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1 - Comparison of body image, rumination, and social anxiety in people with sexual boredom and normal people
seyyede mahsa mousavi seyfollah Aghajani Sahar Asgari ghale binIntroduction: People suffering from gender boredom obviously suffer from constant discomfort due to the inadequacy of the gender role and current feelings, abundant and continuous interest in identifying with the opposite sex without taking advantage of the specific cul MoreIntroduction: People suffering from gender boredom obviously suffer from constant discomfort due to the inadequacy of the gender role and current feelings, abundant and continuous interest in identifying with the opposite sex without taking advantage of the specific cultural and social benefits of that sex. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of comparingto compare body image, rumination, and social anxiety in people suffering from sexual boredom and normal people. Method: The current research was descriptive and causal-comparative. The statistical population included all people with gender dysphoria and trans-sexual members of the support association for sexual dysphoria patients in Tehran province. All normal people living in Tehran province were the normal people of in this study. The number of 50 affected people and 50 normal people were selected according to the available methods. the body image concern questionnaires of Littleton et al. (2005), rumination by Nolen Hoeksma and Maro (1991), and social anxiety by Connor (2000) were used tTo collect data, the body image concern questionnaires of Littleton et al. (2005), rumination by Nolen Hoeksma and Maro (1991) and social anxiety by Connor (2000) were used. The collected data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance inand SPSS24 software. Findings: The results showed a statistically significant difference between the two groups in body image concern (F=90.46 and P<0.01), rumination (F=115.01 and P<0.01), and social anxiety. (F=87.95 and P>0.01). Conclusion: based on the results,The results showed that people with gender boredom have lower body image and higher rumination and social anxiety than non-sufferers. Changing cultural beliefs and increasing social acceptance can play an important role in improving body image, rumination, and social anxiety. Manuscript profile -
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2 - The Relationship between Work Motivation and Prospective Memory in Female Nurses
Azadeh Salahshoori Javaad SaalehiOne memory type which is particularly important in the correct performance of a nurse is prospective memory. Most of the times, the correct performance of a nurse and as a result their patients’ health and life depends on the health and accuracy of their memory. The obj MoreOne memory type which is particularly important in the correct performance of a nurse is prospective memory. Most of the times, the correct performance of a nurse and as a result their patients’ health and life depends on the health and accuracy of their memory. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between work motivation and gender with prospective memory performance in nurses. The present research was a causal-comparative study. The statistical sample of the research consisted of 110 nursing students working in Zanjan hospitals. A simple random sampling method was used to select the subjects. The research tools were Hockman and Oldham's job satisfaction questionnaire and the researcher-made task. In order to create forgetfulness in people in the studied groups, a researcher-made task was used, which included 12 nursing activities, 6 time-based activities, and 6 event-based activities. The outline of this test was taken from DMDX software which McFarland and Glisky (2009) had used to evaluate time-based prospective memory. Independent t-tests and MANOVA tests were used to analyze the data. The findings indicated that there is a significant relationship between work motivation and prospective memory; in such a way, nurses who had a higher work motivation showed better performance in prospective memory tasks, both time- based and event- based. Manuscript profile -
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3 - The Relationship between Acceptance and Mindfulness with Marital Satisfaction and Emotional Distress of Women Faced with Marital Infidelity
mojtaba aghili maryam hemat talabThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between acceptance and mindfulness with marital satisfaction and emotional distress of women faced with marital infidelity. This study was a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population of the stud MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between acceptance and mindfulness with marital satisfaction and emotional distress of women faced with marital infidelity. This study was a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population of the study included all women faced with marital infidelity who referred to the Insight Counseling Center in Gorgan in 2020. Among them, 100 people were selected as the sample by available sampling method. The research instruments were Acceptance and Practice Scale (Bund, 2011), Mindfulness Skills Questionnaire (Kentucky, 2004), Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire (Enrich, 1989) and Emotional Distress Tolerance Questionnaire (Simmons and Gahr, 2005). Research data were analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and regression using SPSS software. Findings showed that there is a significant relationship between acceptance and mindfulness with marital satisfaction and emotional distress of women faced with marital infidelity (0.001). Acceptance and mindfulness were able to predict changes in marital satisfaction with (0.32) percent. To increase marital satisfaction and reduce emotional distress in women experiencing marital infidelity, techniques and interventions based on acceptance and mindfulness are recommended. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Investigating the Role of Sexual Issues in the Married Life of Divorce Applicant Couples by the Thematic Method
