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The Impact of Mindfulness and Social Connection on Resilience Through Intolerance of Uncertainty and Entrapment in Emerging Adults
Niloofar Abdali1 , Hamid Reza Oreyzi *2
1- MA of psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
2- Professor of Psychology, department of psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran , dr.oreyzi@edu.ui.ac.ir
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In emerging adulthood, individuals face responsibilities related to independence, social roles, and normative expectations of their social environment, which can lead to higher levels of stress. In response to these challenging conditions, they may exhibit a range of reactions, from entrapment and intolerance of uncertainty to demonstrating resilience. Focusing on mental health during emerging adulthood is crucial; therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate whether intolerance of uncertainty and entrapment mediate the relationship between mindfulness and social connectedness with resilience. The research method was descriptive, correlational, and utilized structural equation modeling. A total of 430 emerging adults (18 to 25 years old) from the city of Isfahan, during the period of October to December 2024 (Mehr to Azar 1403), voluntarily completed online questionnaires. The questionnaires included the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (Brown & Ryan, 2003), the Entrapment Scale (Gilbert & Allan, 1998), the Quality of Relationship Inventory (Pierce et al., 1991), the Resilience Scale (Connor & Davidson, 2003), and the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (Carleton et al., 2007). Structural equation modeling was used to perform mediation analysis. The findings indicated that both intolerance of uncertainty and feelings of entrapment act as mediators in the relationship between mindfulness and social connectedness with psychological resilience. Specifically, mindfulness and social connectedness negatively predict intolerance of uncertainty and feelings of entrapment, which, in turn, are associated with lower levels of psychological resilience. The results of this study highlight the vital role of mindfulness and social connectedness in fostering psychological resilience, considering the role of intolerance of uncertainty and entrapment, which can be used to develop interventions aimed at enhancing resilience in emerging adults
Keywords: Emerging Adults, Mindfulness, Social Connectedness, Resilience, Intolerance of Uncertainty, Entrapment
     
Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2025/03/13 | Revised: 2025/11/20 | Accepted: 2025/12/31 | ePublished ahead of print: 2026/01/5
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