AbstractObjectives: Understanding the nature and types of stressful events in life of school age children. Method: In this qualitative study, using an open interview, the description of stressful life events by 29 schoolchildren in Tabriz, Iran, were recorded and analyzed. Results: 223 stressful events derived from the interviews, were classified into 17 basic categories. In the end, four theme...

testing plays a vital role in any language teaching program. it allows teachers and stakeholders, including program administrators, parents, admissions officers and prospective employers to be assured that the learners are progressing according to an accepted standard (douglas, 2010). the problems currently facing language testers have both practical and theoretical implications but the first i...

Introductiiion: qualitative analysis of self-directed learning components can help to better and more effective learning. The purpose of this study was to identify self-directed learning components in nursing students. Methods: Attride-Stirling (2001) qualitative method of thematic analysis was used for Identification of self-directed learning components where basic themes identified inductivel...

Abstract Introduction: Inequality and its various dimensions are specific signs of underdevelopment. Differences and social inequalities pose a serious threat to countries because they make it difficult to achieve national unity. The purpose of this study was to explain the social inequality in the economic, social, cultural, health and medical fields of the western provinces (Kermanshah, Kurd...