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



Mirshamshiri M1 ; Kianmehr MR2
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  1. 1. Department of Psychology and Education, Payame Noor University, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Psychology and Education, Payame Noor University AND Research Expert, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Isfahan Medical School Published:2015

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. © 2015, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
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