Prediction of Emotional Disorders Based on Neuroticism with Emotion Regulation, Experiential Avoidance, and Repetitive Negative Thinking

Background: Emotional disorders are common and recurring mental conditions that can severely affect individuals have long-term economic consequences for society. Objectives: This study aimed to predict emotional disorders, using neuroticism, emotion regulation, experiential avoidance (EA), repetitive negative thinking as predictors. Patients Methods: The included a sample of 414 patients diagnosed with residing in Tehran. Participants were selected through convenience sampling. Data collected the Difficulties Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), Negative Repetitive Thoughts Questionnaire (NRTQ), Experiential Avoidance (EAQ), Inventory Depression Anxiety Symptoms (IDAS), NEO Personality (NEO FFI). Structural equation modeling, analyzed SPSS-22 AMOS-24 software, was employed data analysis. Results: Neuroticism significantly predicted EA, thoughts (P < 0.001). coefficient determination calculated 0.73, indicating 73% variance be explained by predictor variables (neuroticism, thoughts, EA). Conclusions: Therefore, it is essential consider influence personality psychological factors on inclination toward disorders. findings this offer valuable insights development culturally sensitive, contextually relevant, psychosocially oriented prevention treatment programs an integrated approach.