Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy Based on Mindfulness on Perceived Stress, Resilience and Quality of Life in Thalassemic Major Patients

Background and Aims: Using mindfulness skills, the individual becomes aware of his daily activities and the automatic functioning of the mind in the past and present world, and through one-to-one consciousness control of thoughts, emotions and physical states is controlled and can be in the person's life Has a tremendous effect. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on perceived Stress, resilience and quality of life in Thalassemic major patients in Lordegan in 2015-2016. Methods: This is a semi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design with control group and period. The sample was consisted of 40 patients with thalassemic major who referred to Lordegan Shohada hospital and were selected by purposeful sampling based on entry and exit criteria and randomly assigned to two groups of experimental and control. The experimental group received acceptance and commitment-based therapy, while the control group did not receive any intervention until the end of the project. Data were collected by perceived stress questionnaire Cohen et al. (1983), Researcher Conner & Davison (2003), and World Health Organization Quality of Life (SF-26). Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups, in terms of perceived stress, resilience and quality of life (P <0.001). So, cognitive-mindedness-based therapy can have a significant effect on perceived stress, resilience and quality of life in patients with thalassemia major. Conclusion: Cognitive therapy based on mindfulness is a useful practice in reducing perceived stress, increasing resilience and improving the quality of life of patients with thalassemia major. Keywords: Key words: Cognitive therapy based on mindfulness, perceived Stress, resilience, quality of life, Thalassemic majo

The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on perceived stress, resilience, and the quality of life in thalassemia major patients

Background and aims: The present study aimed to determine the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on perceived stress, resilience, and the quality of life in thalassemia major patients in Lordegan during 2015-2016. Methods: This semi-experimental study used the pre-test and post-test designs with a control group and period. The samples included 40 patients with thalassemia major who referred to Lordegan Shohada hospital, were selected by the purposeful sampling technique based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received eight-week sessions of the acceptance and commitment-based therapy, while the control group received no intervention until the end of the study. The data were collected by the perceived stress questionnaire (Cohen et al), Researcher Conner and Davison Resilience Scale, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (SF-26). Finally, the obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS software, repeated measure, and covariance tests Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of the perceived stress, resilience, and the quality of life (P<0.001). In addition, based on the results, 66% of the changes in the perceived stress scores, 81% of the difference in the resiliency scores, and 75% of the difference in the quality of life scores were related to the impact of therapy based on the acceptance and group commitment. Further, the results of the analysis variance of the internal group revealed that the effect of therapy based on the acceptance and commitment on the perceived stress, resilience, and the quality of life had a significant difference in pretest, posttest, and follow-up stages. Conclusion: In general, the therapy based on the acceptance and commitment is found to be a useful practice in reducing the perceived stress while increasing the resilience and improving the quality of life in patients with thalassemia major. Keywords: Acceptance and commitment therapy, Perceived stress, resilience, Quality of life, Thalassemia majo

A comparison of the effectiveness of group reality therapy and positive psychotherapy on irrational beliefs and psychological hardiness in brilliant talent students

Background and aims: Irrational beliefs in brilliant talent students can influence their psychological hardiness and lead to adverse social and academic outcomes. The present study mainly aimed to compare the effectiveness of group reality therapy and positive psychotherapy in improving the irrational beliefs and psychological hardiness of male brilliant talent high school students in Shahrekord during 2017. Methods: The present experimental research, used pretest and posttest design including intervention and control groups. The study population included all the male gifted students in Shahrekord (N=276) who were first screened and then, 60 individuals were selected by convenience random sampling. Next, the individuals were assigned a number and then divided into two experimental groups (each containing 20 students) and one control group (including 20 students) using a random number table. Afterward, group reality therapy and positive psychotherapy interventions were performed within eight and ten weeks for the experimental groups, respectively. In addition, Jones Irrational Beliefs Test (IBT) and Kobasa’s Psychological Hardiness Scale were employed to data collection. Six months after post-test implementation, the students were followed up. Finally, the data were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc test. Results: The findings revealed that group reality therapy and positive psychotherapy led to a decrease in irrational beliefs while such therapies improved psychological hardiness in brilliant talent students (P0.05). Conclusion: In general, group reality therapy and positive psychotherapy reduced irrational beliefs whereas they improved psychological hardiness of the brilliant talent students and therefore, these therapies can be used as effective interventions for the intended population. Keywords: Reality therapy, Positive psychotherapy, Irrational beliefs, Psychological hardiness, Brilliant talent

The relationship between individual identities and the mental health among students

