Evidence is emerging to support the promise of Attention Bias Modification Treatment (ABMT), a computer-based attention training program, in reducing anxiety in children. ABMT has not been tested as an adjuvant for children with anxiety disorders who do not respond to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This case series presents findings from an open trial of ABMT among six children (four girls...

The advent and application of computer and information technology has increased the overall success of EFL teaching; however, such success is hard to assess, and teachers prone to computer avoidance face negative consequences. Two major obstacles are high computer phobia and low computer self-efficacy. However, little research has been carried out in this area, especially from instructors’ pers...

a comparison of aggression, anxiety and depression in high school students in saravan city     jenaabadi h [1] , nastiezaie n [2]     received: 23 jan , 2011 accepted: 16 mar, 2011     abstract   . background & aims: the present study aimed to compare aggression, anxiety and depression in high school teenagers in saravan city, november 2010.   materials & methods: this comparative study covered...

BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the effects of addiction to computer games on physical and mental health of students. METHODS The study population includes all students in the second year of public guidance schools in the city of Isfahan in the educational year of 2009-2010. The sample size includes 564 students selected by multiple steps stratified sampling. Dependent variables in...

Computing has always been perceived as a male domain. This perception can discourage women to participate in computingrelated careers/educations/activities. The researchers’ previous studies on gender perception toward computing compared the difference of gender perception toward computing, computer self-efficacy, and computer anxiety across cultures. The goal of this study is to continue what ...

(2008). The effectiveness of a mentoring-based professional development on physical education teachers' pedometer and computer efficacy and anxiety.

INTRODUCTION Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is effective for treating anxiety disorders and is offered in most mental health services around the world. However, a relatively large number of patients with anxiety disorders do not benefit from CBT, experience relapses or drop out. Reliable predictors of treatment effects are lacking. The aim of this study is to investigate the predictive val...