KMAN Counseling & Psychology Nexus

Considering the nature of professional ethics in an accounting system and the emphasis on psychological well-being, the aim of this study was to examine the impact of professional ethics on the psychological well-being of accountants. The statistical population of this descriptive-correlational study included all certified accountants of Iran Khodro Company, totaling 10,000 individuals, based on a human resources inquiry in the company in 2024. The sample size was determined to be 373 individuals using Cochran's formula and selected through a simple random sampling method. In this study, standardized questionnaires of Kaduzier’s Professional Ethics (2002) and Psychological Well-Being (1980) were used for data collection. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS statistical software and AMOS software. The results showed that the standardized path coefficient between the variable of professional ethics and psychological well-being was 0.72, indicating the impact of professional ethics on psychological well-being. Additionally, the t-statistic was approximately 8.517, which, in addition to being greater than the critical value of 1.96, also surpassed 2.58. Consequently, it can be concluded with at least 95% confidence that there is a significant relationship between professional ethics and psychological well-being. Overall, it can be concluded that adherence to professional ethics has a positive and significant effect on the psychological well-being of accountants. Therefore, organizations can utilize these findings to develop strategies for strengthening ethical values and creating a positive work environment to enhance both the productivity and performance quality of accountants and the long-term sustainability and success of the organization.

The aim of the study was to determine the difference in the effectiveness of reality therapy and compassion-focused therapy on emotion regulation in gifted high school girls. This research employed a quasi-experimental design of the pre-test, post-test type with a control group and included a follow-up phase. The statistical population of this research consisted of all gifted high school girls in the city of Behshahr, who were studying at the Farzanegan School of Exceptional Talents in the 2023-2024 academic year. The research sample, based on purposive and convenience sampling, included 45 individuals, who were randomly assigned to three groups: reality therapy (n = 15), compassion-focused therapy (n = 15), and control (n = 15). The data collection instruments used in this study were the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire by Garnefski and Kraaij (2006), as well as the therapeutic protocols for reality therapy by Glasser (2010) and compassion-focused therapy by Gilbert (2014). The reality therapy protocol lasted 8 sessions, with each session lasting 60 minutes, and the compassion-focused therapy protocol also lasted 8 sessions, with each session lasting 90 minutes. For statistical analysis of the data, a one-way analysis of covariance was employed. The findings indicated that both reality therapy and compassion-focused therapy had a significant effect on emotion regulation in the post-test phase. Additionally, there were differences in emotion regulation scores across the three phases (pre-test, post-test, and follow-up), regardless of the group. Among the therapeutic approaches, reality therapy was more effective in improving emotion regulation. Therefore, it can be concluded that using therapeutic approaches such as reality therapy and compassion-focused therapy, particularly reality therapy, can enhance the emotion regulation of gifted students.

The present study aimed to investigate 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. In this randomized controlled trial, 32 individuals with borderline personality disorder who had experienced an emotional breakup were selected from among clients of psychology clinics in Tehran and were assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received the designed intervention in eight two-hour sessions, while the control group received the intervention after the completion of the study. Participants completed the research questionnaires, including the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (2001), Emotional Adjustment (2007), Mood and Anxiety Symptoms Questionnaire (2009), and Borderline Personality Disorder Symptom Questionnaire (2001) at three stages: pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up. Data were analyzed using within-group and between-group comparisons. The results of within-group and between-group comparisons indicated a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the experimental and control groups in variables of cognitive emotion regulation, emotional adjustment, mood and anxiety symptoms, and borderline personality disorder. The findings of this study suggest the efficacy of combined interventions based on third-wave behavioral therapies concerning emotional breakup in individuals with borderline personality disorder, and it is recommended that they be used in treatment plans for this group.

Cancer is one of the leading causes of disorders, mortality, and disability worldwide and represents a prevalent and increasing disease that demands a significant portion of healthcare efforts. Consequently, this study examines and compares the effectiveness of life therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on mental pain and zest for life in patients with leukemia. The present study is experimental. The statistical population included all male patients who visited Imam Hospital in Sari in 2023 and had received a confirmed diagnosis of leukemia. From this population, 45 patients with leukemia were selected through non-random convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (life therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy) and one control group (15 participants in each group) using simple random allocation. Data were collected using the Orbach and Mikulincer Mental Pain Questionnaire (OMMP) and the Zest for Life Questionnaire by Hassan Zadeh (HLEQ). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, version 25. The study findings revealed that both life therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy are effective in reducing mental pain (P < 0.001) and increasing zest for life (P < 0.001) in patients with leukemia. It can be concluded that life therapy, compared to acceptance and commitment therapy, has a greater impact on reducing mental pain and increasing zest for life in patients with leukemia. Life therapy appears to be more effective in enhancing zest for life and fostering positive emotions among these patients.

