Stressful life events and hopelessness in adults: the mediating role of mentalization and emotional dysregulation

Pamela Parada; David Herrero-Fernández; Mireia Oliva-Macías; Heidi Rohwer

Resumen:

Hopelessness is considered a risk factor for several mental and behavioral disorders. Research has shown that a stressful life event can be a significant predictor of hopelessness. The aim of the current research study was to explore the relationship between stressful life events and hopelessness, as well as to analyses the mediation effect of both mentalization and emotional dysregulation on this relationship.