The Role of the Affective and Emotional Composite Temperament (AFECT) Model in Predicting the Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Students

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Gh Chalabianloo
• R Abdi
• S Shaikh

staff member of university

Abstract

    The aim of study was to investigate the role of the affective and emotional composite temperament (AFECT) model in predicting the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). 400 students of Azerbaijan Shahid Madani University were selected by stratified clustering method, then completed affective & emotional composite temperament scale and the Penn state worry questionnaire. Data were analyzed by multiple regression analysis. Results showed that all dimensions of emotional and affective model (AFECT), except for euphoria, have significant correlations with symptoms of GAD. The regression analysis showed that volition, anger, sensitivity, anxiety, hyperthymic & euthymic could be predict significantly symptoms of GAD. AFECT model is a valid model in explaining the symptoms of GAD. These data can be used in both research and clinical trials.

Keywords

• AFECT Model
• Affective Temperament
• Emotional Temperament
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

20.1001.1.22285516.1396.8.27.5.0

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