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Introduction: This study aimed to predict symptoms of depression based on cognitive flexibility, rumination and mindfulness of students
Method: This design of current study was of descriptive correlational type. The study population consisted of all students enrolled in 2014-2015 school year in Tabriz Azad University, among which 180 were selected by random cluster sampling. Subjects completed cognitive flexibility Inventory [CFI], the Beck Depression Inventory 2 [BDI-II], rumination [RRS] and the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the data
Results: The results showed that there is a significant negative correlation between cognitive flexibility and its subsets with depression [P<0.001], and there was a significant positive correlation between rumination and depression [P<0.001]. The relationship between mindfulness and depression was significant and negative [P<0.001]. The results of regression analysis showed that these variables explain 57% of depression
Discussion: The results of this study have therapeutic implications based on Cognitive Flexibility Training through cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as Mindfulness Training, on rumination reduction and depression symptoms