Date of Award
8-2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Psychological Science
Program
Psychological Science (MS)
First Advisor/Chairperson
Dr. Lin Fang
Abstract
Cognitive flexibility has been considered one of the risk factors for anxiety. People with high levels of anxiety tend to stick to more maladaptive strategies such as rumination. The interaction between cognitive flexibility and rumination may help explain the contribution of cognitive flexibility to the development of anxiety. This study investigated the relationship between cognitive flexibility and rumination. Each individual’s level of cognitive flexibility, anxiety, and rumination were measured through questionnaires and computer tasks. Daily changes in emotion and rumination were assessed using the experience sampling method. The results showed interesting relationship between rumination (both trait and momentary) and cognitive flexibility (self-report and task-based). Furthermore, it was cognitive flexibility but not trait rumination that predicted the mean momentary rumination.
Recommended Citation
Girard, Cassidy R., "The Relationship Between Cognitive Flexibility and Rumination: From Laboratory to Daily Life" (2022). All NMU Master's Theses. 718.
https://commons.nmu.edu/theses/718
Access Type
Open Access