Pearson Regression Analysis Research Articles

Role of Traumatic Events and Motivational Structure in Ambiguity Tolerance of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Background: The main purpose of this study was to delineate the role of motivational structure and traumatic events in the prediction of ambiguity tolerance in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Methods: A total of 200 patients with the diagnosis of IBS, referred to the Shariati hospital in 2018, were enrolled using a correlational design and convenience sampling. All participants were asked to complete the ambiguity tolerance questionnaire, the life event checklist, and the personal concerns inventory. Data analysis was performed by Pearson correlation method and regression analysis test in SPSS software. Results: Findings showed that there was a significant relationship between traumatic events (r=- 0.66, P=0.01) and adaptive (r=0.24, P=0.01) and non-adaptive motivational structure (non-AMS) (r=- 0.10, P=0.01) with tolerance of ambiguity (P<0.05). With increasing non-AMS and with decreasing non-AMS and traumatic events, the tolerance of ambiguity is increased. Moreover, the motivational structure (adaptive and non-adaptive) and traumatic events could define and predict 43% of the variance in ambiguity tolerance. Conclusion: Thus, regarding the important role of motivational structure and traumatic events in predicting ambiguity tolerance in IBS patients, it is prudent to put emphasis on these measures to improve patients' overall health and probably alleviate symptoms and provide psychologic rehabilitation.

The Relationship Between Preschool Teachers' Educational Philosophy Tendencies and Higher-Order Thinking Skills

BBu araştırmada okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin sahip oldukları eğitim felsefesi eğilimleri ile üst düzey düşünme becerileri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Araştırma ilişkisel tarama modelinde tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak Eğitim Felsefesi Eğilimleri Ölçeği, Marmara Eleştirel Düşünme ve Yaratıcı Düşünme Eğilimleri Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada veriler Mersin ilinde okul öncesi öğretmeni olarak çalışan 213 öğretmenden toplanmıştır. Toplanan veriler SPSS programının 22.0 yazılım paketi ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmada güvenirlik, doğrusallık ve normallik analizi dışında çalışmanın amacı doğrultusunda Pearson korelasyon analizi ve regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda yapılan korelasyon analizi ile okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin eğitim felsefesi eğilimleri ile üst düzey düşünme becerileri arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Araştırmada ilerlemeci ve yeniden kurmacı eğitim felsefesi eğilimlerinin üst düzey düşünme becerileri ile ilişkili olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin eğitim felsefesi eğilimlerinden ilerlemeci ve yeniden kurmacı anlayışın üst düzey düşünme becerilerinin anlamlı birer yordayıcısı olduğu yapılan regresyon analizi ile tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonuçları ilgili alanyazın kapsamında tartışılmıştır.

Cheating Behavior Perspectives among University Students

Cheating behaviour is a form of academic misconduct or academic fraud that has become a serious phenomenon among university students. The issue of cheating behaviour is a worldwide problem. This research was study either the cheating method, individual factors, academic environment, ethical factors, technology and attitude will give effect on the cheating behavior. A total of 380 from public university students in northern region of Malaysia were involved in this study. The time horizon of the study was six months. The data was analysed using pearson correlation and regression analysis. Results showed that academic environments and cheating method play the most influencing factors towards cheating behavior among university students.

Agro-Tourist Satisfaction in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to Tourist Socio-Demographic and Destination Characteristics

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine what factors are determining the level of satisfaction in agro-tourists and define the possible ways and means to enhance their satisfaction levels in promoting agro-tourism in Sri Lanka. There are four specific objectives in the study; to examine the current situation of the ago-tourism industry in Sri Lanka, to study the agro-tourism destination characteristics and socio-demographic characteristics of tourists, to analyze the relationship between the level of satisfaction, agro-tourism destination characteristics and socio-demographic characteristics of agro-tourist, and to discuss possible policy measures and management strategies to enhance tourist satisfaction and positive experience for agro-tourists in Sri Lanka. Research Methodology: This research utilized both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. The gathered data were analyzed using five instruments; reliability test, inferential analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, regression analysis, and Kruskal Wallis test. Results: Ten possible policy measures and management strategies to enhance tourist satisfaction and positive experience for agro-tourists in Sri Lanka. Limitation: This research is limited to investigating the factors that affect the tourist satisfaction of agro-tourists. The scope focused on three areas, destination, tourist, and travel characteristics. The study focused on foreign tourists who have already visited Sri Lanka and been to agro-tourism sites. Contribution: This study is based on one such tourism concept which promotes in agricultural societies. The agro-tourism in Sri Lanka is identified as an important aspect of gaining the benefits of tourism. The satisfaction of the tourist must be ensured in the tourism industry for the long-term benefit of the business. The study contributes by suggesting actions and projects for agro-tourism satisfaction.

