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A Psychological Model of Emotional Reactions to HIV Diagnosis: The Role of Personality, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence
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Z Shenavar1   , F Demehri2 |
1- Department of Psychology, Yazd University of Science and Arts, Yazd, Iran
2- Department of Psychology, Yazd University of Science and Arts, Yazd, Iran , farangis_demehri@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (2450 Views) |
Background & aim: HIV is a chronic and life threatening diseases associated with various emotional reactions, including anxiety, depression and fear. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the psychological model of emotional reactions to an HIV diagnosis, focusing on the role of personality traits, resilience, and emotional intelligence as a mediating variable.
Methods: The present study was classified as descriptive and correlational based on structural equation modeling (SEM). The statistical population included all individuals diagnosed with HIV who were referred to the Behavioral Diseases Counseling Center in Yazd. A total of 103 participants were selected via convenience sampling based on inclusion criteria. Participants completed the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2023), the NEO Five-Factor Inventory (1985), the Emotional Reactions Scale (Nock, 2008), and the Bar-On Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (1990). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation, independent t-test, and structural equation modeling.
Results: The path coefficients and t-values indicated significant positive effects of personality traits (β = 0.320, t = 3.556), resilience (β = 0.419, t = 2.919), and emotional intelligence (β = 0.576, t = 4.136) on individuals' emotional reactions. All hypotheses were supported at a significance level of p < 0.05.
Conclusion: Emotional reactions to a positive HIV diagnosis are influenced by personality dimensions, resilience, and emotional intelligence. A deeper understanding of these relationships can contribute to improving stress and anxiety coping strategies in individuals living with HIV.
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| Keywords: Personality traits, Resilience, Emotional reactions, Rmotional intelligence, HIV |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Psychology
Received: 2025/01/19 | Accepted: 2025/06/2 | Published: 2025/10/19
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