shahrooz nemati; rahim badri; Mohammad Arshadtaleshmekaeil
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The purpose of this research was to systematic examination and present a meta-combination of the research related to the third kind of socio-emotional learning for elementary students with a specific learning disability. The study was qualitative using a meta-combination with synthesis study approach. ...
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The purpose of this research was to systematic examination and present a meta-combination of the research related to the third kind of socio-emotional learning for elementary students with a specific learning disability. The study was qualitative using a meta-combination with synthesis study approach. The needed data were collected through a search of keywords of socio-emotional learning, specific learning disability, a neuro-developmental disorder in the library resources, theses, and the articles existing in the databases of ERIC, Google Scholars, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Springer, Magiran, Irandoc during 1990-2021. In order to search for the information in the Iranian and foreign databases was used both in separation and in combination. The theoretical bases and the main and combination concepts were extracted, and the concept was analyzed and classified. The results of the examination and analysis of the studies and research showed that the intervention program of the third kind of socio-emotional learning was effective in the fields of psychological problems and disorders. The findings of this research by identifying the nature of the intervention program of the third kind of socio-emotional learning show that regarding the existing theoretical and experimental, this idea could be proposed as an instructional package for the students with a specific learning disability.
shahrooz nemati; rahim badri; shahram ,vahedi; Niloufar Broumandzadeh
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Specific learning disability is a neurodevelopmental disorder that was considered from a positive psychology approach in recent years. The aim of the current research was to draw a concept map of positive psychology constructs in specific learning disability. The research design was a systematic review ...
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Specific learning disability is a neurodevelopmental disorder that was considered from a positive psychology approach in recent years. The aim of the current research was to draw a concept map of positive psychology constructs in specific learning disability. The research design was a systematic review study. Through the PRISMA model, research findings related to the variables of positive psychology constructs in specific learning disability will be examined. In the same vein a systematic review study method with the use of positive psychology keywords and specific learning disability, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, positive thinking, optimistic, resilience, hope, Gratitude, well-being, positive relationships, strengths, satisfaction, hardiness, mindfulness, positive emotion from the web the Data (Pubmed, Eric, Scopus, Sid, Irandoc, Noormags, Ebsco, Science Direct, Pro Quest, Springer), was conducted in accordance with research objectives to executed current study. The findings of this study showed that positive psychology constructs including psychological well-being, resilience, optimism, mental health, quality of life, Happiness, hope, life satisfaction, gratitude, and spirituality are the most effective keywords in the co-occurrence network and positive psychology projects have emphasized on mentioned constructs. Research evidence expresses that reinforcement and recovery of positive psychology constructs can be useful for students with a specific learning disability. This study was indicating the importance of positive psychology constructs in specific learning disorders, thus recommending achieving better results in specific learning disorders merge evidence-based and research activities with clinical and treatment activities.
shahrooz nemati; rahim badri; shahram vahedi; Mohammad Bardel
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This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment program training on social anxiety and academic resilience of students with stuttering disorder. The research design was quasi-experimental with two experimental and control groups. The statistical population of the ...
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This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment program training on social anxiety and academic resilience of students with stuttering disorder. The research design was quasi-experimental with two experimental and control groups. The statistical population of the study included high school students with stuttering disorder in Khoy city. In this regard, a sample of 32 students were selected by available sampling method and divided into two groups of 16, experimental and control, to participate in the training of life-based experience program of acceptance and commitment (Bardel et al., 2022) were assigned. Academic resilience scales (Samuels, 2004) and social anxiety questionnaire (Conner et al., 2000) were used before and after the test to collect data. Acceptance and commitment training program was implemented in 8 intervention sessions for the experimental group. Analysis of covariance showed that the training program has significantly improved the acceptance and commitment of academic resilience and social anxiety of students with stuttering disorder. Acceptance and commitment-based therapy by teaching and improving effective strategies and techniques allows students to take a realistic view of their problem and overcome the severe consequences of their disorder. Therefore, the implementation of this program is recommended for individuals with stuttering disorders and other developmental disabilities.
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Introduction
"Stuttering" is a communication disorder that disrupts the melodious and smooth flow of speech with repetition, involuntary stretching, pauses, or involuntary stuttering in sounds, syllables, and words (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). People with stuttering disorders often experience psychological problems such as social anxiety (Berchiati et al., 2023), low resilience (Bilby et al., 2022), low cognitive flexibility (Gillader et al., 2021) and perceptive speech problems (Bahrini and Thanagovi, 2022).
Children who stutter experience social anxiety, which can be a severe fear of situations in which one is in the company of others or has to do something in front of them (Berchiati et al., 2023). This fear may be a result of social anxiety disorder, a profound and pervasive fear of social situations (Gillader, Filksman, and Hooper, 2021). It's important to note that social anxiety disorder is different from shyness, which is a normal feeling of feeling uncomfortable in new or social situations (Gillader et al., 2021).
