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Original Article

Turkish Title : Investigation of the Effect of Anxiety Disorder on Time Perception with Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory

Oguzhan San Huseyin,Sultan Tarlacı,Korkut Ulucan,Tolga Polat,Özge Yılmaz Özlem,Beste Tacal Aslan
JNBS, 2022, 9(1), p:22-27

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_8_22

Abstract
Background: Linguists first coined the term anxiety in the 1600s to define a state of severe restlessness
and worry. When we look at the Turkish dictionaries and printed sources, we see that the definition of
anxiety is made simply as anxiety, fear, and worry. Anxiety; which we can describe as a mental and
physical reaction, a defense strategy, against an event or fear. It will threaten the survival of the life; it is
seen in two ways as situational anxiety and trait anxiety. Situational anxiety, as the name suggests, arises
when faced with a threat or stress factor, while trait anxiety is an anxiety that occurs internally, independent
of the event or situation. Aims and Objectives: For the continuity of one’s cognitive and behavioral
abilities, not only anxiety but also the perception of time has a great place in the continuity of life. The
findings that help us understand one’s time perspective are internal clock models and related mechanisms.
This study aims to investigate the effect of anxiety on time perspective. Materials and Methods: To this
end, the Beck Anxiety Scale, the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory, and the demographic information
form were used to collect data. Data were collected from a total of 168 participants, 44 females and
124 males. Results and Conclusion: When the findings are evaluated in general terms, there was a
moderately negative relationship between anxiety and past positive perspective and a moderately positive
relationship between past negative perspective. Based on this result, anxiety prevents a positive perception
of the past; on the contrary, it can be said that it causes a negative perception of the past.


Case Report

Turkish Title : Investigation of the Effect of Anxiety Disorder on Time Perception with Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory

Toktamış Onur,Şen Cansu Çakır,Tomruk Nesrin Buket
JNBS, 2022, 9(1), p:28-30

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_3_22

Abstract
Gilles de la Tourette (or briefly Tourette) syndrome (TS) is a neurobehavioral disorder that often
begins in childhood and is characterized by motor and vocal tics. Many psychiatric disorders may
accompany TS, attention‑deficit hyperactivity disorder, and obsessive–compulsive disorder being
the most frequent. However, literature regarding the association between TS and psychosis is
controversial. We present a patient who has comorbid TS and psychosis and is treated successfully
with quetiapine.


Original Article

The Effect of Child‑Centered Play Therapy on Children with Anger Control Problems is true

Turkish Title : The Effect of Child‑Centered Play Therapy on Children with Anger Control Problems is true

Ahbab Afra,Özdoğan Büşra,Sayar Gökben Hızlı
JNBS, 2022, 9(1), p:31-35

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_35_21

Background: Children’s anger and aggressive behaviors become a problem for teachers and parents
at home, in the classroom, or the playground. Pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches
are recommended for children who cannot control their anger. Child‑centered play therapy is one
of these approaches. Aim: This study aimed to reveal the effect of child‑centered play therapy on
children with anger issues. Materials and Methods: The study group consists of 25 volunteer child
clients with anger symptoms, and the control group consists of 25 volunteer child clients without
anger symptoms. Each participant was given child‑centered play therapy with 45‑min sessions twice
a week for 3 weeks during the research process. The Trait Anger‑Anger Style Scale was administered
to the participants before and after the therapy. Results: As a result of the study, it was shown
that children with anger issues experienced a significant change and improved after child‑centered
play therapy. Children have become able to control their anger. At the same time, improvement was
observed in the verbal and behavioral expression of anger. Conclusion: The results of this study
indicate that child‑centered play therapy can be an effective treatment option for children with anger
issues and aggressive behaviors.

Background: Children’s anger and aggressive behaviors become a problem for teachers and parents
at home, in the classroom, or the playground. Pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches
are recommended for children who cannot control their anger. Child‑centered play therapy is one
of these approaches. Aim: This study aimed to reveal the effect of child‑centered play therapy on
children with anger issues. Materials and Methods: The study group consists of 25 volunteer child
clients with anger symptoms, and the control group consists of 25 volunteer child clients without
anger symptoms. Each participant was given child‑centered play therapy with 45‑min sessions twice
a week for 3 weeks during the research process. The Trait Anger‑Anger Style Scale was administered
to the participants before and after the therapy. Results: As a result of the study, it was shown
that children with anger issues experienced a significant change and improved after child‑centered
play therapy. Children have become able to control their anger. At the same time, improvement was
observed in the verbal and behavioral expression of anger. Conclusion: The results of this study
indicate that child‑centered play therapy can be an effective treatment option for children with anger
issues and aggressive behaviors.


