KMAN Counseling & Psychology Nexus

Testing the Correlation Model of Psychological Well-Being, Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness in Married Nurses with the Mediating Role of Alexithymia

Tayebe Karami

; Masoumeh Behboodi *

; Pantea Janangir

Throughout married life, various factors affect communication, mental health, and quality of life. Understanding these factors is foundational to strengthening family life. This study aimed to test the correlation model of psychological well-being, self-compassion, and mindfulness in married nurses with the mediating role of alexithymia. The present research employed a descriptive-correlational method. The statistical population included all married nurses in Ilam County during the first half of 2023. The sample comprised 240 nurses selected through convenience sampling. Data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire, the Psychological Well-Being Scale, the Self-Compassion Scale, the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory, and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale. Data analysis was performed using Amos software version 24. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to evaluate the proposed model, and the bootstrapping method was used to test indirect relationships. The findings revealed that self-compassion and mindfulness could enhance psychological well-being in nurses by reducing alexithymia. It is recommended that the Ministry of Health and Medical Education organizes effective and constructive workshops and seminars focusing on realistic expectations in marital relationships, perceptions and motivations, mindful approaches, and strategies to enhance self-compassion to improve the psychological well-being of nurses

Prediction of Academic Motivation Based on Learning Strategies, Self-Efficacy Perception, Self-Esteem, Self-Regulation, Psychological Capital, and Academic Achievement Among Students of Dhi Qar University

Zaman Zaben khawwaf

; Ali Mahdad *

; Muntadher Salman Gatfan

, Hadi Farhadi

The aim of this study was to predict academic performance based on academic motivation, learning strategies, self-efficacy perception, self-esteem, self-regulation, psychological capital, and academic achievement among students. The statistical population consisted of all male and female students at Dhi Qar University in 2024. From this population, 300 students (150 females and 150 males) were selected using a multistage cluster sampling method. Data were collected using the following questionnaires: learning strategies (Karami et al., 2005), academic self-efficacy (Onwuegbuzie & Frels, 1988), self-esteem (Rosenberg, 1965), self-regulation (Boufard, 1995), psychological capital (Luthans & Youssef, 2007), academic achievement (Pham & Taylor, 1999), and academic motivation (Harter, 1981). The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression. The findings showed that there was a significant positive relationship between all study variables and academic motivation (p < 0.001). Additionally, the regression analysis results indicated that self-efficacy perception, psychological capital, self-esteem, emotional self-regulation, and academic achievement accounted for 78% of the variance in academic motivation. Therefore, identifying factors such as self-efficacy perception, psychological capital, self-esteem, and emotional self-regulation in relation to academic motivation can improve educational planning, enhance teaching effectiveness, and lead to better academic progress.

Examining the Impact of Cognitive Flexibility on Quality of Work Life Considering the Mediating Role of Job Equity among Primary School Teachers in Simorgh County

Neda Esmaeili

, Maryam Saeedi

; Mojtaba Rezaei Rad *

The mediating role of job equity in the relationship between cognitive flexibility and quality of work life should not be overlooked. Job equity is one of the most critical issues that various organizations strive to achieve and implement today. The present study aimed to examine the impact of cognitive flexibility on the quality of work life considering the mediating role of job equity among primary school teachers in Simorgh County. This applied research employed a descriptive-survey design. The statistical population consisted of 230 primary school teachers in Simorgh County. Using Cochran’s formula, a sample of 144 participants was randomly selected. Data were collected through standardized questionnaires, including the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory by Dennis and Vander Wal (2010), Walton’s Quality of Work Life Questionnaire (1975), and the Job Equity Questionnaire by Barkhoda et al. (2021). Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling in Amos 21 software. The results indicated that cognitive flexibility impacts the quality of work life through the mediating role of job equity among primary school teachers in Simorgh County. Overall, it can be concluded that job equity plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between cognitive flexibility and quality of work life among teachers. Job equity creates a supportive and equitable environment that enables the effective utilization of cognitive flexibility, providing teachers with equal opportunities for professional growth and resource access.

The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation and Shame in the Relationship Between Parental Perception and Anxiety in Adulthood

Mina Farhadipari *

; Negar Mirzaie

, Zahra Dasht Bozorgi

The present study aimed to investigate the mediating role of emotion regulation and shame in the relationship between parental perception and anxiety in adulthood. This study employed a descriptive-correlational design and path analysis. The statistical population consisted of young adults aged 20 to 30 years in 2023. A sample size of 300 participants was selected using a multistage cluster sampling method. Data were collected using the Beck Anxiety Inventory, Parental Perception Scale, Self-Conscious Affect Questionnaire, and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted through path analysis using AMOS software. The findings indicated that emotion regulation (adaptive and maladaptive) and shame mediate the relationship between parental perception and anxiety in adulthood (p < .01). Therefore, it is suggested that programs tailored to improve emotion regulation and address shame be designed and implemented to reduce anxiety.