One of the main challenges faced by children with stuttering is having low resilience, which can make it difficult for them to overcome obstacles and challenges in both academic and social settings (Soluk, 2023). This issue seems to be particularly prevalent in the academic environment, where children with speech impairments tend to have lower academic resilience compared to their peers without speech impairments. Academic resilience is the capacity for one to achieve success in the face of various obstacles and challenges, and the concept has been researched extensively in the field of education (Sesher and Olash, 2023).
According to a review of the research related to speech disorders, multiple intervention methods such as drug therapy, cognitive-behavioral approach, speech therapy, and yoga can be effective in managing the psychological consequences of this disorder. One approach that appears promising is the acceptance and commitment approach, which encourages individuals to accept and embrace uncomfortable and anxiety-provoking feelings and thoughts. This approach can help individuals move away from trying to avoid these emotions and instead learn to accept and commit to their values despite their difficulties (Ising et al., 2022).
One treatment approach that has been proposed for children with stuttering disorder is the acceptance and commitment approach. This approach has become an area of interest for experts and is based on the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a cognitive-behavioral approach that centers on fostering awareness and acceptance of difficult experiences and developing commitment to personal values and behaviors (Bergman & Keitel, 2023). Acceptance and commitment therapy is based on relational frame theory (Löhm et al., 2018) and functional contextualism (Hayes et al., 2017), which aim to help individuals learn to engage with their thoughts and emotions in ways that align with their personal values and goals. This approach can be especially useful for individuals who struggle with stuttering, as it can help them develop greater acceptance of their stuttering and develop skills to pursue their goals and values regardless of the challenges they face (Bourgi et al., 2022).
The proposed research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Acceptance and Commitment Training program on reducing social anxiety and increasing academic resilience in students with stuttering. The study is guided by evidence-based practices and seeks to explore the theoretical and practical implications of the Acceptance and Commitment Approach in the field of communication disorders. The main research question is: Is the Acceptance and Commitment Training effective in reducing social anxiety and improving academic resilience in students with stuttering?
Literature Review
The Studies have shown that individuals with stuttering disorders often have psychological problems such as social anxiety, low resilience, low cognitive flexibility, and challenges with perception of speech, which can impact their quality of life and overall well-being (Berchiati et al., 2023; Bilby et al., 2022; Gillader et al., 2021; Bahrini and Thanagovi, 2022).
In people with social anxiety disorder, their feelings of anxiety and worry are especially pronounced in social situations where they fear that they may behave in an embarrassing or socially unacceptable way. Furthermore, these symptoms can be so severe that they can lead to other debilitating conditions such as depression and addiction to drugs or alcohol (Yashar et al., 2023; Atelose et al., 2020).
Previous research has shown that people with stuttering often exhibit low flexibility and resilience. This can manifest in difficulty in adapting to new situations or dealing with challenges (Malich and Kauert, 2019; Martin and Marsh, 2017). In a recent study, Balkent and colleagues have explored the role of resilience in the experiences of persons with stuttering (Balkent et al., 2015). Therapy based on Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) encourages individuals to practice mindfulness and develop a non-judgmental awareness of their experiences, which ultimately enables them to act in the direction of their goals and values. Commitment to values is the key element of this approach.
Methodology
The current research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and a post-test. Participants were divided into an Experimental Group that received the Acceptance and Commitment Training program and a Control Group that received no intervention. The study took place in Shahr Khoi among male students with stuttering disorder. A sample of 32 participants was selected using available sampling techniques, and researchers verified the inclusion and exclusion criteria during a briefing meeting with relevant officials. Participants included only second-year male students with stuttering disorder who did not receive other psychological interventions and were willing to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria were the presence of other physical or neurodevelopmental problems, or the absence of more than two sessions. Interventions were executed in the counseling center of the education management. After the study, pre-test and post-test measures were administered to both groups.
Conclusion
Analyses aimed at investigating the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment (A&C) education in increasing academic resilience showed significant results. When separating the components of academic resilience, the A&C program proved significantly effective in improving future orientation and communication skills, but had no significant effect on the central problem.
When considering the "why" of the findings, it is worth noting that resilience is a stable coping style and a dynamic process in which people show successful and positive adaptation despite the experience of trauma or distress (Dan Head and Fisher, 2023). Research studies suggest that Resilience is related to the level of acceptance and commitment demonstrated by a person. Resilient people are able to maintain commitment to their goals, which can increase motivational behavior and ultimately lead to achieve high levels of success (Berchitti et al., 2023).
The results of the analysis showed that the acceptance and commitment training program is effective in reducing the social anxiety of the studied groups. In separating the components of social anxiety, teaching acceptance and commitment is significantly effective on avoidance and physiological symptoms; but it has no significant effect on fear; therefore, the results of the current research indicate that the acceptance and commitment training program is effective in reducing social anxiety.
