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Emotion Regulation Mediates the Association between Spirituality and Distress Tolerance in Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Klein, Joline (2023) Emotion Regulation Mediates the Association between Spirituality and Distress Tolerance in Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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| Abstract: | This cross-sectional study investigated the underlying mechanism of the relationship between trait spirituality and distress tolerance in a sample of university students (76.9%) and normal citizens (23.1%) (N = 186). Emotion regulation, specifically cognitive reappraisal, was examined as a mediator of this relationship. The study hypothesized that spirituality would be directly associated with distress tolerance and indirectly associated through cognitive reappraisal. The rationale for the hypotheses in this study was drawn from previous research demonstrating a positive correlation between spirituality and distress tolerance, as well as indications that this relationship may be mediated by the use of adaptive emotion regulation strategies in high-stress environments. Participants completed online self-report measures of spirituality, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Regression analyses indicated that trait spirituality was not directly associated with distress tolerance but was associated with greater use of cognitive reappraisal. In turn, greater use of cognitive reappraisal was associated with higher distress tolerance. The indirect effect of spirituality on distress tolerance through cognitive reappraisal was statistically significant but small. Findings suggest that cognitive reappraisal plays an important role in the relationship between spirituality and distress tolerance. Furthermore, this research aims to contribute to the management of unpleasant emotions by promoting the regulation of students’ emotions through spiritual practices in academic contexts. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/94642 |
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