Structural Model Explanation of the Relationship Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Adaptation in Students: The Mediating Role of Coping Strategies

Leila Salari Moghaddam

; Hossein Ebrahimi Moghadam *

; Zabih Pirani

Early maladaptive schemas lead to biases in individuals’ interpretations of events, and these biases influence how individuals cope with events and the extent of their adaptation. The aim of the present study was to explain the structural model of the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and adaptation in students, with the mediating role of coping strategies. This was a correlational analytical study. The statistical population of the study included all students enrolled at the Islamic Azad University, Arak Branch, in the first half of 2022. Among them, 443 students were selected using voluntary sampling. The research tools included the Young Schema Questionnaire (1998), the Coping Styles Questionnaire by Folkman and Lazarus (1985), and the Bell Adaptation Questionnaire (1939). Data analysis was performed using path analysis and the software SPSS 24 and Amos 24, with a significance level of 0.05. The results of the study showed that the proposed model had a good fit with the collected data (χ² = 244.65, df/χ² = 3.45, CFI = 0.948, GFI = 0.931, AGFI = 0.898, RMSEA = 0.075). In this study, emotion-focused coping strategies (P < 0.001, β = 0.82) and problem-focused coping strategies (P < 0.001, β = 0.75) significantly mediated the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and adaptation. The findings of the study indicated that there is a significant relationship between early maladaptive schemas and adaptation in students, with problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies mediating this relationship.

Examining the Effectiveness of an Integrated Mindfulness and Self-Care Technique Protocol on the Psychological Well-Being of Parents with Developmentally Delayed Children (Single-Case Study)

Maryam Etemadan

; Siamak Samani * ; Sajjad Amini Manesh

, Mohammad Reza Bardideh

The presence of developmentally delayed children in a family leads to disruptions in the psychological well-being of the parents. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an integrated protocol combining mindfulness techniques and self-care on the psychological health of parents with developmentally delayed children. The research method used in this study was an experimental single-case design with an ABA model. The statistical population consisted of all parents of children aged 2 to 5 years who were screened for developmental delays by pediatric specialists in the city of Bushehr. Mothers filled out the ASQ3 questionnaire, and the children were referred to a psychologist specializing in child disorders and rehabilitation in the second half of 2022 at two psychological clinics. From this population, 5 couples (10 parents) were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria through random sampling. The interventions were implemented for the couples in 16 sessions. The research tool used was the Goldberg and Hillier General Health Questionnaire (1979). Data analysis was performed at two levels: intra-session and inter-session. The findings of the study indicated that the integrated intervention of mindfulness and self-care techniques significantly improved the psychological well-being and mental health of parents with developmentally delayed children. Based on the study’s findings, the effectiveness of the integrated mindfulness and self-care interventions on the psychological well-being of parents with developmentally delayed children was confirmed. Therefore, this intervention can be considered as a valuable and practical treatment for parents of these children.

Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Various Play Therapies on Aggression in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Azam Baktashian

; Mansure Shahriari *

; Masoud Ghasemi

The aim of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of various play therapies on aggression in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This research utilized a meta-analytic method due to the nature of the study. The research population consisted of articles and studies conducted in this field. Keywords such as "Attention Deficit Disorder," "Hyperactivity," "Aggression," "Behavioral Symptoms," and "Play Therapy" were searched in various databases. A theoretical sampling method was used for selecting the studies. To search for Iranian research, only Persian sources and studies conducted in Iran were considered. These studies, published in scientific-research journals in the last ten years (2012–2022), focused on different types of play therapy for aggression in children with ADHD. The selected studies had appropriate sample sizes and met methodological criteria (such as hypothesis formulation, research method, sample population, sample size, sampling method, measurement tools, statistical hypotheses, statistical analysis method, and correct statistical calculations). The sample was a subset of the population that was chosen based on a pre-determined method. In the second phase of the research, for internal validation, the population included all specialists and experts in the field of play therapy for children with ADHD. The sample size in this phase consisted of four experts, and the sampling method was purposive. A content analysis checklist was used in this research. The results indicated that regarding the causal impact of play therapy on aggression in children, all effect sizes were extracted, ranked based on Cohen's index, and to confirm significance, two statistical significance indicators, p-value and t-value, were reported. For all these components, both indicators showed values below 0.05 (p < 0.05) and above 1.96, indicating statistical significance. Therefore, this therapeutic program can be used to reduce aggression in these children.

