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Psychology
Soraya Alipoor; Azar Kiamarsi; Samereh Asadimojreh; Bahman Akbari
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of combined cognitive-behavioral and neurofeedback therapy on the relapse reduction in stimulant substance abusers with depressive symptoms. Method: A semi-experimental study was conducted with a pre-test-post-test design and a two-month ...
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of combined cognitive-behavioral and neurofeedback therapy on the relapse reduction in stimulant substance abusers with depressive symptoms. Method: A semi-experimental study was conducted with a pre-test-post-test design and a two-month follow-up period. All male substance abusers who were referred to the Sepahan substance abuse treatment center in 1st district of Tehran in 1402 formed the statistical population of the study. With the available and purpose-based sampling method, 36 people were selected from among substance abusers who met the criteria for entering the research and randomly divided into 2 groups of 18 people (combined treatment group for stimulant substance abusers, control group for stimulant substance abusers) were replaced. Data collection was done with demographic information checklist-researcher-made form, revised depression questionnaire and substance abuse relapse risk questionnaire. Data analysis was done with statistical methods, testing the assumptions of parametric statistics and analysis of variance with repeated measurements with statistical software Spss-v26. Findings: The results showed that the combined treatment in the subjects of the experimental group of two groups of stimulant drug abusers is effective in reducing the relapse rate and its dimensions (intention to use, emotional problems, compulsion to use, lack of control and positive expectation of drug use). (P<0.05). Conclusion: This study further clarified the role of psycho-behavioral structures in substance abuse patients and reveals the necessity of using combined treatment approaches (cognitive
Original article
Psychology
Soheila Soroushnia; Ahmad Alipour; Eisa Jafari; Hosein Zare
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The purpose of this study was to comparing the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and transcranial direct current brain stimulation therapy on perceived stress and anxiety in women with binge eating. This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design ...
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The purpose of this study was to comparing the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and transcranial direct current brain stimulation therapy on perceived stress and anxiety in women with binge eating. This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design with control group and follow-up 2 month. The statistical population was all women with binge eating who referred to nutrition centers in the spring of 2023 in Karaj city. In the first stage, using Judgmental sampling method, 45 women were selected and then randomly divided into 2 experimental groups (each group 15 women) and one control group (15 women) were replaced and experimental groups underwent 8 sessions 60 minutes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, 8 sessions 60 minutes affect transcranial direct current brain stimulation therapy, but the control group received no training and remained in the waiting list. To collect data binge eating scale (BES) of Gormally and et al (1982), perceived stress scale (PSC) of Cohen et al (1983) and Beck anxiety inventory (BAI) of Beck et al (1988). Data analysis was performed using SPSS-28 software in two sections: descriptive and inferential (analysis of variance with repeated measures and Bonferroni). The results showed that both interventions in post-test and follow up had a significant effect on perceived stress and anxiety (P<0.05). In addition, the results of Bonferroni post hoc test showed that affect regulation training is more effective in perceived stress and anxiety (P<0.05).
Original article
Neuropsychology
Mehdi Rahim Zadeh; Mohammad Esmaieli; Sajjad Mohammad Yari
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Background and Aims: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of a selected physical fitness with and without transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on reaction time and shooting performance in officer students. The statistical population of the present study was all the students of ...
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Background and Aims: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of a selected physical fitness with and without transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on reaction time and shooting performance in officer students. The statistical population of the present study was all the students of Imam Ali University. Methods: Due to the type and purpose of the research, 36 students were randomly divided into 3 groups (physical fitness without TDCS (12), physical fitness with TDCS (12) and Sham (12)) as a sample of the research. The study included the pre-test and post-test steps. In the pre -test, the participants performed 10 pistol shootings and 20 efforts for each of the simple and selective reaction times and their performance was recorded. The training and stimulation period consisted of 10 sessions. The next step was similar to the pre -test and with a 24 -hour difference. The statistical method of variance analysis was used for recruitment. LSD follow-up test was used to compare couples. Findings: The results showed that physical fitness and transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) had a significant effect on simple and selective reaction time. Also, physical fitness with TDCS has a significant effect on shooting performance and accuracy. Conclusion According to the results of this study, it can be suggested that transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS), which is a kind of brain stimulation, as a technique and complement to physical fitness exercises to enhance performance and cognitive-perceptual factors in military student programs Be used.
Original article
Neuropsychology
Niloofar Soltani; Azadeh Choobforoushzadeh; Kimia Sahraian
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Learning disorder is associated with numerous physical and mental stressors that affect the quality of life of students; Among these factors, we can mention the reduction of auditory memory and anxiety. The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of transcranial brain stimulation using ...
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Learning disorder is associated with numerous physical and mental stressors that affect the quality of life of students; Among these factors, we can mention the reduction of auditory memory and anxiety. The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of transcranial brain stimulation using direct electric current on auditory memory and anxiety in students with learning disabilities. The research method is semi-experimental and pre-test and post-test with a control group. 30 students with learning disorders were selected by available sampling method and randomly divided into two groups of 15 people, control and experimental. The pre-test was taken from both, and then the intervention was performed only on the experimental group in 10 2-hour sessions, and the control group did not receive any intervention. Then both groups completed the same questionnaires as a post-test. The data collection tool was Wechsler's listening memory subscale and Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale (SCAS). SPSS-24 software and covariance analysis were used to analyze the scores. The results showed that transcranial brain stimulation using direct electric current is effective in improving auditory memory and reducing anxiety in students with learning disabilities.. The results of this research can be used in counseling, psychology and rehabilitation centers.
Original article
Neuropsychology
Samira Ehsani; Esmaeil Sadri Damirchi; Ali Rezaei sharif; Iman Mesbah
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The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) on the improvement of mental health of divorced women referred to counseling centers. The research method was semi-experimental and pre-test-post-test design with control and follow-up groups. ...
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The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) on the improvement of mental health of divorced women referred to counseling centers. The research method was semi-experimental and pre-test-post-test design with control and follow-up groups. The statistical population of the research included divorced women who were referred to counseling centers in Ardabil city. Among them, 30 people were selected by convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. The tool used in the research was Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R). The intervention was carried out using a transcranial direct current stimulation device on the experimental group members for 10 consecutive sessions (20 minutes each session) by placing the anode in the F3 section and the cathode in the FP2 section.The data were analyzed using the statistical method of analysis of covariance with repeated measures. The findings of the research showed that there is a significant difference between the two experimental and control groups in terms of mental health and its subscales, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, aggression, and psychosis (P<0.001). these results indicated the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation on the mental health of divorced women. Overall, the research findings highlight the role and importance of TDCS treatment in improving mental health. According to the results, it seems that the left frontal cortex plays an important role in people's mental health. Therefore, with the electrical stimulation of this part of the brain, it can help a lot to improve people's mental health.