Letter to Editor

Women with Epilepsy in Reproductive Age Years and Requisite Psychosocial Management Strategies

Turkish Title : Women with Epilepsy in Reproductive Age Years and Requisite Psychosocial Management Strategies

Pallerla Srikanth,Narasimha Vranda Mysore,Thomas Priya Treesa,Kenchaiah Raghvendra
JNBS, 2022, 9(1), p:36-37

DOI : 10.4103/JNBS.JNBS_7_22

Women with Epilepsy in Reproductive Age Years and Requisite Psychosocial Management Strategies


Review Article

Animal Models of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder: A Critical Overview and Suggestions

Turkish Title : Animal Models of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder: A Critical Overview and Suggestions

Kocaturk Rumeysa Rabia,Ozcan Oznur Ozge,Karahan Mesut
JNBS, 2021, 8(1), p:1-16

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_7_21

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorder that appears as a subset of attention deficit and different subspecies in which both occur together and is generally observed in childhood. Pharmacological agents such as atomoxetine and methylphenidate, which are widely used against the disease, appear with different and important side effects. Since the causes of the disease are not clearly understood, many studies are carried out on various animal models in order to both understand the etiology and develop new treatment models. In this review, a holistic approach to ADHD will be presented and advances in animal models, neuroimaging, neurodevelopmental, and neurochemical conditions will be presented using different perspectives. It is very important to understand how different animal models are effective in the development of pharmacological agents. In addition, comparing ADHD with different types of disease can detect similarities and further strengthen the etiological basis. Our major proposal is to draw attention to the further development of animal models related to the importance of the thalamus, which officially sees a filter of perception. Different animal models are needed to do all this because the disease is not fully modeled, except for the symptoms of ADHD. The current review will conclude that none of the currently discussed models meet all the necessary validation criteria, but that newly created genetic models, therapeutic strategies, and the disease mechanism may be radically important points.

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorder that appears as a subset of attention deficit and different subspecies in which both occur together and is generally observed in childhood. Pharmacological agents such as atomoxetine and methylphenidate, which are widely used against the disease, appear with different and important side effects. Since the causes of the disease are not clearly understood, many studies are carried out on various animal models in order to both understand the etiology and develop new treatment models. In this review, a holistic approach to ADHD will be presented and advances in animal models, neuroimaging, neurodevelopmental, and neurochemical conditions will be presented using different perspectives. It is very important to understand how different animal models are effective in the development of pharmacological agents. In addition, comparing ADHD with different types of disease can detect similarities and further strengthen the etiological basis. Our major proposal is to draw attention to the further development of animal models related to the importance of the thalamus, which officially sees a filter of perception. Different animal models are needed to do all this because the disease is not fully modeled, except for the symptoms of ADHD. The current review will conclude that none of the currently discussed models meet all the necessary validation criteria, but that newly created genetic models, therapeutic strategies, and the disease mechanism may be radically important points.


Review Article

Update on Promising Biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis

Turkish Title : Update on Promising Biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis

Faizan Ahmad,Upasana Pathak,Aphichandan Das,Anusri Dhar
JNBS, 2021, 8(1), p:17-21

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_40_20

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease, in which there is chronic inflammation leading to neurodegeneration and demyelination. To detect MS at an early stage is impossible as it includes environmental factors and genetic factors as it varies from person to person. There are various methodologies that have been developed for the treatment of this disease; however, several complications as well as obstacles have been seen which are yet to be resolved. This review describes the biomarker for MS including microRNA and vaccine as a biomarker. Some of the drugs which are under phase II clinical trials are also discussed here. Testing and continuous validation is required for improvement where MS biomarkers are brought into clinical settings.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease, in which there is chronic inflammation leading to neurodegeneration and demyelination. To detect MS at an early stage is impossible as it includes environmental factors and genetic factors as it varies from person to person. There are various methodologies that have been developed for the treatment of this disease; however, several complications as well as obstacles have been seen which are yet to be resolved. This review describes the biomarker for MS including microRNA and vaccine as a biomarker. Some of the drugs which are under phase II clinical trials are also discussed here. Testing and continuous validation is required for improvement where MS biomarkers are brought into clinical settings.


