@article{ 
author = {Malekitabr, Alireza and Khodabakhshi-Koolaee, Anahita and Falsafinejad, Mohammad Reza and Vakili, Samir},  
title = {The Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions in Improving Psychological Well-being of Persons With Visual Impairment: A Meta-analysis Study}, 
abstract ={Objective: It is essential to determine detailed studies to understand the effectiveness, mechanisms, moderators, and cost-effectiveness of psychological intervention programs on psychological well-being in visually impaired people. Methods: This systematic review focused on studies that evaluated the interventions to promote psychological, emotional, and social well-being. The data were collected by searching Google Scholar, Elsevier, Science Direct, PubMed, and Scopus databases using the keywords, “psychological well-being in visually impaired people”, “effectiveness of psychological interventions in people with visually impaired (VI)”, “depression in blind people”, “stress in visually impaired people”, “effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)”, “behavioral approach”, “rational emotive behavior therapy”, “schema therapy”, “cognitive therapy”, “mindfulness”, “orientation”, “acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)”, “music therapy”, “rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)”, “narrative therapy”, “compassion therapy”, “adventure”, “play therapy”, “meaning therapy”, and “group counseling” on visually impaired people. Each keyword was searched separately. The search was conducted on the documents that were published from 2003 to 2023. In the final step, 25 records were analyzed in the study.  Results: Most studies focused on adolescents and young adults. A total of 44 components were assessed; the psychological components included distress, stress, anxiety, self-concept, assessment of decisive behavior, and psychological well-being in seven studies; the emotional components included depression and aggressive behavior in 6 studies, and the social components included communication skills and empathic orientations, social participation and social anxiety, social anxiety, quality of life (QoL), creative skills, interpersonal openness, and self-esteem in 12 studies. The highest number of interventions conducted focused on CBT in 6 studies followed by REBT interventions conducted in 3 cases. Conclusion: Visually impaired people need effective and early interventions in life due to their limited vision. Since thinking, feeling, and action are intertwined in arousing a person, it seems that cognitive therapies can improve visually impaired people’s psychological well-being. The results also indicated CBT and REBT are more effective than other interventions.},  
Keywords = {Psychological well-being, Visual impairment (VI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Meta-analysis},
volume = {12},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {201-216}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
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abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.12.3.746.7},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-933-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-933-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Gholamrezaei, Hadi and Falsafinejad, Mohammad Reza and Khodabakhshi-Koolaee, Anahit},  
title = {Exploring the Dimensions of Online Child Sexual Abuse: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis Study}, 
abstract ={Objective: With the expanded use of the Internet, online child sexual abuse has been facilitated through the growing number of malicious websites that allow criminals to interact with children. Online child sexual abuse involves acquiring, displaying, collecting, and distributing sexual content to obtain sexual satisfaction from a child. Online child sexual abuse threatens the public mental health of society through its adverse effects on the mental health of children and families. To this end, the present study aims to review the studies on online sexual abuse to provide a comprehensive picture of this phenomenon.  Methods: This study was conducted with a qualitative and systematic review method. The research population was 113 articles published in scientific databases in the last decade about online sexual abuse and its dimensions. The research sample consisted of 22 articles, which were selected based on thematic monitoring and theoretical saturation of data via purposive sampling. The data were collected from a qualitative analysis of the studied documents and records. Results: Data analysis revealed that indicators of online child sexual abuse are divided into 4 dimensions, 9 categories, and 56 subcategories, including knowledge components (low cyber knowledge, unawareness of the boundaries of online activities, low media literacy), psychological components (intrapersonal, interpersonal, personality, and interactive factors), approach-based components (cyberbullying, intimacy, and sexual-emotional abuse), and environmental components (cyberspace features and distribution platforms). Conclusion: Paying attention to the virtual environment for learners leads to the reduction of the existing injuries in this environment. Identifying the indicators and components of online sexual abuse of children allows educational leaders and those involved in virtual space to examine online sexual abuse from various dimensions.},  
Keywords = {Children, Cyberbullying, Sexual abuse, Cybercrime, Qualitative research},
volume = {12},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {217-230}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.12.3.758.4},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-924-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-924-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {AdibSaber, Fahimeh and Ansari, Soleym},  
title = {Comparing the Influence of an Aqua-based Versus a Mindfulness-based Kata Techniques Training on Sleep Habits and Stereotypic Behaviors in Children With Autism}, 
