Prediction of self-esteem based on attachment style, metacognitive belief and emotional intelligence in college students

Abstract

Introduction and purpose: This research was conducted in order to investigate the relationship between attachment style, emotional intelligence and metacognitive belief with self-esteem, considering the importance of these variables in the mental health and academic performance of children and adolescents. Method: The current research was of a descriptive-correlation type. The people of the sample group (120 students) were randomly selected. The people of the sample group were controlled in terms of gender, age and education. The people of the sample group completed the emotional intelligence questionnaires of Barr-On (1980), Hazen and Shaver (1987), Metacognitive Belief Catritt and Wells (2004) and Cooper-Smith (1967) self-esteem. Multiple regression statistical test was used to analyze the data. Findings: The findings showed that there is a significant relationship between attachment, emotional intelligence and metacognitive belief with self-esteem (sig<0.05). Conclusion: The research results showed that between 15% of self-esteem is explained by positive belief about worry. As a result, the research hypothesis was confirmed only regarding one of the components of metacognition.