Shahid Beheshti UniversityJournal of Family Research1735-844220220241022Identifying the Lived Experiences of Parents about the Impact of Children on Family LifeIdentifying the Lived Experiences of Parents about the Impact of Children on Family Life12210506110.48308/jfr.2024.105061FAMaryamFalahatpishe BaboliPh. D. Candidate of clinical psychology, Family Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IranFereshtehMootabiAssistant Professor, Family Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IranMohammad AliMazaheriProfessor, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IranLeiliPanaghiFamily Research Institution, Shahid Beheshti University, G. C., Tehran, IranMahmoodHeydariAssociate Professor, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IranJournal Article20210718Considering the issue of having children is essential, due to its great impact on the family life of people in different periods of parenting. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the changes in family life that are affected by having children. <strong>Method: </strong>96 married men and women participants from Tehran, in different age groups (based on the principle of data saturation) and by purposeful sampling method, among people with newborns up to six years, parents with primary school children, parents with adolescents and parents with single and married adult children were selected and interviewed in-depth semi-structured to identify their experiences with childbearing. Also, the interviews were analyzed using the Van Manen method (interpretive phenomenological approach). <strong>Results: </strong>Topics include "Children entering life", "Come of age", "Starting school", "Adolescence: a bridge between childhood and adulthood", "Ending adolescence: entering the world of adulthood", and "Children leaving home" Were extracted. <strong>Conclusion: </strong>Finally, it can be concluded that the changes that occur in each period of family life, due to the influence of children, range from managing issues related to the children themselves to the effects of their presence on financial issues, marital relationships, social interactions and etc. Considering the issue of having children is essential, due to its great impact on the family life of people in different periods of parenting. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the changes in family life that are affected by having children. <strong>Method: </strong>96 married men and women participants from Tehran, in different age groups (based on the principle of data saturation) and by purposeful sampling method, among people with newborns up to six years, parents with primary school children, parents with adolescents and parents with single and married adult children were selected and interviewed in-depth semi-structured to identify their experiences with childbearing. Also, the interviews were analyzed using the Van Manen method (interpretive phenomenological approach). <strong>Results: </strong>Topics include "Children entering life", "Come of age", "Starting school", "Adolescence: a bridge between childhood and adulthood", "Ending adolescence: entering the world of adulthood", and "Children leaving home" Were extracted. <strong>Conclusion: </strong>Finally, it can be concluded that the changes that occur in each period of family life, due to the influence of children, range from managing issues related to the children themselves to the effects of their presence on financial issues, marital relationships, social interactions and etc. https://jfr.sbu.ac.ir/article_105061_27ff962ff20b8244d7d85bb17263d27e.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityJournal of Family Research1735-844220220241022The mediating Role of Self-compassion in the Relationship Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Marital ConflictThe mediating Role of Self-compassion in the Relationship Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Marital Conflict234610506010.48308/jfr.2024.235189.1727FAHosseinMoradi DavijaniDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.JahangirKaramiDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.KamranYazdanbakhshDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.Journal Article20240324The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and marital conflicts through the mediating role of self-compassion in married couples referring to Kermanshah counselling centers. The present study was a description of the correlation type with the path analysis method. The statistical population was all married clients to Kermanshah counselling centers in the first ten months of 2023, from which 210 samples were selected as available. The subjects completed the questionnaires of early maladaptive schemas, self-compassion and marital conflict. Data were analyzed through Pearson's correlation coefficient test and path analysis through SPSS-26 and AMOS-24 software. The results showed that the proposed model has a good fit. The findings revealed that all five areas of early maladaptive schemas have a negative relationship with self-compassion and positive relationship with marital conflict. Also, self-compassion has a negative relationship with marital conflict. The results of the path analysis showed that all five domains of early maladaptive schemas are related to marital conflict through self-compassion. Considering the marital conflict effects on families