Adolescent Adjustment: Investigating the Predictive Role of Family Communication Patterns Alireza Zareian Jahromi, M. Mahmoudian, S. Samani International Journal of School Health, 2020 Background: Adjustment is considered as one of the most important signs of mental health and well-being; it refers to any kind of healthy or unhealthy, conscious or unconscious attempt to prevent or weaken the stressors and ability to tolerate hard situations. One of the variables probably involved in adolescent adjustment is the family communication patterns which include two important dimensions: conversation pattern and conformity pattern. The present study aimed to explain the relationship between the family communication patterns and adolescent adjustment and investigate the predictive role of family communication patterns.Methods: This study is correlational research and the study population consisted of all male and female students of the high schools in Shiraz, Iran, during the academic year of 2019-2020. Sample size was determined by Cochran formula with a significance level of 0.05. Through multistage sampling method, six schools from each of the four districts were selected; three classes were then chosen from each high school. Finally, five to six random students were selected from each class to answer the questionnaires. The sample consisted of 380 high school students (210 girls and 170 boys). We used the family communication patterns questionnaire; it is a self-report scale examining the agreement or disagreement level of the respondents based on a five-point Likert scale regarding 26 items on family communication. Multidimensional adjustment scale was further applied. This scale includes 15 items and five components, namely personal, social, educational, occupational, and family. The extracted data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics including Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression statistics in SPSS version 21.Results: Conformity communication pattern had a significant negative relationship with adjustment (Beta=-0.48, P=0.001); meanwhile, there was a significant positive relationship between conversation pattern and adjustment (Beta=0.36, P=0.001), both predicting 55% of the variance in adolescents adjustment.Conclusion: The dimensions of family communication patterns predicted adolescent adjustment and conversation communication pattern had positive and conformity communication pattern had negative relationship with adolescent adjustment.
The Effect of Ventilation by Window Opening on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression of Female High School Students Najmeh Najafi, Khosro Movahed, Zahra Barzegar, Siamak Samani International Journal of School Health, 2019 Background: The mental and physical comfort of students in the classroom is very important because it affects students’ learning. The structure of negative emotional states, including stress, anxiety, and depression is influenced by the building environment and its physical features. Objectives: The present study aimed to survey the relationship between ventilation by window opening and female student’s stress, anxiety, and depression in high school classrooms. Methods: The current study was conducted as a quasi-experimental method, using pre-test and post-test with the control group. Statistical population of this study was female students studying at Shiraz high schools during 2016 - 2017. A total of 384 students were selected randomly using Cochran’s formula for participation in the study. The students in 14 classrooms were divided into two groups of intervention and control. The pre-test was used for assessing stress, anxiety, and depression in DASS-21 questionnaires. The intervention group was then allowed to improve the air quality for 6 weeks by opening the window in the classroom. However, this discretion was not given to students in the control group. After 6 weeks of post-test, DASS 21 questionnaire was used. Results: The mean stress score in the intervention group was 20.36 ± 4.326 at pre-test and 19.91 ± 5.162 at post-test and in the control group was 20.28 ± 5.348 at pre-test and 19.91 ± 5.162 at post-test. The mean anxiety score in the intervention group was 20.15 ± 4.705 at pre-test and 18.55 ± 4.673 at post-test and in the control group was 19.12 ± 5.272 at pre-test and 18.92 ± 5.0 at post-test. Also, the mean depression score in the intervention group was 18.29 ± 4.878 at pre-test and 18.53 ± 4.750 at post-test and in the control group was 17.83 ± 5.501 at pre-test and 17.28 ± 5.375 at post-test. Ventilation by window opening could significantly decrease the level of stress (P < 0.001) and anxiety (P < 0.001) but no significant difference was observed in depression (P = 0.067). Conclusions: Ventilation by window opening in the classroom could reduce the stress and anxiety of female high school students in eight weeks, but did not affect the level of depression.
Family Process and Content Model: A contextual model for family studies Siamak Samania Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2011 According to Family Process and Content Model (FPC Model), Family is a Contextual and Dynamic Phenomena (Samani, 2008a). Samani (2005) designed FPC Model based on clinical observation, family interview and experimental data. Family process, family content and family social context are the main dimensions of in FPC Model. Family process refers to verity of family functions to help the family as a system to adjust with new situations and needs. Family content refers to family possession and family social context defines situational characters and social values and beliefs those hold a family. According to Samani, 2010, Samani, 2008b three types of family can be defined based on the two first dimensions (Family process and Family content): healthy or efficient family, unhealthy or inefficient family and, Problematic family. The FPC Model based on three different family assessment zoom (Holistic zoom, Multidimensional zoom, and Pathological zoom) provides a useful framework for family description and family perception.
