Dr. Hossein Jabbari Beyrami, Fariba Bakhshian , Dr. Rezagholi Vahidi , Asghar Mohammadpour Asl,
Volume 14, Issue 3 (Special Issue: On Addiction 2008)
Abstract
Objectives: This study was carried out with the aim of evaluating the attitude of adolescent students in the city of Tabriz toward drugs of abuse, high risk behaviors, and people with whom they interact. Method: In a descriptive cross-sectional study 500 secondary school students from the city of Tabriz which were selected using random multi-stage cluster sampling, were evaluated using demographic and attitude questionnaires. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and Pearson correlation test. Results: 92% of students denied the abuse of drugs, and 10% believed that drugs had a positive effect on people’s mood. 27% believed that curiosity is a factor that causes the attraction to drugs. 4% of students reported going to places with a high risk considering drugs of abuse. Students discussed drugs more with their friends, family, and teachers in order 9% do not introduce their friends to their parents. Pearson correlation coefficient test showed significant and positive correlation between age (p<0.004), number of family members (p<0.05), and birth order (p<0.05) with total attitude score and pro-social behaviors. But the correlation between pro-social behaviors and students average score was not significant statistically. Conclusion: The design and application of interactions based on prevention from peers with the cooperation of parents, is necessary in the school and in the family.
Mohsen Mohammadpour, Vajiheh Ghorbani, Samira Moradi, Zeinab Khaki, Ali Akbar Foroughi, Mohammad Reza Rezaei,
Volume 26, Issue 3 (Autumn- Special Issue on COVID-19 2020)
Abstract
Objectives: In the context of the epidemic of coronavirus and its psychological effect, it is necessary to develop appropriate tools for measuring the aspects of its psychological pathology. Therefore, this study aims to determine coronavirus anxiety›s psychometric properties using a 5-point Likert scale (Sherman A. Lee) in the Iranian statistical population.
Methods: In this study, 399 men and women from the adult population of Kermanshah were studied by the available sampling method. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale(DERS), as well as the second version of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II) were used for convergent validity and divergent validity, respectively. Internal consistency method using Cronbach’s alpha was used to analyze data, and confirmatory factor analysis using Lisrel-8.8 software was used for construct validity.
Results: Cronbach’s alpha was found to be 91.5 for the scales overall score. CAS found a positive and significant correlation between the coronavirus anxiety scale and the sub-components of difficulty in emotion regulation (except for problems engaging in goal-directed behaviors). Still, he also found that there was a negative correlation between acceptance and action. Furthermore, the results of the confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the single-factor structure is well-suited
Conclusion: Covid-19 related anxiety can be disproportionate and unnecessary and cause many psychological problems. The Iranian version of the coronavirus anxiety Scale reflected desirable validity and reliability and could be used as a short and valid screening tool for measuring coronavirus anxiety measurement.
