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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Mental Health
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Hopelessness is a significant risk factor for various adverse mental health outcomes.
    • Understanding predictors of hopelessness is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
    • Previous research suggests a link between cognitive and emotional factors and hopelessness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between hopelessness, problem-solving skills, emotion dysregulation, and psychiatric symptoms.
    • To identify key predictors of hopelessness in a sample of Turkish undergraduate students.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 87 Turkish undergraduate students.
    • Validated scales were used to measure hopelessness, problem-solving skills, emotion dysregulation, and psychiatric symptoms.
    • Multiple regression analysis was employed to examine predictive relationships.

    Main Results:

    • All measured variables (hopelessness, problem-solving, emotion dysregulation, psychiatric symptoms) were strongly associated.
    • Poor problem-solving skills significantly predicted higher hopelessness scores.
    • Emotion dysregulation also significantly predicted higher hopelessness scores.

    Conclusions:

    • Problem-solving skills and emotion dysregulation are significant predictors of hopelessness in Turkish undergraduates.
    • These findings highlight the importance of addressing cognitive and emotional regulation deficits in mental health interventions for students.
    • Further research should explore causal pathways and intervention effectiveness.