Almasi R, Sarkeshikiyan S M.
(2026). The Structural Model of Interpersonal Sensitivity Based on Maladaptive Schemas with the Mediating Role of Self-Silencing and Fear of Self in Female University Students. Rooyesh. 15(4), 281-290.
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1- M.A. Student of Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran.
2- Instructor, Clinical and Health Psychology Group, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran. mehdikiyan110@gmail.com , mehdikiyan110@gmail.com
Abstract: (55 Views)
This study aimed to examine the mediating role of self-silencing and fear of self in the relationship between rejection and disconnection schemas and interpersonal sensitivity among female university students. The present research was a descriptive-correlational study utilizing structural equation modeling. The statistical population consisted of female students at the Islamic Azad University and Qom University of Medical Sciences during the academic year 2023–2024. Using convenience sampling, a sample of 308 participants was selected and included in the study. The instruments employed were the Interpersonal Sensitivity Measure (IPSM; Boyce & Parker, 1989), the Young Schema Questionnaire-Short Form (YSQ-SF; Young, 2003), the Silencing the Self Scale (STSS; Jack & Dill, 1992), and the Fear of Self Questionnaire (FSQ; Aradama et al., 2013). Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results indicated a good fit for the proposed model. Findings revealed significant positive correlations between rejection and disconnection schemas, self-silencing, fear of self, and interpersonal sensitivity (p < 0.001). Moreover, rejection and disconnection schemas indirectly predicted interpersonal sensitivity through the mediating effects of self-silencing and fear of self (p < 0.001). These results suggest that rejection and disconnection schemas, considering the critical mediating roles of self-silencing and fear of self, can explain interpersonal sensitivity among female students. The findings emphasize that psychological interventions should focus on reducing fear of self and encouraging emotional expression to improve interpersonal sensitivity.
Type of Article:
Research |
Subject:
General Psychology Received: 2025/07/22 | Accepted: 2025/08/2 | ePublished: 2026/07/1