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The main purpose of this research was the effect of couple psychotherapy on quality of life recovery in traumatic couple of infidelity. This was a one-group pre-experimental research with pre-test and post-test. We selected 10 couples affected by infidelity. They attended individual psychotherapy sessions, after initial interview. There were two questionnaires consisting of a questionnaire of evaluation of infidelity Vaughan which was translated by the researchers. The second one was a quality of life questionnaire with 20 questions and 4 subscales. Reliability of the latter questionnaire was 0.78. To analyze the data, we applied descriptive and analytic statistics. Our results showed a significant difference between the respondents quality of life's before and after the intervention (P<0.001). It seems the psychotherapy sessions may improve the quality of life of the couples affected by marital infidelity.

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  Personality traits of each person form his main psychological structure which helps to shape his life style. So, the purpose of this study was to determine therelation betweenpersonality traits with spiritual intelligence and quality of life in students . This descriptive study was correlational. All students of AllamehTabatabaie University took part in this study in 2009-2020. Among them, 200 students (100 girls and 100 boys) were selected through multistage cluster sampling based on Morgan formula. Spiritual Intelligence, SF36 & BFI were used for data collection. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression analysis by means of SPSS version 19 . According to the results, quality of life and spiritual intelligence had positive correlation with Extraversion, Openness to experience, Agreeableness and Conscientiousness and had negative correlations with Neuroticism. Among personality traits, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism could explain 20 percent of the variance of spiritual intelligence. Also, Neuroticism and Conscientiousness could account for about 41 percent of the variance of quality of life. These results can indicate that spiritual intelligence is a separate character of personality. Moreover, there are relations between quality of life and personality traits. It shows that individualswithhigherquality of lifecan be moresuccessful and have more healthyinterpersonalcommunication with others to getotherconsent .

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Introduction and Objectives: Oral contraception is the most effective and the most commonly methods that used form of reversible birth control .Pregnancy rate is 2-3 in one hundred women annually. If taken correctly OCP very effective. Objective: This research has been carried out to comparing dimensions Quality of life which consisted of :physical ,Psychological ,social and sexual between women who use oral contraception and her husbands who referring to Health centers of Tehran university of medical sciences during 2009-2010. Methods: This research is a descriptive analytical study .In this research 60 couple who referring to health centers of Tehran university of medical sciences for use of oral contraception were chosen by simple randomized .Data collection was done by WHO quality of life scale that validity and reliability was determined. Data were analyzed by T test .Wilcoxon and chi square test. Results: Results showed that the mean quality of life in psychological dimension 3/2.in social dimension 3/3 and sexual dimension 3/65 and physical dimension 3/52 were obtained. The mean of quality of life in men greater than women but there is not statistically significant different. Quality of life in women and men were statistically significant different in psychological and sexual dimensions .T here is in the women lower than men. Conclusions: Gender have been determined as independent variable that can be negative effected on psychological and sexual dimension.

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Background: Adjustment to chronic disease is a complex and multidimensional construct which can help the patients deal with profound changes in their personal life resulting from illness. Ulcerative Colitis (UC) with unpredictable and disabling course, among chronic diseases, can be challenging and little is known about the role of psychological adjustment of the patients toward it. The aims of this study were to identify determinants of psychological adjustment in UC patients, to examine its mediational role and the role of other predictors in predicting quality of life (QOL). Methods: Participants were 58 female UC patients consecutively attending an outpatient gastroenterology clinic. All participants completed a set of questionnaires assessing illness perception, disease activity, QOL and psychological adjustment. Psychological adjustment was measured as a composite of depression, anxiety, perceived stress, neuroticism and emotion-focused coping strategies. Results: The confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the constructed model of psychological adjustment to depression, anxiety, perceived stress, neuroticism and emotion-focused coping, filled the data. The difference between psychological adjustment of UC patients and normal subjects was significant (F=33.88 P<0.01). Then direct and indirect effects of age, level of education, disease activity, and cognitive representations of illness with mediating psychological adjustment on QOL were examined. In the final model, the mediating role of psychological adjustment was confirmed and among other variables cognitive representations of illness was the strongest predictor of QOL. Conclusions: The results accentuate on the importance of psychological adjustment in dealing with the chronic conditions such as ulcerative colitis and help to better understand illness perceptions and develop appropriate complementary interventions for these patients.