FAHIME RAJAEI yousef gorjiThis study's purpose was to investigate the role of sexual issues in the married life of Couples who are applicants for divorce. The research method is Fundamental in purpose and descriptive-analytical type. The statistical population included all couples being applica MoreThis study's purpose was to investigate the role of sexual issues in the married life of Couples who are applicants for divorce. The research method is Fundamental in purpose and descriptive-analytical type. The statistical population included all couples being applicants for divorce in Amol city who had been referred to the city court from October to December 2019. In this study, among those referring people, a semi-structured interview was conducted between available ones, and finally, the number of samples was saturated with 20 couples. Findings were quantitatively analyzed using percentage and frequency and the chi-square test. The results showed no significant difference between the responses of men and women regarding the importance of sex before marriage and the sexual dissatisfaction role in the collapse of cohabitation. However, there is a difference between the responses of men and women regarding the importance of sex after marriage, the role of sex in the emergence of divorce, and the continuation or separation of each other due to sexual dissatisfaction. Women overestimated the importance of sexual issues after marriage and the importance of sex in the breakdown of married life and the emergence of divorce more than men. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Predicting Mental Health Based on Sexual Function in Married Women
Seyed Mehdi Hosseini Hakimeh MirzaeyMental health plays a fundamental role in individuals' living better lives, their activity efficiency, and their ability to function effectively in their personal life. This study aimed to predict mental health based on the sexual function of married women. This resea MoreMental health plays a fundamental role in individuals' living better lives, their activity efficiency, and their ability to function effectively in their personal life. This study aimed to predict mental health based on the sexual function of married women. This research is descriptive and correlational. The statistical population included all married women in Bavanat city, from which 130 married women were selected as the sample size by the available sampling method. Keys Mental Health Questionnaire (2002) and Rosen Sexual Function Questionnaire (2000) were used to collect data. Pearson correlation coefficient and regression coefficient were used to analyze the data. The findings showed that a significant positive relationship between mental health and sexual function of married women and the components of desire and satisfaction have a higher power in predicting mental healthThe results showed that the better married women are in marital relationships, the more mental health they have. Therefore, good sexual performance can affect women's mental health. In addition to its effect on mental health and community health, A study on the sexual knowledge of married women showed that its effects lead to the stability and cohesion of the family and married life and reduce divorce in society Manuscript profile -
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6 - Predicting married women’s mental health based on quality of life components
Mansor Beyrami soolmaz dehghani dowlat abadiWomen's mental health can influence their other responsibilities, so the investigation of the role of mental health factors is considered as an important subject. The present study aimed to investigate the role of emotional components of quality of life in predicting th MoreWomen's mental health can influence their other responsibilities, so the investigation of the role of mental health factors is considered as an important subject. The present study aimed to investigate the role of emotional components of quality of life in predicting the mental health of married women. This study was conducted with a correlational method. Therefore, using purposeful sampling, 240 individuals were selected from the population of Shiraz married women and tested in cyberspace using the SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire and the General Health Questionnaire – 28 (GHQ-28). Data were analyzed using multiple regression method (simultaneous model). Results showed that emotional components of quality of life had a significant relationship with mental health. Findings showed that the components of energy/fatigue, emotional well-being, and social functioning had a positive role in predicting the mental health of married women; and role dysfunction had a negative role due to lack of emotional health. Hence, it can be concluded that emotional well-being, happiness, and vitality of married women could play an important role in their mental health. Manuscript profile