Mozhgan Shamseddini, Mahnaz Shahgholiyan, Mohammad Hossein Abdollahi

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the role of emotional memory in the relationship between mindfulness and interpersonal problems. 100 students of BS and MA Kharazmi University (72 women and 28 men) participated in this study. Participants were asked, the scale of interpersonal problems (IIP-60), and mindfulness Scale (MAAS) to complete and then respond to the Emotional Stroop test computer. Regression analysis (the target path analysis) was used to interpret data from the study. Results showed that, as the memory of the emotional Stroop component in the relationship between mindfulness and interpersonal problems, did not find a mediator. This does not mean that the mindfulness for influencing emotional memories associated with interpersonal problems. But also emotional memory in moderating the relationship between mindfulness and interpersonal problems, that is, as a second independent variable (not a mediator or arbitrator) is effective. This means mindfulness interact with the effect of emotional memory and not because it is associated with interpersonal problems.