Comparison of Meta cognition Beliefs Between students with Normal and Morbid Levels of Concern

the present research was carried out to compare meta-cognition beliefs and its components among students with normal and pathological levels of concern. Statistical population in this research was 250 students (144 female, 106 male) in MB degree. They were selected from students in Payam Noor University and Applied Science University by multistep cluster sampling. They completed questionnaires of meta-cognition beliefs. The obtained data were analyzed by using SPSS 18 software and variance analysis test. Results showed that scores of components of positive beliefs about worry, uncontrollability and danger, cognitive confidence and need to control thoughts among students with pathology level about worry are more than students with normal levels. However, there was no significant difference between about cognitive self-conscious in both groups. Among components of meta-cognition beliefs, component of uncontrollability and danger can predict pathological worry and play an important role in its sustainability.

Meta cognition beliefs, rumination, Worry