Estimation of Stress of COVID-19 among University Students

This primary dataset that includes Stress of COVID-19 among Iranian public university students and a sample of Iranian students in Italy.THIS DATASET IS ARCHIVED AT DANS/EASY, BUT NOT ACCESSIBLE HERE. TO VIEW A LIST OF FILES AND ACCESS THE FILES IN THIS DATASET CLICK ON THE DOI-LINK ABOV

Estimation of Stress of COVID-19 among University Students

This primary dataset that includes Stress of COVID-19 among Iranian public university students and a sample of Iranian students in Italy.THIS DATASET IS ARCHIVED AT DANS/EASY, BUT NOT ACCESSIBLE HERE. TO VIEW A LIST OF FILES AND ACCESS THE FILES IN THIS DATASET CLICK ON THE DOI-LINK ABOV

The Effectiveness of Life Skills Training on Enhancement of Self-Esteem and Marital Satisfaction among Addicts in Treatment Period

Objective: This study has been done to determine the impact of life skills training on enhancement of self-esteem and marital satisfaction among addicts in treatment period. Method: The research design was semi experimental pretest-posttest with witness group. For each group 12men addicts in treatment period in Qazvin city were selected by available sampling. Rosenberg self-esteem and Enrich marital satisfaction questionnaires were administered among selected samples. Training workshop was conducted on role playing, questioning and answering which was taught by psychology professors in experimental group. Results: Results showed life skills training improved self-esteem and marital satisfaction of addicts in treatment period. Conclusion: Life skills training have a positive impact on self-esteem and marital satisfaction of individuals especially on addicts in treatment period, also life skills training in the field of smoking prevention enhances individuals’ skills (such as self-esteem, marital satisfaction, etc…). Life skills training empower person to actualize his knowledge, attitudes and values, and enable him to have motivation for healthy behavior which this will have significant impact on his relationship with his wife

Psychometric Validation of the Farsi Version of the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) in a Sample of Iranian Students in the USA

The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) has been widely used to evaluate for assessing mindfulness. The purpose of this research was psychometric validation of the Farsi version of the MAAS among a sample of Iranian students in the USA. The sample included 181 Iranian students attending universities in San Diego, CA. The MAAS was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Rasch analysis. Results of the CFA indicated a single factor structure with an acceptable fit to the data: sbX2 = 169.53 (P < 0.001); RMR = 0.084; CFI = 0.92; and RMSEA = 0.068. All of the items displayed significant factor loadings. The results indicated a significant negative relationship between MAAS and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) (r = � 0.51; P < 0.01) and Beck Depression Inventory � Second Edition (BDI�II) (r = � 0.407; P < 0.01). These findings demonstrated acceptable levels of discriminant validity. Consequently, the Farsi version of MAAS was a valid and reliable instrument for assessing Iranian students� mindfulness outside Iran. This study indicated directions for future researches. © 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature

Psychometric properties of Farsi version of the resilience scale (CD-RISC) and its role in predicting aggression among Iranian athletic adolescent girls

The sport presents an opportunity for young people to experience the joys of success and cope with setbacks to develop resilient behaviors. However, there is a lack of clarity about how sport can cultivate resilience, particularly among adolescent girls. This study investigated the psychometric properties of Farsi version of the Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and its role in predicting aggression in Iranian athletic adolescent girls. The method of the present study was cross-sectional. The population of this study was Iranian athletic adolescent girls, and 475 Iranian athletic adolescent girls were selected through the convenience sampling method. The participants completed the Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Quality of Mindfulness, General Self-efficacy (GSE), Alexithymia, and Aggression Scale. The CD-RISC�s psychometric properties were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis, while reliability was tested using Cronbach�s alpha. Discriminant validity was measured by examining the relationship with alexithymia, and convergent validity was assessed with the quality of mindfulness and GSE. In addition, multiple regression analysis was conducted on the prediction of aggression by the CD-RISC subscales. The five-factor structure provided a good fit for the data. CD-RISC had significant negative associations with alexithymia, and there was a significant positive correlation between CD-RISC and Quality of Mindfulness, GSE. The results indicate that CD-RISC significantly predicts aggression in athletic adolescent girls. The CD-RISC has good validity for athletic adolescent girls in Iran and can be used in psychological evaluations in the Iranian context. CD-RISC significantly predicts aggression among athletic adolescent girls. © 2022, The Author(s)

Validation of the Spiritual Well-being Scale (SWBS) and its role in Predicting Hope among Iranian Elderly

Older adults, as the most vulnerable group, are affected by decreased functional abilities and changes in physical status, such as cognitive, social, and psychological function. This study aims to investigate the validation of the Spiritual Well-being Scale (SWBS) and its role in predicting hope in Iranian older adults. 812 Iranian older adults�aged 60 years and older�participated in this study. Participants were asked to complete a demographic questionnaire, the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), the Resilience Scale, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale -21 (DASS-21), and the Adult Hope Scale. The psychometric properties of the SWBS were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), while its reliability was tested using Cronbach's alpha. Discriminant validity was measured by examining the relationship with the DASS-21 subscales, and convergent validity was assessed using resilience. In addition, multiple regression analysis was used to predict hope by the SWBS subscales. The four-factor structure provided good agreement with the data. The SWBS had significant negative associations with the subscales of the DASS-21, and there was a significant positive correlation between SWBS and resilience. The results indicate that SWBS significantly predicts hope among older adults. The Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) has good validity for older adults in Iran and can be used in psychological assessments in the Iranian context. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature