zahra tabatabaie jabali; ali delavar; ahmad borjali
Volume 5, Issue 19 , October 2014, , Pages 124-140
Abstract
In recent decades, many studies have examined the relationship between job stress and personality variables. But the results are not consistent and sometimes different results have been reported. Meta-analysis is a systematic technique to solve different resultsin the findings studies about the same ...
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In recent decades, many studies have examined the relationship between job stress and personality variables. But the results are not consistent and sometimes different results have been reported. Meta-analysis is a systematic technique to solve different resultsin the findings studies about the same topic.Accordingly, the aim of the present research was a meta-analysis of the association between job stress and personality variables. Data collected from 106 studies conducted from 1993-2013 and was analyzed then the effect sizes were computed.Findings revealed that the combined effect size for fixed model was 0. 23 and for random model was 0. 24, which both were small effect sizes) Cohen, 1988). Further meta-analysis showed that the Positive affect, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, time management, hardiness, resiliency, assertiveness variables had significant large positive effects size on job stress. We checked for Publication bias and heterogeneity of effects. The results showed no bias but due to heterogeneity of effects, demographic and methodological variables were examined . Findings revealed that sampling, kind of job, kind of studies and Measuring tools could moderate the relationship between job stress and personality variables as the moderator effects. The overall results suggested that personality variables that emphases on self-understanding have more impact in reducing job stress. Therefore, a further study in this area is needed.
Batol Hamedi; Abdollah Shafiabadi; Shokooh Navabinezhad; Ali Delavar
Volume 5, Issue 18 , July 2014, , Pages 137-158
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of Collaborative Language Systems Therapy(CLST) on increasing marital intimacy in students .Method of research was semi -experimental with pretest – posttest and control group design. The statistical population involved all referred ...
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The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of Collaborative Language Systems Therapy(CLST) on increasing marital intimacy in students .Method of research was semi -experimental with pretest – posttest and control group design. The statistical population involved all referred student couples to university counseling centers in Tehran. The sample of study consists of 28 subjects (14 couples) that were randomly selected and assigned to experimental and control groups .The members of experimental group participated in 8 sessions of collaborative Language Therapy. The measurement instruments were Marital Intimacy Needs Questionnaire (MINQ) and Demographic Data Questionnaire. Analysis of covariance has been used to test the difference between group means .The result highlights that Collaborative Language Systems Therapy increased marital intimacy while MANCOVA revealed that CLST raised marital intimacy sub-scales. In conclusion, the collaborative therapist, by creating a process and space for collaborative relationships and dialogical conversation can increase marital intimacy in couples.