Comparison of the effectiveness of time perspective therapy with mindfulness on academic motivation, academic fascination, academic procrastination and academic sustainability of flood-affected secondary students with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

Fariba Rezaie

; Mozhgan Arefi *

; Mohsen Golparvar

In this research, the effectiveness of time perspective therapy was compared with mindfulness on academic motivation, academic fascination, academic procrastination, and academic sustainability in flooded high school students with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The research design is an extended semi-experimental method with pre-test-post-test and control group and follow-up study. The statistical population of the research included all the first high school students of the academic year 1399-1400 in high schools in Bavi, Karun, Hamidiyeh and Shavor regions of Khuzestan province. 60 people were selected to after the initial screening and the consent of parents and students and completely randomly, 20 people were assigned in the experimental group of mindfulness therapy, 20 people in the experimental group of time perspective therapy and 20 people in the control group. Mississippi PTSD scale, academic motivation questionnaire, short form of Martin and Jackson fascination scale, academic procrastination questionnaire and academic sustainability scale were used. The data was analyzed with 24spss software using multivariate and univariate analysis of covariance. The results showed that the hypotheses related to the effectiveness of time perspective therapy and mindfulness therapy on academic motivation, academic fascination, academic procrastination and academic sustainability are confirmed, But the hypotheses related to the comparison of the effectiveness of these two treatments on several treatments were not determined. Therefore, it is recommended to implement treatments time perspective therapy and mindfulness therapy for research dependent variables and other academic problems of male and female students in different educational levels.

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Health Psychology: This section is dedicated to manuscripts exploring the interplay between psychological factors and physical health. It emphasizes research aimed at understanding how psychological variables impact physical well-being and developing interventions to enhance health and wellness.

Clinical Psychology: Focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and emotional disorders, this section encourages manuscripts that delve into the causes and mechanisms of mental illnesses and propose effective intervention strategies.

Rehabilitation Counseling: Manuscripts in this section concentrate on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. The focus is on overcoming barriers in various life aspects, including employment and education, and promoting independence and self-sufficiency.

Educational Counseling: This section invites research that aids students in achieving academic and personal success. Key areas include strategies for improving study skills, time management, and the development of social and emotional skills crucial for school success and beyond.

Family and Couple Therapy: This section is divided into two sub-areas:

Family Therapy: Research here aims to enhance family communication, resolve conflicts, and understand the dynamics of healthy family functioning.
Couple Therapy: Manuscripts should focus on improving communication and resolving conflicts in romantic relationships, exploring the elements that contribute to healthy relationship dynamics.

Occupational and Organizational Counseling: This section looks for manuscripts that address the well-being and productivity of employees, focusing on creating positive work environments, employee wellness, and the impact of work-related stress.

Developmental Psychology: Dedicated to understanding the lifelong changes in individuals, this section seeks manuscripts that explore psychological, cognitive, and social development from infancy to adulthood, including influences like language acquisition, emotional and social development, and the role of cultural and societal factors.

Individuals with Special Needs: This section focuses on the development of communication skills, emotional regulation, social interaction, and adaptive learning strategies. Additionally, these studies explore the impact of environmental factors, such as family dynamics and educational settings, on the psychological well-being of individuals with special needs. The goal is to develop tailored interventions that enhance the quality of life, foster independence, and support the integration of individuals with special needs into society.

KMANCPN publishes two issues per year, with occasional special issues coming in addition.

Current Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Serial Number 4

Published: 2024-07-01

Articles

Promoting Mental Health Among First Responders

Haixin Qiu *

1-3
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The Role of Family Therapy in Managing Adolescent Conduct Disorder

Veronica Longo *

; Nadereh Saadati

, Necati Çobanoglu

4-11
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Exploring the Psychological Well-being of Stay-at-Home Fathers

Neşe Köse *

; Farhad Namjoo

12-18
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Experiences of Academic Stress and Coping Mechanisms in High-Achieving Students

Daniela Gottschlich *

; Neda Atapour

19-26
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The Role of Grit and Zest for Life in Enhancing Work Engagement: A Cross-Sectional Study

Diana Jeffery *

; Nilofar Nouhi

27-33
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Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life: The Roles of Time Management and Perceived Injustice

Elif Toktas *

; Parichehr Mehdiabadi

34-40
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Risk-Taking, Cognitive Distortions, and Their Influence on Proactive Coping in Higher Education

Sarah Turner *

41-47
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Enhancing Emotional Labor Management and Perceived Control Through Mindfulness: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Maura McDonnell

; Mehdi Rostami *

48-56
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Behavioral Activation Therapy: Boosting Happiness and Creativity Among College Students

Jingjing Ying *

; Kamdin Parsakia

57-65
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Impact of Emotion Regulation Training on Reducing Vicarious Trauma and Cynicism: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Mansour Abdi *

