@article{ 
author = {Bandehpour, Akram and Khodabakhshi-Koolaee, Anahita and Taghvaei, Davood and Ghodsi, Ahghar},  
title = {The Effectiveness of “Active Aging” Intervention on the Hope and Worry of Retired Women: A Quasi-experimental Study}, 
abstract ={Objective: Active aging promotes optimal health, social participation, and well-being in older adults. This study examined the effectiveness of an active aging intervention on the levels of hope and worry among retired women. We assessed whether this training can significantly enhance hope and reduce worry in older women. Methods: A quasi-experimental design with a control group was employed in a study involving 59 retired women residing in Tehran, Iran. Participants were selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. The adult hope scale (AHS), Penn state worry questionnaire (PSWQ), and Sharkey’s physical activity questionnaire were administered before and after the intervention. We used analysis of covariance for data analysis. Results: The intervention significantly increased hope (pre-test: 27.21±8.65 vs post-test: 32.60±5.49) and physical activity (pre-test: 12.12±4.17 vs post-test: 17.54±4.23). In contrast, it reduced worry (pre-test: 52.27±8.45 vs post-test: 47.10±7.35) compared to the control group, hope (pre-test: 26.33±9.72 vs post-test: 27.12±6.31), physical activity (pre-test: 15.25±6.38 vs post-test: 13.33±5.20), and worry (pre-test: 53.43±8.15 vs post-test: 51.31±7.61). Multivariate analysis of covariance revealed significant differences after the intervention (P<0.001) in all three variables. Conclusion: Active aging interventions effectively enhance hope, reduce worry, and promote physical activity in older women, supporting their broader implementation in health promotion programs.},  
Keywords = {Aging, Hope, Worry, Physical activity, Retirement, Women},
volume = {13},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {191-200}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
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abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.3.746.8},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1026-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1026-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {TavakoliNia, Vali and Taheri, Afsaneh and Sharifi, Nastar},  
title = {Addiction Readiness in Adolescents: Role of Co-dependency, Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions, and Resilience}, 
abstract ={Objective: The present study examines the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between co-dependency and interpersonal cognitive distortions with addiction readiness in adolescents. Methods: This research employed a descriptive-correlational design and utilized path analysis. Using a multistage cluster sampling method, 200 male high school students aged 15–18 years from Abadan City, Iran, were selected. Research instruments included the Weed and Butcher addiction readiness scale (1992), Connor-Davidson resilience scale (2003), Hamamci and Büyüköztürk’s interpersonal cognitive distortions questionnaire (2004), and Spann and Fischer co-dependency questionnaire (1990). Results: Path analysis revealed that both co-dependency and interpersonal cognitive distortions had significant positive relationships with addiction readiness. Additionally, resilience demonstrated a significant negative relationship with addiction readiness. Indirect effects analysis showed that resilience significantly mediated the relationship between co-dependency and addiction readiness, but did not mediate the relationship between interpersonal cognitive distortions and addiction readiness. Conclusion: Co-dependency and interpersonal cognitive distortions may act as risk factors for addiction readiness in adolescents. Moreover, resilience can attenuate the effect of co-dependency on addiction readiness. These results can inform the design of preventive programs aimed at enhancing resilience and addressing maladaptive interpersonal beliefs among adolescents.},  
Keywords = {Addiction readiness, Co-dependency, Interpersonal cognitive distortions, Resilience},
volume = {13},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {201-212}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.3.983.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1008-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1008-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {motevasselian, Shima and JafariKadijani, Nasri},  
title = {The Relationship Between Attachment and Responsibility; The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation}, 
abstract ={Objective: This study examines the relationships between attachment styles and responsibility in male and female adolescents while considering the mediating role of emotion regulation. Methods: This study employed a descriptive-correlational research design using path analysis. Our statistical population comprised all high school students (second level) in Tehran City, Iran. Following Kline’s (2016) recommendations, 353 students were selected through random sampling of the multi-stage cluster. Assessment tools included the revised adult attachment scale, the emotion regulation questionnaire for children and adolescents, and the personal responsibility assessment. The data were analyzed using the AMOS software, version 24.0, with maximum likelihood estimations. Results: The findings revealed a positive and significant indirect path coefficient between secure attachment style and responsibility through reappraisal strategies (β=0.105, P=0.001) and suppression (β=0.091, P=0.001). The indirect path coefficient between avoidant attachment style and responsibility through reappraisal strategies (β=-0.099, P=0.001) and suppression (β=-0.068, P=0.007) showed negative and significant associations. Similarly, the indirect path coefficient between ambivalent attachment style and responsibility through reappraisal strategies (β=-0.105, P=0.001) and suppression (β=-0.065, P=0.012) demonstrated negative and significant relationships. Conclusion: The structural model exhibited an equivalent fit for both male and female groups. Attachment style significantly influences adolescents’ responsibility, and emotion regulation and management contribute to increased responsibility in adolescents.},  
Keywords = {Attachment style, Emotion regulation, Responsibility},