Components of couples sexual relationship: A moral perspective Ladan Sadeghi, Siamak Samani Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2011 Abstract The important part of marital relationship is sexual relationship between couple. This part of marital relationship has an effective role in marital satisfaction. Generally, Low quality level of sexual relationship is with a high level of marital conflicts. The aim of this study was to exam the important moral components in a sexual relationship. The sample of the study consisted of 150 couples. Based on interview 12-items scale was developed. All participants filled out the scale. Principle component factor analysis was run to clarify the construct of the scale. The results of the analysis showed a three factors solution: permission for sexual relationship, sexual satisfaction, and sexual tendency. These factors have a significant positive correlation with marital satisfaction, and a significant negative correlation with marital conflicts
Psychometric properties of the academic hope scale: Persian form Nadereh Sohrabi Shegefti, Siamak Samani Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2011 The aim of this study was to check the psychometric Properties of the Academic Hope Scale for Iranian sample. The sample consisted of 283 high school student in Shiraz city in south of Islamic Republic of Iran. Three scale were used for data gathering in this research: The Academic Hope Scale, The Hope Scale, and The Academic Support Scale. Principal component factor analysis on the Academic Hope Scale (Persian Form) indicated a 2-factors solution: Agency and Pathway. The results revealed a good internal consistency for these two factors. Pearson correlation coefficient showed an acceptable convergent validity between the Academic Hope Scale with the Hope Scale and the Academic Support scale. In sum, the results showed a good validity and reliability properties for the Academic Hope Scale.
Reliability and validity of the self-report family content scale S. Samani, M. Sadeghzadeh Psychological Reports, 2010 The aim of the study was to assess the reliability and validity of Self-report Family Content Scale for measurement of a contextual and psycho…educational model for family studies. The sample included 450 college students at Shiraz University (241 women, 209 men; M age = 27.5 yr., SD = 3.8). Principal-components factor analysis indicated a 7-factor solution. The mean correlations among factors and between factors and the total score of the scale were .18 and .42, respectively. Coefficients alpha indicated good reliability and internal consistency for the scale.
Family types in the family process and content model Samani Siamak Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2010 The aim of the study was to compare the psychological output of different family types in the Family Process and Content Model. The study designs in four stages with different participants. All participants in the study consisted of 1460 high school students and college students aged 12 to 33 years. In this study the Self-report Family Scale (SFP Scale), the Self-report Family Content Scale (SFC Scale), the Family communication Patterns, the Self Discrepancy Scale, and the Inventory of School Motivation (ISM) were used. The result of the study revealed that the healthy families and unhealthy families in the FPC Model, have significant differences with the in family communication patterns, children motivation, level of discrepancy, and academic performance. Also the finding showed significant differences between healthy families and problematic families in the above indicators. In sum, the FPC Model revealed that different types of family in the FPC Model have different psychological output.
Study of the effect of family patterns style on shyness in Iranian students Maryam Zarnaghash, Siamak Samani Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2010 The Goal of present study was examining the effect of family Parents Style on shyness. The sample group included 85 girls and 115 boys. Revised version of cheek Shyness Questionnaire and Schaefen Family Patterns Style Questionnaire were used. Cronbakh alpha coefficient was calculated in order to determine of reliability of the measures.. The results showed acceptable reliability of the in strum. By using two way ANOVA the effect of patterns Style on shyness, was verified. Results showed the Authoritarian Parenting of family, is the powerful determinant factor of shyness.
The family processes, family content and adolescence emotional problems Nazanin Abdollahzadeh, Siamak Samani Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2010 The purpose of this study was to compare the emotional profile of children in different family types based on the family process and content model (FPC Model). The research was conducted at 8 high schools with 496 students. In addition, questionnaires were self-report family process scale (SFP Scale), self-report family content scale (SFC Scale) and depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS). Generally in this research, significant results concerning the effects of family process and family content factors on the depression, anxiety and stress levels of students were obtained.
