Rooyesh-e- Ravanshenasi Journal(RRJ)

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Borderline personality disorder is a complicated problem in mental health domain which is characterized by intense negative emotions, identity disorder, impulsive behaviors, and instability in interpersonal relationships. Various therapeutic actions have been used based on the etiology of this disorder. Dialectic behavioral therapy is one of such actions, which has been developed by Marsha Linhan (1993). Dialectic behavioral therapy is a cognitive-behavioral therapy, targets emotional impulsivity and has caused considerable improvements in patients. The present paper is a review study which has considered practical research and studies on the effect of dialectic behavioral therapy on borderline personality disorder. Based on theoretical and research basics, it can be said that dialectic behavioral therapy is a promising intervention for borderline personality disorder. However, to increase efficiency, using this therapeutic approach in bigger populations with borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders with longer follow-up periods is recommended.

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Eating disorders are among the topics of interest to many researchers and have been studied from several perspectives. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), these disorders include persistent eating disorders or eating-related behaviors and have different types such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, pica, and other disorders that can lead to significant physical, psychological and social damages. One of the tools that have received special attention in recent years is eye-tracking technology, which provides useful information to the researcher by tracking eye movements. This technology has been used to study the attention of people suffering from eating disorders to various stimuli. The purpose of this review is to summarize the data obtained from these studies. For this purpose, related keywords were searched in Science Direct and Pubmed databases. After removing articles that were not suitable for the purpose of the present study, 19 articles were reviewed. The results led to three general categories of food stimuli, body and facial emotions as the main stimuli in the field of eating disorders research using eye-tracking technology.

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Coronavirus disease   (COVID-19), which is a threat to global health, in addition to endangering physical health, will exert irrecoverable psychological effects. Due to this, it is necessary to know the positive psychological factors and effective psychological therapies to deal with this disease. the purpose of this study was to investigate interventions and psychological characteristics affecting Coronavirus disease and its Psychopathology by systematic review method. For this purpose, studies during the years 2019 to 2020  in Persian databases were reviewed by searching for the keywords Corona, Covid 19, quarantine, psychological characteristics, and mental health. Based on the inclusion criteria, 23 articles were included in the study and their results were classified, summarized, and reported. The results showed that increased anxiety and depression, sleep problems, fear of death, and post-traumatic stress are among the psychological consequences of the prevalence of this disease for ordinary people. Also, having traits such as resilience, psychological toughness, humor and a sense of cohesion can help people against the pressures of the corona. Psychological therapies, including therapies based on spirituality, reality therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy are effective in helping to cope with illness. Based on the results of the present study, it is necessary to make educational and therapeutic interventions in order to reduce psychological problems and strengthen positive psychological characteristics to deal with Coronavirus disease.

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Individuals can be intimate with each other through a variety of mechanisms, but one of these key factors is Perceived Partner Responsiveness (PPR). Because there was no rich literature review on this construct in the country, the purpose of this study was to bring in the concept of perceived partner responsiveness, its elements, how this structure works, significant effects of this structure on different areas of individual's life and the positive consequences of its existence in relationships and the negative consequences of its absence in human interactions. This study was a systematic review of most of the scientific sources related to this structure in scientific databases. Related sources were downloaded from Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Sage, Wiley, Springer, Taylor and Francis, and the social-scientific ResearchGate database from 1992 to 2022 and those sources that met the research criteria (sources that included the counteractive role of perceived partner responsiveness and also included the keywords of PPR and intimacy) were included in the study (57 studies) and unrelated sources (84 studies) were excluded (141 studies in total). Findings of various studies indicate that the perceived partner responsiveness by neutralizing negative consequences and increasing positive emotions, affections, and constructive attitudes toward each other in interactions has always been the most important predictor of intimacy and satisfaction in relationships. Consequently, PPR will develop the happiness and well-being of individuals.

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Covid 19  has had a profound impact on the population around the world, and throughout the world, it has endangered the psychological and physical health of people.  People with intellectual disabilities are a vulnerable group, especially against the threats caused by Covid 19. The purpose of the present study was to review research on the consequences of Covid 19  on people with intellectual disabilities. The method of investigating the data in the present study was a systematic review. Its methodology is also based on the collection, classification, and summarizing of the findings of scientific articles related Covid 19, people with intellectual disabilities, and their families between 2019 – 2022 from Persian And English Information Databases: Science Direct, Eric، Ebsco,  Google Scholar، Scopus، Science Direct, Pubmed, SID, Magiran and Noormags, and the keywords of Corona, people with intellectual disability and their families have been sought. In the initial searches, 70 articles were selected, and the following  31articles related to the consequence of Covid  19 in people with intellectual disabilities and their families were selected. Among them, 6 articles were eliminated due to a Lack of access to the full text of the article, 5 articles were eliminated due to the repetition of the subject on several databases, and finally, 20 articles were selected. The results showed that due to the vulnerability of people with intellectual disabilities against the infection of Covid  19and its social, educational, psychological, and health consequences, specialists and hand-in-laws recognize the consequences of Covid  19on  people with intellectual disabilities. provide the basis for the training, education, intervention, and treatment of these people and their families.

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Sexuality education is a challenging issue to address in Iran. This research has reviewed the previous studies to answer two fundamental questions: 1) What kind of studies have been conducted on adolescents’ sexuality education in Iran? 2) What are the existing research gaps in the undertaken studies? The present research was carried out based on the PRISMA systematic review protocol and considered all the indexed research in reliable Iranian databases including Magiran, Sivilica, Noormags, Elmnet, and SID which addressed the sexuality education of Iranian adolescents from 1385 to 1401. Out of 161 initial articles, 17 articles were included in the study. The results showed four categories in conducted studies: 1) documentary research mainly based on religious texts which have emphasized chastity and abstinence before marriage, 2) research based on experts’ opinions that have recommended the implementation of adolescents’ sexuality education, and mentioned some existing barriers in this regard, 3) research based on parents’ points of view, which has studied parental problems regarding sexual education of their children, and 4) a few studies based on adolescents’ answers to some questionnaires. The research gap in previous studies is the neglect of adolescents and their educational needs. There is no qualitative research based on recognizing the current generation’s phenomenological world. It seems necessary to design relevant studies to hear adolescents’ voices in order to prepare the appropriate sexuality education program for them.

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Despite the benefits of digital technology, there are growing concerns, especially for adolescents, about the extent of their usage. It's crucial to note that regardless of content, the amount of time adolescents spend exposed to electronic screens can lead to various psychosocial and behavioral problems. Due to the lack of research literature on this topic in the country, this study aimed to investigate the effects of screen time on different dimensions of adolescent mental health and the problems or disorders exacerbated by it. The study employed a systematic review methodology, and relevant sources and studies from 2000 to 2023 were extracted from various databases, including Google Scholar, Scopus, Wiley, Springer, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Taylor & Francis (102 sources). Sources that aligned with the research criteria and keywords (exploring the relationship between screen time and psychosocial and behavioral problems in adolescents) were included in the study (49 sources). In comparison, irrelevant sources (53 sources) were excluded. The studies were critically examined for data related to the impact of electronic screens on adolescents. The findings from various research studies indicate that the extent of screen usage is a strong predictor of the occurrence or exacerbation of psychosocial and behavioral problems in adolescents, including mood disorders, suicidal thoughts, obsessive-compulsive disorder, impaired social interactions, attention and concentration deficits, and educational and learning difficulties. The results of this study will be of significant importance to school administrators, health officials, and educational policymakers in the country.