abstract ={Objective: The present study aims to compare the effectiveness of aquatic and karate training programs on sleep habits and stereotypic behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).  Methods: This research was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test/post-test design, with two intervention groups and one control group. The statistical population included all boys with ASD who were a member of the Autism Institute in Rasht City, Iran, in 2019. Of whom 30 individuals were selected using the purposive sampling method. Thirty children with autism (8–14 years) were randomly divided into karate exercise (n=10), aquatic training (n=10), and wait list control (n=10) conditions. The training groups practiced for 10 weeks, two sessions of 60 minutes per week. Karate exercises involved mindfulness Taikyoku Jodan Kata, consisting of blocking, punching, sticking, and kicking moves against an imaginary opponent. Aquatic training was a group intervention, including orientation training, basic swimming skills, and free swimming. Children’s sleep habits questionnaire (CSHQ, 2000) and stereotype subscale of the Gilliam autism rating scale (GARS-2, 2006) were completed by parents during pre-and post-intervention. Analysis of variance for repeated measures was utilized for data analysis.  Results: The results indicated that both training interventions have a significant positive effect on stereotypic behaviors compared to the pre-intervention and control groups (P<0.01). We also found that the aquatic exercise group obtained better scores (P<0.001) and two subscale scores (sleep anxiety (P<0.001) and Parasomnias (P<0.05)) than the kata techniques training group, but no significant group effects were observed regarding the other subscales. Conclusion: It is recommended to provide a suitable environment at school or institute for children with ASD to participate in physical activities, such as aquatic and karate exercises to alleviate repetitive behaviors. Furthermore, it is suggested to use aqua-based training as a complementary approach in the field of improving common problems, such as the sleep habits of children with ASD.},  
Keywords = {Stereotypic behaviors, Sleep habits, Children, Autism spectrum disorder, Mindfulness, Exercise, Swimming},
volume = {12},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {231-240}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.12.3.928.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-906-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-906-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Ahmadbeigi, Zahra and BabapourKheireddin, Jalil and NosratAbad, Touraj Hashemi},  
title = {Cognitive Abilities in Monolingual and Bilingual Children: A Comparative Study in Azerbaijan, Iran}, 
abstract ={Objective: Recent research has revealed that bilingual and monolingual people differ from each other in various areas, one of which is cognitive ability. This study aims to compare executive functions, selective attention, visual short-term memory, and auditory short-term memory in monolingual (Persian) and bilingual (Azeri Turkish-Persian) children. Methods: The statistical population of current case-control research included all monolingual and bilingual students (8-11 years old) in Tehran Province, Iran, from 2021 to 2022. Using the convenience sampling method, 56 monolingual primary school students (28 boys and 28 girls) and 56 bilingual primary school students (28 boys and 28 girls) were selected and matched regarding intelligence and socio-economic status. All members of the bilingual group learned their second language before entering elementary school. We used the computerized version of the Wisconsin card sorting test (WCST), the computerized version of the Stroop color and word test (SCWT), the Kim Karad visual memory test (KKVMT), Wechsler’s digit span test (WDST), and Raven’s colored progressive matrices (RCPM) test. The data were analyzed via descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Results: The results indicated that bilingual children’s performance in executive functions, short-term auditory memory, and short-term visual memory was significantly higher than monolingual children (P<0.05). However, no significant difference was observed between the two groups regarding selective attention (P>0.05).  Conclusion: According to our results, bilingualism positively affected cognitive abilities. Moreover, bilingual children performed better in executive functions, visual short-term memory, and auditory short-term memory than monolingual children. However, no bilingualism effect emerged for selective attention.},  
Keywords = {Bilingualism, Executive functions, Monolingualism, Selective attention, Short-term visual memory, Comparative study},
volume = {12},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {241-252}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.12.3.958.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-930-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-930-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Fallah, Fatemeh and Rezapour-Mirsaleh, Yasser and Behjati, Fatemeh and Hatamian, Faezeh and Akbari, Maryam},  
title = {The Effectiveness of Neurofeedback on the Behavioral Performance of Children With Social Anxiety Disorder: A Time-series Study}, 
abstract ={Objective: Social anxiety is one of the most prevalent issues leading to significant functional and behavioral disorders in children. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of neurofeedback intervention on the behavioral performance of children with social anxiety disorder (SAD). Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with a time series design and control group. The statistical population included all 6-8-year old children with SAD (according to the clinical interview and the cut-off score in Leibovitz’s social anxiety questionnaire) referring to the Ziai Counseling Clinic in Meybod City, Iran. A total of 10 children were selected by convenient sampling method and were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 16 sessions of neurofeedback intervention, while the control group received no special intervention. Goodman’s abilities and problems questionnaire was used to measure children’s behavioral performance in five phases, pre-test, fourth, eighth, and twelfth sessions of the intervention phase, and post-test. The data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measurements. Results: The results showed a significant difference between the mean scores of the experimental group and the control group in behavioral performance; additionally, in the experimental group, a significant difference was observed between the scores of behavioral performances in different phases of measurement, but this difference did not exist in the control group. Conclusion: The neurofeedback intervention is effective in improving the behavioral performance of children with SAD and can be used as a complementary treatment alongside other psychological and drug treatments for these children.},  
Keywords = {Social anxiety disorder (SAD), Behavioral Symptoms, Child, Neurofeedback},