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The present study intends to increase the psychological well-being and quality of life of the patients and their psychological conditions due to emotional discharge with the written structure in the patients suffering from psychosomatic. After using the comprehensive physiological well-being and quality of life questionnaires, eventually 40 patients who were suffering from psychosomatic disorder were selected from among the patients who had referred to Imam Khomeini hospital in Tehran whose selected by convience sampling and regarding to exclude -include criteria. Then, they formed two groups: experimental  and control group, on the random basis. After written emotional expression, the data which had been gathered were analyzed using a covariance analysis statistic test. Findings of this study indicated that the emotional expression made a meaningful decrease in the quality of life, health and physical conditions and so, well-being of the subjects of experimental group compared to control group (P< 0.05). Further, emotional disclosure helps people in improving quality of life, psychological well-being and enhancing health and physical conditions in longtime by dissociating the procedure of inhibiting emotions.

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Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary, comprehensive intervention for patients with chronic respiratory diseases who are symptomatic and whose daily living activities are often restricted. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to improve the physical and emotional condition of people with chronic respiratory disease and to promote long-term adherence to health-enhancing behavior. Methods: This study was a semi-experimental study on 50 patients who were older than 60 years and had chronic respiratory disease. The patients were divided randomly in to two groups. In the experiment group the exercise program was initiated with a pattern of 3 times per week for 2 months, according to the walking check list. The walking distant for the patients was 400 meters, following a physician’s approval and its duration was 15 to 35 minutes each time. At the end of the 2 months intervention, the quality of life was evaluated in both groups for the second time. Results: the results showed a statistical significant relation between the quality of life in patients and some of their demographic characteristics such as age, sex, marital status, level of education, duration of the disease and smoking(P<0.05). It was also proved that a regular walking program can lead to an increase in the quality of life of patients with moderate COPD (P<0.05). Conclusion: Pulmonary rehabilitation programs improved quality of life in chronic respiratory disease.

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Introduction: Empowering and enhancing the life quality for drug addicts are effective steps to lead and assist them to absolute quitting of drugs. Objective: The present study was performed to observe the intervening effects of cognitive-behavioral trainings to improve quality of life and reduce aggression among drug addicts. Method: This study was an intervening controlled trial conducted on 30 cases of drug addicts. The population was the addicted prisoners in the Central Prison of Tehran in 2013. In responding to the quality of life scale and Aggression Scale, 30 drug addicts who gained a score lower than the cut off score quality of life scale in (lower than 63) and in Aggression Scale (higher than 73) were chosen and divided into control and experimental groups of 15 persons randomly. Then, before intervention sessions, both groups responded to the World Health Organization Quality of life Questionnaire (1998) and Aggression Scale (1992). The experimental group was under cognitive-behavioral trainings for12 sessions (each session 75 minutes) and control group did not receive any intervention. In order to analyzing data, the SPSS 18 software, and Levine and multivariate covariance tests were used. Results: Results of Levine test also showed that experimental and control groups are comparable to each other. Accordingly, the results of covariance analysis showed that there are significant differences in quality of life scores and aggression between the experimental and control groups (P<0/01). Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that the cognitive-behavioral trainings improve the quality of life and level of aggression among drug addicts. The results also can be used in the empowering and improving of the life quality of the quitting drug addicts.

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Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have deficiency in many aspects of cognitive functions and quality of life (QOL). The study aimed to examine the relationship between cognitive functions and quality of life in children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This analytical study is a correlation one. 60 participants were chosen according to statistical formula. Participants were evaluated using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Revised edition (WISC-R). Their cognitive functions and quality of life (QOL) were assessed by Cognitive Assessment System (CAS), Continuous Performance Test plus Integrated Visual/Auditory (CPT+IVA) and Pediatric Quality of Life inventory (Pads 4.0) Generic Core Scale. After analyzing data a significant correlation was found between attention and school functioning of QOL in all grades, separately. Furthermore, significant correlations were found among full scale attentions of CPT+tIVA test with psychosocial functioning and also total score of QOL, in grade 2 and in grade 5, as well Social Functioning in two grades children. Also significant correlations were found among simultaneous subscale of CAS and emotional, social and psychosocial functioning of QOL, in grade 4. Cognitive functions of children with ADHD have effects on some domains of QOL.

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Life quality of diabetic patients is always affected by psychosocial problems, physical disorders, and life style changes. It seems that the perceived social support could intervene in improving the life quality of these patients. The present study was carried out aiming to examine the relation between family social support and life quality of female patients with diabetes. This was a cross-sectional study. The statistical population included 173 diabetic females who were randomly selected from patients referred to Kermanshah diabetes research center. Data were collected using life quality questionnaire (Short Form-36) as well as perceived social support scale. The data analysis indicated that there is a significant correlation between family support and life quality of patients. Furthermore, concerning the components of life quality, there is a significant correlation between family social support and physical performance, physical limitation, tiredness, emotional health, social performance, pain, and general health of patients. However, no significant relation was found between family support and limitation of patients. Results showed that there is a direct relation between family support and the life quality in females with diabetes. Hence, it can be concluded that giving the family support to the female diabetic patients can increase their quality of life.

