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THE MEDIATING ROLE OF EARLY MALADAPTIVE SHEMAS AND COGNITIVE EMOTIONAL REGULATION ON RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTACHMENT AND SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION

Introduction: Insecure attachment is described as one of the possible etiologic factors in cognitive models of psychopathology. It is well-known that the inner working models of attachment, as well as cognitive schemas, impact on information processing, supporting the idea that both concepts have common mechanisms. Theoretical, it is assumed that schemas represent cognitive patterns of the working model of attachment, and by maladaptive strategies of emotional regulation, contribute to the symptoms of depression. Aim and methodology: The aim of this study was to broaden the understanding of the mechanism of depression in the context of the attachment theory, and to this end, to look at the mediation role of early maladaptive schemas and maladaptive cognitive emotional regulation in the relationship between attachment to romantic partner and the symptoms of depression. The research sample consisted of participants with anxiety disorders and mood disorders (N = 269). The research problems were explored via correlation design in which all relevant variables were studied through the mediation model. Results: By checking the double-mediation model, the partial mediating contribution of the domain abandonment / instability and the impaired autonomy and performance, as well as the strategy of catastrophizing and self-blame, were determined in relation to the attachment dimensions and symptoms of depression. Discussion: People with insecure attachment who have depression disorders, show relationship between anxiety and avoidance attachment and depressive symptoms mediated by increased expectations of the individual that his needs for security, stability, concern and acceptance will not be met ; perceived incompetence for independent functioning and achievement of success, over-balancing the negative side and consequences of a stressful event as well as self-blaming. The findings confirm the initial assumption that working models of attachment can be examined as cognitive schemas, and point to the importance of hyperactivation strategies for individuals with insecure attachment in relation to psychological functioning.

maladaptive schema ; cognitive-emotional regulation ; depression ; attachment

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