Structural modeling of IBS severity: the mediating role of negative meta-emotions in stress, hostile attribution, and cognitive bias – a cross-sectional study

This study highlights the importance of negative meta-emotions as key mediators in explaining IBS symptoms. The obtained results can assist in designing effective psychological interventions for managing IBS symptoms. Addressing psychological factors and negative meta-emotions in the treatment of this disorder may lead to improvements in patient's quality of life and reductions in the severity of their symptoms. Future research should focus on investigating targeted interventions in this area and conducting longitudinal analyses.