In explaining the finding that acceptance and commitment training did not have a significant effect on the fear component of students with stuttering disorder, it is important to consider that social anxiety in this group of students is not solely due to the fear of speaking. In fact, the lifelong condition of speech impairments despite the interventions made has created a belief in those with speech impairments that these conditions always exist and must simply be tolerated and adapted to. This adaptation in children has been associated with anxiety, which can lead to difficulties responding in different social situations (Hayes et al., 2013).
Zoleykha Abedini; rahim badri; eskader fathiazar; shahrooz nemati; shahram vahedi
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Specific learning disability is one of the most common childhood disorders that in some cases, continues into adulthood and affects various aspects of their future lives. The higher prevalence of learning disability with reading impairment in the country's schools and the problems caused by it requires ...
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Specific learning disability is one of the most common childhood disorders that in some cases, continues into adulthood and affects various aspects of their future lives. The higher prevalence of learning disability with reading impairment in the country's schools and the problems caused by it requires special attention. Children with this disorder, in addition to having difficulty reading, also have problems in other areas. The educational system is usually based on teaching materials and issues related to other areas such as special education and empowerment of the parents of these children have been neglected. While empowering parents can not only help improve the psychological issues that these children are struggling with because of the disorder, it can also be useful in improving the executive functions of these children. In this research, with a synthetic research approach and considering the seven-stage model of Sandlowski and Barso, we examined articles published in Iranian magazines and foreign research articles. Out of 104 articles appropriate to the purpose of the research, 29 articles with the desired conditions were selected and examined in depth. The concepts extracted from this study were summarized in the form of 168 codes and 91 sub-categories, and finally, 24 main categories were obtained. Then, according to the obtained results, the training package of 8 parenting sessions was designed in accordance with the special conditions and characteristics of children with a specific learning disability with reading impairment for the parents of these children.
shahrooz nemati; Kiyomars Taghipour; Fatima Alizadeh Maralani
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Abstract The aim of the current research was to study the nature, characteristics and evidence based effectiveness of schema-based instruction toward specific learning disability. In the same vein a systematic review study method with use of schema-based instruction key words includes: Schema- Based ...
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Abstract The aim of the current research was to study the nature, characteristics and evidence based effectiveness of schema-based instruction toward specific learning disability. In the same vein a systematic review study method with use of schema-based instruction key words includes: Schema- Based Instruction, and specific learning disability with impairment in mathematics from web the Data, between 1996- 2017 was conducted in accordance with research objectives to executed current study. Among 36 studies carry out, the majority of researches (25 studies) were performed on subjects with a math disorder from 5 to 12 years of age and at grade 1-6. Experimental design studies (with 25 frequency) are the most frequent among different types of studies. in the same vein the inclusive education classroom (with 15 frequency), Exceptional or rehabilitation of learning disabilities centers (with 9 frequency), special class (with 8 frequency) and practice center (with 4 frequency) are the most used training placements, respectively. In procedure of Implementing of schema-based instruction (in regular and individualized classes) is the most commonly used (with 26 frequency). The effectiveness of schema- based word problem solving instruction on the depend variables of math fluency (accuracy and fluent in math problem solving), acquisition and generalization are measured respectively, in 36, 16 and 11 studies. The result studies indicate that the schema- based instruction effectiveness on the dependent variables have been approved.
shahrooz nemati; Kiomars Taghipoor
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Specific learning disabilities is neurodevelopmental disorder that maintained influences the academic learning. Various interventional approaches have been used to help of this groups. In recent years assertive technology is one of the most important approaches in this area. The aim of the current research ...
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Specific learning disabilities is neurodevelopmental disorder that maintained influences the academic learning. Various interventional approaches have been used to help of this groups. In recent years assertive technology is one of the most important approaches in this area. The aim of the current research was to study the application of assistive technology in specific learning disabilities area. In the same vein a systematic review study method with use of assistive technology key words includes: Assistive technology, Instructional Technology, Learning Technology about specific learning disabilities includes Learning Disability, Specific Learning Disabilities, Reading disorders or Dyslexia, Dysgraphia or written expression and Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia from web the Data ( Pupmed, Springer, ProQuest, Scopus, Elsevier, Science direct, Google Scholar, Magiran),between1995-2017 was conducted in accordance with research objectives to executed current study. Results revealed that among 52 selected research papers about applying assistive technology in specific learning disabilities areas written expression has the highest frequency (26). Application of assistive technology in mathematic (17) and reading (12) disorders have been carry out. In the same vein, experimental studies (with 79%) are the most frequent among different types of studies. instructional software (with 29 frequency) the most used for individuals with specific learning disabilities. Word processing software (with 6 frequency), Speech recognition technology (with 6 frequency), Word prediction software (with 5 frequency), Speech-to-Text Software, Text-to-Speech Software, Spelling checkers and Organizational and design tools (which of them with 3 frequency), Internet based technology and Dictionary are respectively in the next priority.
shahrooz nemati; hamid Alizadeh
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Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that its treatment has been challenged for parents and developmental disabilities professionals. In recent years, neurofeedback is one of the interventions utilized to treat ADHD. The effectiveness of this kind of treatment ...