volume = {13},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {213-224}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.3.999.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-967-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-967-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Pourqoli, Golchin and Soleimani, Esmaiel and Issazadegan, Ali},  
title = {Investigating the Effectiveness of Working Memory Training in Reducing Cognitive Failures in Individuals With Strok}, 
abstract ={Objective: Stroke is a brain injury caused by damage to the blood vessels in the central nervous system, often resulting in cognitive impairments, including memory issues. With the increasing number of stroke survivors, the demand for effective rehabilitation services is also increasing. This study evaluates the effectiveness of working memory training in mitigating cognitive failure and memory difficulties in stroke patients. Methods: This quasi-experimental study involved 36 stroke patients from medical centers in Urmia City, Iran, and was conducted in October 2023. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups as follows: An experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received a total of ten 60-min training sessions twice a week, while the control group participated in the same number of sessions, focusing on physical exercise without any specific intervention. Data collection tools included the cognitive failures questionnaire, which evaluates the frequency of cognitive lapses in daily activities, such as attention, memory, and action failures, and the Wechsler memory scale, which assesses different aspects of memory performance. Both groups underwent pre-tests and post-tests, and the data were analyzed using the SPSS software, version 26, with a significance level of P≤0.05. Results: Before the intervention, no significant differences in memory span or cognitive failure were observed. However, post-intervention results indicated a significant improvement in the experimental group (P≤0.05). Conclusion: Working memory rehabilitation significantly enhanced cognitive functioning and memory in stroke patients.},  
Keywords = {Stroke, Everyday cognitive failures, Memory problems, Working memory, Rehabilitation},
volume = {13},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {225-238}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.3.1026.2},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1018-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1018-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {NorooziHomayoon, Mohammadreza and Ghohari, Fatemeh and SadriDamirchi, Esmaeil},  
title = {Developing a Self-harm Model Based on Cognitive Emotion Regulation and Childhood Trauma With the Mediating Role of Insecure Attachment Styles in Students of Ardabil City, Iran: A Descriptive Study}, 
abstract ={Objective:  This study aimed to develop a structural model explaining self-harm based on cognitive emotion regulation and childhood trauma, with the mediating role of attachment styles among students in Ardabil City, Iran. Methods: This applied study, in terms of its objective, employed a descriptive-correlational research design, utilizing structural equation modeling. The exogenous variables were cognitive emotion regulation and childhood trauma, while self-harm served as the endogenous variable, with insecure attachment styles functioning as the mediating variable. The statistical population consisted of secondary school students aged 15 to 18 residing in Ardabil during the fall semester of the 2024 academic year. The research instruments included the self-harm inventory (SHI), cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire, childhood trauma questionnaire (CTQ), and attachment styles scales (ASS). Results: The results indicated that insecure attachment styles had a significant positive effect on self-harm (β=0.534; P<0.01). Also, cognitive emotion regulation exerted a significant negative effect on self-harm (β=-0.488; P<0.001), whereas childhood trauma had a significant positive effect on self-harm (β=0.462; P<0.001). Additionally, cognitive emotion regulation (β=0.277; P<0.05) and childhood trauma (β=0.233; P<0.05) had a significant indirect effect on self-harm through the mediation of insecure attachment styles. Conclusion: The findings suggest that childhood trauma and deficiencies in cognitive emotion regulation affect self-harm among students with insecure attachment styles, playing a mediating role. These results highlight the importance of cognitive-emotional mechanisms and attachment experiences in both the prevention and better understanding of self-harm behaviors.},  
Keywords = {Self-harm, Cognitive emotion regulation, Trauma, Attachment styles, Students},
volume = {13},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {239-252}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.3.1049.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1017-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1017-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {RahmatianDehkordi, Nazanin and Taghvaee, Alireza and SattariNaeini, Manouchehr},  
title = {Narcotics Anonymous Therapy: Impact on Impulsivity and Brain-behavioral Systems in Substance Use Disorder Individuals}, 
abstract ={Objective: Impulsivity and dysregulated neural circuits characterize substance use disorders (SUDs), necessitating interventions like narcotics anonymous (NA) to enhance self-regulation and recovery outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of engagement in NA group therapy on the reduction of impulsivity and the modulation of the brain-behavioral systems among individuals diagnosed with SUDs. Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pre-test, post-test design with a control group to assess the effectiveness of the study intervention. The study population comprised individuals with SUDs who sought support from the Shahrekord NA association, Shahrekord City, Iran, in 2023. A sample of 40 participants was randomly allocated to either the experimental group, which received NA group therapy, or the control group, with 20 participants in each. The experimental group engaged in the NA twelve-step education package, consisting of 12 weekly 90-minute sessions, whereas the control group received standard methadone maintenance treatment. Data on impulsivity and brain/behavioral systems were collected using validated questionnaires administered before and after the intervention. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was employed using SPSS software, version 23 to analyze the data. Results: Engagement in NA group therapy resulted in a statistically significant reduction in impulsivity and a significant improvement in the functioning of brain-behavioral systems within the experimental group compared to the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion: NA group therapy significantly reduces impulsivity and improves brain-behavioral system functioning, thereby enhancing self-regulation in individuals with SUDs, highlighting its efficacy as a community-based intervention for neurobehavioral outcomes and long-term recovery.},  
