Abstract:
The present study aimed to analyze the correlation between Self-construal, Coping strategies,
and Emotional regulation in participants with Major Depressive Disorder. Using correlational
research design, purposive sampling was implemented, and data was collected from (N=250)
participants age ranged 18-60 years from different hospitals of Lahore. Data were collected
using standardized instruments, including the Self-Construal Scale (Singelis, 1994), the Brief
COPE Scale (Carver et al., 1989), the Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (Gross & John,
2003), and the Beck Depression Inventory (Beck et al., 1961). The results showed that
interdependent self-construal was more prominently associated with individuals with Major
Depressive Disorder. Inferential statistics revealed a significant positive correlation between
independent self-construal and approach coping strategies, as well as between interdependent
self-construal and approach coping strategies. Conversely, avoidance coping showed no
significant correlation with self-construal. Moreover, Emotional regulation showed a non
significant relationship with both self- construal (independent and interdependent) and coping
strategies. The present work highlighted the role of culture in the psychological processes of
Major Depressive Disorder and provides significant contributions for the future researchers to
develop culturally sensitive therapies or theories.
