Investigating The Predictive Contribution Of Cognitive Flexibility On Self-Satisfaction With The Mediation Of Emotional Irritability In Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

Background: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the predictive contribution of cognitive flexibility on self-satisfaction with the mediation of emotional irritability in patients with Coronary artery disease in Isfahan city. Methods: This research was a correlation research. The statistical population of the present study included patients with Coronary artery disease in Isfahan city. For this purpose, ۱۵۰ men and women with Coronary artery disease with at least a diploma education were selected from Sina Hospital in Isfahan, as available sampling. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS version ۲۴ software by correlation matrix method, multiple regression analysis by simultaneous method and path analysis by hierarchical method. Results: The findings showed that there is a significant relationship between the mediating role of emotional irritability in predicting self-satisfaction based on cognitive flexibility with an effect size of -۰.۴۲۲. Based on the results, it can be said that patients who have high cognitive flexibility will increase their self-satisfaction and vice versa, and in this regard, emotional irritability can play the role of a mediator. Conclusion: It should be noted that cognitive flexibility is one of the dimensions of executive functions, which refers to the ability to change actions and thoughts according to an environmental demand. In fact, when a person uses cognitive strategies to change behavior and adapt to the environment, he benefits from flexible cognition

Keywords:

Coronary artery disease , Cognitive flexibility , Emotional irritability , Self-satisfaction