Predicting the General Self-Efficacy of the People with Diabetes in Bandargaz- 2023: The Role of Rumination and Alexithymia

Fariba  Besharati; Elnaz  Pourahmadi

doi:10.18502/ijdo.v16i4.17290

Fariba Besharati Department of Psychology, Bandargaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bandargaz, Iran.
Elnaz Pourahmadi Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Bandargaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bandargaz, Iran.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/ijdo.v16i4.17290

Keywords: General self-efficacy, Diabetes, Rumination, Alexithymia

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of rumination and alexithymia on the general self- efficacy of individuals with diabetes.

Materials and Methods: This correlational study targeted diabetic individuals aged 30–50 years residing in Bandargaz in 2023. A total of 217 participants were selected through convenience sampling. Data collection instruments included the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), the Ruminative Response Scale (RRS), and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24, employing Pearson's correlation coefficient and stepwise regression analysis.

Results: The results revealed a significant negative relationship between alexithymia and general self-efficacy. In the first step of the regression analysis, the beta coefficient was -0.446, indicating that a one standard deviation increase in alexithymia was associated with a 0.446 standard deviation decrease in general self- efficacy. In the second step, the beta coefficient for rumination was -0.152, suggesting that a one standard deviation increase in rumination was associated with a 0.152 standard deviation decrease in general self- efficacy.

Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that higher levels of alexithymia and rumination negatively affect general self-efficacy in individuals with diabetes. Educational interventions and workshops focused on improving emotional regulation and cognitive coping strategies could enhance self-efficacy, enabling individuals to achieve personal goals and improve their overall well-being.