid Ideation and somatization than students who had a anxious attachment. Authors concluded that a secure attachment (trust on dependability of others) was associated with lower paranoid ideation and somatization in college students who were studying in Medical Sciences Universities

Quality of Romantic Attachment, Forgiveness, and Altruism in Parents of Children with Special Needs and Parents of Regular School Children

Abstract The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between forgiveness, quality of romantic attachment with altruism in parents of children with special needs and regular school children. In this study, 275 individuals (144 parents of regular school children using cluster sampling and 131 parents of children with special needs using available sampling[procedure) were selected. In this study Enright forgiveness inventory (Enright, 1977), Adult Attachment Inventory (Hazen& Shaver, 1987), and altruism (Ashton & et al., 1998); were used. Analysis of data was performed by using multiple regression analysis. Results of the analysis revealed that in parents of regular school children there was a significant negative correlation between insecure attachment to spouse and cognitive, emotional and behavioral domain of forgiveness. Whereas in parents of exceptional children there was a significant negative correlation between insecure attachment to spouse and cognitive and behavioral dimensions of forgiveness. Multiple regression analysis revealed that in mothers of children with special needs and regular school children quality of attachment to the spouse was a significant variable in determining the forgiveness (cognitive, behavioral and emotional dimension of forgiveness). The quality of attachment is a significant variable in determining the magnitude of forgiveness. Keyword: forgiveness, quality of attachment to spouse, altruism, exceptional parents, regular school children’s mother. 

Phenomenology of Lived Experience of Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome (DS)

The present study aimed at probing the phenomenology of lived experiences of mothers of children with Down syndrome. The study employed a qualitative approach on the based of phenomenological method. Sixteen participants were selected via a purposive sampling method from a population of mothers of students with Down syndrome in schools of children with special needs in Isfahan. The research instruments employed to collect data was the semi-structured interviewing technique. Interviews were listened to several times and their text was literally transcribed. To analyze the data, the Colaizzi method was used. After extracting the subjects and categorizing them, the findings included four main categories (impact on family, community status, parental concerns, and supportive networks) and 11 sub main themes. The relationship between these main themes and sub-themes was presented in the original article. Investigating the lived experiences of mothers of children with Down syndrome indicated that this group was affected by this phenomenon in a variety of ways, and these effects included positive and negative dimensions. The results of this research and similar studies can be used to develop therapeutic and educational interventions

Predicting Obsessive-compulsive behavior and Phobic Anxiety among Students of Medical Sciences: The role of the Concept of God

For downloading the full-text of this article please click here. Background and Objective:Theconcept of God which is conveyed to individuals by means of oral and cultural media is a conceptual understanding of people about attributes of God and is closely associated with psychological health of individuals. Having said that, the aim of the current research was predicting obsessive-compulsive behavior and phobic anxiety in students of Medical Sciences in 2014, examining the role of the concept of God in this regard.Method: In this descriptive-correlational study, whose statistical population was the students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 367 students were selected by proportional stratified sampling. God Concept Scaleand Scales of Obsessive-Compulsive and Phobic Anxiety of Symptoms Checklist-90R were administered on them. All ethical issues were observed in this study and the researchers declared no conflict of interests.Results: Multiple regression analysis of the data indicated that obsessive-compulsive behavior and phobic anxiety of university students can be predicted by the way they frame the concept of God. Moreover, the findings revealed that the male students who had a positive concept of God were lower in phobic anxiety (r=24; p<0.05). However, the female univesity students who had a positive concept of God were lower in obsessive-compulsive behavior (r=28; p<0.05).Conclusion: According to the findings, it can be concluded that obsessive-compulsive behavior and phobic anxiety of university students are subject to their concept of God.For downloading the full-text of this article please click here

The Effectiveness of Sensory Integration Exercises on Balance and Orientation of Students with Visual Impairment

The present study investigates the effectiveness of sensory integration exercises on balance and orientation of students with visual impairment. This study is a semi-open study with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population includes all blind students in special schools in Abadan and Khorramshahr in the academic year 2019–2020. Among the special schools, 30 students with visual impairment were selected through an available sample and randomly divided into an experimental group (n =15, 7 girls and 8 boys) and a control group (n =15). Measurement and data collection methods include Lincoln-Ozertsky motor growth test (OMDT), basketball and dribble throw test (BDTT), and Ayers sensory integration exercises (AESI). After determining validity and addressing weaknesses, the test was administered to the experimental groups. The experimental group then performed exercises for 12 sessions of 90 minutes each. SPSS 21 software, Kolmogorov-Smirnov -test, Leven’s test and analysis of covariance were used to analyze the data. The results showed that sensory integration exercises had a positive significant effect on the balance and orientation of students with visual impairment at the level (P <0/01). Sensory-motor integration exercises in this study can improve the orientation and balance of students with visual impairment