Original Article

The Effect of Memorizing the Quran on Cognitive Functions

Turkish Title : The Effect of Memorizing the Quran on Cognitive Functions

Sirin Sumeyye,Metin Barıs,Tarhan Nevzat
JNBS, 2021, 8(1), p:22-27

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_42_20

Background: Memorizing the Quran is an education continuing from the early periods of Islamic education until today. Although this education started in the past to protect the Quran, nowadays, it is continuing as a tradition. Aims and Objectives: The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of memorizing the Quran on certain cognitive functions of individuals. Materials and Methods: The scope of the study is limited to 18 female and 15 male students who have been studying in the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades of Anatolian Imam Preacher Secondary Schools in different districts of İstanbul. After Demographic Information Questionnaire was used, California Verbal Learning Test children’s version, Wechsler Memory Scale revised visual reproduction subtest, Trail Making Test, and Verbal Fluency Test were applied twice to collect data about individuals before and after memorization training. Results: Findings demonstrated that there is a statistically significant difference
in verbal learning, visual learning, attention speed, and phonemic and semantic fluency before and after memorization training. Conclusion: In conclusion, memorizing the Quran has positive impacts on verbal and visual memory, attention processes, and lexical and semantic fluency of individuals. It is important with regard to eliminate emptiness in the literature. In future studies, it can be investigated the effects of textual memorization in a foreign language on brain structures and connections.

Background: Memorizing the Quran is an education continuing from the early periods of Islamic education until today. Although this education started in the past to protect the Quran, nowadays, it is continuing as a tradition. Aims and Objectives: The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of memorizing the Quran on certain cognitive functions of individuals. Materials and Methods: The scope of the study is limited to 18 female and 15 male students who have been studying in the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades of Anatolian Imam Preacher Secondary Schools in different districts of İstanbul. After Demographic Information Questionnaire was used, California Verbal Learning Test children’s version, Wechsler Memory Scale revised visual reproduction subtest, Trail Making Test, and Verbal Fluency Test were applied twice to collect data about individuals before and after memorization training. Results: Findings demonstrated that there is a statistically significant difference
in verbal learning, visual learning, attention speed, and phonemic and semantic fluency before and after memorization training. Conclusion: In conclusion, memorizing the Quran has positive impacts on verbal and visual memory, attention processes, and lexical and semantic fluency of individuals. It is important with regard to eliminate emptiness in the literature. In future studies, it can be investigated the effects of textual memorization in a foreign language on brain structures and connections.


Original Article

Comparison and Examination of the Death Anxiety of Parents with and Without Having Mental Retarded Children

Turkish Title : Comparison and Examination of the Death Anxiety of Parents with and Without Having Mental Retarded Children

Demir Gumus Zeynep,Guler Kahraman,Aktan Aner Emel,Sevimli Deniz
JNBS, 2021, 8(1), p:28-35

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_46_20

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to have children with and without mental retardation (MR) (diagnosed with MR), it is to compare and examine parents’ death anxiety. Materials and Methods: The research is based on the screening model. The sample group of the study consists of 120 people in total, consisting of parents (n = 60) of children who are followed up in a private counseling and research center due to the presence of intellectual disability, and parents with typically developed children (n = 60) as the comparison group. Sociodemographic information of the participants, who could be included in the study on a voluntary basis, was filled in by the researcher using face to face interview method using the Sociodemographic Information Form, and their death anxiety levels were evaluated with the Multidimensional Evaluation Inventory for Death and Dying. In comparing the quantitative data of the study, the t test, which is the two independent variable tests, was used to analyze the difference between the two parametric groups. The relationship between the scales was tested with Pearson Correlation analysis. Multiple linear regression was used to see the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. Results: As a result of the research findings, it was found that there are statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) between the scores of the compared groups. Death anxiety of parents with mentally retarded children was found to be higher than parents of typically developed children. Conclusion: This research is important in terms of providing the opportunity for cross cultural comparison and contributing to the policies to be developed on the subject..

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to have children with and without mental retardation (MR) (diagnosed with MR), it is to compare and examine parents’ death anxiety. Materials and Methods: The research is based on the screening model. The sample group of the study consists of 120 people in total, consisting of parents (n = 60) of children who are followed up in a private counseling and research center due to the presence of intellectual disability, and parents with typically developed children (n = 60) as the comparison group. Sociodemographic information of the participants, who could be included in the study on a voluntary basis, was filled in by the researcher using face to face interview method using the Sociodemographic Information Form, and their death anxiety levels were evaluated with the Multidimensional Evaluation Inventory for Death and Dying. In comparing the quantitative data of the study, the t test, which is the two independent variable tests, was used to analyze the difference between the two parametric groups. The relationship between the scales was tested with Pearson Correlation analysis. Multiple linear regression was used to see the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. Results: As a result of the research findings, it was found that there are statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) between the scores of the compared groups. Death anxiety of parents with mentally retarded children was found to be higher than parents of typically developed children. Conclusion: This research is important in terms of providing the opportunity for cross cultural comparison and contributing to the policies to be developed on the subject..


