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Objective:   This research aims to design and validation of youth high-risk behaviors short scale. Methods:  In this research, the descriptive-survey method was used. The statistical population was all students of Mashhad universities which 681 students were randomly selected from multi-stage cluster types. The tools used also included: youth high-risk behaviors short-scale developed by the researcher, as well as the Big Five-Inventory (2007) and Psychological Well-being Scale (1989). Results: The results showed that 14-item high-risk behaviors scale has good psychometric properties and is the norm with Iranian society. The validity of the scale was good with the methods of construct validity (confirmatory factor analysis) and convergent and divergent validity (p<0.01). The results of confirmatory factor analysis also confirmed the seven-factor nature of the scale, and the obtained model had a good fit with the research data. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the whole scale was 0.82. Conclusion: Therefore, researchers and health professionals can use this tool in their future studies due to its unique features.

Objective:   This study aimed to compare the theory of mind (ToM), planning and organization, perceived parenting style, and hyperactivity symptoms in 7-12 years old children with employed mothers and housewives in Isfahan. Methods: The statistical population of the present study included all children in Isfahan in the second half of 2020. 60 subjects were selected by the available sampling method. Data were collected by the Steernman Mind Theory Questionnaire, Coolidge Executive Functions, the Bamrind Parenting Style, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptom questionnaire and analyzed by the Manova method. Results: The results showed that there were significant differences between the scores of children with employed mothers and those with housewife mothers in the scales of ToM, planning and organization, parenting style, and hyperactivity symptoms (P < 0.05). It was revealed that differences in terms of parenting styles and relationships between children and parents could explain such differences. Conclusion:  It is suggested addressing the parenting styles and relationships between children and parents to help with the reduction of the rate of hyperactivity symptoms.

Objective: One of the psychosocial damages that can shake the social, cultural, and family foundations of any society and threaten human abilities is the phenomenon of addiction. Drug use by family members has a significant impact on their lives and those around them, and the most critical effect of addiction is on the addicted spouse. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of family-based education based on the Islamic-Iranian model on emotion regulation and adaptability of addicts' Wives.   Methods: The present study is quasi-experimental and is a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population includes all women with addicted Wives referred to the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee in Ardakan. A sample of 30 people was selected by the available sampling method and was divided into two experimental and control groups so that each group, there were 15 people. The samples were selected based on the criteria of interest to participate in the research, minimum primary education, age range between 22-50, family monogamy, and spouse addiction to drugs (not psychotropic substances). Each group underwent a pre-test, and then the experimental group received nine individual sessions (one and a half hours per week) of family-based training based on the Islamic-Iranian model. At the same time, the control group was not given any intervention. This study used emotion regulation questionnaires and Family adaptability and cohesion evaluation scale. Results:  Analysis of covariance showed that family-centered education significantly affected the family adjustment of addicted Wives, while no significant effect was observed on emotion regulation. Conclusion: Family-oriented education based on the Islamic-Iranian model helps women to have less reactive behavior by modulating emotions and to be more adaptable to critical situations such as husband's addiction.