Examining the psychometric characteristics of the metacognition questionnaire in teaching: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The role of metacognition as a common concept in education is undeniable. One of the challenges in the field of metacognition is to measure the impact of metacognition in teaching with practical tools. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the psychometric characteristics of the metacognition questionnaire in teaching. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the statistical population of the study included all teachers in 2020 which was selected by an available sampling method of 137 people. The data were collected using a teacher's metacognition questionnaire (TMI). A Confirmatory, Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analyze the data. For this purpose, the use of SPSS-25 and LISREL software has been used. Results: of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis indicate that. The validity and retest of the total score were calculated to be 0.93 and 0.86, respectively. The credibility of its subscales was also acceptable. Conclusion: As a result, it can be stated that the questionnaire has the proper psychometric properties for use in Iranian society and can be used as a valid tool for identifying teachers with teaching problems and teaching methods.

A structural test of the three-step theory (3ST) of suicide in the Iranian population: From ideation to action.

Background and Aims: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death, especially in adolescents and young adults. This study aimed to perform a structural test of the three-step theory (3ST) of suicide in the Iranian population. Methods: The research population included Iranian people over 18 years of age. The participants were 600 persons selected through convenience sampling. The data in this study were collected using the Suicide Attempt Questionnaire, the Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised, the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire, the Impulsiveness Scale, the Depressive Symptom-Suicidality Subscale, ACSSACSS-Fearlessness About Death, the Psychache Scale, the Beck Hopelessness Scale, and the Suicide Capacity Scale. Results: Data analysis showed that pain and positive helplessness (ß = 0.45; p < 0.05) positively interact with suicidal behavior. Moreover, pain and negative helplessness significantly interact with suicidal ideation (ß = 0.65; p < 0.001). The data also showed that the absence of interpersonal needs plays a protective role. A comparison of the three suicidal capacity factors indicated that only the practical capacity differentiates the ideation and action subgroups. Conclusions: The insights from this study provide a clear picture of the underlying causes of suicidal ideation and behavior and can help counselors and other human health professionals working with people with suicidal thoughts and behavior to prevent suicide attempts. Following functional models, they can also make serious efforts to perform therapeutic interventions to eliminate or reduce suicidal thoughts and feelings.

Structural validity of the Persian version of the Suicide Capacity Scale among Iranian college students.

OBJECTIVES: This study was the first step in translating the Suicide Capacity scale (SCS-3) from English to Persian and then determining its structural validity in a sample of Iranian students. METHODS: The sample consisted of 600 participants selected by the convenience sampling method and answered the questionnaires of the Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) Depressive Symptom Index-Suicidality Subscale (DSI-SS), suicide attempt, and suicidal capacity(SCS-3). RESULTS: The single-group factor analysis suggested that the three-factor model shows the goodness of fit with the data. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Suicide capacity is a psychometric tool that can be included in public health studies, health psychology, and empirical research to identify suicide-related behaviors in different populations.

COVID-19 Has Made the Elderly Lonelier.

Loneliness is a major risk factor for the elderly and can double their problems. When COVID-19 started, things became more difficult for the elderly. The news that the elderly are at a higher risk for severe COVID-19 than others made the elderly lonelier. This is a library type study that was conducted over 2 months using valid scientific sources and books. Based on the findings of this study, we believe that focusing on education and reminding people of the necessary dos and don'ts of illness, modifying their diet, emphasizing masking, and even familiarizing the elderly with social media and virtual activities will prevent them from suffering loneliness.