Background — Nowadays, the relationship between Individual Identities and the mental health is as one the most important matter in developing countries. Aim — The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of Individual Identity and the mental health of the students. Material and Methods — The subjects of this study were 1293 undergraduates (age: 22±4 (mean±SD)) studying in the fourth region of Islamic Azad University, Iran in the academic year of 2012- 2013. They were selected through random sampling. They completed a questionnaire on mental health and the Bennion-Adams Inventory. It was a descriptive research using correlational methods. Results — The results of the study revealed that achievement identity has significantly (P<0.05) negative correlations with mental health. Also, foreclosure identity, moratorium Identity and diffusion identity had significantly (P<0.05) positive correlations with mental health. Conclusion — The regression coefficients showed that out of the four dimensions of individual identities, achievement identity (is negatively) and moratorium identity and diffusion Identity (is positively) are the best predictors for mental health

A computational study to identify the key residues of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma in the interactions with its antagonists

<p>Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) compose a family of nuclear receptors, PPARα, PPARβ, and PPARγ, which mediate the effects of lipidic ligands at the transcriptional level. Among these, the PPARγ has been known to regulate adipocyte differentiation, fatty acid storage and glucose metabolism, and is a target of antidiabetic drugs. In this work, the interactions between PPARγ and its six known antagonists were investigated using computational methods such as molecular docking, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and the hybrid quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM). The binding energies evaluated by molecular docking varied between −22.59 and −35.15 kJ mol^− 1. In addition, MD simulations were performed to investigate the binding modes and PPARγ conformational changes upon binding of antagonists. Analysis of the root-mean-square fluctuations (<i>RMSF</i>) of backbone atoms shows that H3 of PPARγ has a higher mobility in the absence of antagonists and moderate conformational changes were observed. The interaction energies between antagonists and each PPARγ residue involved in the interactions were studied by QM/MM calculations. These calculations reveal that antagonists with different structures show different interaction energies with the same residue of PPARγ. Therefore, it can be concluded that the key residues vary depending on the structure of the ligand, which binds to PPARγ.</p

Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting and H₂ Generation Enhancement Using an Effective Surface Modification of W-Doped TiO₂ Nanotubes (WT) with Co-Deposition of Transition Metal Ions

W-doped TiO2 nanotube arrays (WT) were fabricated by in situ electrochemical anodization of titanium substrate. The results of the influence of different photo-deposited transition ions (CrxFe1−x, 0 ≤ x ≤ 1) on the surface of WT on photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting and H2 generation are presented. The crystallinities, structural, elemental, and absorption analysis were conducted by XRD, SEM, RAMAN, EDX, and UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy, which demonstrated anatase as the main crystalline phase of TiO2, and the existence of CrxFe1−x (nano)particles/film deposited on the surface of WT. The SEM images revealed that the deposition rate and morphology are highly related to the ratio of Cr and Fe ions. Under visible light illumination, the entire photoelectrodes showed a very good response to light with stable photocurrent density. PEC measurements revealed that the mixture of transition ions with a certain ratio of ions (Cr0.8Fe0.2–T) led to enhanced photocurrent density more than that of other modifiers due to decreasing charge recombination as well as improving the charge transfer. Moreover, PEC water splitting was conducted in an alkaline solution and the Cr0.8Fe0.2–T photoelectrode generated 0.85 mL cm−2 h−1 H2, which is over two times that of pristine WT

Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting and H2 Generation Enhancement Using an Effective Surface Modification of W-Doped TiO2 Nanotubes (WT) with Co-Deposition of Transition Metal Ions

W-doped TiO2 nanotube arrays (WT) were fabricated by in situ electrochemical anodization of titanium substrate. The results of the influence of different photo-deposited transition ions (CrxFe1&minus;x, 0 &le; x &le; 1) on the surface of WT on photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting and H2 generation are presented. The crystallinities, structural, elemental, and absorption analysis were conducted by XRD, SEM, RAMAN, EDX, and UV&ndash;Vis absorption spectroscopy, which demonstrated anatase as the main crystalline phase of TiO2, and the existence of CrxFe1&minus;x (nano)particles/film deposited on the surface of WT. The SEM images revealed that the deposition rate and morphology are highly related to the ratio of Cr and Fe ions. Under visible light illumination, the entire photoelectrodes showed a very good response to light with stable photocurrent density. PEC measurements revealed that the mixture of transition ions with a certain ratio of ions (Cr0.8Fe0.2&ndash;T) led to enhanced photocurrent density more than that of other modifiers due to decreasing charge recombination as well as improving the charge transfer. Moreover, PEC water splitting was conducted in an alkaline solution and the Cr0.8Fe0.2&ndash;T photoelectrode generated 0.85 mL cm&minus;2 h&minus;1 H2, which is over two times that of pristine WT

