The Predictive Role of Schema Modes and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation in Corona Disease Anxiety

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Master Student of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

2 Master Student of General Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to predict corona disease anxiety based on difficulies in difficulties in emotion regulation and schema mode.
Method: The design of the present research was correlational.The statistical population of the study included all
students in Mashhad who were members of virtual social networks. Among the community, 238 volunteered to answer the questionnaires. For data collection the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), the Graz and Roemer difficulties in emotion regulation scale (DERS), the Schema Mode Questionnaire
(SMQ) was used, and data was analysed by Pearson correlation
test and multiple linear regression analysis
Results: The results of this research indicate that the combination of difficulties in emotion regulation and schema mode components predicit corona disease anxiety. The components of impulse control and emotional uncertainty from the subscales of difficulties in emotion regulation were significantly associated with corona disease anxiety.

Conclusion: In sum, according to the findings of the present study, it is possible to make effective interventions in emotion regulation and schema mode for prevention of coron disease anxiety.

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  • Receive Date: 18 March 2021
  • Revise Date: 23 April 2021
  • Accept Date: 23 May 2021

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