Mahmoud Tavousi, Ali Montazeri, Farhad Taremian, Ebrahim Hajizadeh, Alireza Hidarnia,
Volume 12, Issue 44 (8-2012)
Abstract
Introduction : The purpose of this study was to examine some factors associated with adolescent substance abuse, by using the theory of planned behavior ( TPB ) framework.
Methods: This study has been a cross sectional one. A measure consisting of TPB constructs was developed and administered to a sample of adolescents in Tehran, Iran. Data was analyzed to assess the association between TPB constructs and demographic variables and behavioral intention.
Finding: Totally, 433 male students aged between 11 and 19 were studied. The analysis has shown that drug abuse behavioral intention was predicted by TPB constructs ( attitude, subjective norm but no perceived behavioral control) and tobacco use. Behavioral intention was associated with mother`s education grade and exited the tobacco and substance user among family members and friends too.
Conclusion: Findings have indicated that substance abuse might be predicted by TPB constructs and associated by some demographic variables.
Zahra Falakodin, Masoud Hajizadehmeymandi, Ahmad Kalateh Sadati, Seyed Mohsen Mousavi,
Volume 24, Issue 93 (6-2024)
Abstract
Introduction: Children’s happiness is influenced by family relationships. Children’s daily interactions with their parents are now seen as a factor in their development. At the same time, the family is considered the most important field for children’s growth. The aim of the current research is to study the strategies of women who are the head of the household and non-head of the household in creating happiness in the family environment.
Method: The present research method was qualitative and thematic analysis. Also, data was collected with 40 semi-structured interviews in Yazd city; 20 of the sample women was non-headed and 20 were female heads of the household. Also, targeted sampling with maximum variety was done. After collecting the data, coding was done with six steps of thematic analysis.The results showed that non-custodial women experienced the three final themes of affectionate parenting, self-satisfaction and holistic femininity.
Findings: Meanwhile, the female heads of the household had experienced the two final themes under the title of overall happiness and failure in happiness. As a matter of fact, female guardians try beyond their ability to meet the all-round needs of their children to create happiness in the family. According to the collected data, non-custodial women acted stronger in creating happiness in the family environment despite having a husband. But the female head of the household had to fill in the absence of the wife and sometimes she was unsuccessful in creating happiness.
Discussion: It is concluded that the happiness of women and family can strengthen the morale in the family environment and subsequently promote the motivation of growth and development because happiness, as one of the dimensions of social development, is considered important to achieve the development of society.
