The Role of Psychological Flexibility and Self-Compassion in Predicting Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, School of Literature, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran

2 PhD Student, Department of Psychology, School of Literature, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran

3 Department of Psychology, School of Humanities, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran

Abstract

Background: Considering high prevalence of psychiatric disorders in patients with type 2 diabetes, this study aimed to investigate the predicting role of psychological flexibility and self-compassion against depression, anxiety, and stress in patients with type 2 diabetes in Khorramabad City, Iran.Methods: In this periodical quantitative study, participants consisted of 102 men and women with type 2 diabetes selected from clinics using convenient sampling method. To collect the data, Neff Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II, and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) were used. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression tests via SPSS software.Findings: There was a significant negative correlation between psychological flexibility and self-compassion with variables such as depression, anxiety, and stress (P < 0.050 for all). In addition, self-compassion determined stress and anxiety variables better, and psychological flexibility only determined depression variable better.Conclusion: In general, individuals with high self-compassion and psychological flexibility have less stress, anxiety, and depression. So, it is recommended to exercise suitable practices to increase self-compassion and flexibility in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 35, Issue 452 - Serial Number 452
September and October 2017
Pages 1468-1475

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  • Receive Date: 14 May 2017
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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