The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Performance among Government Servants in Malaysia

This study aims to identify the impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices (Training and Development, Performance Appraisal, and Employee Involvement) on employee performance among the government servants at the State Office in Malaysia. 169 questionnaires were distributed, and 129 of them were valid and complete responses. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 23 was used in analyzing the data, and Pearson correlation and regression analysis were performed to determine the relationships between variables. The results from the correlational study indicated that all independent variables have a positive relationship with the dependent variable. While multiple regression analysis showed that only training and development and employee involvement were significant, the remaining performance appraisal variable was insignificant. Three independent variables substantially explain 36.5% of the variance for employee performance.

Loneliness and quality of life: Perceived online and offline social support among Sub-Saharan African students in China during the COVID-19 lockdowns

&lt;b&gt;Objective/background: &lt;/b&gt;The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education globally, triggering fear and uncertainties for students. However, there is currently no research evidence to document the loneliness experience of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) students in China and how social support influenced their quality of life (QoL). This study explored the effect of COVID-19-induced loneliness and social support on the QoL of SSA students in China.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Method:&lt;/b&gt; The study adopted an institutional-based cross-sectional survey through an online questionnaire on social media platforms to investigate the QoL of SSA students in Chinese universities. Pearson correlation matrix and regression analysis were conducted to validate the association of loneliness, social support (online and offline), and socio-demographic attributes on the student’s QoL.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Result: &lt;/b&gt;In the population of 358 SSA students appraised in the study, loneliness experience was negatively associated with QoL. Online social support and offline social support were positively associated with QoL. The linear regression shows that loneliness, social support, and socio-demographic attributes explain 25.7% (psychological health), 26.6% (physical health), 24.9% (environmental health), and 30.3% (social relation) of the variance in the QoL domains. By evaluating the EUROHIS subjective QoL, loneliness independently accounts for 24.5% of the variance in the subjective QoL of the SSA students examined in the study (model 1). In comparison, the added effects of social supports and socio-demographic attributes on model 3 explained 32% of the subjective QoL.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/b&gt;It is strongly recommended that loneliness eradication programs be implemented in these universities among SSA students who experience loneliness that negates their QoL. Interventions should focus on how these students can integrate and build social networks (online and offline) to improve social interaction and support for better QoL.

Intellectual Capital on Financial Performance of Nigerian Companies

Intellectual capital efficiency measurement is a major problem facing managers of companies because of its intangible nature; thus, there is difference between book-value and market value of assets of the companies. Hence, this work investigated the intellectual capital (IC) efficiency on companies’ performance of 117 quoted firms in Nigeria between 2018 and 2019 periods using Pulic Value Added Intellectual Coefficient (VAIC) Model. Data were sourced through secondary means from audited annual reports of the sample. The data gathered were analysed with both Pearson correlation and regression analysis to test the study hypotheses. The results of the study revealed that there is positive significant relationship between Human Capital efficiency, Return on Equity and Return on Asset. The study further revealed positive and significant relationship between Structural Capital Efficiency, Return on Equity and Return on Asset. But out of three control variables only sector was significant with structural capital efficiency. The study concluded that intellectual capital efficiencies influence companies’ performance of the sampled companies. The study recommended that management of the sampled companies should give priority to policies that will improve employees’ capability and organizational structure.

