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Mikaeili N, Narimani M, Marhamati F. The Mediating Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation in the Relationship between Experiential Avoidance and Social Anxiety Symptoms in College Students: A Descriptive Study. JRUMS 2024; 22 (10) :1037-1052
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The Mediating Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation in the Relationship between Experiential Avoidance and Social Anxiety Symptoms in College Students: A Descriptive Study
Niloofar Mikaeili[1], Mohammad Narimani[2], Fatemeh Marhamati[3]
Received: 23/07/23 Sent for Revision: 04/10/23 Received Revised Manuscript: 30/12/23 Accepted: 31/12/23
Background and Objectives: Social anxiety is seen as one of the most prominent psychological symptoms in students. The aim of this study was to determine the mediating role of cognitive emotion regulation in the relationship between social anxiety symptoms and experiential avoidance in college students.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive research, 253 students of Mohaghegh Ardabili University were selected and studied in the academic year 2022-2023 by cluster random sampling method. To collect data, the Social Anxiety Questionnaire of Conor et al., the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire – version 2, and the short form of the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire were used. The obtained data were analyzed using the statistical methods of structural equations modeling and Pearson’s correlation.
Results: According to the findings, experiential avoidance (β=0.31, p<0.001), cognitive regulation of positive emotion (β=0.29, p<0.001), and cognitive regulation of negative emotion (β=0.37, p<0.001) had a direct effect on social anxiety. Also, experiential avoidance through cognitive regulation of negative emotion (β=0.130, p<0.001) and cognitive regulation of positive emotion (β=0.122, p<0.001) had an indirect effect on social anxiety
Conclusion: The results showed that experiential avoidance plays a role in creating and maintaining social anxiety directly and indirectly through the mediation of cognitive emotion regulation. Interventions to reduce experiential avoidance and emotional management in students are recommended.
Key words: Social anxiety, Experiential avoidance, Cognitive emotion regulation, Students
Funding: This study was funded by University of Mohaghegh Ardabili.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical approval: The Ethics Committee of University of Mohaghegh Ardabili approved the study (IR.UMA.REC.1402.028).
How to cite this article: Mikaeili Niloofar, Narimani Mohammad, Marhamati Fatemeh. The Mediating Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation in the Relationship Between Experiential Avoidance and Social Anxiety Symptoms in College Students: A Descriptive Study. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2024; 22 (10): 1037-52. [Farsi]
ORCID: 0000-0001-5510-5983
(Corresponding Author) Tel: (045) 33262678, Fax: (045) 33515610, E-mail: nmikaeili@uma.ac.ir
Niloofar Mikaeili[1], Mohammad Narimani[2], Fatemeh Marhamati[3]
Received: 23/07/23 Sent for Revision: 04/10/23 Received Revised Manuscript: 30/12/23 Accepted: 31/12/23
Background and Objectives: Social anxiety is seen as one of the most prominent psychological symptoms in students. The aim of this study was to determine the mediating role of cognitive emotion regulation in the relationship between social anxiety symptoms and experiential avoidance in college students.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive research, 253 students of Mohaghegh Ardabili University were selected and studied in the academic year 2022-2023 by cluster random sampling method. To collect data, the Social Anxiety Questionnaire of Conor et al., the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire – version 2, and the short form of the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire were used. The obtained data were analyzed using the statistical methods of structural equations modeling and Pearson’s correlation.
Results: According to the findings, experiential avoidance (β=0.31, p<0.001), cognitive regulation of positive emotion (β=0.29, p<0.001), and cognitive regulation of negative emotion (β=0.37, p<0.001) had a direct effect on social anxiety. Also, experiential avoidance through cognitive regulation of negative emotion (β=0.130, p<0.001) and cognitive regulation of positive emotion (β=0.122, p<0.001) had an indirect effect on social anxiety
Conclusion: The results showed that experiential avoidance plays a role in creating and maintaining social anxiety directly and indirectly through the mediation of cognitive emotion regulation. Interventions to reduce experiential avoidance and emotional management in students are recommended.
Key words: Social anxiety, Experiential avoidance, Cognitive emotion regulation, Students
Funding: This study was funded by University of Mohaghegh Ardabili.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical approval: The Ethics Committee of University of Mohaghegh Ardabili approved the study (IR.UMA.REC.1402.028).
How to cite this article: Mikaeili Niloofar, Narimani Mohammad, Marhamati Fatemeh. The Mediating Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation in the Relationship Between Experiential Avoidance and Social Anxiety Symptoms in College Students: A Descriptive Study. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2024; 22 (10): 1037-52. [Farsi]
[1]- Prof., Dept. of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
ORCID: 0000-0001-5510-5983
(Corresponding Author) Tel: (045) 33262678, Fax: (045) 33515610, E-mail: nmikaeili@uma.ac.ir
[2]- Prof., Dept. of Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
[3]- MA Student, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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Received: 2023/07/22 | Accepted: 2023/12/31 | Published: 2024/01/20
Received: 2023/07/22 | Accepted: 2023/12/31 | Published: 2024/01/20
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