University of Mohaghegh ArdabiliJournal of Research in Psychopathology2783-32086120250101The Effect of Life Skills Training on Anxiety and Behavioral Problems in Children15213910.22098/jrp.2023.12260.1159ENBehruzEskandarpourAssistant Professor, Department of Business Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, IranHasanAhmadiAssistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, IranJournal Article20230131This research aimed to investigate the effect of Life Skills Training on anxiety and behavioral problems in children using a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test and a control group. The statistical population of the present study included all students in Ardabil city. A sample of 100 people (50 boys for the control group and 50 Boys for the experimental group) was selected from the mentioned society by cluster sampling method. The experimental group participated in Life Skills Training for twelve sessions (three sessions per week), each lasting two hours, while no intervention was performed in the control group. Mattson's (1982) Social Responsibility Questionnaire and Lawrence-God Anxiety Questionnaire were used to collect data. A covariance analysis test was used to analyze the data. The results showed that Life Skills Training reduces students' anxiety, antisocial behaviors, and aggression, and on the other hand, it increases appropriate social skills, superiority, and relationships with peers.https://jrp.uma.ac.ir/article_2139_191ec53cf39cbd23cea5d19ee4c1b75a.pdfUniversity of Mohaghegh ArdabiliJournal of Research in Psychopathology2783-32086120250101Perceived self-compassion and self-esteem as self-evaluation constructs in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, non-psychotic and healthy people: a comparative study based on group and gender differences613348110.22098/jrp.2024.14201.1215ENRasoulHeshmatiDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, IranMonicaPelleroneFaculty of Human and Social Sciences, Kore University of Enna, 94100 Enna, ItalyJournal Article20231210This study aimed to investigate the levels of self-compassion and self-esteem as a self-evaluation in patients with psychotic disorders, non-psychotic disorders, and normal people. In this causal-comparative study, 60 psychotic, 60 non-psychotic patients and 140 students were selected via convenience sampling method. Using Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale and Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), they were compared. Results showed that the level of self-esteem significantly differs between patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and normal people and also between non-psychotic disorders and normal people. The level of self-esteem in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and non-psychotic patients was lower than in healthy individuals. Gender differences were not significant. However, the interaction effects of three groups of schizophrenic patients, non-psychotic patients, and healthy people, and two genders (3x2) were significant. Based on the results, the level of self-compassion in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and non-psychotic patients was lower than in healthy people. Gender differences were not significant. However, the interaction effects of three groups of schizophrenic patients, non-psychotic patients, and healthy people, and two genders (3x2) were significant. The findings indicated that patients with schizophrenia showed low levels of self-compassion and self-esteem; therefore, it is essential to implement targeted treatment methods aimed at enhancing self-compassion and self-esteem in this population.https://jrp.uma.ac.ir/article_3481_e41a16f8825d0a57e8c0bc0580cd47f0.pdfUniversity of Mohaghegh ArdabiliJournal of Research in Psychopathology2783-32086120250101Developing a causal model of Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: the mediating role of distress tolerance1422336310.22098/jrp.2024.14076.1211ENMohammad RasulMufasseryPhD in Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, IranSaidAsadniaPhD in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Tabriz University, Tabriz, IranMansourAgashtePhD student of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Tabriz University, Tabriz, IranNaserTorabzadePhD student of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Tabriz University, Tabriz, IranShaianShahiniDepartment of Curriculum Planning, Bachelor of Science, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, IranParvanehShahiniDepartment of Curriculum Planning, Master's degree, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, IranJournal Article20231120Considering the high coexistence of obsessive-compulsive disorder with body dysmorphic disorder, the present study aimed to develop a causal model of Body Dysmorphic Disorder Based on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder symptoms with the mediating role of distress tolerance. The design of the current research was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population of the present study was all the students of Urmia University in the first semester of 2022-2023, 354 of them were selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. They completed the Distress Tolerance Scale (DTS), the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale Modified for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD-YBOCS), and the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R), The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. AMOS-24 and SPSS-24 software were also used to analyze the data. Findings confirm the role of obsessive-compulsive disorder in causing symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder. Additionally, distress tolerance plays a mediating role in the relationship between body dysmorphic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The current pathological model can help better understand the role of distress tolerance in psychopathology and the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with the spectrum of obsessive-compulsive disorders, including body dysmorphic disorderhttps://jrp.uma.ac.ir/article_3363_2f66c4f7e7de99531e76cf3589ed90d2.pdfUniversity of Mohaghegh ArdabiliJournal of Research in Psychopathology2783-32086120250101Comparison of Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Affect Control (Anger, depressed mood, anxiety, positive emotion) of Women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)2332182110.22098/jrp.2022.10443.1074ENNedaNikonejadPh.D Student, Department of Psychology, Gorgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gorgan, Iran.0000-0002-7439-6170AfsanehKhajevandAssistant Professor, Department of psychology, Islamic Azad University of Gorgan, Gorgan, Iran.AliHosseinaeiDepartment of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Azadshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr, Iran.Journal Article20220301The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on Affect Control (Anger, depressed mood, anxiety, positive emotion) of Women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population of the study included all female patients with MS who were members of the Golestan Province MS Association in 2019. The sample consisted of 60 eligible patients and volunteers who participated in the study and were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group. The first experimental group received compassion-focused treatment and the second group received acceptance and commitment-based treatment. The Emotion Control Scale of Williams et