Structural Equation Modeling for Predicting Social Anxiety in Students based on Early Maladaptive Schemas: With a Mediating Role of Self-Acceptance and Physical Activity

Montazeri, Seyed Mohammad Ebrahim; Khoshlahjeh Sedg, Anis

doi:10.48308/mbsp.2021.105944.2235

Structural Equation Modeling for Predicting Social Anxiety in Students based on Early Maladaptive Schemas: With a Mediating Role of Self-Acceptance and Physical Activity

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Seyed Mohammad Ebrahim Montazeri ¹

Anis Khoshlahjeh Sedg ²

¹ Mc in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Qom Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran.

² 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Qom Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.

10.48308/mbsp.2021.105944.2235

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to predict the social anxiety in students based on early maladaptive schemas, with self-acceptance and physical activity as mediating factors.
Methods: This study was applied with a correlational method. The statistical population included all student at Qom Branch of Islamic Azad University, with 320 participants selected through convenience sampling. Research instruments used were the Social Phobia Inventory, the Young Schema Questionnaire (1998), Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile and the Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire. Structural equation modeling was conducted using fit indices and SPSS and AMOS software.
Results: The results indicated that social anxiety in student athletes can be predicted based on early maladaptive schemas, with self-acceptance (P=0.001, Z=3.73) and physical activity (P=0.001, Z=4.11) playing mediating roles.
Conclusion: Based on these findings, it is recommended to develop educational programs aimed at identifying and modifying early maladaptive schemas in student athletes.

Keywords

Social Anxiety

Maladaptive Schemas

Self-Acceptance

Physical Activity