Path analysis of the relationship between optimism, humor, affectivity, and marital satisfaction among infertile couples

Marital satisfaction is an important factor for establishing a family relationship, feeling satisfied, and living happily together. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between optimism, humor, positive and negative affect, and marital satisfaction among infertile couples. The sample comprised 80 infertile Iranian couples (n = 160) who visited infertility clinics. Participants completed a series of Persian versions of psychometric scales related to optimism (Attributional Style Questionnaire), humor (Humor Styles Questionnaire), marital satisfaction (Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire), positive affect (PA) and negative affect (NA) (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule). The obtained result of Smart PLS statistical analysis confirmed the significant positive correlation between optimism and humor with marital satisfaction and high PA and low NA. Moreover, the findings also provided an adequate fit of the model. The findings demonstrated that infertile couples high in optimism and humor have higher levels of marital satisfaction and high PA and low PA. Based on the study’s findings, interventions for facilitating optimism and humor among infertile couples are discussed

Relationship between Mental Health and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients

Introduction: Cancer is a disease that is determined by unnatural deformation and differentiation of cells.Cancer patients face psychosocial and physical problems that may have an impact on the patient's quality of life .The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between mental health and quality of life in cancer patients. Methods: This study was a correlational research. In this study, 90patients referred to Shefa hospital in Ahvaz were selected through convenient sampling in 2008 .Data was collected by General Health Questionnaire and short form quality of life questionnaire (Sf-36) and analyzed using Spearman's correlation ,t-test and ANOVAs test . Results: The results showed that most domains in quality of life were correlated with mental health domains .General health perception and physical function domains were correlated significantly with 3 domains of mental health anxiety, social function and depression. Somatoform symptoms were correlated significantly with mental health domain of quality of life (P<0.02). Finally, social function was correlated significantly with social dysfunction domain of life quality (P<0.05). Also, anxiety and somatoform domains of mental health had a more significant relationship in women than men (P=0.006 and P=0.025). From the quality of life domain, physical function had a more significant relationship in men than women (P=0.03), while bodily pain had a more significant relationship in women than men (P=0.001). Conclusion: According to the findings, many quality of life domains were correlated with mental health domains and cancer had an effect on various aspects of patient's life