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN AND COMPARISON OF SELF-EFFICACY AND CURIOSITY AMONG VISUALLY IMPAIRED PATIENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: The objective of this study was to find out the relationship between self-efficacy (SE), Curiosity and Demographic variables among visually impaired (VI) patients, and to assess the difference on SE and Curiosity among VI patients from rural and urban areas. Method: This was a cross-sectional study. A sample of 100 visually impaired patients (50 males and 50 females) was selected through purposive sampling technique. General self-efficacy scale, and curiosity and exploration inventory were used to measure SE and curiosity among study participants. Pearson product moment correlation, regression analysis, and independent sample t-test were run for data analysis. Result: The results depicted a significant correlation among curiosity, self-efficacy, gender, age, residence area, socioeconomic status (SES), and visual impairment. Regression analyses for patients of VI showed that curiosity and residence were important predictor of SE. The patients living in urban areas had a significantly high level of SE and curiosity as compared to those living in rural areas. Conclusion: Curiosity, SE, demographic variables and VI are associated with each other. SE can be predicted by curiosity and residence in patients with VI. Significant differences exist in VI patients in SE and curiosity with reference to their areas of residence. Pak J Physiol 2022;18(3):35?8

THE EFFECT OF STRUCTURED NURSING ROUNDS ON THE LEVEL NURSING CARE SATISFACTION OF PATIENT IN A SELECTED TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, PUDUCHERRY

This exploratory study investigated the relationship among staff nurses assessment of organizational culture, job satisfaction, inpatient satisfaction with information about home care and follow-up, and general inpatient satisfaction with nursing care. A conceptual path model was tested using a secondary data analysis research design. Staff nurses and inpatients were sampled from inpatient units. The unit of analysis was patient care units. Pearson correlation and regression analyses were used. We found that strength of organizational culture predicted job satisfaction well and positively job satisfaction predicted inpatient satisfaction significantly and positively and inpatient satisfaction predicted general inpatient satisfaction well and positively. Methodological challenges of this study are discussed.

Decreased Urine N6-methyladenosine level is closely associated with the presence of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

BackgroundTo investigate the dynamic changes of urine N6-methyladenosine (m6A) levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and diabetic nephropathy (DN) and evaluate the clinical significance.MethodsFirst, the levels of urine m6A were examined and compared among 62 patients with T2DM, 70 patients with DN, and 52 age- and gender-matched normal glucose tolerant subjects (NGT) by using a MethyIFIashTM Urine m6A Quantification Kit. Subsequently, we compared the concentrations of urine m6A between different stages of DN. Moreover, statistical analysis was performed to evaluate the association of urine m6A with DN.ResultsThe levels of m6A were significantly decreased in patients with DN [(16.10 ± 6.48) ng/ml], compared with NGT [(23.12 ± 7.52) ng/ml, P < 0.0001] and patients with T2DM [(20.39 ± 7.16) ng/ml, P < 0.0001]. Moreover, the concentrations of urine m6A were obviously reduced with the deterioration of DN. Pearson rank correlation and regression analyses revealed that m6A was significantly associated with DN (P < 0.05). The areas under the receiver operator characteristics curve (AUC) were 0.783 (95% CI, 0.699 – 0.867, P < 0.0001) for the DN and NGT groups, and 0.737 (95% CI, 0.639 – 0.835, P < 0.0001) for the macroalbuminuria and normoalbuminuria groups, and the optimal cutoff value for m6A to distinguish the DN from NGT and the macroalbuminuria from normoalbuminuria cases was 0.4687 (diagnostic sensitivity, 71%; diagnostic specificity, 76%) and 0.4494 (diagnostic sensitivity, 79%; diagnostic specificity, 66%), respectively.ConclusionsThe levels of urine m6A are significantly decreased in patients with DN and change with the deterioration of DN, which could serve as a prospective biomarker for the diagnosis of DN.

EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF MOTORCYCLE TAXI BUSINESS IN NAIROBI COUNTY

The operations of the motorcycle taxi business in the country are characterized by a very high rate of fatal accidents and deaths resulting from road traffic accidents and litigations hence raising questions on the sustainability of the motorcycle taxi business. Research on the role of technological development in enhancing the sector in Nairobi County is, however, scanty. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of technological development on the sustainability of the motorcycle business in Nairobi County. The study was conducted among motorcycle taxi operators. The descriptive research design was adopted. A sample of 249 motorcycle taxi operators in Nairobi County was selected using a systematic random sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires. Before data collection, piloting, instrument reliability, and validity, a pilot study was conducted. Data were computed for descriptive statistics (frequencies, means, and percentages) and inferential statistics such as Pearson correlations and Regression analysis. The findings were presented using tables, graphs, and charts. The study revealed that technology development did not have a significant influence on Motorcycle Taxi Businesses sustainability in Kenya. Most motorcycle operators, however, reported that technological innovation had contributed to stiff competition for the motorcycle taxi business which is healthy for business sustainability. Slightly more than 50% of the respondents indicated that technological innovation in the alternative transport sector has enhanced transaction processes between motorcycle taxi operators and their customers. Following this, the study recommended that motorcycle taxi operators should be encouraged to increasingly embrace technology to improve their efficiency and hence business sustainability. The government on the other hand should formulate technological policies that are aimed at improving the sector. KEYWORDS: Technological Development, Motorcycle Business, Motorcycle Operators

