Measuring class learning and test related emotions: a study of internal validity and reliability of the Persian version of the achievement emotions questionnaireamong Iranian university students

akbar rezai

Volume 4, Issue 12 , July 2013, Pages 1-22

Abstract
  Background: students experience different emotions in academic settings and these emotions highly affect their learning motivation performance andalso health. However the process of research on these areas is slow probably because of the lack of appropriate instruments. In response to this deficit pekrun ...  Read More

An assessment of reliability, validity, and factor structure of Persian form of learning behaviors scale on middle school students

ahmad abedi; mahbubeh hadi pour

Volume 4, Issue 12 , July 2013, Pages 23-40

Abstract
  Background: researches have shown that in addition to intelligence learning behaviors have an effect on the academic achievement of students. Aim: the present research aimed to assess the reliability validity and factor structure of the Persian form of learning behaviors scale on middle school students. ...  Read More

A study of psychometric characteristics and the theoretical model of parent child relation pattern questionnaire among 15-30 year old individuals in Tehran

fariborz bagheri; firuzeh ghafari javar zadegan

Volume 4, Issue 12 , July 2013, Pages 41-70

Abstract
  Background: the theoretical models of parenting styled seek to identify the factors affecting upbringing children and to determinetheir consequences. The inconsistency between these theoretical patterns which mainly belong to the western societies and are affected by the attitude governing them with ...  Read More

A study of the psychometric properties of the reminiscence functions scale amongthe students of shiraz university

azam farmani; abdol aziz aflak seyr

Volume 4, Issue 12 , July 2013, Pages 71-86

Abstract
  Background: reminiscence functions scale is the most valid measure of functions of reminiscence. Since validity and reliability of the RFS have not been investigated in the iranian context it is necessary to study the psychometric properties of this scale. Objective: the present paperaims to study the ...  Read More

The psychometric properties of the general self efficacy scale among university staff

ali delavar; mahmud najafi

Volume 4, Issue 12 , July 2013, Pages 87-104

Abstract
  background: researchers have suggested that the general self efficacy can substantially contribute to organizational theory research and practice. Therefore it is important to study the psychometric properties of schwarzer and jerusalems general self efficacy scaleamong staff of the state universities ...  Read More

Development of a self regulation package for reducing academic procrastination and evaluation of its effectiveness

houra motie; mahmud heydari

Volume 4, Issue 12 , July 2013, Pages 105-132

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  Background: procrastination is a common phenomenon particularly in academic settings that is usually accompanied with distressing mental experiences. It is recognized as a form of self regulatory failure. Objective: the present paper aims to study development of a self regulation package for reducing ...  Read More

Identification and ranking of measurement indices of intellectual capital in the higher education system using the analytical hierarchy process

mohammad sharifi; abbas abbas pour

Volume 4, Issue 12 , July 2013, Pages 133-170

Abstract
  Background: intellectual capitals play a crucial role in achieving competitive advantage in a knowledge based world. The role of higher education in the economic structure from the perspective of educatinga trained workforce for public and private sectors as well as creating a ground for innovation and ...  Read More

A meta analysis of epidemiologic studies of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among elementary school students

kamran ganji; hamid alizadeh

Volume 4, Issue 12 , July 2013, Pages 179-206

Abstract
  Background: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common developmental neurological disorder in children the problems of which remain after puberty. Early diagnosis and intervention of this disorder in the home and school environment is essential to decrease the problems caused by it. ...  Read More

A methodological criticism on the efficiency of the therapeutically methods applied to reduce the test anxiety in iran : a meta analysis

mehraneh soltani nejhad; fariborz dor taaj

Volume 4, Issue 12 , July 2013, Pages 199-222

Abstract
  Background: test anxiety is frequently viewed as a major factor that can impair test performance and lead to underachievement. Objective: the current study was a meta analysis of the performed studies in the area of therapeutically methods applied to reduce test anxiety. Method: to do so the meta analysis ...  Read More