The Role of Psychological Flexibility and Self-Compassion in Predicting Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Considering high prevalence of psychiatric disorders in patients with type 2 diabetes, this study aimed to investigate the predicting role of psychological flexibility and self-compassion against depression, anxiety, and stress in patients with type 2 diabetes in Khorramabad City, Iran.
In this periodical quantitative study, participants consisted of 102 men and women with type 2 diabetes selected from clinics using convenient sampling method. To collect the data, Neff Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II, and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) were used. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression tests via SPSS software.
Findings: There was a significant negative correlation between psychological flexibility and self-compassion with variables such as depression, anxiety, and stress (P In general, individuals with high self-compassion and psychological flexibility have less stress, anxiety, and depression. So, it is recommended to exercise suitable practices to increase self-compassion and flexibility in patients with type 2 diabetes.