Predicting Women’s General Health, Self-Concept and Social Phobia Based on Their Spouses’ Characteristics

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Education, Payame Noor University, Isfahan, Iran

2 MSc Student, Department of Psychology and Education, Payame Noor University AND Research Expert, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was predicting women’s general health, self-concept and social phobia based on their spouses’ characteristics.Methods: 220 subjects (110 married women and their spouses) from Zarrin Shahr, Isfahan Province, Iran were randomly selected. They answered General Health (GHQ), Beck Self-Concept (BSCT) and Social Phobia (SPIN) questionnaires. On the basis of the descriptive research design, correlation and predicting type, Pearson correlation and regression statistical methods were used.Findings: The degrees of women’s general health, self-concept and social phobia were good predictors for these characters in their spouses.Conclusion: These results indicate that in curative programs for improving married couples’ general health, self-concept and social phobia, we have to consider them coincidentally.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 33, Issue 333 - Serial Number 333
March and April 2015
Pages 662-668

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  • Receive Date: 15 June 2015
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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