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1- Department of Clinical Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
2- Department of Clinical Psychology, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran
3- Department of Clinical Psychology, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran , d400.masihi.zahra@stumail.iaubir.ac.ir
4- Department of General Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
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Objective: This research explores the intricate dynamics between Type D personality, cognitive appraisal, and mental stress, seeking to unravel the mediating role of cognitive appraisal in the association between Type D personality and mental stress.
Methods: A structural equation modeling was conducted, emphasizing the influence of personality traits on mental stress and the potential mitigating impact of cognitive appraisal skills. Data was collected via Type D personality scale, Cognitive reappraisal scale and Mental stress inventory.
Results: The study confirmed the positive influence of Type D personality on mental stress while revealing that cognitive appraisal operates as a significant mediator, exerting a moderating effect on the relationship between Type D personality and mental stress. The findings underscore the nuanced interplay between individual personality traits and the cognitive interpretation of stressors, shedding light on how cognitive appraisal could potentially serve as a buffer against the adverse impact of Type D personality on mental stress.
Conclusions: These results provide a framework for further research into effective interventions aimed at enhancing cognitive appraisal skills to alleviate mental stress, particularly in individuals with Type D personalities, fostering the development of targeted mental health strategies.
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Type of Study: Original | Subject: Evolutionary Psychology
Received: 2023/07/29 | Accepted: 2023/12/26 | Published: 2024/06/1

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