EFFECT OF TRAINING ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF MOTORCYCLE TAXI BUSINESSES IN NAIROBI COUNTY

Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation in developing countries such as Kenya because they are relatively affordable, convenient for short distances and poor roads, and efficient for navigating heavy traffic in many developing cities. Despite these benefits, motorcycles are involved in a substantial number of road traffic crashes and injuries. Research on the role of training in enhancing the sector in Nairobi County is, however, scanty. The objective of the study was the effect of training on the sustainability of motorcycle taxi businesses in Nairobi County. The study was conducted among motorcycle taxi operators. The descriptive research design was adopted. A sample of 249 motorcycle taxi operators in Nairobi County was selected using a systematic random sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires. Before data collection, piloting, instrument reliability, and validity, a pilot study was conducted. Data were computed for descriptive statistics (frequencies, means, and percentages) and inferential statistics such as Pearson correlations and Regression analysis. The findings were presented using tables, graphs, and charts. The findings of the study revealed that training had a significant influence on the sustainability of Motorcycle Taxi Businesses in Nairobi County, Kenya. It was also found, most of the operators are trained in road safety, and they apply the skills during their daily operations to a fair extent. Following this, the study recommended that Training should be provided to motorcycle taxi operators on entrepreneurship skills to operators of motorcycle taxi is highly required. Some motorcycle taxi operators who generate sufficient income should be equipped with relevant knowledge of entrepreneurship. Driving schools in the collaboration with the NTSA need to come up with a friendly payment plan for driving school fees that is affordable. The national government through the relevant authorities such as NTSA should come up with a user-friendly curriculum, especially for the persons who have a lower education background KEYWORDS: Technological Development, Motorcycle Business, Motorcycle Operators

233. ENDOSCOPIC REFERENCE SCORE AND HISTOLOGICAL SCORING SYSTEM ARE COMPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENTS FOR CHARACTERIZING FIBROSTENOTIC OR INFLAMMATORY PHENOTYPES IN EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS PATIENTS

Abstract The Histologic Scoring System (HSS) assesses severity/extent of histologic features (eosinophil density [ED]/basal zone hyperplasia [BZH]/eosinophil abscesses [EA]/eosinophil surface layering [SL]/surface epithelial alteration [SEA]/dyskeratotic epithelial cells [DEC]/dilated intercellular spaces [DIS]/lamina propria fibrosis [LPF]) in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). The Endoscopic Reference Score (EREFS) assesses endoscopic feature severity (edema/exudates/furrows/rings/strictures). We correlated HSS components with inflammatory/remodeling EREFS components in placebo-treated EoE patients from 2 trials—phase 2 proof-of-concept (POC; NCT02379052), phase 3 TREET part A (Phase3-PartA; NCT03633617). POC was a 12-week trial in adults, and Phase3-PartA was a 24-week trial in adults and adolescents. Proximal/mid/distal esophagus biopsies were collected at baseline/end of treatment (EOT) and scored by HSS for grade (severity)/stage (extent)/components (higher scores = greater severity). Endoscopies were scored by EREFS (higher scores = greater severity) and inflammatory (edema+exudates+furrows) and remodeling (rings+stricture) subscores calculated. Pearson correlation and single co-variate regression model analyses were performed between baseline HSS grade/stage, total/individual components scores and EREFS total/components scores and subscores, and for the change in scores from baseline at EOT (ΔEOT). Moderate-to-strong correlations (r &amp;gt; 0.3) were observed between total EREFS and HSS grade/stage for baseline/ΔEOT in POC and baseline in Phase3-PartA (Table). Moderate correlations were observed between BZH and EREFS remodeling subscore and rings for ΔEOT in Phase3-PartA; DIS grade and EREFS remodeling subscore and strictures for baseline and ΔEOT in POC but not Phase3-PartA; and EREFS inflammation and remodeling subscores and components for SEA and SL at baseline and ΔEOT in POC. Moderate-to-strong correlations were observed between EREFS inflammation subscore and DIS stage and between edema and DIS grade/stage at baseline in both studies. Similar results were observed using regression analyses. Specific components of HSS and EREFS, reflecting inflammatory and remodeling processes, are closely correlated, when examined by Pearson correlations or regression analyses, and can aid identification of fibrostenotic or inflammatory phenotypes in EoE. Correlations of DIS with endoscopic inflammatory and remodeling features reflect the role of barrier dysfunction in maintaining chronic inflammation that ultimately leads to remodeling.

