Social Psychology Research

Abstract Introduction: Social anxiety Disorder is one of the most common anxiety disorders in the clinical sample. So far, many methods have been used to improve and treat this disorder, among which interventions based on acceptance and commitment are one of the most effective methods. Method: The present study was conducted with the aim of meta-analyzing the effect of interventions based on acceptance and commitment on social anxiety disorder and resolving possible contradictions in the results of different studies. The statistical population of this research included the researches conducted in the field of the effectiveness of interventions based on acceptance and commitment on social anxiety during the last 20 years in Iran (1380-1401) and international levels (2000-2022). Results: Based on the defined entry and exit criteria, 40 studies that had appropriate scientific and methodological conditions were selected to enter the meta-analysis. The results showed that the average size of the combined effects of the fixed model is -0.874 and that of the random model is -1.234, both of which are statistically significant. This shows the positive effect of interventions based on acceptance and commitment on social anxiety. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that by using interventions based on acceptance and commitment, the amount of social anxiety in people can be reduced.  

Abstract Introduction:The purpose of this research was to study the effect of acceptance/commitment training on improving social competence among students with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD).
Method: This was an experimental study with the pre-test, post-test and a control group. Research population included all 5th grade male students suffering from specific learning disorder (case study: 5th grade students in Ardabil in 2015). Research sample included 40 male students suffering from specific learning disorder (SLD) who were selected through multi-step cluster sampling and classified into two groups: Experimental group (n= 20) and control group (n= 20). The following tools were used for data collection: Kay Math mathematic Test, Raven Intelligence Test, Reading Test of Shafiei et al, Falahchay Writing Expression, social competence Questionnaire and Diagnostic Interview based on DSM-5. Data were analyzed by multivariate of Covariance analysis (MANCOVA) model in the SPSS software version 22.
Results: The results revealed that acceptance/commitment training was effective on improving social competence in students suffering from specific learning disorder (P< 0.001).
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, We can say the acceptance of emotions and communication problems rather than avoid them to help students to learn ways to deal with negative emotions and prevent the consequences of this deficiency disorders, such as social competence.