; Seyed Ali Darbani

66-74
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Enhancing Emotional Well-Being Through Proactive Coping Training and Mindfulness: A Controlled Study

Mojtaba Shahbazimoghadam *

; Ali Bahadoran

, Hanieh Saeidinik

, Fatemeh Talkhabi

, Atefe Namjoo

75-82
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Reducing Anger and Enhancing Moral Engagement through Cognitive Functioning Workshops

Aileen Meng *

; Roodi Hooshmandi

83-92
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Determining the Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Empathy and Marital Conflicts Among Women Whose Spouses Are Recovering from Drug Addiction

Vahid Haj Alikhani Jalalabadi

; Mahnaz Haji Heydari *

93-100
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The Structural Model of Psychological Vulnerability Based on Object Relations and Adverse Childhood Experiences Considering the Mediating Role of Internalized Shame in Individuals Seeking Cosmetic Surgery

Ladan Nassiri

; Maryam Ghahremani *

; Shahriar Dargahi

101-110
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Testing the Correlation Model of Psychological Well-Being, Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness in Married Nurses with the Mediating Role of Alexithymia

Tayebe Karami

; Masoumeh Behboodi *

; Pantea Janangir

111-118
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The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Therapy on Psychological Well-Being and Resilience in Coronary Heart Disease Patients with Hypertension Visiting Shahid Rajaei Hospital

Atena Naseri

; Mahdieh Rahmanian *

; Amin Rafieipour

119-127
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Life Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Mental Pain and Zest for Life in Patients with Leukemia

Seyedehsaeideh Ghoreishiseyedmahaleh

; Ramezan Hassanzadeh *

; Asghar Norouzi

128-136
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The Effectiveness of a Third-Wave Behavioral Therapy-Based Intervention Package on Emotion Regulation, Emotional Adjustment, Mood and Anxiety Symptoms, and Borderline Personality Disorder in Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder Experiencing Emotional Breakup

Seyedeh Morvarid Aleyassin

; Parvin Rafieinia *

; Parviz Sabahi

137-147
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The Mediating Role of Communication Skills in the Relationship Between Narcissistic Tendencies and Marital Satisfaction Among Married Individuals

Mohammad Bigdeli

, AmirHossein Arab Hassan Abadi

; Matin Asadi Nikouyan *

148-155
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Exploring Allegorical Schema Modes and Their Impact on Therapists' Chronic Mood Disorders: A Mixed-Method Study

Mohammad Faghanpour ganji

; Mehrdad Kalantari *

; Ahmad Abedi

156-164
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The Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Training on Conflict Resolution Skills in Married Female Students

Behnaz Baghdadi

; Sara Haghighat *

165-171
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Effectiveness of a Family-Based Problem-Solving Program on Children's Self-Esteem During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Samira Ganjipour

; Keivan Kakabraee *

; Saeedeh Alsadat Hosseini

, Mokhtar Arefi

172-180
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Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy on Social Anxiety and Academic Self-Efficacy in Elementary School Students with Learning Disabilities

Mahla Shabani

, Mitra Sadoughi *

, Eshagh Samkhaniani

181-191
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The Effectiveness of the Floortime Rehabilitation Method on the Theory of Mind in Students With High-functioning Autism

Manizheh Ezzati Rastgar

; Masoumeh Behboudi *

; Reza Khakpour

192-199
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The Role of Neo-Personality Traits in Predicting Modernity Orientation and Examining the Agency of Gender and Marital Status on Modernity Orientation in Students

Maryam Pashm Foroush

; Abolfazl Karami *

; Shahab Moradi

, Mastooreh Sedaghat

200-210
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Testing the Correlation Model of Psychological Well-Being, Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness in Married Nurses with the Mediating Role of Alexithymia

Prediction of Academic Motivation Based on Learning Strategies, Self-Efficacy Perception, Self-Esteem, Self-Regulation, Psychological Capital, and Academic Achievement Among Students of Dhi Qar University

Examining the Impact of Cognitive Flexibility on Quality of Work Life Considering the Mediating Role of Job Equity among Primary School Teachers in Simorgh County

The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation and Shame in the Relationship Between Parental Perception and Anxiety in Adulthood

Structural Model Explanation of the Relationship Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Adaptation in Students: The Mediating Role of Coping Strategies

Examining the Effectiveness of an Integrated Mindfulness and Self-Care Technique Protocol on the Psychological Well-Being of Parents with Developmentally Delayed Children (Single-Case Study)

Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Various Play Therapies on Aggression in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Comparison of the effectiveness of time perspective therapy with mindfulness on academic motivation, academic fascination, academic procrastination and academic sustainability of flood-affected secondary students with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

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