The objective of this study was to test 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. This study was fundamental and quantitative, using a descriptive-correlational and structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. The statistical population included all individuals residing in Tehran who were seeking cosmetic surgery and visited aesthetic clinics during the years 2023-2024. A sample of 304 self-volunteered participants from this population was selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Psychological Vulnerability Questionnaire by Derogatis (2001), the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Kaiser Foundation (2018), the Object Relations Questionnaire by Bell (1986), and the Internalized Shame Questionnaire by Cook (1993). Data analysis was conducted using correlation matrices and structural equation modeling. The data analysis results indicated that the proposed model’s indices demonstrated an acceptable fit. The pathways from adverse childhood experiences to psychological vulnerability (β = 0.115, P = 0.000), from adverse childhood experiences to internalized shame (β = 0.294, P = 0.000), from internalized shame to psychological vulnerability (β = 0.723, P = 0.000), from object relations to psychological vulnerability (β = 0.113, P = 0.000), and from object relations to internalized shame (β = 0.486, P = 0.000) were significant. Additionally, the mediating role of internalized shame was confirmed at a 0.95 confidence level. Thus, it is recommended that the role of these variables be considered significant in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Relevant organizations should also consider implementing potential preventive programs.

The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy on psychological well-being and resilience in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with hypertension visiting Shahid Rajaei Hospital. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest, posttest, and 3-month follow-up, including a control group. The statistical population of this research consisted of all individuals with coronary heart disease and hypertension. The research sample included 30 of these patients, selected using purposive sampling and randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. To collect data, the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale (1989) and the Bond Resilience Scale (2011) were used. The mindfulness-based therapy intervention was conducted over eight 90-minute weekly sessions, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Data analysis was performed using repeated measures analysis of variance with SPSS-26 software. The findings indicated that mindfulness-based therapy is effective in improving the psychological well-being and resilience of coronary heart disease patients with hypertension (p < .05). It is concluded that mindfulness-based therapy enhances the psychological well-being and resilience of coronary heart disease patients with hypertension. Therefore, this approach can be employed alongside medical interventions in healthcare settings for these patients.

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between fear of childbirth, maternal-infant attachment, and postpartum depression. This research employed a descriptive correlational method, with the study population consisting of all mothers who attended healthcare centers in the city of Hamedan to receive prenatal services. From this population, a sample of 153 individuals was selected using multi-stage cluster sampling and responded to the Childbirth Fear Questionnaire (Wijma, 2001), the Maternal-Infant Attachment Questionnaire (Condon & Corkindale, 1991), and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (Cox, Holden, & Sagovsky, 1991). The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software version 23. Findings showed that regression coefficients indicated that fear of childbirth could explain 33% of the variance in maternal-infant attachment. Additionally, fear of childbirth explained 34% of the variance in postpartum depression. Consequently, fear of childbirth is associated with maternal-infant attachment and postpartum depression, suggesting that by controlling fear of childbirth, it may be possible to positively impact postpartum depression and maternal-infant attachment.

The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Imago therapy on anxiety, sexual self-efficacy, and emotional expression in women affected by marital infidelity. This research utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group. The statistical population included all women referred to family counseling centers in Mashhad in 2022. A total of 40 participants were selected from the population using purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (17 participants in the experimental group and 23 in the control group). The experimental group received ten 60-minute Imago therapy sessions (two sessions per week). Research instruments included the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) by Beck et al. (1988), the Sexual Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SSEQ) by Vaziri and Lotfi Kashani (1999), and the Emotional Expression Questionnaire (EEQ) by King and Emmons (1990). Results from covariance analysis indicated that, after controlling for the pre-test effect, there was a significant difference between the mean scores of anxiety, sexual self-efficacy, and emotional expression in the experimental and control groups at the 0.01 level, and this difference was maintained in the follow-up phase. The findings suggest that emotion-based skills provide an effective approach to enhancing meta-emotion and reducing fear of intimacy and hostile attribution.