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Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that its treatment has been challenged for parents and developmental disabilities professionals. In recent years, neurofeedback is one of the interventions utilized to treat ADHD. The effectiveness of this kind of treatment has been controverted. The aim of current study was to identify the nature, characteristics and research evidence about the efficacy of neurofeedback in ADHD. In the same vein, from web of data-based information (Pupmed, Springer, ProQuest, Scopus, and Elsevier) and by using keywords including ADHD, Neurofeedback, QEEG-Informed Neurofeedback, efficacy of neurofeedback treatment in ADHD, ADHD and meta-analysis, effect size in neurofeedback treatment in ADHD, EEG and email communication with professional psychologist or psychiatrist, as well, data were gathered and systemically reviewed. Despite reporting more Iranian researches indicating effectiveness of neurofeedback in ADHD treatment, some research evidences including methodological issues, and some characteristics such as the life-span problem, comorbidity, and recent evidence-based practice, impeach the significance of neurofeedback efficacy and the related data. This method is struggling because the neurofeedback is introduced as only an interventionist method, not a miraculous approach, and bring ethical challenges for the researchers. This study stresses on more methodologically accurate investigations on neurofeedback and ADHD.
shahrooz nemati; farnaz mehdipour maralani
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This study examined the attachment to God and resiliency among mothers of normal and intellectual disability children. Ex post facto (correlational) design was used. In the same vein, to gathering data in school of regular and special education needs, clustering sampling was used. After excluding incomplete ...
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This study examined the attachment to God and resiliency among mothers of normal and intellectual disability children. Ex post facto (correlational) design was used. In the same vein, to gathering data in school of regular and special education needs, clustering sampling was used. After excluding incomplete questionnaires, 92 mothers of children with intellectual disabilities and 94 mothers of children with normal were selected to analysis of data. The Hotelling's index revealed significant difference in all of aspects include (avoidance attachment, secure attachment, anxious attachment to God and resiliency) between two groups. In multiple regression model, The Stepwise method, have predicted the relationship between secure attachment to God with resiliency among mothers of normal children and avoidance attachment to God with decreased resiliency among mothers of intellectual disabilities as well. The results show that the type of attachment to God can be predicts the resiliency in the face of the challenges of life.
shahrooz nemati; FARNAZ mehdipour maralani
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The aim of current research was to study the structural modeling styles for attachment to God; resilience and mental health in mothers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It’s a correlational design. The statistical population includes all of the mothers of elementary ...
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The aim of current research was to study the structural modeling styles for attachment to God; resilience and mental health in mothers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It’s a correlational design. The statistical population includes all of the mothers of elementary school children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in the city of Tabriz in the years 2014 and 2015. To fulfill the stated goal sampling 200 students were selected and the Connor- Davidson’s resilience inventory (2003) and Rowatt and Kirkpatrick’s attachment to God inventory (2002) and mental health inventory of Dragotis and et al (1976) were used to gather the data. Structural equation modeling revealed that among attachments to God, the secure attachment results in an increase in mental health; and the attachment with anxiety factors results in a reduction of mental health; and also the avoidance attachment results a reduction both in mental health and resilience. In addition, resilience was a reason to increase mental health; but resilience in the relation between attachment to God and mental health did not have any mediating role. In regard with the importance of the spiritually developmental constructions in raising positive effects on mental health and its application both on research areas and psychological interventions is suggested for mothers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other groups.
shahrooz nemati; bagher ghobaribonab
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This study examined the life experiences and the factors that mothers of children with intellectual disabilities used to forgive others.For this purpose, a qualitative method was used. 20 mothers of children with intellectual disabilities, who referred to the Department of Education to complete their ...
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This study examined the life experiences and the factors that mothers of children with intellectual disabilities used to forgive others.For this purpose, a qualitative method was used. 20 mothers of children with intellectual disabilities, who referred to the Department of Education to complete their children's assessment data, were selected randomly. To gather data,semi-structure interview was used. These mothers were interviewed up to the saturation point. Dataanalysisthroughopencodeanddeterminingthemajor and minorpropositionsshowedthat mothers of children with intellectual disabilities used spiritual resources, internal resources, and social interests and resources to forgive others. These findings indicate that the rich content in the Iranian-Islamic culture help the mothers of children with intellectual disabilities to forgive others.