Spouse selection: Important criteria and age preferences of an Iranian sample Siamak Samani, Bruce A. Ryan Psychological Reports, 2008 Importance of different criteria and age preference in spouse selection for single and married young Iranian adults was examined. The sample included 104 married (49 male. 55 female) and 112 single (51 male. 61 female) students. A 26- item scale developed for this study included 4 items related to demographic factors. 3 items on preferences for the ideal age of marriage, and 19 Likert-type items asking about criteria important for spouse selection. Analysis indicated that, in Iran, commitment, chastity, refinement, and health are four important criteria for spouse selection among male and female and single and married persons. Also, experience of marriage for married males may increase maturity, social prestige, family background, having a job, and age as criteria for choosing a spouse. On the other hand, marriage experience for females may decrease the importance of social skills, housekeeping, and autonomy for selecting a spouse.
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Investigation the Validity Indices of the Initial Assessment Scale for Entrance Primery School students M Ghasemian Dazmiri, S Samani Journal of Psychological Science 25 (159), 1-14 , 2026 2026
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Female Students with Gender Dysphoria: Encounters with Educational Environments and Interactive Processes A Amjadi, NS Shegefti, S Samani, A Rezaei 2025
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Girls with Gender Dysphoria in Education: Navigating Educational Settings and Interactive Processes A Amjadi, N Sohrabi Shegefti, SS Siamak Samani, A Rezaei Theory and Practice in Teachers Education 11 (20), 19-40 , 2025 2025
Prediction of Marital Instability Based on Emotional Maturity and Attachment Needs in Married Students F Raeisi, S Samani Rooyesh-e-Ravanshenasi Journal (RRJ) 14 (3), 113-122 , 2025 2025
Psycometric properties of the instruments of the initial assessment for entrance primery school students M Ghasemian Dazmiri, S Samani Quarterly of Educational Measurement 16 (59), 121-146 , 2025 2025
Comparing the Effect of Positive and Negative Mood Induction on Cognitive Functions of Individuals with Perfectionism F Ghaedi, A Davoodi, G Naziri, S Samani Razi Journal of Medical Sciences 32 (1), 1-13 , 2025 2025
INVESTIGATING THE LOW MOTIVATION OF YOUNG COUPLES FOR CHILDBEARING IN SHIRAZ THROUGH DEVELOPING A CONCEPTUAL MODEL USING A QUANTITATIVE APPROACH M FAKHAR, SN SOHRABI, S SAMANI APPLIED FAMILY THERAPY JOURNAL Учредители: KMAN Publication Incorporation 6 … , 2025 2025
The lived experience of patients with cerebral palsy from the treatment process: A phenomenological study F Sadeghi, S Samani, S Amini Manesh, M Mozafari Journal of Psychological Science 24 (151), 151-168 , 2025 2025
Psychometric Properties of the Instruments of the Initial Assessment for Entrance Primary School Students M Ghasemian, S Samani Educational Measurement 15 (59) , 2025 2025
The pattern of Structural Relationships of teachers' Work Engagement Based on Creative Thinking and Critical Thinking with the Mediating role of Positive and Negative Perfectionism B Ghadaghadr Jahromi, N Sohrabi, M Khayer, S Samani Journal of Applied Psychological Research , 2024 2024
Identifying and Compiling Stressful Environmental Factors and Comparing Them in the Regions of Kohmareh and Tasht Bakhtegan Z Javid NematAbadi, S Samani, N Sohrabi Iranian Journal of Educational Research 3 (4), 123-136 , 2024 2024
The impact of teaching interactive style parenting on reducing detrimental factors in parent-adolescent relationships K Mallahi, N Sohrabi, S Samani, S Khosravi Journal of Psychological Science 23 (141), 217-231 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
The Effectiveness of Commitment and Acceptance Therapy (ACT) on Self-Compassion S Moradi, S Samani, M Mozafari, B Omidvar Research in School and Virtual Learning 12 (2), 21-34 , 2024 2024
The effect of positive and negative mood induction on working, autobiographical, and semantic memory in people with maladaptive perfectionism F Ghaedi, A Davoodi, G Naziri, S Samani Journal of Psychological Science 23 (139), 109-124 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Investigating the low motivation of young couples to have children in Shiraz by developing a conceptual model using a qualitative approach M Fakhar, N Sohrabi Shegefti, S Samani, A Rezaei Medical Journal of Mashhad university of Medical Sciences 67 (3), 1110-1123 , 2024 2024
Identifying Harmful Factors in Parent-Adolescent Relationships K Malahi, N Sohrabi Shagfati, S Samani, S Khosravi Razi Journal of Medical Sciences 31 (1), 1-10 , 2024 2024
