M. Khodayarifard; S.M. Mirkamali; G. Afrooz; M. Paknejad; H. Hooman; A. Beh-Pajooh; H. ShokrKon; S. Hossainian; S.M. Yazdi; B. Ghobari; M. Shokoohi-Yekta; M. Rabi – Zadeh; A.N. Faghihi; F. Hossaini Hossain – Abad
Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2010, Pages 1-18
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The aim of the persent study was to examine the psychometric properties of the job satisfaction and customers' satisfaction scales in employees of Irarian bank of Saderat. The method was descriptive-survey. Two separate questionnaires. Job satisfaction, and customer satisfaction special for Bank of Saderat ...
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The aim of the persent study was to examine the psychometric properties of the job satisfaction and customers' satisfaction scales in employees of Irarian bank of Saderat. The method was descriptive-survey. Two separate questionnaires. Job satisfaction, and customer satisfaction special for Bank of Saderat were including developed. Through a pilot study their psychometric features were calculated. The final questionnaires were administrated on two separate samples including the bank employees (N= 873) and the customers (N=350). The samples were selected randomly through stratified sampling method. The results of explanatory Factor Analysis confirmed the initial theoretical structure and extracted seven factors including providing meeting material and non material needs, communication with coworkers and customers, nature of work, with supervisor, responsibility and respect, workplace conditions, and organizational climate. The level of employees’ job satisfaction was in averagelevei. The lowest scores of job satisfaction were found in following factors: organizational climate, meeting material-nonmaterial needs, and workplace conditions. Explanatory Factor Analysis confirmed the theoretical model and extracted four factors in meeting customer satisfaction including satisfaction with staff and the bank procedures, physical conditions of the bank, obstacle, in equipment of the bank services, and obstacles made by human resource for bank services.
B. Ghobari; A. Haddadi Koohsar
Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2010, Pages 19-34
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The aim of the current study was to investigate the relation among the concepts of God, psychoticism and somatization in college students of Medical Sciences Universities. To this end, 363 students from Tehran and Iran Medical Sciences Universities were selected by means of proportional stratified sampling. ...
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The aim of the current study was to investigate the relation among the concepts of God, psychoticism and somatization in college students of Medical Sciences Universities. To this end, 363 students from Tehran and Iran Medical Sciences Universities were selected by means of proportional stratified sampling. Religious Concept Survey (Gorsuch, 1968) and Psychoticism and Somatization Scales of Symptom CheckList90-Revised (Deragotis, et al., 1973) were administered to the payhcipants. Regression analysis was used to analyze the data. Results indicated that psychoticism and somatization of college students can be predicted from their concept of God. Moreover, data revealed that female students who had a positive concept of God were lower in psychoticism and somatization. However, male college students who perceive God as an eternal entity were less included to show psychotistic symptoms.
A. Neisi; N. Arshdi; R. Mohabat
Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2010, Pages 35-62
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The purpose of this study was designing and testing a model of precedents and outcomes of subjective career success. The sample consisted of 400 employees which selected by random sampling method from on industrial organization. Participants in this research completed the Political Skills, Neo-FFI, Supervisor ...
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The purpose of this study was designing and testing a model of precedents and outcomes of subjective career success. The sample consisted of 400 employees which selected by random sampling method from on industrial organization. Participants in this research completed the Political Skills, Neo-FFI, Supervisor Support, Career Success, Job Involvement, Turnover Intention and Affective Commitment Questionnaires. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) through Amos-16 and SPSS-17 software packages were used for data analysis. Results indicated that overall model fit indices were relatively good. Better fit were obtained by linking the errors of 2 paths.
Gh. Rajabi
Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2010, Pages 63-80
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The aim of this study was to investigate psychometric properties of theEarly/Late Preference Scales.200 personnel selected using simple random method (92 male, and 108 female) completedthe Early/Late Preference Scale, and Morningness-Eveningness Question-naire. To assess the reliability of measure, α ...
