Objectives This study aimed to analyze the relationship personality traits (neuroticism and extraversion) and self-efficacy with aging depression in retiree male teachers in Harsin City, Iran. Methods & Materials The present study followed a cross-sectional descriptive correlation method. In this research, a total of 173 retiree male teachers in Harsin were selected by random sampling method. Research tools included geriatric depression scale, NEO five-factor inventory and generalized self-efficacy scale. Results The obtained information was separately analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and regression. This research showed significant negative associations between aging depression with extraversion (r=-0.65, P<0.001), and self-efficacy (r=-0.66, P<0.001). There were also significant positive correlation between neuroticism (r=0.54, P<0.001) and aging depression. Conclusion Neuroticism can affect aging depression of retiree male teachers. And more extraversion and self-efficacy can result in decrease in depression of retiree male teachers. A B S T R A C T Key words:Elderly depression, Neuroticism, Extroversion, Self-efficacy Objectiveslderly depression ranks the second among the various causes of disability in this era [1]. One of the psychological factors that play a significant role in elderly depression is personality traits [2,3]. Neuroticism and extroversion are two critical personality traits that affect depression [4]. In a meta-analysis, Maloof et al. [5] demonstrated that mood disorders are associated with a particular pattern of personality traits. On the oth-E er hand, self-efficacy is described as a critical factor in depression among various psychosocial factors [6,7]. Self-efficacy is the self-assessment of individual's ability to perform a task and is a behavioral understanding that increases the possible commitment to a task and healthpromotion behaviors [8]. The present study evaluated the role of neuroticism, extraversion, and self-efficacy in predicting elderly depression. Methods & MaterialsThis is a descriptive-correlation study (approved by the Education Headquarter of Harsin City of Kermanshah Province, No. 640/1993). The study population consisted of retired teachers (males) in Harsin City in 2016. Total 173 individuals (aged 52-68 years) were selected as a sample using simple random sampling method. 200 questionnaires were distributed in the present study of which 173 were selected for analysis. The research tool consisted of three questionnaires: Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) had 15 questions and was developed by Yesavage et al. in 1982 [9]. This tool was translated into Persian in Iran and standardized for the Iranian population. Its reliability coefficient was 0.9, and its validity was appropriate as estimated by factor analysis method [9]. The reliability coefficient of this questionnaire in the present study was 0.82 as determined by using Cronbach's alpha test. Neo Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI)In this study, the short form of the ...

Introduction: Depression is recognized as one of the most common disabling and recurrent disorders with changes in emotional, cognitive, and neurobiological functions over a twoweekperiod. Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on positive affect, psychological flexibility and mind-awareness components of people with depression symptoms. Method: The research method was semi-experimental with control and experimental group as pre-test and post-test. 30 students with depression symptoms were selected using purposeful sampling. They were randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. The experimental group received 8 sessions of cognitive therapy based on mind-awareness while the control group received no training at al. Beck Depression Inventory, Acceptance and Practice Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II), Positive and Negative Affect Scale, and Five-Point Mindfulness Questionnaire were used for data collection. Results: The results showed that cognitive therapy based on Mindfulness increases the scores of the experimental group in the positive affection, psychological flexibility and component of mindfulness and decreased levels of negative affect. Conclusion: cognitive therapy based on Mindfulness is effective to enhance positive affec, psychological flexibility and mindfulness components.