introduction maternal and fetal characteristics can be effect on optimism which vary among different cultures and countries. so the aim of this study was to determine prenatal optimism and its relationship with fetal and maternal characteristics in primiparous women. materials and methods this research study was a descriptive cross - sectional. the statistical populations consisted of 240 pregn...

conclusions the results of this study show that narrative therapy is a suitable approach for solving couples’ conflicts. background conflict among couples is one of the most important issues in the family and often causes wives to refer for therapy. one of the most important therapeutic approaches is narrative therapy, the efficacy of which is investigated in this paper. objectives the aim of t...

Background and aims: Over the last six months, use of technology internet in Iran is significantly increased due to coronavirus pandemic. This study aimed investigate effect online career counseling on students’ psychological capital (i.e., self-efficacy, resilience, optimism, hope) during corona isolation. Methods: The research design was quasi-experimental. statistical population this include...

BACKGROUND Renal failure is a major public health problem in the world. These patients experience high levels of psychological tension, anxiety, and depression, which leads to their lowered quality of life, increased health care costs, and early mortality. Due to medication side effects in these patients, non-medicational methods are more in demand now. This study aimed to investigate the effec...

This paper is an explication of the conceptual underpinnings of a new, narrative career counselling method: fluttering-hope. The method presents a new approach to addressing repetition compulsion, a condition characterised by repeated careerdestructive behaviour and experiences of failure. Fluttering-hope is formulated on the basis of the Chaos Theory of Career (CTC), a theory that explicitly a...