and society, considering the variables used this research can provide the basis for planning to control the frequency of marital conflicts and reduce destructive conflicts.The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and marital conflicts through the mediating role of self-compassion in married couples referring to Kermanshah counselling centers. The present study was a description of the correlation type with the path analysis method. The statistical population was all married clients to Kermanshah counselling centers in the first ten months of 2023, from which 210 samples were selected as available. The subjects completed the questionnaires of early maladaptive schemas, self-compassion and marital conflict. Data were analyzed through Pearson's correlation coefficient test and path analysis through SPSS-26 and AMOS-24 software. The results showed that the proposed model has a good fit. The findings revealed that all five areas of early maladaptive schemas have a negative relationship with self-compassion and positive relationship with marital conflict. Also, self-compassion has a negative relationship with marital conflict. The results of the path analysis showed that all five domains of early maladaptive schemas are related to marital conflict through self-compassion. Considering the marital conflict effects on families and society, considering the variables used this research can provide the basis for planning to control the frequency of marital conflicts and reduce destructive conflicts.https://jfr.sbu.ac.ir/article_105060_ac79a6806b9c17973d39faae345aa772.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityJournal of Family Research1735-844220220241022The Relationship Between Parental Marital Satisfaction and Sleep Problems in Preschool Children: The Mediating Role of Separation Anxiety DisorderThe Relationship Between Parental Marital Satisfaction and Sleep Problems in Preschool Children: The Mediating Role of Separation Anxiety Disorder476410505810.48308/jfr.2024.236075.1774FANimaSaberiFaculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Tabriz0009-0001-8526-0287ZeynabKhanjaniProfessor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of
Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of
Tabriz, Tabriz, IranTourajHashemiProfessor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of
Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of
Tabriz, Tabriz, IranJournal Article20240620The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the relationship between parents' marital satisfaction and preschool children's sleep problems, mediated by separation anxiety disorder. A total of 400 preschool children (228 boys and 172 girls)aged between 3 and 6 years in Tabriz city were selected by multi-stage cluster random sampling method in 2014-2015.Their mothers answered a questionnaire measuring children's sleep habits, parent-child separation anxiety scale, and Enrich marital satisfaction scale. The data were statistically analyzed using structural equation modeling and SMARTPLS-3 software. The results showed that in addition to the direct relationship between parents' marital satisfaction and preschool children's sleep problems, marital satisfaction is mediated by separation anxiety disorder Children's sleep has significant indirect effects (at the 0.01 level), so the results indicate the mediating role of separation anxiety disorder in the relationship between parents' marital satisfaction and children's sleep problems. Therefore, it can be concluded that the quality of marital relationships can be a good starting point for the prevention and early treatment of children's sleep problems, and the increase in parents' marital satisfaction will lead to children's sleep health, and these findings may be useful for mental health professionals, including therapists, psychologists and counselors to occur.The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the relationship between parents' marital satisfaction and preschool children's sleep problems, mediated by separation anxiety disorder. A total of 400 preschool children (228 boys and 172 girls)aged between 3 and 6 years in Tabriz city were selected by multi-stage cluster random sampling method in 2014-2015.Their mothers answered a questionnaire measuring children's sleep habits, parent-child separation anxiety scale, and Enrich marital satisfaction scale. The data were statistically analyzed using structural equation modeling and SMARTPLS-3 software. The results showed that in addition to the direct relationship between parents' marital satisfaction and preschool children's sleep problems, marital satisfaction is mediated by separation anxiety disorder Children's sleep has significant indirect effects (at the 0.01 level), so the results indicate the mediating role of separation anxiety disorder in the relationship between parents' marital satisfaction and children's sleep problems. Therefore, it can be concluded that the quality of marital relationships can be a good starting point for the prevention and early treatment of children's sleep problems, and the increase in parents' marital satisfaction will lead to children's sleep health, and these findings may be useful for mental health professionals, including therapists, psychologists and counselors to occur.https://jfr.sbu.ac.ir/article_105058_84f24c8884c50097326ed15349f3a2d0.