Effectiveness of Self-monitoring Training by Islamic Contemplation Approach on Self-restraint among Female Students of Tehran University

For downloading the full-text of this article please click here.Background and Objective: University students are the intellectual human resources of any society and they are the prospects of their country. Paying attention to their mental, spiritual, social, cultural and physical health will provide the ground for realization of a dynamic and healthy life in the future. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of self-monitoring training using the Islamic contemplation approach on self-restraint among female students of Tehran University.Methods: This study adopted a quasi-experimental pretest and posttest control group design. The statistical population consisted of all students of University of Tehran who were studying in the educational year 2017. A sample of 30 female students from Tehran University was selected using available sampling method. They were randomly assigned to two experimental (15) and a control group (15). Participants in the experimental group received an Islamic-contemplation self-monitoring training program in eight (one-and-a-half-hour) sessions. A self-restraint questionnaire Gatfordson and Hirschi was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using covariance analysis. In this study, all the ethical considerations have been observed and no conflict of interest was reported by the authors.Results: The results showed that the female students in the experimental group had significantly higher self-control scores than the control group on the post-test and the hypothesis of the study concerning the effectiveness of self-monitoring training by Islamic contemplation approach on self-restraint of Tehran University students was confirmed (P&gt;0/01).Conclusion: Based on the findings, group religious-spiritual intervention had a positive effect on the internal and self-control power of female students, and this intervention could be used to improve the psychological resources in increasing students’ self-restraint.For downloading the full-text of this article please click here.Please cite this article as: Nosrati F, Jafari-Ardi S, Ghobari-Bonab B. Effectiveness of Self-monitoring Training by Islamic Contemplation Approach on Self-restraint among Female Students of Tehran University. Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va salāmat. 2020;6(2):20-36. https://doi.org/10.22037/jrrh.v6i2.2298

Instructing anger management skills for mothers of mentally retarded children: effects on mother-child relationship

AbstractThe purpose of the present research is to examine the effects of anger management training on mother's relationship with their educable mentally retarded and slow learner children. The design of this study is quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest and control group. This study was conducted on 46 mothers who were assigned equally into experimental and control groups. The anger management training was implemented on experimental group in seven sessions, 2hours each. Data were collected utilizing Anger Evaluation Scale and Multidimensional Anger Inventory. An analysis of covariance was used for this research. Findings showed that intensity and frequency of anger decreased and the use of anger control strategies increased, indicating the effectiveness of anger management techniques

The Relationship between Attachment to God, Attachment to Adults, Resilience, Self-compassion and Mindfulness in Undergraduate Students in Tehran University

For downloading the full-text of this article please click here.Background and Objective: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between attachment to God, attachment to adults, resilience, self-compassion and mindfulness in undergraduate students at Tehran University.Methods: 200 students (100 males and 100 females) were selected by cluster sampling method and completed the attachment to God, attachment to adults, resilience, and self-compassion and mindfulness questionnaires. The research design was correlational. Pearson correlation and path analysis were used to analyze the data. In this study, all the ethical considerations have been observed and no conflict of interest was reported by the authors.Results: The results showed that there was a positive and meaningful relationship between secure attachment to God and resilience, mindfulness and compassion but a negative relationship between avoidant attachment and resilience, mindfulness and compassion. Also, the results showed that attachment to adults had a positive and significant correlation with resiliency, but there was no significant relationship between anxiety attachment to adults and mindfulness and resilience. Also, based on the results, resilience and secure attachment to God could positively predict mindfulness.Conclusion: Those with secure attachment to God value themselves and know that God loves and helps them and responds to their desires and prayers. On the contrary, people with avoidant attachment regard God as out of reach.For downloading the full-text of this article please click here.Please cite this article as: Nosrati F, Batavani AR, Ghobari-Bonab B, Masjedsaraee MR. The Relationship between Attachment to God, Attachment to Adults, Resilience, Self-compassion and Mindfulness in Undergraduate Students in Tehran University. Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va salāmat. 2020;6(1):5-18.  https://doi.org/10.22037/jrrh.v6i1.2299