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The aim of this study was to investigate psychometric properties of theEarly/Late Preference Scales.200 personnel selected using simple random method (92 male, and 108 female) completedthe Early/Late Preference Scale, and Morningness-Eveningness Question-naire. To assess the reliability of measure, α coefficient, and to examine the validity of this measure, exploratory factor analysis (Varimax rotation), and confirmatory factor analysis were administered.Principle components analysis (Varimax rotation) on the Early/Late Preferences Scale revealed three factors: General activity, Morningness, and eveningness accounted for 48.83% of the variance. The greater portion of this variance (24.48%) was accounted for by the first factor. Also, confirmatory factor analysis showed preference for determined the three-factor model by one modification over the one-factor model by two modifications. Cronbach's α coefficient (internal consistency) was acceptable for the whole scale and in extracted factors. Correlation coefficient between each item of the scale with the total score of the items ranged between 0.41 to 0.64 and all were statistically significant (p≤0.001). Concurrent validity coefficient between this scale and Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (M-EQ) was -0.40. These results support the use of the PS as a brief instrument for assessing the hierarchical structure of Early/Late Preference Scale in a variety of participants.
M. Mehrabizadeh Honarmand; N. Rezaei; E. Hashemi Sheykhshabani; M. Rezaeimanesh
Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2010, Pages 81-98
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The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between life stressor events, sleep qualitity and job satisfaction with chronic fatigue in personnel of an industrial company. The sample consisted of 225 personnel selected by stratified random sampling. Chalder of Fatigue Scale, Life Events ...
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The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between life stressor events, sleep qualitity and job satisfaction with chronic fatigue in personnel of an industrial company. The sample consisted of 225 personnel selected by stratified random sampling. Chalder of Fatigue Scale, Life Events Scale, Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index and Job In General Scale were used for collecting data. The data were analyzed by using Pearson correlation and multivariate regression. The results of this research showed that there was significant relationship between life stressor events, sleep qualitity and job satisfaction with chronic fatigue. Also, results showed that sleep qualitity is the best predictor of chronic fatigue in personnel.
M. Golparvar; Z. Vaseghi
Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2010, Pages 99-120
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This research was conducted with the aim of investigates the relationship between participation in decision making and job tension by considering the mediating role of procedural justice and interpersonal mistrust. The population included the male employees of an industrial and productive company (800 ...
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This research was conducted with the aim of investigates the relationship between participation in decision making and job tension by considering the mediating role of procedural justice and interpersonal mistrust. The population included the male employees of an industrial and productive company (800 persons) in Isfahan city, among whom 211 persons were selected (from the names list of personnel) using simple random sampling. The research instruments comprised job tension index (Kahn et a1, 964), procedural justice scale (Moorman, 1991), interpersonal mistrust questionnaire (Miller, 1991) and participation in decision making (Miller, 1991). Data were analyzed by using of Pearson correlation coefficient, structure equation modeling (SEM), mediation regression analysis and Sobel's test. The results of structure equation modeling revealed that participation in decision making accounted for 6.4 percent of variances of procedural justice, but there was no significant relation between participation in decision making and interpersonal mistrust (P>0.05). Procedural justice also described 17.3 percent of variances of interpersonal mistrust. Finally, procedural justice and interpersonal mistrust, accounted 24.7 percent of variances of job tension. Mediation regression analysis showed that procedural justice played the complete mediator role in relations to decision making, interpersonal mistrust and job tension. But interpersonal mistrust played a partial role in relation to procedural justices and job tension.
M. Zarghami; R. Walizadeh; K. Beshlideh; M. Ghanbarzadeh
Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2010, Pages 121-142
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The aim of this research was the examination of the effect of 8 weeks aerobic exercise on mental health of Male students of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. This is a semi experimental study that was done by incorporating experimental and control groups. Participants in this study were 432 students ...
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The aim of this research was the examination of the effect of 8 weeks aerobic exercise on mental health of Male students of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. This is a semi experimental study that was done by incorporating experimental and control groups. Participants in this study were 432 students who had chosen either of the two courses in physical education at Shahid Chamran University during the academic year 2005-6. For evaluation of mental health, the GHQ-28 questionnaire was used. Following their mental health evaluation, with a 1.5 upper standard deviation of mean (mean=58±22.35) 70 students were selected and divided randomly into two groups of experimental (n = 35) and control (n = 35). Statistical analysis of data was done by SPSS16, deploying MANCOVA statistical method. The findings revealed, aerobic exercise has a significant positive effect on mental health depression (p < 0/004) and anxiety (p < 0/005), but it does not have any effect on physical complaint and disorder in social adequacy.
M. Narimani; A. Ghasempour; A. Abolgasemi; Sh. Hasanzade
Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2010, Pages 143-164
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The aim of the current study is to compari emotional facial expressions from recognition and cognitive processing in schizophrenic and normal people. The research made use of causeal-comparative. The sample of this study inculeded 60 patients with schizophrenia (30 persons of paranoid and 30 persons ...