Keywords = {Addiction, Behavior, Substance-related disorders, Impulsive behavior},
volume = {13},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {253-262}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.3.1054.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1025-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1025-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Jamali, Mandana and KraskianMojmbarii, Adis and Dabbaghmanesh, Mohammad Hossein and BahramiHidaji, Maryam},  
title = {The Effectiveness of Reality Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy on the Health Locus of Control in Diabetic Patients}, 
abstract ={Objective: The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of reality therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) on the health locus of control (internal, powerful others, and chance) in women with type 2 diabetes. Methods: This quasi-experimental research employed a pre-test, post-test and a two-month follow-up design with a control group. The statistical population of the study included all women with type 2 diabetes visiting the specialized diabetes clinic in Pardis, Shiraz City, Iran in 2024. A total of 45 eligible participants were selected for the study. They included females participants aged 40 to 60 years, with at least one year since the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. They were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group. The experimental groups underwent 12 sessions of 90 minutes of reality therapy and 12 sessions of 90 minutes of DBT, while the control group received no intervention. The health locus of control questionnaire was used to assess the three groups at three stages: Pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and mixed analysis of variance methods. Results: The results showed a significant difference in the mean scores of health locus of control between the experimental groups and the control group. The Bonferroni post hoc test results yielded a significant difference between the control group and the experimental groups at the post-test and follow-up stages. However, the results suggested that the difference between the two experimental groups, reality therapy and DBT, was not statistically significant at the post-test and follow-up stages (P>0.05). Nevertheless, the mean difference suggested that reality therapy led to an increase in internal health control and control by powerful others, while reducing chance control in patients. However, this difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Considering the study results regarding the effectiveness of reality therapy and DBT in increasing health locus of control in women with type 2 diabetes, their use is recommended for promoting appropriate health control in women with type 2 diabetes.},  
Keywords = {Reality therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Health locus of control, Women with type 2 diabetes},
volume = {13},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {263-274}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.3.1040.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1011-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1011-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Rashidi, Bahar and Faramarzi, Salar and Abedi, Ahmad and Schroeder, Joachim},  
title = {Shocked Parents: Examining the Challenges of Parents With Children At-risk of Specific Learning Disabilities}, 
abstract ={Objective: Neurodevelopmental or cognitive disorders in children pose significant challenges to family functioning. The present study investigates the challenges faced by parents of children at risk of specific learning disabilities (SLD). Methods: This study, based on qualitative research and a phenomenological approach, explored and deeply recognized the lived experiences of parents facing challenges related to children referred for specialized testing. Parents’ perspectives were examined using a purposeful sampling method and semi-structured interviews. Data saturation was reached after 23 interviews, ensuring comprehensive data collection. The data were organized and analyzed based on the Colaizzi (1987) method. Qualitative research criteria, such as participant validation, independent coding, and evaluator reliability, were applied to ensure data validity. Results: The findings highlighted six fundamental challenges as follows: “Feeling helpless,” “neglect of individual needs,” “fear of the future,” “feeling defenseless,” “feeling guilty,” and “lack of competence.” Meanwhile, the two following themes emerged: “Weakness in parenting skills” and “emotional dysregulation,” which are considered potential underlying factors contributing to these challenges. Conclusion: The challenges faced by the participating parents are largely due to contextual factors. Many parents feel overwhelmed and isolated due to their lack of awareness of parenting strategies and emotional management during critical situations. These underlying factors, functioning as a vicious cycle, lead to negative consequences and additional psychological issues within the family, contributing to the development of disorders in children. Therefore, the development of structured and specialized training for parents of children at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders appears to be essential.},  
Keywords = {Neurodevelopmental disorders, Specific learning disorders (SLD), Parenting, Qualitative research},
volume = {13},
Number = {3}, 
pages = {275-286}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.3.1023.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-989-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-989-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}