al. (1997) was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using Bonferroni repeated measures analysis of variance in SPSS-24 software. The results showed that both treatments were effective in controlling the emotions of women with MS (P<0/01), comparison of means also shows that the mean scores of emotion control and its components in the CFT group are higher than in the ACT group, which indicates the greater effectiveness of treatment focused on compassion. According to the findings of this study, it can be concluded that compassion-based therapy is more effective than acceptance-based therapy due to direct intervention and addressing the content of emotions.https://jrp.uma.ac.ir/article_1821_0e5cc460b8a61df0d50117ef03848f30.pdfUniversity of Mohaghegh ArdabiliJournal of Research in Psychopathology2783-32086120250101Comparing the Efficacy of Emotion-Focused Therapy and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation On Impulsivity, Emotion Regulation, And Suicidal Ideation In Young People With Borderline Personality Disorder3342293010.22098/jrp.2024.14488.1221ENMohammadrezaNoroozi HomayoonPhD Student in Counseling, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, IranZahraAkhavi SamareinAssociate Professor, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, IranMasoudSadeghiAssociate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, IranMohamadHatami NejadPhD student in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, IranMahdiJafari MoradloMSc Family Counseling, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, IranJournal Article20240121The present study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of emotion-focused therapy and transcranial direct current stimulation on impulsivity, cognitive-emotional regulation, and suicidal thoughts in young people with borderline personality disorder.The current research is a semi-experimental type with pre-test–post-test and control group. The statistical population of this research includes people with borderline personality disorder who were referred to the psychiatric hospital in Ardabil city in the summer of 2022. The statistical sample of the research consisted of 45 people with borderline personality disorder who were selected by purposive sampling. The current survey includes three groups with at least 15 participants in each group. Subjects were randomly assigned to two groups of emotion-focused therapy, transcranial direct current stimulation and control group. The tools of this research included Barrett's impulsivity questionnaire, Garnefsky's cognitive-emotional regulation (CERQ), Beck Scale for Suicidal ideations (BSSI), and the research tools included emotion-focused therapy and transcranial direct current stimulation. The results of the Bonferroni test in the post-test stage indicated a significant difference between emotion-focused therapy and transcranial direct current stimulation in emotional cognitive regulation, impulsivity and suicidal thoughts; However, no significant differences were found between the two experimental groups across any of the variables. Emotion-focused therapy and transcranial direct current stimulation are effective in emotional cognitive regulation, impulsivity and suicidal thoughts in young people with borderline personality disorder; Therefore, it is suggested to use these two interventions to regulate emotional cognition, reduce impulsivity and reduce suicidal thoughts.https://jrp.uma.ac.ir/article_2930_8928aa78d8ca061b24f47e6b29355fb3.pdfUniversity of Mohaghegh ArdabiliJournal of Research in Psychopathology2783-32086120250101Comparison of Cognitive Emotional Regulation and Problem-Solving Strategies Between Patients with Borderline Personality and Normal Individuals4349214110.22098/jrp.2023.11125.1123ENSaeidehTavanaye NanekaranM.A, Department of Psychology, School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, IranJournal Article20220712This study aimed to compare cognitive-emotional regulation and problem-solving strategies in patients with borderline personality disorder and normal individuals. The study was descriptive and causal-comparative. The study population included all patients with borderline personality disorder who were referred to two psychiatric clinics in Ardabil. Among this population, 20 patients with borderline personality disorder were matched with 20 healthy individuals from the general population of the city who had no history of mental illness, based on demographic variables such as age, sex, educational level, and marital status. They were selected by a random sampling technique and had completed the questionnaires on The Borderline Personality Questionnaire (BPI), the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), and the Cassidy and Long Problem-Solving Styles Scale (PSS). To analyze the data, the multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was performed with SPSS version 20. Results showed that there is a significant difference between the two groups in preservation error and total error components, as well as the positive and negative components of cognitive Emotional regulation and mental reaction, and also problem-solving strategies (P ‹0.01). The results of the present study point to the fact that; People with BPD disorder are different from ordinary people in cognitive-emotional regulation and problem-solving strategies. Thus, emotional disturbances and maladaptive problem-solving strategies are expected in individuals with BPD.https://jrp.uma.ac.ir/article_2141_3ef1edd727b14f7c5aa8211365e0bd73.pdfUniversity of Mohaghegh ArdabiliJournal of Research in Psychopathology2783-32086120250101The Persian Version of The Beliefs about Losing Control Inventory (P-BALCI): A Validating and Factor Analysis in The Iranian Population5058352310.22098/jrp.2024.15578.1248ENMostafaToobaeiDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Educational and Psychological Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Fars, IranMehdirezaSarafrazDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Educational and Psychological Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Fars, IranMohammadAminaeeDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Educational and Psychological Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Fars, IranJournal Article20240805The Beliefs About Losing Control Inventory (BALCI) is a self-report measure of negative beliefs about losing control, including three-factor dimensions. In this study, we assessed the factor structure, reliability, and validity of the Persian version of the BALCI (P-BALCI) among the Iranian population.<strong> </strong>A total of 336 individuals completed the Persian version of Beliefs about Losing Control (P-BALCI), the Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire-44 (OBQ-44), the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R), the Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI), Anxiety Control Scale-Revised (ACS-R), and the Desirability of Control Scale (DCS). Similar to the original version of BALCI, the results showed that the P-BALCI had a three-factor structure. The P-BALCI showed good reliability through Cronbach’s alpha coefficients (<em>α=</em>.91) and test-retest coefficients. Also, the P-BALCI had good convergent and divergent validity. The P-BALCI was also associated with elevated OCD symptoms above and beyond identified obsessive beliefs by the OBQ-44. The findings indicated that the P-BALCI is a reliable measurement scale for assessing beliefs about losing control in an Iranian sample.https://jrp.uma.ac.ir/article_3523_02da4305363652e7af6b090f00c8a7a8.pdf