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The aim of this study was to develop a structural conceptual model of abnormal self-centeredness in Islamic sources and to examine its validity. First, with a qualitative approach, in the section of collecting texts and reaching selected texts, the method of semantic domains and in the section of text analysis, the method of qualitative content analysis of Siah and Shannon (2005) were used as the method of contractual content analysis. For this purpose, three coding steps were performed and 526 codes were identified in the open coding stage, 74 pivot codes in the first stage, 15 pivot codes in the second stage, 3 selected codes as the main category and 1 central core category; And the conceptual model of the abnormal centralization structure was drawn. Then, in a quantitative approach, using the method of evaluating the opinions of experts, the content validity index of the model from 11 experts was measured by purposive sampling. Findings showed that the structure of abnormal centralization has 4 components (self-satisfaction, self-superiority, self-expression and self−exaggeration), 36 signs, 6 causal conditions (not knowing self or its place, not knowing God or His place, intrinsic self-control, self-doubt, intrinsic interest To be seen is inherently infinite) and 11 consequences.

The purpose of the present study is to develop a gratitude-based hope training package based on Islamic sources and evaluating its feasibility to increase life satisfaction. The research approach was qualitative and quantitative and two methods of content analysis and experimental method were used. In the quantitative part data about gratitude and hope gathered from Islamic sources. The study population consisted of all single young girls aged 18-35 in the city of Qom with low socioeconomic status and three persons were selected using purposful sampling. The instrument used was Diener satisfaction with life scale. At first, gratitude-based hope training package was developed based on Islamic Hope Therapy Intervention by Salehi (2016) and by adding some gratitude techniques that were based on Islamic sources. Then experts were consulted to evaluate content validity and content validity index. Afterwards, the training package was conducted on participants using a single-subject multiple baseline design. Data were analyzed using graphs and visual analysis. The training package was approved by experts and its conduct feasibility was determined. Intervention also increased life satisfaction, which had stable progress and changes were maintained in a one-month follow-up. Therefore, Islamic gratitude-based hope training package can be used to increase the life satisfaction of young girls in deprived neighborhoods of Qom.