predicting the general self-efficacy of the people with diabetes in bandargaz- 2023: the role of rumination and alexithymia

Objective: this study aimed to investigate the impact of rumination and alexithymia on the general self-efficacy of individuals with diabetes.materials and methods: this correlational study targeted diabetic individuals aged 30–50 years residing in bandargaz in 2023. a total of 217 participants were selected through convenience sampling. data collection instruments included the general self-efficacy scale (gses), the ruminative response scale (rrs), and the toronto alexithymia scale (tas). data were analyzed using spss version 24, employing pearson’s correlation coefficient and stepwise regression analysis.results: the results revealed a significant negative relationship between alexithymia and general self-efficacy. in the first step of the regression analysis, the beta coefficient was -0.446, indicating that a one standard deviation increase in alexithymia was associated with a 0.446 standard deviation decrease in general self-efficacy. in the second step, the beta coefficient for rumination was -0.152, suggesting that a one standard deviation increase in rumination was associated with a 0.152 standard deviation decrease in general self-efficacy.conclusion: the findings demonstrate that higher levels of alexithymia and rumination negatively affect general self-efficacy in individuals with diabetes. educational interventions and workshops focused on improving emotional regulation and cognitive coping strategies could enhance self-efficacy, enabling individuals to achieve personal goals and improve their overall well-being.