Journal of Rescue Relief
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The Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions in the Well-Being of Adolescents Surviving Natural Disasters in East Azerbaijan Province
The Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions in the Well-Being of Adolescents Surviving Natural Disasters in East Azerbaijan Province
حمایت روانی در سوانح
حمایت روانی در سوانح
پژوهشي
Research Article
<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>INTRODUCTION:</strong> Given that Iran is among the top five earthquake-prone countries in the world and no region of the country is safe from unforeseen crises, raising awareness regarding the victims' mental health issues is one of the top priorities limiting the extent of problems and subsequent consequences. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of psychological interventions in the well-being of adolescents surviving natural disasters as opposed to regular individuals.<br>
<strong>METHODS:</strong> The study population in the present cross-sectional comparative study consists of high school students (13–18 years old) from the earthquake-stricken village of Sarand in East Azerbaijan Province, and normal students from Zarnaq in the same province. They were assessed through the total population sampling method. The data collection tool utilized was a questionnaire (Ryff) to assess anxiety and depression. Data is analyzed and screened by measures of central tendency (mean and standard deviation) for the first section of variables. In the second section, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed to test the research questions.<br>
<strong>FINDINGS:</strong> The earthquake group achieved the lowest and highest mean scores in the aspects of environmental mastery (9.46), personal growth (10.93), and purpose in life (10.90), respectively. In the Non-Affected group, the lowest mean score is associated with paranoia (2.25) and the highest mean score is linked to anxiety (3.86). The post-test revealed the lowest mean score in the control group was related to autonomy (11.09), and the highest mean score pertained to personal growth (14.38). The scores are normally distributed in all dimensions. Eventually, the obtained data indicated that the psychological interventions performed for the benefit of the disaster-stricken group were significantly more than the group that was not subjected to psychological interventions. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of sex.<br>
<strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Providing post-crisis social psychosocial support programs for adolescents consolidates cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation, diminishes stress and vulnerability, enriches relationships with peers, decreases psychosomatic disorders caused by the crisis, and modifies social performance. Moreover, spending time with their peers, family members, and relatives ameliorates various disorders and issues.</div>
<div style="margin-left:1.0cm;"><strong>INTRODUCTION:</strong> Given that Iran is among the top five earthquake-prone countries in the world and no region of the country is safe from unforeseen crises, raising awareness regarding the victims' mental health issues is one of the top priorities limiting the extent of problems and subsequent consequences. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of psychological interventions in the well-being of adolescents surviving natural disasters as opposed to regular individuals.<span dir="RTL"></span><br>
<strong>METHODS:</strong> The study population in the present cross-sectional comparative study consists of high school students (13–18 years old) from the earthquake-stricken village of Sarand in East Azerbaijan Province, and normal students from Zarnaq in the same province. They were assessed through the total population sampling method. The data collection tool utilized was a questionnaire (Ryff) to assess anxiety and depression. Data is analyzed and screened by measures of central tendency (mean and standard deviation) for the first section of variables. In the second section, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed to test the research questions.<span dir="RTL"></span><br>
<strong>FINDINGS:</strong> The earthquake group achieved the lowest and highest mean scores in the aspects of environmental mastery (9.46), personal growth (10.93), and purpose in life (10.90), respectively. In the Non-Affected group, the lowest mean score is associated with paranoia (2.25) and the highest mean score is linked to anxiety (3.86). The post-test revealed the lowest mean score in the control group was related to autonomy (11.09), and the highest mean score pertained to personal growth (14.38). The scores are normally distributed in all dimensions. Eventually, the obtained data indicated that the psychological interventions performed for the benefit of the disaster-stricken group were significantly more than the group that was not subjected to psychological interventions. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of sex.<span dir="RTL"></span><br>
<strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Providing post-crisis social psychosocial support programs for adolescents consolidates cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation, diminishes stress and vulnerability, enriches relationships with peers, decreases psychosomatic disorders caused by the crisis, and modifies social performance. Moreover, spending time with their peers, family members, and relatives ameliorates various disorders and issues.<span dir="RTL"></span></div>
: Adolescence, Natural Disasters, Psychological Interventions, Well-being
Adolescence, Natural Disasters, Psychological Interventions, Well-being
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http://jorar.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-560-8&slc_lang=fa&sid=1
Sepideh
Zargham Zanjani
سپیده
ضرغام زنجانی
s.zargham60@gmail.com
10031947532846008216
10031947532846008216
Yes
Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Karaj, Iran
دانشگاه ازاد اسلامی واحد کرج
Mohammad Reza
Sirafi
محمدرضا
صیرفی
msf_3@yahoo.com
10031947532846008217
10031947532846008217
No
General Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Karaj, Iran
دانشگاه ازاد اسلامی واحد کرج
Mehrnoosh
Hedayati
مهرنوش
هدایتی
mehrnooshhedayati@yahoo.com
10031947532846008218
10031947532846008218
No
Counseling Psychology, Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran
پژوهشگاه علوم انسانی و مطالعات فرهنگی، تهران، ایران
Milad
Ahmadi Marzaleh
میلاد
احمدی مرزاله
miladahmadimarzaleh@yahoo.com
10031947532846008219
10031947532846008219
No
Iran Helal Institute of Higher Education, Red Crescent of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, Iran
دانشگاه هلال ایران