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityJournal of Family Research1735-844220220241022Comparison of the effectiveness of narrative-based acceptance and commitment therapy package and acceptance and commitment therapy on intolerance of uncertainty and negative emotions of women on the verge of divorceComparison of the effectiveness of narrative-based acceptance and commitment therapy package and acceptance and commitment therapy on intolerance of uncertainty and negative emotions of women on the verge of divorce658610505910.48308/jfr.2024.235326.1747FAMaryamMehri BorujeniPh.D. Student in Counseling, Isfahan(Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.IlnazSajjadianAssociate Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Community Health Research Center, Isfahan(Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.MohsenGolparvarProfessor, Community Health Research Center, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.Journal Article20240506Aim: Marital conflicts can confront couples with psychological problems and put them on the verge of divorce, so this research is to investigate effectiveness of narrative-based acceptance and commitment therapy and its comparison with acceptance and commitment therapy on uncertainty, negative emotions of women on the verge of divorce in Isfahan. Method: This is a semi-experimental research of pre- post test, experimental and control group with 2 month follow-up among judicial divorce clients. 45 people were selected by Purposive sampling and assigned to three experimental and control groups. First group had narrative-based acceptance and commitment therapy package during 8 sessions of 75 minutes, second group had Hayes(2008) treatment and control group had nothing. Research tools of pre, post and follow-up stages included Fristen's uncertainty intolerance questionnaire(1994), Watson's positive and negative affect(1988). Findings: Both treatments had a significant effect on the intolerance of uncertainty and negative emotions of women on the verge of divorce in the post-test and follow-up stages, but the narrative-based acceptance and commitment treatment method was more effective in improving negative emotions in the follow-up stage.Conclusion: Therefore, these two treatment methods can be used to improve the psychological variables of women on the verge of divorce.Aim: Marital conflicts can confront couples with psychological problems and put them on the verge of divorce, so this research is to investigate effectiveness of narrative-based acceptance and commitment therapy and its comparison with acceptance and commitment therapy on uncertainty, negative emotions of women on the verge of divorce in Isfahan. Method: This is a semi-experimental research of pre- post test, experimental and control group with 2 month follow-up among judicial divorce clients. 45 people were selected by Purposive sampling and assigned to three experimental and control groups. First group had narrative-based acceptance and commitment therapy package during 8 sessions of 75 minutes, second group had Hayes(2008) treatment and control group had nothing. Research tools of pre, post and follow-up stages included Fristen's uncertainty intolerance questionnaire(1994), Watson's positive and negative affect(1988). Findings: Both treatments had a significant effect on the intolerance of uncertainty and negative emotions of women on the verge of divorce in the post-test and follow-up stages, but the narrative-based acceptance and commitment treatment method was more effective in improving negative emotions in the follow-up stage.Conclusion: Therefore, these two treatment methods can be used to improve the psychological variables of women on the verge of divorce.https://jfr.sbu.ac.ir/article_105059_de34bf9f7dac37c7be2b24d814709f53.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityJournal of Family Research1735-844220220241022Comparison Behavioral Inhibition, Early Maladaptive Schemas, Emotion Regulation, Quality of Life of Mothers with Disabled Children and Mothers with Normal Children Referred to Welfare of Lorestan ProvinceComparison Behavioral Inhibition, Early Maladaptive Schemas, Emotion Regulation, Quality of Life of Mothers with Disabled Children and Mothers with Normal Children Referred to Welfare of Lorestan Province8710610505710.48308/jfr.2024.235681.1753FAMahdiHassanvand AmouzadehDepartment of Psychology, Faculty Psychology and Educational Sciences, Payam-e- Noor University, Tehran, IranJournal Article20240513The aim of this study is to compare Behavioral inhibition, early maladaptive schemas, emotion regulation, quality of life of mothers with disabled children and mothers with normal children. The design of the research was comparative causal research and the statistical population was all population included all mothers with disabled and normal children in Lorestan province, from which 286 mothers with disabled children and 286 mothers with normal children selected by available sampling method. Then they answered Carver and White's behavioral inhibition questionnaires (1994), Young's Schema Questionnaire-Short Form (2006), Gross and John's Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (2003) and World Health Organization's Quality of Life-Brief (1996). The findings analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance. The results showed that the amount of behavioral inhibition, early maladaptive schemas, emotion regulation