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Alireza Mosavi Amjad, Ahmad Ghazanfari, Salar Faramarzi,
Volume 18, Issue 1 (3-2020)
Abstract
Aim and Background: The preschool has a fundamental role in the individual cognitive functions developmental. Therefore, the purpose of this study was the effect of family-centered educational interventions on cognitive functions of children of 3 to 6 years.
Methods and Materials: The project’s plan was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest in control group. All of children in 3 to 6 years in Yasuj are the statistical population of this study. For this purpose, were selected 90 children (45 in experimental group and 45 in control group) by multistage random sampling method and were randomly assigned into two groups. The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-3) was instrument in this study. After pre-test, 20 sessions of family-centered educational interventions were administered to the experimental group. For data analysis were used SPSS-23.
Findings: The statistical results indicated the family-centered educational interventions affected on the cognitive functions children in 3 to 6 years in Yasuj. In other words, there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of verbal, practical, and total subscale (P≥.001).
Conclusions: Since family-centered educational interventions have been effective on cognitive functions of children, it is recommended to use this method to improve the cognitive functions of children in 3 to 6 years.
Mrs Homeira Reisiee, Dr Tayebe Sharifi, Ahmad Ghazanfari, Maryam Chorami,
Volume 18, Issue 4 (1-2021)
Abstract
Aim and Background: Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive movement and postural disorder that occurs following nerve damage in the early years and causes motor and neurological disabilities. Disorders in daily life activities, heavy medical expenses and severe dependence on others affect the functioning of the family, especially mothers. Therefore, the present study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of self-compassion therapy and psychological capital training on the tolerance of anxiety and emotional self-regulation of mothers of children with cerebral palsy.
Methods and Materials: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and follow-up design. The statistical population of the study included mothers with children with cerebral palsy in rehabilitation centers under the supervision of Shahrekord Welfare in 2019 (270 subjects) of which a sample of 45 subjects were selected and randomly divided into three groups (two experimental and a control group) were assigned. Individuals in both experimental groups participated in 10 sessions of 90 minutes in self-compassion and psychoanalytic courses. Participants answered the Simmons and Gaher (2005) Emotional Distress Tolerance Questionnaire and the Emotional Self-Regulation Questionnaire (2010) in three stages. Research data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance and independent t-test.
Findings: The results showed that self-compassion training and psychological capital training have increased the stress tolerance of mothers with children with cerebral palsy in the same and effective way(p<0.05) and among the two intervention methods, only psychological capital training was able to improve mothers' emotional self-regulation (p<0.001).
Conclusions: Based on the results of the present study, it can be said that two methods of self-compassion training intervention and psychological capital training can be used as effective intervention options to improve anxiety tolerance and self-regulation of mothers of children with cerebral palsy.
Zahra Akhondi Yazdi, Ahmed Ghazanfari, Tayebe Sharifi,
Volume 21, Issue 4 (1-2024)
Abstract
Aim and Background: Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders that leads to considerable disability in various areas of personal, professional, and social life. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of transdiagnostic treatment and cognitive-behavioral therapy on anxiety and depression in depressed women in Isfahan.
Methods and Materials: The present study was a semi-experimental design of the pre-test-post-test type with a control group and follow-up period. The research community in this study consisted of all depressed women in Isfahan city. In this study, 45 women referred to specialized clinics in Isfahan city in 1400 were purposefully selected and examined in three groups (2 experimental groups and one control group). Patient information was collected through three demographic information tools: Beck's Anxiety Questionnaire and Beck's Depression Questionnaire. Treatment protocols included cognitive behavioral therapy (Hazelt-Stevens) and transdiagnostic treatment.
Findings: The present study explained that the average scores of depression and anxiety in the transdiagnostic treatment and cognitive-behavioral therapy groups had a significant decrease compared to the control group (P = 0.001). On the other hand, there were significant differences in the scores of depression and anxiety in the two treatment groups and control group in the pre-test, post-test and follow-up stages (P>0.05). In addition, there was no significant difference between the transdiagnostic treatment group and the cognitive-behavioral treatment group in reducing the average scores of depression and anxiety.
Conclusions: According to the findings, transdiagnostic and cognitive-behavioral treatments can be used as a complement to medication and interpersonal treatments for patients suffering from depression, reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety. This process needs more research.