Prediction of Anxiety Based on Maladaptive Schemas in Children

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to predict anxiety in children based on early maladaptive schemas. Participants include 400 children aged 9-13 years enrolled in a summer camp in Dubai from different nationalities (Iranian, Arab, European) in both genders. The sample consists of 150 children who are randomly selected (50 from Iran, 50 from Europe and 50 Arabs). Subjects complete children anxiety questionnaire, early maladaptive schemas. To analyze the data, correlation and step-wise regression analysis are performed using SPSS software. Results of regression analysis show that vulnerability, alienation, undeveloped self, subjugation, defectiveness, failure, and distrust/abused have a significant effect on anxiety of children while the effect of unrelenting standards, self-sacrifice, entitlement/grandiosity and insufficient self-control is not significant. In conclusion, the results show that the schemas are able to predict anxiety in children.