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The increasing prevalence rate has made diabetes a world epidemic. Considering diabetes complications and associated effects on patients’ quality of life, this interventional study was performed to promote the life quality using education based on the Precede model in the rural areas of Andimeshk. This experimental study was conducted on 120 patients with type II diabetes who were randomly allocated to the experimental and control groups. The data were collected using two questionnaires including the Precede model framework and Short Form health survey (SF-36). The precede model-based intervention composed of six educational sessions (60 to 90 minutes a session). The patients were followed up for three months post-intervention and examined for glycated hemoglobin (Hemoglobin A1c or HbAlc). After educational intervention, the mean score of quality of life had a significant increase in the experimental group compared with the control group.The mean scores of Precede model constructs inpatients of the experimental group increased significantly after the intervention compared with the before intervention. Moreover, the mean score of HbA1c improved significantly in the experimental group compared to the control group. The present study indicated that the educational intervention program based on the Precede model has a positive effect on quality of life among diabetic patients.

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Quality of life in adolescence period determines individual's future. The effect of maternal employment on children's quality of life is important and undeniable issue. This study aimed to investigate and compare the quality of life among children of employed and housewife women. In this study, the participants included selected school children's employed and housewife mothers. The tools for data collection consisted of a questionnaire which was distributed among 671 middle-high school and high school students (304 have employed mothers and 367 have housewives mothers. In this study, the level of significance was considered. Results showed that the life quality of children of employed mothers and housewife mothers in the two groups is statistically significant. Quality of life in employed mothers in the mental, physical, social relations, emotional, religious, achieve life goals, leisure time and economic dimension were higher than housewife mothers but there was not any significant different among employed mothers' children and housewife mothers' children in dimensions of relationships with parents. Girls' quality of Life was more than boys, in the teacher mothers was higher than other occupations and in the exceptional talents school was more than other schools. This study found that maternal employment has effect on children's quality of life, so employed mothers' children have high quality of life.

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Happiness is one of the most important human psychological needs that plays a key role in the formation of a person's character and mental health. This quasi-experimental study aimed to determine the effect of happiness training in reducing depression and anxiety and improving quality of life among hemodialysis patients. The participants consisted of 30 female dialysis patients that referred to hemodialysis ward in Zahedan city. The participants were placed in two groups, experimental and control, each included 15 members. Afterwards, the Fordyce happiness training was implemented on the experimental group in 8 sessions (a 90-minute session per week). Pretest and posttest were conducted on both groups. In the current study, for gathering data in the pretest and posttest, the Beck Depression Inventory, Katel Anxiety Questionnaire, and 36-Item Short Form (SF-36) Health Survey were employed. The results of the data analysis showed significant differences between the mean scores of the hemodialysis patients placed in the experimental and control groups on depression, anxiety, and quality of life. Accordingly, it can be concluded that the happiness training was effective in reducing the patients' depression and anxiety and enhancing their quality of life.

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Several studies have shown the destructive effects of anger as an emotion on quality of life. Meanwhile, the study and proper management of anger can have a significant positive impact on quality of life. The present study was conducted to examine the mediating effect of anger rumination on the relationship of the dimensions of anger and anger control with quality of life in male and female high school students in Damghan, Iran. This correlational study used stratified random sampling to examine 223 participants (136 girls and 87 boys) using the anger rumination scale, Spielberger’s State-Trait anger expression inventory and the 36-item short form quality of life questionnaire developed by ware and sherbourne. A significant relationship was observed between anger rumination and the dimensions of anger, but not between anger rumination and anger control. The results showed a significant negative correlation between anger rumination and quality of life. Differences were also observed between the girls and boys in terms of the dimensions of anger (state anger and trait anger and anger control (control-in and control-out), but not in terms of anger rumination and quality of life. The results showed that anger rumination affects anger expression and also that girls and boys are different in terms of anger control and anger expression.

