مقایسه باورهای ناکارآمد تصویر ذهنی از بدن و ابراز وجود در زنان عادی و آسیب پذیر اجتماعی.

Background & Aim: Paying attention to women's mental health is one of the important indicators of growth societies. In the meantime, prostitutes women are more likely to be harmed, and getting their psychological profile can help improve their mental health and ultimately the progress of society. The aim of this study was to comparison of dysfunctional beliefs, body image and assertiveness in ordinary and prostitutes women. Materials & Methods: The research design was a post-event comparison. The statistical population included all prostitutes arrested by the Social Security Police of Shiraz in 2013-2014. Among them, 40 prostitutes were selected by available sampling method and the same number of 40 normal women who were matched in terms of age, level of education, marital status and employment status were also selected as a comparative sample (80 in total). The research instruments included the Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (DAS) and the Multidimensional SelfBody Questionnaire (MBSRQ) and the Assertiveness Scale (ASI). Data were analyzed by using SPSS-20 software and multivariate analysis of variance and independent t-test. Results: The results showed that there were significant differences between prostitutes and normal women in the variables of dysfunctional beliefs and assertiveness (P <0.01), but there was no significant difference between the two groups in body image. Conclusion: According to these findings, it is recommended to hold workshops on assertiveness skills and familiarity with dysfunctional beliefs, as well as psychotherapy based on these two variables to improve the psychological status of prostitutes and ultimately prevent further injuries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]