Self-Construal, Coping Strategies and Emotional Regulation in adults with Major Depressive Disorder

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.