volume = {12},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {253-262}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.12.3.961.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-934-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-934-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Shiri, Esmaeil and Goudarzi, Ghazaal and Feyzi, Fatemeh and Khodaverdian, Mehrnaz},  
title = {Investigating the Role of the Broad Autism Phenotype, Social Cognition, and Sense of Loneliness on Internet Addiction in College Students}, 
abstract ={Objective: Today, the Internet is a crucial part of life, especially the life of young people. Several factors may cause young people to have internet addiction (IA). This study aims to investigate the role of the broad autism phenotype (BAP), social cognition, and loneliness in creating IA among Iranian college students. Methods: The research method of this research was correlation and convenience sampling. The sample consisted of 218 students of Imam Khomeini International University studying at this university in 2022-2023. Research data were collected using questionnaires of IA, loneliness, theory of mind, and BAP and analyzed using correlation method and simultaneous multiple regression analyses.  Results: The coefficient of correlation showed that loneliness, social cognition, and BAP have a significant relationship with IA at the (P=0.01) level. Also, this analysis showed that social cognition and BAP are more predictive of IA among technical students than social science students. The results showed a significant relationship between loneliness, social cognition, and BAP with IA.  Conclusion: In this regard, the officials of educational centers should take extensive measures to reduce the impact of the factors that cause IA in students.},  
Keywords = {Internet addiction, Broad autism phenotype (BAP), Theory of mind, Loneliness, Social cognition},
volume = {12},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {263-274}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.12.3.962.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-935-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-935-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Farahmand, Mohammad Amin and Adibsereshki, Narges and Poshtmashhadi, Marjan and Bidhendi, Razieh},  
title = {Influence of Group Active Play on Social Skill and Emotion Regulation in Children With Hearing Impairment}, 
abstract ={Objective: Hearing impairment is one of the sensory problems in children that affects various aspects of their lives and impacts their social skills (SS) and emotion regulation (ER).Research indicated that active play has a crucial role in children’s social and emotional development. In this regard, the present study aims to investigate the effectiveness of group active plays (GAP) on the SS and ER of children with hearing impairment. Methods: This quasi-experimental study involved a pre-test/post-test design with a two-month follow-up. The participants included 7 to 12-year-old boys with hearing impairment enrolled in the deaf-hearing impaired schools (2022-2023). Thirty children were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). The experimental group participated in 12 interventional sessions, while the control group had the regular school program. Both groups completed SS and ER questionnaires (including before and after the intervention, and two months after the intervention [follow-up]). The data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) with SPSS software, version 25. Results: The results of this study indicated a significant difference between the control and experimental groups in SS (P<0.002). GAP also had a significant effect on ER (P<0.001). Moreover, it had a significant effect on liability/negativity which was one of the components of ER (P<0.022). Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, it can be concluded that the implemented intervention (GAP) helped to improve SS, ER, and its component (liability/negativity) in children with hearing impairment. Coaches, teachers, and therapists can take steps to enhance SS and ER in children with hearing impairment by implementing GAP.},  
Keywords = {Play and playthings, Social skill (SS), Emotion regulation (ER), Hearing impairment},
volume = {12},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {275-284}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.12.3.963.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-936-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-936-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Saffari, Emad and Nasehi, Mohammad and Yousefzadeh, Peym},  
title = {Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies and Marital Communication Patterns in Married Women: Investigating the Mediating Role of Defense Mechanisms}, 
abstract ={Objective: This descriptive-correlational study aims to investigate the mediating role of defense mechanisms (DMs) in the relationship between cognitive emotion regulation strategies (CER) and marital communication patterns (MCP) in married women in Tehran Province, Iran.  Methods: The statistical population of the study included all married women in Tehran Province in 2021. A total of 170 subjects were selected as the statistical sample of the study via convenience sampling methods. Data were collected using the cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire (CERQ), the couples’ communication patterns questionnaire (CPQ), and the defense style questionnaire (DSQ). In data analysis, in addition to using descriptive statistics, the inferential statistics section was analyzed using SPSS software, version 26, and AMOS software, version 24. Results: Based on the goodness of fit indices, DMs play a mediating role in the relationship between CER strategies and MCP. The indirect size effect of the CER strategies on the MCP is positively significant with a standardized coefficient of 0.38 (P<0.05). Conclusion: Therefore, considering the importance of MCP in married life, CER strategies and DMs are necessary to inform and inform people about cognitive strategies of emotional regulation and emotional adjustment. Family therapists are recommended to consider CER strategies as well as DMs to treat marital issues.},  
Keywords = {Excitement,  Defense Mechanisms (DMs), Marital Pattern},
volume = {12},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {285-296}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.12.3.942.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-919-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-919-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2024}  
}