Original Article

The Relationship between Obsessive‑Compulsive Symptoms and Religious Attitudes

Turkish Title : The Relationship between Obsessive‑Compulsive Symptoms and Religious Attitudes

Cınar Tayfun,Tan Oğuz,Keskin Remziye,Sayar Hızlı Gokben
JNBS, 2021, 8(1), p:36-41

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_39_20

Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between obsessive compulsive symptoms and religious attitudes. Method: A total of 80 people, 40 females and 40 males, randomly selected between the ages of 18 and 65 participated in the study. Participants were given Sociodemographic Information Form, the Padua Inventory, and Ok Religious Attitude Scale. Results: Based on the findings, there was no statistically significant relationship between obsessive compulsive symptoms subscales and religious attitudes. According to results related to sociodemographic variables, no statistically significant difference was found between sociodemographic variables of the participants and obsessive compulsive symptoms. No statistically significant difference was found between the religious attitudes of the participants and their sociodemographic variables. Conclusion: Because the number of study for understanding these variable is limited in Turkey, It can be considered that the findings of the study related to obsessive-compulsive symptoms and religious attitudes is contributive in terms of providing further information for future research.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between obsessive compulsive symptoms and religious attitudes. Method: A total of 80 people, 40 females and 40 males, randomly selected between the ages of 18 and 65 participated in the study. Participants were given Sociodemographic Information Form, the Padua Inventory, and Ok Religious Attitude Scale. Results: Based on the findings, there was no statistically significant relationship between obsessive compulsive symptoms subscales and religious attitudes. According to results related to sociodemographic variables, no statistically significant difference was found between sociodemographic variables of the participants and obsessive compulsive symptoms. No statistically significant difference was found between the religious attitudes of the participants and their sociodemographic variables. Conclusion: Because the number of study for understanding these variable is limited in Turkey, It can be considered that the findings of the study related to obsessive-compulsive symptoms and religious attitudes is contributive in terms of providing further information for future research.


Original Article

Investigation of Obsessions and Compulsions in Terms of Psychological Resilience in the Epidemic Period

Turkish Title : Investigation of Obsessions and Compulsions in Terms of Psychological Resilience in the Epidemic Period

Atalay Zeynep,Cebi Merve,Demir Gumus Zeynep
JNBS, 2021, 8(1), p:42-53

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_11_21

Aims and Objectives: In this study, obsessions and compulsions observed during the epidemic period were investigated in terms of psychological resilience. Materials and Methods: The research was conducted on a voluntary basis with 208 people (51.4% women, 48.6% men) who were exposed to the COVID 19 epidemic. Participants were given a Sociodemographic Information Form including questions about COVID 19, Vancouver Obsession–Compulsion Inventory (VOCI), and Adult Psychological Resilience Scale. Data were analyzed with Statistical Package Program for Social Science 21.0 program. Results: When the findings were examined, no difference was found between obsession–compulsion and psychological resilience in terms of total score. However, there are relationships in subdimensions. Contamination subscore of VOCI and social resources subscore of Resilience Scale for Adults were found to be higher than the others. Hoarding was higher in men, while self perception, structural style, and family cohesion were higher in women. Single participants
had higher obsession–compulsion scores, whereas married participants had higher self perception and family adjustment. It was concluded that as individuals’ age increased, their self perception and social competence increased. Relationships were also found in terms of both obsession–compulsion and psychological resilience with variables, such as the frequency of COVID 19 news and case follow up, the frequency of body screening for COVID 19 symptoms, the change in the frequency of cleaning, and the idea of getting psychological support. Conclusion: This research is significant when it comes to seeing the effect of a compulsive life event, such as an epidemic disease on obsessive and compulsive behaviors.

Aims and Objectives: In this study, obsessions and compulsions observed during the epidemic period were investigated in terms of psychological resilience. Materials and Methods: The research was conducted on a voluntary basis with 208 people (51.4% women, 48.6% men) who were exposed to the COVID 19 epidemic. Participants were given a Sociodemographic Information Form including questions about COVID 19, Vancouver Obsession–Compulsion Inventory (VOCI), and Adult Psychological Resilience Scale. Data were analyzed with Statistical Package Program for Social Science 21.0 program. Results: When the findings were examined, no difference was found between obsession–compulsion and psychological resilience in terms of total score. However, there are relationships in subdimensions. Contamination subscore of VOCI and social resources subscore of Resilience Scale for Adults were found to be higher than the others. Hoarding was higher in men, while self perception, structural style, and family cohesion were higher in women. Single participants
had higher obsession–compulsion scores, whereas married participants had higher self perception and family adjustment. It was concluded that as individuals’ age increased, their self perception and social competence increased. Relationships were also found in terms of both obsession–compulsion and psychological resilience with variables, such as the frequency of COVID 19 news and case follow up, the frequency of body screening for COVID 19 symptoms, the change in the frequency of cleaning, and the idea of getting psychological support. Conclusion: This research is significant when it comes to seeing the effect of a compulsive life event, such as an epidemic disease on obsessive and compulsive behaviors.


ISSN (Print) 2149-1909
ISSN (Online) 2148-4325

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