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As a stressful profession, nursing deals with different aspects of human health and illness, and stress can threaten nurses’ health and performance. As a result, using preventive stress management programs seems necessary. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive–behavioral stress management training in improving psychological symptoms (stress, anxiety, and depression) and quality of life in nurses. The design of this study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest and a control group. The statistical population comprised all nurses working in Bandar Abbas Shari'ati Hospital. The study sample included all 30 nurses selected through convenience sampling method. They equally and randomly were divided into experiment and control groups. Depression, anxiety, and stress scale and the Farsi version of WHOQOL-BREF were used to collect data. The results showed there was a significant difference between pretest and posttest of experimental group in the mean scores of stress, anxiety, and quality of life; however, there was no significant difference in depression. Control group mean scores did not show a significant difference between pretest and posttest. There was no significant difference between the control and experimental groups before intervention in stress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life. The findings of this study suggest that, as a useful clinical intervention, stress management skill training is an effective way to improve mental distress and quality of life.

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The impact of music and its psychological and physiological changes during exercise is issue that has always been focused on sport science experts. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of musical exercise on aerobic capacity and quality of life in elderly men. This study was conducted on 45 elderly men. The participants were randomly allocated into three groups: aerobic musical exercise, non-musical, and control groups. The exercise group performed a program for 8 weeks, 3 times per week. The quality of life was measured using quality of life scale and the level of aerobic capacity was measured using Bruce test. The results showed that eight weeks of musical and non-musical aerobic exercise can result in significant improvement in anaerobic capacity and quality of life of elderly men. The result showed a significant difference among the three groups considering anaerobic capacity and quality of life of elderly men. Tukey post hoc test indicated no significant differences between the aerobic exercise with and without-music; whereas, there was a significant different among these groups and the control group. It can be concluded that participating in exercise program can enhance the aerobic capacity and quality of life elderly men and such programs can be recommended for this aged population to facilitate their aging process.

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The Comorbidity of diabetes with psychological disorders negatively intensifies the symptoms of diabetic patients, reduces their response to treatment, decreases their life quality and consequently increases their mortality rate. The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of group training based on acceptance and commitment in improving quality of life and reducing anxiety in diabetics. The present controlled experimental study was conducted using pretests and posttests. The statistical population comprised all women with diabetes presenting to a medical diagnostic laboratory in Shahriar, Iran. Convenience sampling was used to select highly anxious diabetics, who were assigned to experimental and control groups. The depression anxiety stress scale was used to measure anxiety and the SF-36 to assess quality of life in the samples. The 15-session protocol proposed by Eifert was also used for the group training of the concepts, principles and techniques of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The results obtained suggested significant differences between the experimental and control groups in terms of anxiety and quality of life. In fact, acceptance and commitment based group training significantly reduced anxiety and improved quality of life in women with diabetes. Interventions for teaching the concepts, principles and techniques of ACT increased quality of life and reduced anxiety in women with diabetes. Teaching these concepts therefore can comprise a major mechanism for improving the process of healthy mental growth of women.

 

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Many researches are seeking evidence and ways in which spirituality can improve the feeling of suffering and quality of life in drug abuse addicts. This study was aimed to investigate the role of spirituality in feelings of suffering and quality of life in self-introduced addicts referring to addiction treatment centers. The statistical population consisted all of self-introduced addicts referring to addiction treatment centers in Yasuj city. 120 participants were selected by convenience sampling. Following instruments were used for data collection; spirituality questionnaire, scale of experience and perception of suffering and the world health organization quality of life questionnaire. The results showed that there was a significant negative correlation between spirituality and feelings of suffering. There was a significant positive correlation between spirituality and quality of life. Stepwise regression results showed that the best predictors of spiritual/existential suffering were self- awareness and spiritual activities. Also, the component of self-awareness was the best predictor of physical health, psychological health, environmental health and quality of life and social relations. Therefore, reinforcement of spirituality in addicts and encouraging them to perform the related activities can reduce the feeling of pain among them and improve their quality of lives.

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Having a healthy lifestyle is a prerequisite for achieving sustainable development. Moreover, social capital is one of the important variables affecting the health of individuals in society. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between social capital and health-related quality of life among rural people in Dena region located in southwest of Iran. 300 households were selected using multistage cluster sampling method. For data collection, SF-36 standard questionnaire was used to measure health-related quality of life. A research made questionnaire was also applied in order to examine social capital which its validity and reliability were confirmed. The correlation coefficients between both physical health and mental health and 5 dimensions of social capital was positive. Furthermore, the correlation between mental health and social trust and social networks was significant; moreover, the correlation coefficient between mental health and social cohesion was significant. However, the correlation between mental health and social norm and social participation was not significant. Considering a relationship between mental health and social trust as well as social networks and social cohesion, enhancement of the above dimensions should be taken into account in order to improve mental health.