The Serial Mediating Role of Difficulties in Emotion Regulation and Entrapment between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Mental Well-Being

Mental health is a subject that has been extensively researched by mental health experts. It is essential for individuals to give priority to their mental well-being in order to live productive lives. Individuals may face unforeseeable circumstances, a range of emotions, such as feeling trapped, and situations that demand emotional self-regulation at any stage of their lives. An individual's mental health is contingent upon their capacity to uphold a heightened state of well-being despite encountering challenging circumstances. The current study aims to look into the mediating role of difficulties in emotion regulation and entrapment in the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and mental well-being. The current study's data were collected from 427 volunteer participants, including 316 women and 111 men. The mediation analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). According to the findings, difficulties in emotion regulation and entrapment served as serial mediators between intolerance of uncertainty and mental well-being. The model posits that intolerance of uncertainty positively correlates with emotion dysregulation and a sense of being stuck, while both emotion dysregulation and feeling stuck negatively correlate with mental well-being. Tolerance of uncertainty may enhance mental well-being by facilitating emotional regulation and preventing feelings of stagnation.