Introduction: In recent years, many studies focused on emotion regulation in conceptualization, explanation, and treatment of mental disorders. Problematic patterns of emotional reactivity and regulation are prominent factors in various mental disorders, specially internalizing disorders. The present study aimed to identify the role of emotion regulation strategies in predicting depression.
Method: This descriptive –correlational research was conducted on 650 students of Yazd University selected by cluster sampling. They completed the Beck depression inventory (BDI-II) and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies Questionnaire (CERQ.) Research data were analyzed in SPSS-22 by Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression.
Results: A significant positive correlation was found between maladaptive emotion regulation strategies (self-blame, rumination, catastrophizing, other-blame) and depression. Adaptive emotion regulation strategies (acceptance, reorientation, plan-focus, perspective taking) were negatively correlated with depression. Results of Stepwise regression showed that self-blame, reorientation, catastrophizing, plan-focus, and other blame could explain 34% of depression variance significantly.
Conclusion: According to the results, emotion regulation strategies can be a significant factor in predicting depression; so, strengthening the adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies should be considered in the development and modification of treatments for depression.
Introduction: Despite the high prevalence and unpleasant consequences of social anxiety disorder in university students, little research has been done to determine the most effective treatment for SAD.
Aim:The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effectiveness of rational-emotive and solution-focused brief therapy on reducing social anxiety symptoms.
Method:The research method was experimental with pretest-posttest design with a control group and two experimental groups .Using convenience sampling, 45 students with social anxiety symptoms were selected. Clinical interview and social phobia inventory were conducted to make certain that they satisfied the research criteria. Then they were randomly assigned to three groups (2 experimental and 1 control groups). The data were analyzed using analysis of covariance in SPSS-21.Results: Showed that rational-emotive therapy and solution-focused therapy significantly reduced symptoms of social anxiety, but rational-emotive therapy was significantly more effective than solution-focused therapy.
Conclusion:Rational-emotive therapy and solution-focused therapy could be used to treat social anxiety symptoms. Although results showed rational-emotional therapy might be more appropriate treatment for students with social anxiety, further research is needed to confirm the findings of present study.
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