Structural Equation Model of the Relationship between Brain-Behavioral Systems and Attachment Styles with Emotion Dysregulation in Couples with Conflict

Introduction: The quality of a person's relationships can be influenced by their ability to effectively regulate emotions. The primary objective of this research was to create a structural equation model that explores the connection between brain-behavioral systems and attachment styles with emotion dysregulation within couples experiencing conflict in Kermanshah. Method: This descriptive-correlational study investigated the association between the variables using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The statistical population consisted of all couples seeking counseling services within the Kermanshah region during the year ۲۰۲۲-۲۰۲۳. A clustered approach was used to select a sample of ۲۰۰ couples with conflict. The Multidimensional Emotion Questionnaire (MEQ), Behavioral Inhibition and Activation Scales (BIS/BAS), and Collins and Read Revised Adult Attachment Scale (RAAS) were utilized for this study. The analysis of the data and testing of the research hypotheses were conducted using the structural equation model and IBM AMOS ۲۶ software. Results: Findings revealed that there was a notable beneficial impact of brain-behavioral systems on emotional regulation disorders (B=۰.۵۸, P<۰.۰۰۱). Path suggests that the brain-behavioral systems had a moderate to high influence on individuals' emotional regulation disorders, leading to an increase in such disorders. After analyzing the structural model in the research, the attachment styles had a strong and positive impact on emotional dysregulation (B=۰.۷۳, p<۰.۰۰۱). Conclusion: It can be inferred that the significant role of emotional regulation challenges in conflicts between couples plays a crucial part in the development and persistence of this disorder. Consequently, it holds great significance. Therefore, incorporating therapies focused on controlling emotions, like recognizing and controlling emotions, can be advantageous in couples’ therapy and render it easier to handle.

کلیدواژه ها:

Emotion Dysregulation ، Brain-Behavioral Systems ، Attachment Styles ، Couples ، conflict