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The aim of the current study is to compari emotional facial expressions from recognition and cognitive processing in schizophrenic and normal people. The research made use of causeal-comparative. The sample of this study inculeded 60 patients with schizophrenia (30 persons of paranoid and 30 persons of disorganized) and 30 normal persons. Sex, age and education were controlled for the study. For data collection the emotional facial expression recognition test, Wechsler memory test, Stroop test and information processing questionnaire were used. To analyze the data multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and LSD as post hoc test were used. Results showed significant differences among the three groups in emotion facial expression from recognition and pepole with schizophernia demonstrated deficits in emotion facial expression from recognition. Also, people with paranoid schizophrenia performed better than the range of people with schizophrenia. Moreover, a significant difference was observed among the three groups in processing speed, information processing and verbal and non-verbal memory. People with schizophrenia of the disorganized type of variables of information processing, verbal and nonverbal memory were worse. In terms of processing speed, the normal people conditions were better than the other groups, but no significant differences between the two groups with schizophrenia in terms of these variables were observed. Defect in emotion facial expression from recognition and cognitive processing in schizophrenic patient waslower than normal persons. Also, these defects in disorganized patient were more prominent, in than paranoid patients. The results of this study have important implications for treatment and follow-up in schizophrenia.
S.J. Seyed Mahmoudi; Ch. Rahimi; N. Mohamadi; H. Hadian Fard
Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2010, Pages 165-186
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One of the discussed themes in positive psychology is to investigate positive effects of hard stressors on individuals exposed to trauma and to determine variables that facilitate the positive effects. The object of the present study was investigating the role of coping styles and optimism in increasing ...
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One of the discussed themes in positive psychology is to investigate positive effects of hard stressors on individuals exposed to trauma and to determine variables that facilitate the positive effects. The object of the present study was investigating the role of coping styles and optimism in increasing posttraumatic growth (PTG) among individuals with HIV within a six – month period. With this object, we selected a sample (n = 80) with positive HIV (less than two months). Then, in order to assess the extent of the changes, in the six – month interval, the posttraumatic growth inventory was performed by the same sample again. To analyze the data, we conducted dependent t – test and multiple regression analysis besides descriptive statistics. The results showed that posttraumatic growth increased with the passage of time (t = 3.86, P < .001). In addition, the regression analysis revealed that problem – oriented and emotion – oriented styles have different effects on PTG, having in mind that when they have were used. The relationship of optimism to PTG was not significant. These results have important implications when working with persons who are exposed to trauma. On the basis of this, clinicians must be careful of growth possibility and make it eath.
M. Shehni Karamzadeh; E. Hejazi; A. Khanzadeh; B. Hejazi
Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2010, Pages 187-212
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of self-efficacy, goal orientation and math anxiety on math performance of high school students, majoring in math, in Tehran, using a path analysis model. The sample was 240 (120 male and 120 female) second grade high school students ...
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of self-efficacy, goal orientation and math anxiety on math performance of high school students, majoring in math, in Tehran, using a path analysis model. The sample was 240 (120 male and 120 female) second grade high school students who were selected by multi-stage sampling method. Several questionnaires were used for measuring goal orientation, math self-efficacy and math anxiety. Also, the final exam grades were used for measuring math performance. The results of path analysis showed that self-efficacy was not a good mediator between math anxiety and goal orientation, but the direct paths from mastery goal orientation to self-efficacy, from performance avoidance goal to math self-efficacy, and from math anxiety to math self-efficacy were significant. Finally, the modified model, with math anxiety as mediator, was tested and indicated a better fit.
I. Davoudi; M. Fatahinia; Y. Zargar
Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2010, Pages 213-234
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The aim of the present study was to compare perfectionism, alexithymia and mental health between patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and healthy population in Clients of Ahvaz clinics of digestive diseases. The participants consisted of 72 patients and 72 healthy individual selected from retinue ...
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The aim of the present study was to compare perfectionism, alexithymia and mental health between patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and healthy population in Clients of Ahvaz clinics of digestive diseases. The participants consisted of 72 patients and 72 healthy individual selected from retinue of patients. All patients were clinically investigated by a gastroenterologist for IBS. Psychological variables were measured by the TAS-20, APS and GHQ Quesstionnaires. Differences between two groups were significant in Alexithymia, Perfectionism and mental health. Scores of Alexithymia, mean scores of Perfectionism and mental health problems were significantly higher in patients group than normal group.
