Prediction of obsessive-compulsive symptoms based on cognitive flexibility and personality dimensions in students

Mehdi Eghbali¹ Parvin Alizadeh²

1) 1-M.A Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran.
2) 2-M.A of Clinical Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

IOI Code : XEFA-HHDGD
Publication : 3th National Conference on Psychopathology(asruma3.ir)
Abstract :
    The present research was conducted in order to predict symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder based on cognitive flexibility and personality dimensions in students. The research method was descriptive-correlation. The statistical population of this research included all the students of Islamic Azad University, Ardabil branch in the academic year of 2021-2022. The statistical sample of the research included 100 people from the statistical population who were selected by available sampling method. Data collection tools included Maudsley Obsessive Compulsive Inventory (MOCI) Cognitive Flexibility Questionnaire (CFI) and Personality Questionnaire. Data analysis was done with Pearson s correlation coefficient test and multiple regression analysis test using SPSS version 21 statistical software. The obtained results showed that between cognitive flexibility (r=-0.341), novelty seeking (r=0.264), vulnerability (r=-0.312), reward dependence (r=-0.288), persistence (r=-0.269) and total score (r=-0.37) (p<0.01) had a significant relationship with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder in students. The results of regression analysis showed that 30% of obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms are explained by cognitive flexibility and temperament dimensions (p<0.01). These results emphasize the effect of cognitive adaptability variables and personality dimensions in predicting obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Keywords : obsessive compulsive cognitive flexibility nature