Emotional Intelligence of High School Students in Relation to their Spiritual Intelligence

Background: Emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence are accompaniment to each other for refining human life. Spiritual intelligence builds up moral value, spiritual values and a strong belief system whereas emotional intelligence helps to develop personal relationships with one’s own self, social relationships with others and to manage the emotions. Purpose: The high school students are facing a major burst of emotions which needs to be channelized to give them the right direction in life. In this, their emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence play an imperative role. Present research paper is an attempt to explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence of high school students. It examines how the spiritual intelligence affects the emotional intelligence of the students. Methods: This research is carried out on 150 students of 9th standard CBSE affiliated schools. For data collection, Spiritual Intelligence Scales by Misra (2014) and Emotional Intelligence Test by Soni and Sharma (2009) were used. The SPSS software is used for the analysis of the data. Descriptive Statistic: Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Skewness and Kurtosis are calculated to check the normal distribution of the data and inferential statistics: Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Regression Analysis are calculated to measure the relationship between the variables under study. Results: The results of the study reject the null hypothesis and reveal that spiritual intelligence has a significant positive correlation with the emotional intelligence of the students. Conclusions: The study shows that the students who are spiritually more intelligent have more stable emotions as compared to the other students.

Evaluating the Relationship Between the Internet Addiction and Academic Performance of Medical and Pharmacy Students

Background: The internet is essential for social interaction, information acquisition, and entertainment. However, indiscriminate use of the internet by individuals, especially students, has harmed their social and psychological well-being as well as their education. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between internet addiction and academic performance of medical and pharmacy students of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran, in 2019 - 2020. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 149 medical and pharmacy students, who were selected by convenience sampling method. The samples were examined using two questionnaires, including the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and Educational Performance Test (EPT). The collected data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and regression analysis. Results: There was a significant positive correlation between the IAT and some subscales of the EPT. In addition, more than 81.20% of the sample had mild (51.00%), moderate (29.53%), and severe (0.67%) dependence on the internet. Conclusions: According to the results, the internet addiction negatively affected students’ academic performance. Failure to take critical steps to control internet addiction may significantly affect the future.

Fintech application on banking stability using Big Data of an emerging economy

The rapid growth and development of financial technological advancement (Fintech) services and innovations have attracted the attention of scholars who are now on a quest to analyse their impact on the banking sector. This study conducts several kinds of analyses to measure the effect of the fintech era on the stability of the Chinese banking sector. It uses Big Data and performs Pearson correlation and regression analysis on the fintech era’s transition period to measure the impact of several explanatory variables— institutional regulation, government stability, bank credit to deposit ratio, and economic growth— on the outcome variables, which includes Nonperforming loans (NPLs) and its numerical measurement in relation to the mean score of the Big Data (Z-score). This study uses yearly Big Data from 1995–2018 and revealed that compared to the first wave of the fintech era, the second wave helped in the reduction of NPLs and the enhancement of financial stability in China. This study concludes that in the second wave of the fintech era, the explanatory variables mentioned above had a positive impact on NPLs and banking stability. This work helps comprehend fintech development in modern society and the importance of its disruptive forces in developing and developed countries.

Prediction of Female Sexual Dysfunction Based on Perceived Stress and Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Background and Objective: The present research aimed to predict women's sexual dysfunction based on perceived stress and body dysmorphic disorder. Material and Methods: The research population consisted of all 6,698 married women students of Hamedan Azad University, Hamedan, Iran, in 2020, of which 106 individuals were selected as the research sample (this number increased to 120 as a precaution). Sexual Function Scale, Perceived Stress, and Assessment of Body Dysmorphic were considered to collect data. Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis were used to analyze the collected data. Results: The results analysis showed that perceived stress is a significant and negative predictor of sexual dysfunction. Body dysmorphic variable could not be a significant predictor of sexual dysfunction. A negative and significant relationship was observed between sexual dysfunction and perceived stress. Conclusions: The relationship direction indicated that the higher the score of women's sexual function, the lower their mean perceived stress. In addition, no significant relationship at the level of 0.01 was observed between perceived body dysfunction and sexual dysfunction, and between perceived stress and body dysmorphic disorder.