The Effectiveness of Parent-Based Intervention Based on Incredible Years Model on adaptive behavior of Intellectual Disability Children Educable 5-7 years.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a parent-centered intervention based on Incredible years on adaptive behavior of 5-7 years old intellectual disability children. This study was experimental with pretest-posttest design and follow-up with control group. The statistical population included all educable intellectual disability students who were studying in special centers in Lordegan in 2018. Thirty people were randomly selected and assigned to two groups of 15 (experimental and control). The vinland Adaptive Behavior Questionnaire was administered to the two groups as a pre-test. Then the parents of the experimental group were treated to an incredible interventional program for 12 sessions and the control group's parents did not receive any intervention during this period. At the end of the intervention period and 3 months later, the Vineland Behavioral Test was again administered to the two groups as post-test and follow-up respectively. The obtained data were analyzed by repeated measures ANOVA using spss22 software. The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference between the performance of the two experimental and control groups in adjustment behavior (p <0.001). Therefore, it can be concluded that the intervention program of the incredible years was effective in improving the behavioral behavior of intellectual disability children and the subscales of occupational problems, socialization, communication and self-help dress , and the viability of the intervention program remained after 3 months

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Group Therapy for Enriching Marital Relationships and Forgiveness on Interpersonal Motivations Related to the Mistakes of Women Involved in Emotional Divorce in Isfahan, Iran

Background: Emotional divorce is an unpleasant event in married life that involves emotional, cognitive, behavioral, social, and even economic changes. In this regard, the use of new therapeutic approaches to improve and repair emotional divorce is increasing. The present study aims to compare the effectiveness of group therapy of enriching marital relationships and forgiveness on interpersonal motivations related to the wrongdoing of women involved in emotional divorce. Methods: The method of the present study was experimental with pre-test, post-test design and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population of the study included all women with emotional divorce who were referred to clinics affiliated to Isfahan Welfare Organization to receive family counseling services in 2020-2021. Using purposive sampling method, 60 women were selected and randomly divided into three groups of first experiment (n = 20), second experiment (n = 20), and control (n = 20). The experimental groups received the marital relationship enrichment intervention in seven sessions and forgiveness intervention in nine sessions over two months. Guttman Emotional Divorce Questionnaire and McCullough et al. Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivations (TRIM) scale were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). Findings: Training in enrichment of marital relationships and forgiveness was effective on revenge and avoidance of women involved in emotional divorce. Moreover, a significant difference was found between the two educational interventions in the post-test and follow-up stages, so that the relationship enrichment treatment was more effective on the avoidance component and the forgiveness intervention was more effective on the revenge component. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, the interventions can be used as an effective solution to improve the psychological performance of couples with emotional divorce in family counseling centers, specialized clinics, and premarital educational centers

Comparison of the effectiveness group exploring training and conceptual learning on academic motivation Elementary school 5th Grade Boy students.

Background and Aim: Students experience different emotions in academic situations. Emotions are always present in educational and clinical environments. Academic resilience also refers to high levels of motivation for progress and performance, despite limited conditions. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of teaching compassion, academic counseling based on a narrative approach, on resilience and academic emotions of students with academic failure. Methods: The research method of this research was a quasi-experimental type of research with a pre-test-post-test-follow-up design with a control group, and in terms of its purpose, it was an applied research. The design of this research was three groups (two experimental groups and one control group). The statistical population of the research included male students of the fifth grade of elementary school in Kiyar city in the academic year 2019-1400, and the studied sample included 75 male students, 25 in the exploratory group teaching experimental group, 25 in the conceptual learning experimental group, and 25 in the experimental group. Controls were selected by multi-stage random sampling. The research tool included Harter's (1981) academic motivation questionnaire, whose reliability was 0.89 with Cronbach's alpha coefficient. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics including Bonferroni's post hoc test and multivariate covariance analysis were used in Spss24 software. Results: The findings showed that exploratory group training and conceptual learning have a significant effect on academic motivation (P<0.05). In other words, exploratory group teaching methods and conceptual learning increased the average scores of academic motivation. Also, there is no difference between exploratory group teaching method and conceptual learning method on students' academic motivation. Conclusion: It can be concluded that teachers can use the method of exploratory group teaching and concept learning in the presentation of elementary science lessons, considering the concreteness of the experimental science lesson contentation