of mothers of children with disabilities was higher than that of mothers of normal children. Also, the amount of the quality of life of mothers with disabled children is lower than mothers with normal children. In addition, the results implicitly show that paying attention to various types of organizational support and designing, educational, and therapeutic interventions to improve behavioral inhibition, emotional self-regulation can help improve the health indicators and quality of life of parents.The aim of this study is to compare Behavioral inhibition, early maladaptive schemas, emotion regulation, quality of life of mothers with disabled children and mothers with normal children. The design of the research was comparative causal research and the statistical population was all population included all mothers with disabled and normal children in Lorestan province, from which 286 mothers with disabled children and 286 mothers with normal children selected by available sampling method. Then they answered Carver and White's behavioral inhibition questionnaires (1994), Young's Schema Questionnaire-Short Form (2006), Gross and John's Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (2003) and World Health Organization's Quality of Life-Brief (1996). The findings analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance. The results showed that the amount of behavioral inhibition, early maladaptive schemas, emotion regulation of mothers of children with disabilities was higher than that of mothers of normal children. Also, the amount of the quality of life of mothers with disabled children is lower than mothers with normal children. In addition, the results implicitly show that paying attention to various types of organizational support and designing, educational, and therapeutic interventions to improve behavioral inhibition, emotional self-regulation can help improve the health indicators and quality of life of parents.https://jfr.sbu.ac.ir/article_105057_8a881904a0bbdb77e9ccacd4994a1ea3.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityJournal of Family Research1735-844220220241022The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Tolerance and Dysfunctional Attitudes of Mothers of Children with CancerThe Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Tolerance and Dysfunctional Attitudes of Mothers of Children with Cancer10712010506510.48308/jfr.2024.224203.1257FASeyed MojtabaAghiliDepartment, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran.MehdiSoltanzadehMaster of Psychology, Payame Noor University, Golestan, Iran.ArezouAsghariAssistant Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Kosar University of Bojnord, Bojnord, IranMitraNamaziMaster of Clinical Psychology, Shahrood Branch, University of Science and Research, Shahrood, IranJournal Article20211017This research was conducted with the aim of effectiveness of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on post-traumatic stress, distress tolerance and dysfunctional attitudes of mothers of children with cancer. The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test-post-test and control group. The statistical population of mothers with a child with cancer was in Dr. Sheikh Hospital in Mashhad in 2019, 30 of them were selected by purposeful sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). Research tools were PTSD questionnaires (Withers et al., 1993), distress tolerance (Simmons and Gaher, 2005) and dysfunctional attitudes (Weizman and Beck, 1978). The experimental group received eight 90-minute sessions of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention (Siegel et al., 2000). Research data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance test. The results indicated the effect of mindfulness on post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, distress tolerance and dysfunctional attitudes of mothers with children with cancer. According to the results of this research, cognitive therapy based on mindfulness can be used to improve the psychological problems of mothers of children with cancer.This research was conducted with the aim of effectiveness of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on post-traumatic stress, distress tolerance and dysfunctional attitudes of mothers of children with cancer. The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test-post-test and control group. The statistical population of mothers with a child with cancer was in Dr. Sheikh Hospital in Mashhad in 2019, 30 of them were selected by purposeful sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). Research tools were PTSD questionnaires (Withers et al., 1993), distress tolerance (Simmons and Gaher, 2005) and dysfunctional attitudes (Weizman and Beck, 1978). The experimental group received eight 90-minute sessions of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention (Siegel et al., 2000). Research data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance test. The results indicated the effect of mindfulness on post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, distress tolerance and dysfunctional attitudes of mothers with children with cancer. According to the results of this research, cognitive therapy based on mindfulness can be used to improve the psychological problems of mothers of children with cancer.https://jfr.sbu.ac.ir/article_105065_2c5921e66dc8951a73eb92f178399f11.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityJournal of Family Research1735-844220220241022Developing a Model of Adolescents' Family Communication Skills