Predict psychological vulnerability based on the pathological personality traits and uncertainty intolerance of COVID-19 ward nurses

Introduction: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has challenged the global health system and put much psychological pressure on nurses who are responsible for providing primary health services. Aim: The present study aimed to predict psychological vulnerability based on the pathological personality traits and uncertainty intolerance of COVID-19 ward nurses. Method: The present research was a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population consisted of 153 nurses working in the COVID-19 wards in Tohid, Kowsar, and Be’sat hospitals in Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran, within winter 2020 to spring 2021 using convenience sampling. The Psychological Vulnerability Scale, Pathological Personality Traits Scale and Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale were used to collect the data. Pearson correlation and regression analysis were used to analyze the data using SPSS-22 software. Results: The results of correlation analysis showed that the psychological vulnerability variable was significantly associated with pathological personality traits and uncertainty intolerance in nurses (P&lt;0.01). Additionally, based on the results of regression analysis, 59% of the variance of the psychological vulnerability variable was predictable with the help of predictor variables (i.e., pathological personality traits and uncertainty intolerance) (P&lt;0.01). Conclusion: Pathological personality traits and uncertainty intolerance play an essential role in the psychological vulnerability of nurses during COVID-19. It is recommended to provide nurses with necessary psychological training to strengthen their positive emotions and improve uncertainty tolerance.

Predicting Quality of Life and Domestic Violence Against Women During COVID-19 Quarantine Based on Resilience and Coping Styles

Background: Restrictive measures caused by the COVID-19 have exposed the families' structure to some critical issues such as reduced quality of life and increased domestic violence. For this reason, the study of psychological factors are essential in this regard. Objectives: The study aimed to predict the quality of life and violence against women during COVID-19 quarantine based on resilience and coping styles. Methods: This descriptive correlation study was conducted on all married women in Karaj from October 1 to November 30, 2020. A total of 241 people were randomly selected as the sample and answered the questionnaires about coping styles, quality of life, violence against women, and resilience scale. The data were analysized by Pearson correlation test and regression analysis. Results: There was a significant positive relationship between resilience, efficient coping style, and quality of life, as well as a significant negative relationship between inefficient coping style and quality of life (P &lt; 0.01). A significant negative relationship was observed between coping style with domestic violence, as well as a significant positive relationship between dysfunctional coping style and domestic violence (P &lt; 0.01). Resilience and effective coping style predicted the quality of life, domestic violence, and ineffective coping style of domestic violence against women (P &lt; 0.01). Conclusions: According to the results, individual and psychological factors of people could play a significant role in the occurrence of violence and thus reduce their quality of life. In educational-therapeutic sessions, counselors and family therapists increased the quality of life and reduced violence by examining coping styles and resilience to use educational strategies in this area.

The Role of Metacognitive Beliefs in Predicting Academic Procrastination Among Students in Iran: Cross-sectional Study.

BackgroundAcademic procrastination is a challenge that many students face. Metacognitive beliefs are the main cause of academic procrastination because they are one of the main reasons for students' academic failure or progress.ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine whether and to what extent academic procrastination could be predicted based on students’ metacognitive beliefs.MethodsThis descriptive cross-sectional study involved 300 students selected via stratified random sampling. Data were collected using the Procrastination Assessment Scale for Students and the Metacognition Questionnaire-30. The data analysis was done using the Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis to estimate the correlation coefficient and predictability of academic procrastination based on metacognitive beliefs.ResultsA significant negative correlation was observed between the subscale of positive beliefs of concern and academic procrastination (r=–0.16; P<.001). In addition, the metacognitive beliefs of the participants predicted 10% of academic procrastination. The component of positive metacognitive beliefs with the β value of 0.45 negatively and significantly predicted the students’ academic procrastination (P<.001), whereas the component of negative metacognitive beliefs with the β value of .39 positively and significantly predicted the students’ academic procrastination (P<.001).ConclusionsMetacognitive beliefs can predict students' academic procrastination. Therefore, the modification of metacognitive beliefs to reduce procrastination is suggested.