The Effectiveness of a Treatment Package based on Commitment and Acceptance on the Hope Level of Mothers with Mentally Retarded Children S Moradi, S Samani, M Mozafari, B Omidvar Razi Journal of Medical Sciences 31 (1), 1-11 , 2024 2024
EXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN INTEGRATED MINDFULNESS AND SELF-CARE TECHNIQUE PROTOCOL ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF PARENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED CHILDREN … M ETEMADAN, S SAMANI, MS AMINI, MR BARDIDEH KMAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY NEXUS Учредители: KMAN Publication … , 2024 2024
Design and Validation of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Intervention Package for Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities S Moradi, S Samani, M Mozafari, B Omidvar Psychology of Woman Journal 5 (4), 18-23 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
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Effects of resilience on mental health and life satisfaction S Samani, B Joukar, N Sahragard Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology 13 (350), 290-295 , 2007 2007 Citations: 584
A study on the reliability and validity of the short form of the depression anxiety stress scale (DASS-21) S Samani, B Joukar 2007 Citations: 470
Study of reliability and validity of the Buss and Perry's aggression questionnaire S Samani Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology 13 (451), 359-365 , 2008 2008 Citations: 159
Psychometric properties of the cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire S Samani, L Sadeghi JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MODELS AND METHODS 1 (1), 51-62 , 2010 2010 Citations: 150
Family process and content model: A contextual model for family studies S Samania Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences 30, 2285-2292 , 2011 2011 Citations: 93
Environmental factors affecting students’ stress in the educational environment: A case study of Shiraz schools N Najafi, K Movahed, Z Barzegar, S Samani International Journal of School Health 5 (2), 1-7 , 2018 2018 Citations: 38
Psychometric properties of teacher self-efficacy scale S Karbasi, S Samani Procedia-social and behavioral sciences 217, 618-621 , 2016 2016 Citations: 36
Psychometric properties of the academic hope scale: Persian form NS Shegefti, S Samani Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences 30, 1133-1136 , 2011 2011 Citations: 35
The study of mediating effects of self-focused attention and social self-efficacy on links between social anxiety and judgment biases M Khayyer, S Ostovar, M Latifian, MR Taghavi, S Samani Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology 14 (1), 24-32 , 2008 2008 Citations: 35
CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS ON PERSIAN VERSION OF THE PARKER'S PARENTAL BONDING INSTRUMENT B Behzadi, S Sarvghad, S Samani JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MODELS AND METHODS 2 (6), 81-98 , 2012 2012 Citations: 27
Adequacy of psychometric indices of cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire S Samani, L Sadeghi Methods and Psychological Models 1, 51-62 , 2010 2010 Citations: 23
Developing a family process scale for the Iranian families S Samani Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology 14 (253), 162-168 , 2008 2008 Citations: 23
Mediating role of cognitive emotion regulation for parenting style and emotional disturbances S Samani, SN SOHRABI, SS Mansori JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MODELS AND METHODS 1 (3), 111-124 , 2011 2011 Citations: 21
Validity and reliability of family process and family content scales S Samani International Journal of Psychology 43 (4), 387 , 2008 2008 Citations: 21
The meditating role of intimacy in the association between communication patterns and quality of married life E BARZEGAR, S Samani SOCIOLOGY OF WOMEN (JOURNAL OF WOMAN AND SOCIETY) 7 (226), 115-128 , 2016 2016 Citations: 19
The relationship between family cohesion and flexibility with dimensions of perfectionism B Jamshidi, MR Razmi, S HAGHIGHAT, S Samani Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology 14 (253), 199-205 , 2008 2008 Citations: 19
Causal modeling of student social support, academic skills and academic self-efficacy S Amini, S Samani Biannual Journal of Applied Counseling 11 (1), 1-20 , 2021 2021 Citations: 18
The development of L2 speaking skill and the related components: Insight from philosophical questions S Gholamhossein, S Siamak Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences 5, 716-721 , 2010 2010 Citations: 18
The family processes, family content and adolescence emotional problems N Abdollahzadeh, S Samani Procedia-social and behavioral sciences 5, 733-737 , 2010 2010 Citations: 18
The important factors of marital conflict between married students in Shiraz University S Samani Journal of Family Research 3 (3), 657-668 , 2008 2008 Citations: 18