Based on Loneliness and Virtual Space Addictionwith the Mediating Effect of MindfulnessDeveloping a Model of Adolescents' Family Communication Skills
Based on Loneliness and Virtual Space Addictionwith the Mediating Effect of Mindfulness10812510505510.48308/jfr.2024.229250.1495FAKamranSheivandi CholichehDepartment of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.DorsaHaj MohammadiDepartment of General Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Azad University, Kish, Iran.ParisaEbadiDepartment of General Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Azad University, Kish, Iran.Journal Article20221101Tthe aim of this study was compiling a model of adolescent family communication skills based on loneliness and virtual space addiction with the mediating role of mindfulness, which was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive - correlational in terms of nature. The statistical population included adolescents in Tehran. The statistical sample was equal to 300 people who were selected from five regions of Tehran. Cluster sampling method was done. In order to data collecting Fine, Moreland & Schwbel communication skills (1983), Walach et al Mindfulness (2006), Yang internet Addiction (1996) and Russell, Curtona & Peplau loneliness (1980) was used. The findings showed that the standard path coefficient of loneliness and virtual space addiction on family communication skills was significantly equal to -0.49 and -0.20 (P<0.01). On the other hand, mindfulness played a mediating role in the relationship between loneliness and cyberspace addiction with family communication skills. Considering the role of mindfulness in increasing the ability of adolescence to face critical situations and maintain positive social relationships, psychologists are advised to improve the preparation of them by focusing on mindfulness. Education should also plan to teach these strategies in the framework of the curriculum.Tthe aim of this study was compiling a model of adolescent family communication skills based on loneliness and virtual space addiction with the mediating role of mindfulness, which was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive - correlational in terms of nature. The statistical population included adolescents in Tehran. The statistical sample was equal to 300 people who were selected from five regions of Tehran. Cluster sampling method was done. In order to data collecting Fine, Moreland & Schwbel communication skills (1983), Walach et al Mindfulness (2006), Yang internet Addiction (1996) and Russell, Curtona & Peplau loneliness (1980) was used. The findings showed that the standard path coefficient of loneliness and virtual space addiction on family communication skills was significantly equal to -0.49 and -0.20 (P<0.01). On the other hand, mindfulness played a mediating role in the relationship between loneliness and cyberspace addiction with family communication skills. Considering the role of mindfulness in increasing the ability of adolescence to face critical situations and maintain positive social relationships, psychologists are advised to improve the preparation of them by focusing on mindfulness. Education should also plan to teach these strategies in the framework of the curriculum.https://jfr.sbu.ac.ir/article_105055_49a5432ed838409822c8b0ffc1de10a0.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityJournal of Family Research1735-844220220241022The Predicting Aggressive Behaviors Based on Family Affective Climate and Parental Religiousness in Adults with Self-Injury ExperienceThe Predicting Aggressive Behaviors Based on Family Affective Climate and Parental Religiousness in Adults with Self-Injury Experience12614210505610.48308/jfr.2024.235614.1749FAParsaJavanmardPh. D. student in Clinical Psychology,Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psycholgy and Educational Sciences, Tehran University, Tehran, IranMasoudJanbozorgiDepartment of Psychology, Research Institue of Hawzah and University, Ghom, IranYeganehDadashzadehPh. D. student in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.0000-0002-7517-1766Journal Article20240508The present study was conducted with the aim of predicting aggressive behaviors in men with self-injury experience based on family affective climate and parental religiousness. The research method used was a descriptive correlational type and the statistical population of this research included all the men who had self-injury experience in West Azerbaijan province in 2023, from which 190 people were selected by Convenience Sampling and answered the Parental Religiousness questionnaire (1998), Family affective climate questionnaire (1964), and Buss Perry Aggression questionnaire (1992). The results showed parental religiousness predicts aggressive behaviors (R2=0.469, P>0/001) and mother’s religious leaning has a negative relation with aggressive behaviors (β=-0.528, P>0/001) and father’s religious leaning also has a negative relation with aggressive behaviors (β=-0.222, P>0/001). Family affective climate was also found to predict aggressive behaviors (except father-son relationship) (R2=0.196, P>0/001) and mother-son relationship had a negative relationship with aggressive behaviors (β=-0.421, P=0/001). In conclusion, this