Is the locus of control a predictor and/or mediator of emotional dysregulation and psychopathological symptoms?

Locus of control has been highlighted as a variable related to mental health and well-being, well being indicated predictor for psychopathologies such depression anxiety. To verify these relationships, the aim this study was present two path analysis models associations between locus control, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation. A sample 327 participants (Mage = 38.3 years, SD 12.8), both genders (Fem. 75.2%), completed sociodemographic questionnaire, Control Scale (ELOCUS), Baptista Depression (EBADEP-A), Emotional Dysregulation (EDEA), Cognitive Anxiety (ECOGA). Spearman correlations analyses were performed proposed models. In first model, dysregulation, symptoms second mediated relationship factors dysregulation (seeking strategies pessimism) in relation It concluded that is an important construct direct or indirect prediction psychopathological symptoms.