The Mediating Role of Psychological Flexıbility in The Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Childhood Trauma
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Childhood Trauma, Psychological FlexibilityAbstract
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder and childhood traumas, and to investigate the mediating role of psychological flexibility in this relationship. The study was conducted using a relational survey model, one of the quantitative research designs. The population of the study consists of individuals residing in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The sample includes 423 participants aged 18 and above. The data were collected using a convenience sampling method. During the data collection process, the Sociodemographic Information Form, Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale, Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, and Psychological Flexibility Scale were used. According to the findings of the study, a significant and positive relationship was found between obsessive-compulsive disorder and childhood traumas. It was also observed that psychological flexibility plays a mediating role in this relationship and can reduce the impact of childhood traumatic experiences on obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms. In addition, significant differences were found in obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms according to age, gender, and other sociodemographic variables. It is thought that interventions aimed at improving psychological flexibility may contribute to supporting mental health. Future studies involving different sample groups and variables are recommended in order to obtain more generalizable results.
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