study sheds light on the significant relationship between family affective climate, parental religiousness, and aggressive behavior in men who engage in self-mutilation. These findings call for early intervention and therapeutic methods that address both religious experiences and families' emotional climate to prevent aggressive actions.The present study was conducted with the aim of predicting aggressive behaviors in men with self-injury experience based on family affective climate and parental religiousness. The research method used was a descriptive correlational type and the statistical population of this research included all the men who had self-injury experience in West Azerbaijan province in 2023, from which 190 people were selected by Convenience Sampling and answered the Parental Religiousness questionnaire (1998), Family affective climate questionnaire (1964), and Buss Perry Aggression questionnaire (1992). The results showed parental religiousness predicts aggressive behaviors (R2=0.469, P>0/001) and mother’s religious leaning has a negative relation with aggressive behaviors (β=-0.528, P>0/001) and father’s religious leaning also has a negative relation with aggressive behaviors (β=-0.222, P>0/001). Family affective climate was also found to predict aggressive behaviors (except father-son relationship) (R2=0.196, P>0/001) and mother-son relationship had a negative relationship with aggressive behaviors (β=-0.421, P=0/001). In conclusion, this study sheds light on the significant relationship between family affective climate, parental religiousness, and aggressive behavior in men who engage in self-mutilation. These findings call for early intervention and therapeutic methods that address both religious experiences and families' emotional climate to prevent aggressive actions.https://jfr.sbu.ac.ir/article_105056_7f37d7892479814ffa0fa160a24600b4.pdfShahid Beheshti UniversityJournal of Family Research1735-844220220241022The Mediating Role of Basic Psychological Needs in the Relationship between Family Functioning and Psychological Distress among StudentsThe Mediating Role of Basic Psychological Needs in the Relationship between Family Functioning and Psychological Distress among Students14316810506410.48308/jfr.2024.234418.1687FAAli AsgharHafezShahid Beheshti UniversityHajarFalahzadeShahid Beheshi UniversityJournal Article20240113The present study was conducted with the aim of examining the mediating role of basic psychological needs in the relationship between family functioning and psychological distress among students. The research method was correlational. The statistical population included all students of Tehran city in the academic year 1400-1401, of which 237 individuals were selected using convenience sampling and responded online to the Family Assessment Device, the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale and Depression-Anxiety-Stress scale (DASS-21). Data analysis was performed using structural equation modeling method. the results showed that there is a significant positive relationship between family functioning problems and three main aspects of psychological distress, namely depression, anxiety and stress, there is a significant negative relationship between family functioning problems and each of basic psychological needs, namely autonomy, competence and relatedness, and also there is a significant negative relationship between each of basic psychological needs with depression, anxiety and stress. Overall, the assumed mediation model of basic psychological needs in the relationship between family functioning and psychological distress had a good fitness (CFI= 0/974, IFI=0/975, RMSEA=0/071). According to the findings, it can be demonstrated that basic psychological needs mediate the relationship between family functioning and psychological distress among the students.The present study was conducted with the aim of examining the mediating role of basic psychological needs in the relationship between family functioning and psychological distress among students. The research method was correlational. The statistical population included all students of Tehran city in the academic year 1400-1401, of which 237 individuals were selected using convenience sampling and responded online to the Family Assessment Device, the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale and Depression-Anxiety-Stress scale (DASS-21). Data analysis was performed using structural equation modeling method. the results showed that there is a significant positive relationship between family functioning problems and three main aspects of psychological distress, namely depression, anxiety and stress, there is a significant negative relationship between family functioning problems and each of basic psychological needs, namely autonomy, competence and relatedness, and also there is a significant negative relationship between each of basic psychological needs with depression, anxiety and stress. Overall, the assumed mediation model of basic psychological needs in the relationship between family functioning and psychological distress had a good fitness (CFI= 0/974, IFI=0/975, RMSEA=0/071). According to the findings, it can be demonstrated that basic psychological needs mediate the relationship between family functioning and psychological distress among the students.https://jfr.sbu.ac.ir/article_105064_ee28aa666efe44777c49f2c0a4ebf45e.pdf